Tag: Knesset
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Gaza hostage release live updates: 20 living captives freed as Trump addresses Israeli parliament
Overview: All 20 living hostages freed In a landmark development, Hamas has released all 20 living hostages held since the devastating October 7 attacks, marking a critical turning point after more than two years in captivity in Gaza. The hostages were handed over to Red Cross personnel before being reunited with their families, bringing long-awaited…
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Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas frees 20 living hostages as Trump addresses Israeli parliament
Overview of the latest escalation toward a ceasefire In a consequential turn of events, Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages held since the October 7 attacks, ending a years-long captivity for the individuals who survived the brutal conflict. The handover, overseen by the Red Cross, marks a pivotal moment in the broader attempt to…
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Trump Announces ‘Historic Dawn’ for Middle East as Hostages Return in Knesset Address
Trump’s Knesset Address Frames a Turning Point In a high-stakes speech to Israel’s Knesset, President Donald Trump declared a new era in the Middle East, calling it a “historic dawn” as Israel marked the release of 20 hostages and the return to the country as part of a ceasefire deal he helped broker. The address,…
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Gaza Hostage Release Live Updates: October 7 Hostages Freed as Trump Lands in Israel
Live updates: October 7 hostage release and political developments As the ceasefire arrangement unfolds, Israel confirms that all hostages originally abducted on October 7 have now been released by Hamas. In a closely watched process, Hamas is also obligated to deliver the bodies of 28 people who died after their capture, with the return and…
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Final hostages released as Trump addresses Knesset
Final living hostages released as part of prisoner-hostage exchange The latest phase of the prisoner-hostage exchange has concluded with the release of the final 20 living hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Israeli officials confirmed that these hostages have been returned to Israel as part of a broader exchange with Palestinian prisoners held…
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Trump Declares ‘Historic Dawn’ in Knesset as Hostages Return, Echoing Peace Push
Overview: A moment framed as a breakthrough President Donald Trump addressed Israel’s Knesset amid a high-stakes backdrop: the release of 20 Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal he helped broker, and the broader question of whether the pause in fighting can translate into lasting regional stability. In an hourlong speech, he portrayed the…
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Israel-Gaza Live Updates: Final Hostages Released as Trump Speaks
Overview: A pivotal moment in the Israel-Gaza ceasefire process In a development watched closely by the world, the final living hostages held by Hamas were released as part of a negotiated prisoner-hostage exchange. The exchange marks a significant milestone in what has already been a long, grueling period of conflict and international mediation. As the…
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Gaza Peace Talks and the Hostage Release: Trump’s Gaza Visit Shapes a Fragile Pause in War
Overview: A Break in Two Years of War The latest round of Gaza peace talks, brokered by the United States with Egyptian mediation, has produced a fragile ceasefire framework that hinges on the release of hostages and the gradual reconstruction of Gaza. US President Donald Trump, visiting the region amid high hopes, framed the moment…
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Trump’s Knesset Speech Heralds ‘Historic Dawn’ for Middle East amid Hostage Release
Trump’s Knesset Speech Frames a Turning Point In a landmark address to Israel’s Knesset, President Donald Trump described the moment as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East.” The speech came on a day when Israel celebrated the release of 20 hostages and the first phase of a ceasefire that Trump helped broker. He…
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Live: Trump Signals Dawn of New Middle East
Live Updates on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, hailed by some as a potential turning point, remained under close watch as security operations and political statements shaped the day’s narrative. Reports from Reuters and other outlets highlighted ongoing clashes in Gaza City as Hamas security forces conducted operations to restore order…