A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding Monday, following the dramatic exchange of three hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners in an agreement aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.
The three hostages released Sunday,…
Category: 3. Middle East
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European diplomat: Israel has decided to attack Iran’s nuke sites
A senior European diplomat said that Israel has already decided it will attack Iran’s nuclear sites, implying such an attack was not imminent, but also not in the distant future, Al Arabiya reported over the weekend.
“We believe Israel has…
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Freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with family and friends
Ninety Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of the first phase in a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Footage shows the prisoners, mostly woman and children, greeted by cheers upon arrival as people gathered to welcome…
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For Gaza survivors war will live long into the future
Since the war started the job had become his life. Many of the people being bombed were his neighbours, people he’d grown up with.
Hatem Al-Atar, 25, wasn’t married. His bravery was not reckless, or born of ignorance. He knew he could die any…
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Late night tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners
Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released in the Gaza ceasefire deal had to inch through a thick crowd when they at last arrived in the West Bank at 2 am Monday.
After the doors opened, women hugged their relatives and cried tears of joy…
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American journalist Austin Tice’s mother, in Damascus, hopes to find missing son
Damascus, Syria —The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who was taken captive during a reporting trip to Syria in August 2012, arrived in Damascus to step up the search for her son and said she hopes she can take him home with her….
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WHO says needs full access to Gaza after Israel-Hamas truce
Geneva —The World Health Organization said Sunday it was ready to pour much-needed aid into Gaza after the Israel-Hamas truce takes effect but that it would need “systematic access” across the territory to do so.
Much of the Gaza Strip’s…
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'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream'
The task ahead is daunting for Gazans wishing to return to the shattered ruins of their homes.
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Pope calls for Gaza ceasefire to be ‘immediately respected’
Vatican City —Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be “immediately respected,” as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of hostages.
“I express gratitude to all the mediators,”…
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How Israeli hostage return unfolded
Footage of the three freed hostages hugging relatives after their return to Israel, has been shared by the Israel Defense Forces.
The video shows the moment Doron Steinbrecher, British-Israeli Emily Damari, and Romi Gonen were handed to the Red…
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