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Israel delays Rafah crossing reopening as Gaza awaits much-needed aid surge
Israel has again delayed the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to allow for the movement of people, with Foreign Minister…
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Freed hostages reveal torture, fight for survival while underground Gaza
“After the deal was signed, we thought they were being taken out of the tunnels to prepare for release,” he said. The father of freed…
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Tens of thousands in Spain strike to protest Israel's military action
Five days after the start of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of people in Spain took part in a strike on Wednesday to…
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Israel reopens Rafah crossing after Hamas returns hostage remains, aid entering at normal levels
Trucks carrying aid bound for Gaza cross the border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…
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South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Gaza ceasefire will not affect his country’s genocide case against Israel at the…
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Israel tells UN will only allow half agreed number of aid trucks into Gaza
The restriction will be enacted due to Hamas's failure to return the remains of deceased Israeli hostages within the 72-hour window agreed…
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CAS rejects Israel appeal in bid to compete at gymnastics worlds
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday it has rejected two appeals by the Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) for…
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Israel confirms reception of remains of Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, and two other hostages
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum subsequently responded to the news, stating, “may their memories be a blessing, together with two…
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Anger in Israel after Hamas fails to return all deceased hostages
While Israel welcomed the release of all 20 surviving hostages from Gaza, frustration was growing on Tuesday over the return of only a few…
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IDF fires at Gazans "who crossed the Yellow Line" during ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had opened fire on a group of people who it claimed had approached them in northern Gaza on…
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Local couple reacts to Israeli hostage return
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Wave Nunnally and his wife Lacey have spent a significant amount of time in Israel over the past two years. They say…
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‘An impossible dream’: Huntsville rabbi reacts to hostage release in Gaza
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — ‘Give hope to Israel,’ ‘world peace’ and ‘freedom’ are just a few prayers written on a wall by young members of…
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Israel and Hamas have a ceasefire deal. But college protesters say activism won't stop
At California universities Monday, the ceasefire in Gaza — and the accompanying hostage and prisoner exchange — emerged as an inflection…
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Valley locals have mixed feelings amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The faces of the final twenty surviving Israeli hostages who are now reunited with their families can be seen as you walk into Temple Beth…
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Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive under ceasefire deal
Several thousand Palestinians gathered around Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to await the arrival of the freed prisoners. Palestinians…
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EBU cancels vote to boot Israel from Eurovision following Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The vote on Israel’s participation was proposed because several countries that take part in Eurovision, including Spain, Ireland,…
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A Hard-Fought Triumph in Israel
Today’s return of hostages is the direct result of Jerusalem’s commitment and Trump’s unwavering support in the face of immense pressure.…
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Gov’t approves amendments for soon-to-be released terrorist in urgent telephone vote
The main change to the list is centered around two security prisoners who will be swapped for Hamas-linked terrorists who aren't facing…
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Hamas official: Israel altered prisoner lists, warns Netanyahu will renew war
Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad accused Israel of changing prisoner lists under the deal, warning that Netanyahu may resume the Gaza war…
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'Time to put divisions aside': Netanyahu addresses nation ahead of hostage release
The prime minister's address comes after Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza on Friday at noon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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HCJ rejects petition against hostage release deal
The High Court of Justice rejected a petition to block the release of Palestinian security prisoners in deal. The High Court of Justice on…
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Israel readies DNA and CT scans to identify hostages’ remains
Teams are preparing to identify the fallen hostages, determine the causes of death, and support families, using scientific methods and…
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Hamas: Hostages to be handed over at three locations in Gaza Strip
The Palestinian militant group Hamas plans to hand over the living hostages abducted from Israel two years ago to staff from the…
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Israeli teachers report high satisfaction, but face growing shortages, study shows
OECD survey finds Israel leads in job morale and AI use, yet suffers from lack of certified teachers and uneven societal appreciation.…