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'It's 8 October': Joy for Nova Festival survivors after hostage return

At the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Berlin, Euronews spoke to survivors of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack and relatives of the victims.

World News

Cunio brothers return home two years after attack that shocked Israel

The story of a family that never lost faith: David and Ariel, who were kidnapped by Hamas in 2023, have been released after two years of captivity. Their 90-year-old grandmother received the news with tears and relief in her home at Nir Oz kibbutz.

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Freed Palestinian prisoners return home under Gaza ceasefire deal

Freed Palestinian prisoners arrived at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday as part of the ceasefire and prisoner-hostage exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Freed hostages reunite with families in Tel Aviv after two years

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza were reunited with their families on Monday at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital, following more than two years in captivity.

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Gaza

Hamas crackdown in Gaza leaves dozens dead amid power struggle

Hamas's operation in Gaza City over the weekend killed 32 people, targeting a rival clan. Despite the ceasefire with Israel, tensions remain high with multiple skirmishes reported over the past 10 days.

Israel

In pictures: Emotional scenes as Hamas releases all 20 living hostages

Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.

Israel

The Gaza peace plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.

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Israel celebrates release of soldier held by Hamas since 2023

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.

Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians return north as Gaza ceasefire starts

The Israeli military has said it will continue to operate defensively from the roughly 50% of Gaza it still controls after pulling back to agreed-upon lines.

Gaza

What would Palestinians' most popular leader do if freed? No one knows

Israel and Hamas agreed to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan, but Israel did not release high-profile prisoner Marwan Barghouti.

Gaza

Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, Israeli military says

The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, brokered by the US and Egypt, includes releasing hostages and a plan for Gaza's future governance.

Europe News

EU welcomes Israel-Hamas deal and reiterates call for two-state path

The EU has been lambasted as "irrelevant" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent interview for Euronews.

Gaza

'Extraordinary news': World breathes sigh of relief at Gaza peace deal

Much of the international community has called on all parties involved to respect the deal and its terms in their entirety, working to achieve a lasting peace that will bring an end to more than two years of fighting.

Gaza

Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Trump took to social media to announce the striking of a deal between Israel and Hamas to implement the first phase of his 21-point peace plan, unveiled late September, which aims to fully end the war across multiple phases.

World News

Hamas demands release of high-profile militants in Israel 'red line'

Hamas has allegedly requested that Israel free several jailed commanders as peace negotiations are ongoing in Egypt. Who are the people on the list, and why for Israel is this “a red line the negotiating team won’t cross”?

Gaza

Hamas says it needs 'real' guarantees of lasting peace in Egypt talks

Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day.

World News

'Antisemitism has become a political tool,' Europe's senior rabbi says

Antisemitic incidents across Europe have hit record levels following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, according to the Chief Rabbi of Europe, who told Euronews that "a high percentage of Jews try to hide their Jewishness in public."

Gaza

From 2023 to 2025: A timeline of two years of war in the Gaza Strip

Today marks two years since the largest terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil. This is the timeline of events since then, as war continues in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza

Hamas and 7 October 2023: The bloodiest day in Israeli history

Two years ago, Hamas launched its largest terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil, targeting military bases, kibbutzim and a music festival. Almost 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 taken hostage.

Gaza

Everything you need to know about the Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt

Here is all we know about the ongoing indirect talks between Hamas and Israel as momentum picks up on Trump’s proposed peace plan with the war on Gaza entering its third year.