Tag: Hostage Release
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Hamas signals openness to Gaza deal on war anniversary, but conditions persist as talks unfold in Egypt
Hamas expresses readiness for a Gaza deal while keeping conditions On the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack that sparked the Gaza war, the militant group signaled a willingness to reach a deal to end the fighting, saying it could be based on the plan associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Yet Hamas also reiterated…
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US Delegation Arrives in Egypt to Push Trump-Backed Gaza Talks
US Delegation Arrives in Egypt to Push Gaza Talks A U.S. delegation led by envoy Steve Witkoff was set to land in Egypt on Tuesday to reinforce President Donald Trump’s involvement in the latest round of indirect talks between Hamas and Israel. The discussions, centered in Sharm el-Sheikh, mark a renewed effort to end the…
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Indirect Talks in Egypt Offer New Hope to End Gaza War
Rising hopes as Egypt hosts indirect talks Negotiations in Egypt between Israeli and Hamas negotiators, mediated by regional powers and the United States, mark a new phase in diplomacy aimed at ending the Gaza war. The talks are indirect but structured around a concrete U.S. ceasefire proposal that envisions a staged approach to hostages, prisoners,…
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Gaza peace plan gains broad backing from Muslim nations
Overview: Muslim nations respond to Hamas and the Gaza plan In a development watched by many around the world, several key Muslim-majority countries voiced support for steps taken by Hamas in response to a U.S.-led peace proposal for Gaza. The Foreign Office summarized these sentiments as a genuine opportunity to secure a ceasefire and end…
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Pope Leo Sees Gaza Peace Plan Moving Toward Desired Results
Pope Leo Hopes Gaza Peace Plan Will Achieve Desired Results In a moment of delicate diplomacy and rising tensions, Pope Leo expressed cautious optimism about a plan to end the war in Gaza. Speaking during the weekly Angelus at St. Peter’s Square, the Pope underscored the urgent need for a just and lasting peace and…
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Hamas Acknowledges Part of Gaza Peace Plan, Signals Hostage Release in Tentative Accord
Summary of the Standoff and a Tentative Step Toward Peace A day of cautious optimism emerged as Hamas said it would release the last of the hostages taken during its 2023 attack on Israel, while also stating that the rest of the proposed U.S. peace plan would be subject to negotiation. The statement offered a…
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All Eyes on Gaza: Netanyahu Optimistic on Hamas Deal, Trump Warns Against Delay
Overview: A fragile opening on the Gaza stage In a high-stakes moment for the Gaza conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced guarded optimism as Hamas signaled a willingness to engage with a ceasefire framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The prospect of hostage-prisoner exchanges and a calculated Israeli withdrawal has set the stage…
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Netanyahu Hopes to Announce Hostage Release Soon in Gaza
Israel Signals Hope for Hostage Release as Ceasefire Talks Move Forward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages held in Gaza “in the coming days.” The statement comes amid a flurry of diplomacy surrounding a US-mediated plan and ongoing indirect ceasefire talks in Egypt. Netanyahu’s comments frame…
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Netanyahu Hopes to Announce Hostage Release in Coming Days as Gaza Talks Begin
Netanyahu Signals Hope for Hostage Release Amid Evolving Gaza Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he hopes to announce the release of hostages held in Gaza “in the coming days,” signaling a potentially pivotal moment in a conflict that has exhausted both sides and drawn international attention. In a televised address, Netanyahu…
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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Hamas Accepts Hostage Release, Trump Plan Advances
Overview of the Latest Ceasefire Push The ongoing Gaza crisis, now entering its second year and a half, has seen tens of thousands of Palestinian lives lost and widespread civilian suffering. In a development that could reshape the conflict’s trajectory, Hamas has reportedly accepted a framework linked to a 20-point plan proposed by former U.S.…