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Guatemalan authorities freed nine prison guards held hostage by gang members during a riot involving the Mara Salvatrucha and Barrio 18 gangs, which demanded the return of their leaders transferred to different prisons. The violence is part of ongoing gang conflicts in Guatemala, with recent incidents including a prison shooting and previous hostage releases, highlighting the region's security challenges.
A 15-hour standoff in Corcoran, Minnesota, ended early Thursday morning with the suspect in custody after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident began Wednesday afternoon when police responded to a call and found a hostage situation. The hostage was released after several hours of negotiations, and the suspect was later taken to a hospital. Further details about the individuals involved were not disclosed.
The Israeli military confirmed the deaths of four more hostages held by Hamas, including three elderly men seen in a Hamas video pleading for their release. The men died in Khan Younis, Gaza, but the cause of death is still under investigation. This confirmation comes amid increasing pressure for a cease-fire deal, with families of hostages urging immediate acceptance of a proposed three-phase deal to end the conflict and secure the release of remaining hostages.
Naama Levy, an Israeli soldier taken hostage by Hamas, pleaded for peace, referencing her friendships with Palestinians formed through a U.S. dialogue program. The video of her capture has sparked outrage in Israel and highlighted the ongoing struggle for peace and reconciliation amidst the conflict. Her mother and peace advocates emphasize the importance of dialogue and a two-state solution, despite the current hostilities and declining support for such initiatives.
Thousands of Israelis protested, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas, following the release of a graphic video showing five female soldiers in captivity. The families of the hostages released the video to draw global attention to their plight, fearing it was being forgotten. Anger is growing towards Prime Minister Netanyahu's government for failing to secure their release, with accusations of political maneuvering.
Unidentified aircrafts infiltrated Israel's south, triggering alerts in Eilat, Hevel, and Eilot. The Israeli Navy intercepted a suspicious aerial target using the "C-Dome" system, with no casualties or damage reported. Other news includes Germany denying accusations of aiding a genocide in Gaza, a proposal for a hostage deal involving the release of 900 Palestinian prisoners, and UK's unchanged position on arms sales to Israel.
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly taking hostages at a bar in the Dutch town of Ede, prompting the evacuation of about 150 homes. The assailant's motive is unclear, and there is no indication of terrorism. Three hostages were released earlier in the day, and the final hostage, believed to be an employee cleaning the bar, was let go later. The suspect, known to the judiciary and previously convicted of a crime, brandished multiple knives and had a backpack whose contents remain unclear. Authorities will now investigate the suspect's motive and mental state.
A hostage situation at a nightclub in the Netherlands ended after police arrested a man wearing a balaclava when he left the premises, with three hostages released earlier and a fourth freed shortly afterwards.
A hostage situation in central Ede, Netherlands, involving a man with a black rucksack and knives claiming to have explosives, ended with the arrest of the suspect and the release of the last hostage. The motive and mental state of the suspect are under investigation. The mayor urged restraint in sharing videos of the incident, and sympathized with those affected by the situation. The affected establishment, Cafe Petticoat, is a popular late-night hangout in central Ede.
Dutch police arrested a man after he left a nightclub in Ede, Netherlands, where hostages had been held, bringing a peaceful end to a tense standoff. Three hostages had previously left the club, and a fourth was released shortly before the suspect was arrested. The reason for the hostage-taking was unclear, and there was no indication of a terrorist motive. The town's mayor expressed concern for those involved, and nearby homes were evacuated during the incident.
A hostage situation in a nightclub in Ede, Netherlands, continues as three people have been released, with reports of a gunman threatening to detonate a bomb. Police have deployed special units to the scene, evacuated 150 homes, and canceled train services to and from Ede. There is no indication of a terrorist motive, and the public has been urged to stay away from the area.
Several people are being held hostage in a building in the town of Ede, Netherlands, with no indication of a terrorist motive. Three hostages have been released, but the situation is ongoing. The area has been cordoned off, and residents have been evacuated from nearby homes. Trains to and from Ede have been cancelled, and shops in the town centre remain closed.
Three hostages have been released from a nightclub in Ede, Netherlands, following a hostage situation, but the police have stated that the situation is ongoing. Heavily armed police and special arrest teams are present at the scene, and there is no indication of a terrorist motive at this time. The hostages were held in Cafe Petticoat, and the police have not provided further details about the incident.
Israel has offered to release between 700 to 800 Palestinian prisoners, including 100 murderers, in exchange for 40 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The proposal also includes discussions about allowing Palestinian refugees to return to the northern half of the war-torn Gaza Strip. However, Israeli officials are ruling out a complete military withdrawal from Gaza, a key demand of Hamas. The offer comes after US negotiators made a proposal to establish the ratio of prisoners-to-hostages freed as part of a temporary truce agreement with Hamas. Hamas is expected to take a few days to consider the deal, which includes conditions for an end to the war.
A suspect, identified as 26-year-old Andre Gordon, is barricaded with hostages in a Trenton, New Jersey residence following targeted shootings in a Philadelphia suburb that left three people dead. The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous, with ties to the Trenton area. Police have recovered the stolen vehicle and issued shelter-in-place warnings, canceling a St. Patrick's Day parade due to the ongoing situation.