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Israel: Rafah Crossing Opening Date for Gaza to Be Set Later

Israel has announced that the date for reopening the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will be announced later, after necessary preparations are completed with Egyptian authorities. The Israeli defense ministry body COGAT stated that the crossing will only be open for the movement of people and will not be used for humanitarian aid. It emphasized that aid continues to enter Gaza through other designated crossings. The Rafah crossing is a vital gateway for Gaza's connection to the outside world. International organizations have stockpiled aid on the Egyptian side, awaiting permission to transport it into the devastated territory. The European Union has stated it is ready to restart its monitoring mission at the crossing to support the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.

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Israel Says One of Bodies Handed Over by Hamas Is Not a Former Hostage

The Israeli military announced Wednesday that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas during recent prisoner exchanges was not among the hostages previously identified as missing or deceased. Following overnight forensic examinations on four sets of remains returned Tuesday, Israeli medical officials concluded that one “does not match any of the hostages,” the army said in a statement. “Hamas is required to make all necessary efforts to return the deceased hostages,” the military warned, emphasizing that full compliance with the terms of the U.S.-brokered truce was expected. Under the ceasefire agreement mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump, Hamas has so far returned 20 surviving Israeli hostages and eight bodies — six Israelis, one Nepalese, and one whose identity remains unknown. Meanwhile, a hospital in Gaza confirmed that it had received the remains of 45 Palestinians handed back by Israel. […]

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Hamas Tightens Gaza Control as Trump Vows to Disarm Group

Hamas has launched a sweeping crackdown across Gaza, executing alleged collaborators and reasserting control over the war-ravaged enclave, even as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to forcibly disarm the militant group if it refuses to lay down its weapons. The Israeli military confirmed Tuesday that the remains of four more hostages had been recovered from Gaza, a day after Hamas handed over the bodies of four others and released the final 20 surviving captives under a U.S.-brokered truce. Hamas released a video showing the street execution of eight blindfolded and kneeling men it labelled “collaborators and outlaws.” The footage surfaced as heavy clashes erupted between Hamas security units and armed Palestinian clans in parts of the territory. In northern Gaza, Israeli troops continued to pull back from Gaza City while Hamas’s black-masked police returned to patrol the streets. The group’s […]

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Hamas Hands Over Second Batch of Hostages to Red Cross

Hamas has handed over a second group of 13 hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza. This transfer, confirmed on Monday, is believed to include the last remaining living hostages held by the group. This follows the earlier release of seven Israeli hostages, which included one soldier and six civilians. The exchanges are part of a major ceasefire deal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with the ICRC acting as the neutral intermediary. In return, Israel is set to release approximately 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners. A separate handover of the bodies of deceased hostages is also expected to take place.

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Trump Urges Pardon for Netanyahu in Corruption Trial

US President Donald Trump has publicly called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be pardoned from his ongoing corruption trials. Speaking before the Israeli parliament, Trump dismissed the charges, which allege Netanyahu accepted over $260,000 in luxury gifts like cigars and champagne in exchange for political favors. "Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about that?" Trump joked, before directly suggesting the Israeli president grant a pardon. Netanyahu has denied all wrongdoing, and his supporters claim the trials are politically motivated. The Israeli president had previously hinted he might consider a pardon, stating the case "weighs heavily on Israeli society." Trump, who has faced his own legal challenges, has frequently defended Netanyahu, previously calling the investigations a "political witch hunt" similar to his own.

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Hamas Hands Over 7 Israeli Hostages to Red Cross as Trump Heads to Gaza Peace Summit

Hamas has handed over seven surviving Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), marking the first stage of a major hostage-prisoner exchange under a newly brokered Gaza ceasefire deal. The Israeli military confirmed that a Red Cross convoy had entered northern Gaza on Monday to collect the hostages, in line with the terms of the agreement. The deal, mediated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, aims to bring an end to the devastating conflict that erupted following Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Under the initial phase of the agreement, Hamas will release 47 Israeli hostages — both living and deceased — in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 Gazans detained by Israel since the war began. The group is also expected to return the remains of an Israeli soldier killed during the […]

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Trump, Al-Sisi to Lead Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt

United States President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are set to jointly chair a major peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, aimed at finding a lasting solution to the ongoing Gaza conflict. The summit, scheduled for later this week, will gather key world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, both of whom have confirmed their attendance. The European Union will also take part, represented by European Council President Antonio Costa. A spokesperson for Costa said the EU “fully supports the initiative,” describing it as a genuine opportunity to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region. Jordan’s King Abdullah II is also expected to attend, according to reports from state media in Amman. However, it remains uncertain whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will participate, as his office has not […]

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No Alternative to Trump’s Peace Initiative, Says Palestinian Ambassador Hammouri

The Ambassador of Palestine to Nigeria, Muhannad Hammouri, has declared that there is no alternative to the United States–brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas, describing the initiative as the only viable path to end the two-year conflict in Gaza. Speaking in an interview with The PUNCH, Hammouri said the peace agreement—initiated by US President Donald Trump—offers the best chance to stop the bloodshed and restore stability in the region. “The peace deal announced by President Trump between Israel and Hamas marked a significant development in the two-year-old conflict,” Hammouri said. “It includes a prisoner-hostage swap and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.” The deal, known as the Trump Initiative, outlines a 20-point framework featuring a complete ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. According […]

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has officially taken effect in the Gaza Strip as of 12:00 local time (0900 GMT) on Friday. The Israeli military confirmed the truce, stating that its troops have begun repositioning along newly defined deployment lines. This move is in preparation for the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the subsequent release of hostages. The deal, brokered through US-led negotiations, marks a significant step toward ending the nearly two-year-long conflict. The agreement includes a hostage and prisoner swap and is expected to allow a major influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

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Israel’s President Says Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize

Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, has stated that US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. In a social media post, Herzog praised the agreement, calling it a "new horizon of hope for our region" and declared, "There is no doubt that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for this." The deal, resulting from indirect talks in Egypt, involves the release of all hostages held in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli forces. Hamas has confirmed its participation in the US-backed agreement. President Trump has previously claimed he should be recognized with the prize, stating at the UN that he has ended several wars since taking office. The Nobel Committee will announce this year's laureate on Friday.

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