First Israeli hostages released; Trump p...

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The bodies of four Israeli hostages who were killed while held in captivity by the militant group Hamas, have been returned from Gaza. 

This week, phase one of the long-awaited cease-fire between Israel and Hamas went into effect. As part of the deal, three Israeli hostages - Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher – were freed from Hamas captivity after 471 days. Israelis were glued to their televisions ... Show More

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has held for its first day. Three Israeli hostages have been freed and 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees released. 

Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of an internationally brokered Gaza ceasefire deal. 

Israel and Hamas have reached phase one of a hostage and ceasefire deal. The news was met with joyous celebrations in Gaza and at gatherings at hostage square in Tel Aviv. President Biden confirmed the deal this afternoon noting that it was made possible by negotiators from Qatar ... Show More

A Gaza ceasefire, which involves a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of all the hostages, has been agreed by Israel and Hamas. The announcement was made by the PM of Qatar, which helped broker the deal. 

Three freed hostages - Doron Steinbrecher, 31, UK-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24 - have been returned to Israel. 90 Palestinian prisoners are also due to be released by Israel. 

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The Gaza ceasefire deal looks to be going ahead after the Israeli Prime Minister confirmed an agreement has been reached with Hamas.