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Hamas is currently deliberating over a new Israeli ceasefire proposal, with a response expected within 48 hours. The proposal, delivered through Egyptian and Qatari mediators, includes a 45-day truce, the release of 10 Israeli hostages, the liberation of 1,231 Palestinian prisoners, and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. A key point of contention is Israel’s demand for Hamas to disarm in …

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have issued a warning that they will restart their attacks on Israeli-linked vessels unless humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza resume within four days. The group’s leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, made the statement during a televised address, emphasizing that any continued blockade of aid would lead to the resumption of naval operations against Israeli shipping. During …

On Saturday, Hamas released six Israeli hostages, marking the final scheduled release of living captives under the current phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. This phase has seen the liberation of 33 Israelis, including eight deceased individuals, and five Thai nationals. Despite these releases, 63 hostages, among them the remains of a soldier held since 2014, remain in Gaza. …

Hamas has proceeded with the scheduled release of three Israeli hostages, defying a previous threat to delay in response to what it alleged were Israeli violations of the ceasefire accord. The step follows mediation by Egypt and Qatar to uphold the fragile truce in the Gaza Strip. The truce, which commenced on 19 January 2025, was initiated to allow for …

Diplomatic efforts to reach a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of hostages in Gaza have gained significant momentum, officials say, but no deal has been inked yet. Talks brokered by U.S. and Arab mediators have neared an imminent potential agreement, though crucial differences remain. The coming days will be crucial, officials said, to end over 15 months …

Israel and Hamas are reportedly closer to reaching a ceasefire agreement that could end the 14-month war in Gaza and facilitate the return of numerous hostages. However, previous attempts to reach a deal have failed due to unresolved issues, and this round of talks faces its own set of challenges. The proposed ceasefire deal would be implemented in stages, starting …