Israel Hamas War
Israel Asserts No Immunity for Hamas Leaders Amid Ceasefire
While two groups of hostages were released over the weekend, the Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, stated unequivocally that figures such as Ismail Haniyeh, Khaled Mashal, Yahya Sinwar, and Mohammed Deif are considered targets.
Public Outcry Over Biden's Handling of Hamas Hostage Crisis as No American Released in First Lot
Media reports criticized President Joe Biden on social media when no Americans were among the hostages released by Hamas on Friday. In a deal involving the release of 13 Israelis, Hamas was expected to free 50 hostages during a four-day ceasefire, exchanging them for 150 Palestinian women and children in Israeli jails and increased humanitarian aid.
Red Cross Receives Second Batch of Hostages from Hamas
A total of 17 hostages, comprising 13 Israelis and four Thais, have safely entered Egypt and are currently en route to Israel, as reported by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on its X account late Saturday.
Prisoner Swap: Hamas to Free 14 Israelis and 42 Palestinians on Second Day
Israeli authorities are currently reviewing the list of individuals slated for release, with a corresponding list of Palestinians to be released from Israeli prisons on the following Saturday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) anticipate the commencement of the release process soon.
Joe Biden Optimistic About Release of More American Hostages Amidst Hamas Accusations of Israeli Breach
A White House official announced that President Biden had successfully facilitated the release of two American citizens as part of a larger group of approximately 50 hostages during the four-day halt in hostilities. However, conflicting reports suggested that Hamas disputed Biden's assurances regarding further releases in the first phase.
Thailand Reports 20 Citizens Still Held by Hamas
Thailand has expressed its commitment to work towards the release of all its citizens held by Hamas. Iran is reported to have played a significant role in securing the release of the 10 Thai nationals and one Philippine national.
Israeli Military Pulls Out of Gaza's Largest Hospital
The Israeli forces had raided the hospital for over a week, and during their withdrawal, they reportedly detonated facilities within the complex, including power generators, oxygen pumps, and radiology equipment.
Thirteen Israeli Hostages Return Home in First Batch After 49 Day Ordeal
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that the 13 hostages have returned to Israeli territory.
Israeli Defence Minister Anticipates Minimum 2 More Months of Conflict Against Hamas
The hostage handover process has been characterized as complicated by the Israeli military, cautioning that changes in the deal could occur at any moment.
Gaza Death Toll Climbs, Surpassing 14,800 Amid Ongoing Conflict
Amidst this devastation, the number of injuries has surged to over 35,000, underscoring the widespread humanitarian crisis.
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