Fragile Framework
US President Donald Trump’s 20-point framework for Gaza is the most detailed American attempt yet to end the current war and rebuild a devastated territory.
US President Donald Trump’s 20-point framework for Gaza is the most detailed American attempt yet to end the current war and rebuild a devastated territory.
Six Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were released on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he was not sure what would happen on Saturday at noon, a reference to the deadline he put in place earlier this week, saying "let all hell break out" if Hamas does not release hostages still being held in Gaza by noon on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister's Office said Friday that Israel has received the list of three Israeli civilian hostages Hamas will release on Saturday.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza -- Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses.
Israel's military has so far confirmed 224 hostages being held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
Abu Ubaida, a Hamas spokesperson, said that they informed Qatar about the militant group's intention to release two more hostages on Friday.
Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met family members of the hostages and assured them that efforts are being made to ensure their safe evacuation.
Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic militant group Hamas Saturday claimed nine more hostages, including four foreigners, were…
The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001.