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international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"Hamas Denies Having 40 Israeli Hostages for Ceasefire Deal"

Hamas has informed international mediators that it cannot identify 40 living hostages meeting the criteria for a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal, raising concerns that most of the captives may already be deceased. Both American and Israeli officials fear that the number of deceased hostages is higher than previously believed, with estimates suggesting that many may have died due to health reasons or Israeli strikes on Gaza. The Israeli military and the prime minister's office have not publicly stated their estimates on how many hostages remain alive, but it is believed that 130 hostages are still in Gaza. Last weekend, Israeli authorities confirmed the death of Elad Katzir, a farmer abducted by Hamas during the October 7 attack, further intensifying the situation.

via The Christian Post|

#ceasefire-deal #gaza #hamas

international-relations1 year ago•7 min saved

"Blinken Optimistic for Hamas-Israel Agreement Despite Differences"

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is potential for an agreement to be reached with Hamas on a ceasefire deal and the release of hostages, despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of Hamas' counterproposal as "delusional." Blinken emphasized the need for negotiations and expressed concerns about the humanitarian toll of the conflict in Gaza, urging Israel to take key steps to mitigate civilian suffering. He also pressed for a "revitalized" Palestinian Authority to lead a unified Gaza and West Bank, but Netanyahu has rejected this notion and emphasized Israel's intention to establish a buffer zone within Gaza.

via CNN|

#antony-blinken #ceasefire-deal #gaza

international-affairs1 year ago•2 min saved

"Israeli Hostages Plead for Absolute Victory as Families Intensify Campaign"

Freed Gaza hostages, including women and children, held a press conference urging the Israeli government to prioritize their return, emphasizing the urgency of their situation and the potential impact on national security. They pleaded for the release of the remaining hostages, warning that failure to do so would jeopardize the safety of all Israelis. The hostages called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take action, expressing their deep love for their country and the need for its moral restoration.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#ceasefire-deal #gaza-hostages #hamas

international-relations1 year ago•5 min saved

"Hamas and Blinken Discuss Possibility of Gaza Truce Deal"

Hamas has responded to a proposed ceasefire deal for Gaza, which includes the release of hostages, with a positive spirit, while the United States believes an agreement is still possible. Israeli officials are evaluating the response, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reviewing it during his Middle East tour. Meanwhile, Israel's military offensive in Gaza continues, with growing pressure to bring the hostages home. The proposed deal, drawn up by U.S. and Israeli spy chiefs, aims to secure the release of remaining hostages in exchange for a pause in fighting.

via Reuters|

#ceasefire-deal #gaza #hamas

international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"US Makes Headway on Hostage Deal to Temporarily Halt Israel-Hamas Conflict"

U.S. negotiators are making progress on a potential two-month ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, where Israel would pause military operations in exchange for the release of over 100 hostages captured in the Oct. 7 attack. The deal would occur in two phases, with the first phase focusing on the release of women, elderly, and wounded hostages, and the second phase involving the release of Israeli soldiers and civilian men. The U.S. is hopeful that this agreement could pave the way for a lasting resolution to the conflict, and high-level talks are underway involving CIA director Bill Burns and other officials.

via The Associated Press|

#ceasefire-deal #hamas #hostage-negotiations

international-affairs2 years ago•19 min saved

"Emotional Reunion: Israeli Hostage Mia Schem, 21, Finally Returns Home"

Israeli hostage Mia Schem, who was abducted by Hamas during the Nova music festival, has been tearfully reunited with her parents after spending seven weeks as a hostage. Mia and another woman were released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire deal, which has been extended multiple times. Six more hostages have since been released, bringing the total number of hostages released to ten. The ceasefire deal also includes the release of Palestinian prisoners. The truce has provided a temporary respite in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, but tensions remain high as talks continue for further extensions and hostage releases.

via Daily Mail|

#ceasefire-deal #gaza #hamas

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Palestinian Teenager and Female Prisoner Among Those Released, Mixed Emotions Emerge

Thirty-nine Palestinian teenagers and women were released from Israeli prisons as part of a ceasefire agreement, bringing the total number of Palestinians released to 78. The exchange was delayed due to accusations from Hamas that Israel had changed the agreed list of prisoners and that not enough aid shipments had reached Gaza. However, the handover proceeded after mediation involving Qatar and Egypt. Among those released was Mohammad dar-Darwish, a 17-year-old who expressed his happiness at returning home. Israel has compiled a list of 300 Palestinian prisoners, mainly teenage boys, who are eligible for release under the deal.

via BBC.com|

#ceasefire-deal #hamas #international-affairs

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Decisive Talks in Moscow: Fate of Russian Peacekeeping Mission in Nagorno-Karabakh Hangs in Balance"

The future of Russia's peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh will be determined by Russia and Azerbaijan, according to the Kremlin. Russia deployed nearly 2,000 forces to the region in 2020 as part of a ceasefire deal it brokered between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The exodus of ethnic Armenians from the enclave has raised concerns of "ethnic cleansing," with the UN refugee agency estimating that up to 120,000 refugees could arrive in Armenia.

via FRANCE 24 English|

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