Mar 06, 2025, at 03:24 pm
In a shift in the US policy, President Donald Trump has engaged himself in the talks with Hamas, the militant organisation which is in control of Gaza, to secure the release of American hostages while warning of “hell to pay” if the Palestinian militant group failed to comply, media reports said.
Mar 06, 2025, at 12:46 am
The Donald Trump administration has been conducting secret talks with Hamas on the possibility of releasing American hostages being held in Gaza, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed sources who have direct knowledge regarding the meetings.
Israel PM's office indefinitely suspends release of Palestinian prisoners
Feb 23, 2025, at 09:23 am
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced his government will delay the release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas guarantees the next handover of hostages.
Hamas militant falls to his death in East Jerusalem week after release
Feb 23, 2025, at 03:19 am
Na'il Abid, a Hamas militant recently released under a hostage exchange agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, has died after falling from the rooftop of his residence in the Issawiya neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, according to local media reports.
Hamas frees five hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Feb 22, 2025, at 06:00 pm
Hamas on Saturday freed five hostages and it is set to release another from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as a part of the ongoing ceasefire deal on Saturday.
IDF claims senior Hamas commander killed in airstrike in Lebanon
Feb 17, 2025, at 11:51 pm
Israel Defense Forces on Monday said a Hamas commander was killed during a airstrike in Lebanon.
Antonio Guterres welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Feb 17, 2025, at 09:27 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the latest round of hostage releases in Gaza and the continued implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire
Feb 15, 2025, at 03:34 pm
Hamas on Saturday released three new Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking the sixth change since the Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect on January 19.
Israel receives list of three hostages to be released by Hamas tomorrow
Feb 14, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Israel has received the names of three more hostages who will be released by Hamas on Saturday, the sixth exchange that will take place since the ceasefire deal began on January 19.
Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return all hostages by Saturday noon: Benjamin Netanyahu
Feb 12, 2025, at 12:23 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Tuesday threatened to end the ceasefire and resume "intense fighting" in Gaza if no hostages were released this weekend, media reports said.
Gaza truce: Hamas warns it will postpone next hostage release, claims Israel violated ceasefire
Feb 11, 2025, at 10:38 am
Hamas has warned it plans to delay the next stage of hostage release 'until further notice' by claiming that Israel was violating the ongoing hostage ceasefire deal that came into effect on January 19.
Thailand: Five persons released from Hamas captivity return home
Feb 09, 2025, at 06:11 pm
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport witnessed an unusual emotional moment when five Thai nationals, who were released by Hamas from their captivity recently as part of the Gaza truce, returned to Thailand where they were welcomed by their relatives on Sunday.
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages under ongoing Gaza truce
Feb 08, 2025, at 04:35 pm
Hamas on Saturday released three hostages who remained in their captivity since the October 7 attacks, marking the latest development in the Gaza ceasefire deal which was reached on January 19.
Hamas to release three more hostages today amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire
Feb 08, 2025, at 09:21 am
Hamas has shared the names of the three new hostages who would be freed on Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners who Israel currently holds.
Donald Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza, Hamas calls his plan 'absurd'
Feb 05, 2025, at 02:09 pm
President Donald Trump has said the USA will 'take over' war-hit Gaza and create a "Riviera of the Middle East" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere, a comment that created confusion and drew criticism of Hamas and ally Saudi Arabia.
Israel appoints new Army chief amid ongoing 42-day Gaza truce
Feb 02, 2025, at 04:38 pm
Israel has appointed retired Major General Eyal Zamir as the country's armed forces chief, days after his predecessor resigned after taking responsibility for failing to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
Gaza truce: Hamas frees three more Israeli hostages
Feb 01, 2025, at 05:43 pm
Hamas on Saturday released three more Israeli hostages who were abducted during the October 7, 2023 attacks amid the ongoing ceasefire that came into effect on January 19.
Hamas confirms killing of its key leader Mohammed Deif in Israeli airstrike
Jan 31, 2025, at 01:44 pm
Hamas on Thursday confirmed the death of its military chief Mohammed Deif, months after Israel had confirmed it, media reports said.
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas releases eight hostages amid chaotic scenes, Israel frees 110 prisoners
Jan 31, 2025, at 09:32 am
Hamas freed eight hostages on Thursday, the latest release by the group since the Gaza ceasefire began on January 19.
Gaza ceasefire: Eight hostages due to be released in first phase of deal are dead, says Israel
Jan 28, 2025, at 08:59 am
Israel has confirmed that eight of the remaining 26 hostages, who are scheduled to be released by Hamas in the ongoing phase of the Gaza truce, are dead, media reports said.
Gaza truce: Hamas expected to release six hostages this week
Jan 27, 2025, at 08:59 am
Israel on Sunday said Hamas will release six hostages in two batches this week which will also include civilian Arbel Yehud and soldier Agam Berger.
Gaza ceasefire: Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in second round of swapping
Jan 26, 2025, at 02:11 pm
Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four hostages held by Hamas group members since the October 7, 2023 attack which left the world shocked.
Gaza truce: Four Israeli soldiers released by Hamas
Jan 25, 2025, at 03:09 pm
Four female Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Gaza ceasefire: Israel receives names of four female hostages to be freed by Hamas on Saturday
Jan 25, 2025, at 09:43 am
Israel has confirmed the names of four hostages who the Hamas group will release as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal on Saturday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: 90 Palestinian prisoners released on first day of Gaza truce
Jan 20, 2025, at 09:16 am
Israel has released ninety Palestinian prisoners on the first day of the ceasefire in exchange for the three hostages released from Gaza on Sunday, local Times of Israel reported quoting Israel Prisons Service.
Gaza ceasefire: Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas after 471 days of captivity
Jan 19, 2025, at 10:31 pm
The first three Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas members hours after the Gaza ceasefire deal came into force after initial delays.
Jan 19, 2025, at 03:32 pm
The Gaza ceasefire deal finally came into effect on Sunday after the Hamas group shared the names of the three hostages with Israeli officials.
Jan 19, 2025, at 11:01 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: Hours before the commencement of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country won't be able "to move forward with the framework" until provided with the list of hostages to be released by Hamas, media reports said.
Middle East conflict: Israel government votes to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
Jan 18, 2025, at 08:51 am
The Israeli government has voted to approve the hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas which is now expected to become effective from Sunday.
Jan 17, 2025, at 08:53 am
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a cabinet vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal and accused the Hamas group of seeking last-minute changes in the agreement, media reports said.