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Hundreds of Israelis call on Netanyahu to bring hostages home

Taking to the streets of Tel Aviv, they demanded the prime minister put in place an effective hostage deal.

Israel

Mothers of Israeli hostages protest in Tel Aviv

In Gaza 116 hostages out of 251 captured by Hamas on 7 October last year still remain unaccounted for.

France

French hostage returns home after two years' in Iranian prison

The French national was accused of taking part in demonstrations over the killing of a young woman arrested for not abiding by Iran's strict female dress code.

Israel

Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire plan with 'remarks'

Hamas responded to a US-backed ceasefire proposal with remarks, currently under review by the US, according to Qatari and Egyptian mediators.

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Gaza

Israel rescues four hostages from Gaza in deadly operation

Israel said on Saturday it rescued four hostages from Deir Al Balah in Gaza. Intense fighting in the area killed dozens of Palestinians.

Gaza

Protests erupt in Tel Aviv over hostages held by Hamas

Protesters also demanded the resignation of Israeli pime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who they accuse of prolonging the Gaza war for his own political gain.

Israel

Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza

The bodies of three more hostages killed on October 7 were recovered overnight from Gaza, the Israeli army said on Friday.

World News

Hamas to respond to Israel's hostage proposal in 48 hours

Hamas to respond to Israel's hostage proposal in 48 hours

Gaza

Fresh round of ceasefire talks expected in Cairo

Negotiators prepare for another round of talks on brokering a ceasefire and securing the release of remaining hostages.

Netherlands

Police arrest man as hostage situation ends in Dutch town of Ede

The reason for the hostage-taking was not clear, but police said on X that “at the moment there is no indication of a terrorist motive.”

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WATCH: Families of female Israeli hostages protest in Tel Aviv

They are urging hardline Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of those still held by Hamas in Gaza.

Egypt

Truce talks postponed, at least 20 die of malnutrition in Gaza

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

Gaza

Biden: Israel would pause war over Ramadan if hostage deal reached

All the latest from the Israel-Hamas War.

Israel

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation

A six-week pause in fighting is being negotiated to allow for the release of hostages and prisoners and the delivery of aid into Gaza.

Europe News

Families urge EU to help free Gaza hostages as Rafah offensive looms

The relatives of Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza by Hamas fear time is running out to ensure their release, after talks to broker a ceasefire and hostage deal stalled.

Israel

Israeli forces storm Gaza hospital as tensions with Hezbollah rise

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Israel

Relatives of Gaza hostages storm Knesset committee meeting

The protest comes after Israel's government announced the death of another hostage.

Gaza

Relatives of Israeli hostages storm parliament to demand action

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel

Two Israeli hostages confirmed dead as US rejects bid to curb war

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Gaza

Israel rules out ceasefire as UN warns Gaza faces 'starvation'

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.