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Watch: Israeli soldier Agam Berger freed in third prisoner exchange

Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.

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Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza, Setting Up Tents Amidst Ruins

Thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza after Israeli troops withdrew, following a ceasefire agreement.

Europe News

New Syrian authorities 'ready to engage' with EU - Spanish minister

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Spanish foreign ministers José Manuel Albares said that there are good prospects for dialogue with the new Syrian authorities, known as HTS.

Israel

Israeli ban on UN Palestinian aid agency begins

The laws block the UNRWA from operating on Israeli territory and prohibit Israeli officials from having any contact with the agency.

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Gaza

Israeli strike kills ten in West Bank

Israel says its increased military raids are aimed at combating rising Palestinian militant attacks against Israelis, including shootings.

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Ceasefire in Gaza: Palestinians return home as roads reopen

Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are returning home, despite the destruction and difficult conditions, to rebuild their lives.

EuroVerify

What we know about the EU’s revived Rafah border mission

The EU’s top diplomat has said the civilian mission can play a “decisive role” in supporting the Gaza ceasefire. Euronews breaks down what we know about its mandate and operations.

Europe News

Spanish Foreign Minister rejects Trump's plan to clean up Gaza

"Gaza belongs to the Palestinian and the people living in Gaza," José Manuel Albares Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs told Euronews' Europe Conversation, reacting to recent comments by Donald Trump.

West Bank

Israel claims to have killed two Hamas members in Tulkarem

The two men were killed as Israel’s large-scale military raid in Jenin continued into its seventh day.

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Tens of thousands return to devastated northern Gaza as Israel lifts its closure under truce

Israel allowed thousands of Palestinians to return to northern Gaza for the first time in over a year, following a fragile ceasefire with Hamas.

Israel

Hamas to release three more Israeli hostages under ceasefire deal

Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday.

Gaza

Palestinians head back to northern Gaza amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Militant group Hamas has hailed the return of thousands of displaced people to northern Gaza a "victory", as Palestinians gathered with their belongings to return to the strip for the first time since the war began.

USA

Trump floats plan to 'just clean out' Gaza by depopulating it

“I’d like Egypt to take people,” Trump said. “You’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing and say, ‘You know, it’s over.’”

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Israel says displaced Palestinians can't return to northern Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians began gathering in Wadi Gaza on Saturday hoping to cross back to their homes into the northern part of the Strip.

Gaza

Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinians

Israeli authorities said they released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the ceasefire deal, hours after four Israeli soldiers were released.

Gaza

Hamas announces names of next four hostages to be released on Saturday

The Palestinian militant group made public on Friday the names of the next four hostages that it plans to release as part of the ceasefire deal signed with Israel. Israel is expected to publish a list of its own, naming Palestinian prisoners it will release in return.

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Euroviews. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is a deal that cannot last

In truth, the first phase of the deal is relatively easy to implement and gives all parties a respite from draining conflict. After the six-week ceasefire, any extension will depend on the success of future negotiations, Soli Özel writes.

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Relatives of freed Israeli hostages express thanks in joint statement

The families of the released Israeli hostages delivered a joint statement expressing gratitude after being reunited with their loved ones.

World News

Israelis relieved but uneasy after ceasefire takes hold

Tel Aviv residents expressed mixed emotions after a ceasefire was declared in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The release of hostages has brought hope, but some remain in captivity.

Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza wake up relieved after first night of ceasefire

Thousands of Gazans have begun to travel back to the homes they evacuated earlier in the war.