Israel hands over remains of 15 hostages in Gaza swap
Israel has returned 15 Palestinian bodies in a grim exchange as the Gaza ceasefire holds. The next phase involves an international force and governance plan. Read the latest developments.
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Freed Hamas hostage Emily Hand marks 11th birthday
Emily Hand celebrates her 11th birthday two years after being freed from 49 days of Hamas captivity. Her father Thomas reveals her remarkable recovery journey and their hopes for the future.
UK surgeon's Gaza trauma inspires new charity
British surgeon Dr Mohammed Tahir shares his devastating experiences working in Gaza's hospitals, where he witnessed countless child deaths and now establishes a charity for war victims.
Israeli hostage reveals sexual abuse and torture by captors
An Israeli hostage has broken her silence about systematic sexual abuse during captivity, revealing horrific details of being forced to dance blindfolded with stones in her ears during weeks of torment she describes as 'meeting the devil'.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, hostage release starts
A landmark four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commences, paving the way for the release of dozens of hostages and increased humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Gaza ceasefire collapses amid renewed Israel-Hamas fighting
Fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas face collapse amid renewed violence and hostage crises, with international mediators racing against time to prevent full-scale conflict resurgence.
Mumbai fake audition hostage crisis: Children rescued
A shocking hostage situation unfolded in Mumbai's Powai area when a man posing as a casting director held children captive during what parents believed was a genuine audition.
Israel recovers hostage remains amid fresh Gaza strikes
Israeli forces retrieve bodies of two hostages from Hamas as fresh military strikes pound Gaza, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Hamas hostage reveals torture: hung upside down, whipped
Exclusive testimony reveals the brutal treatment of a Hamas captive who endured systematic torture and psychological terror while being held prisoner by the militant group.
Hamas hostage reveals torture: hung upside down, whipped
Exclusive testimony reveals the brutal treatment of a Hamas captive who endured whippings, psychological torture and was forced into stress positions for 24 hours while being threatened with his mother and sister's rape.
Hamas returns hostage bodies after Trump demands
In a significant development following Donald Trump's intervention, Hamas has released the remains of two hostages taken during the October 7 attacks, marking a crucial moment in the ongoing conflict resolution efforts.
Israeli hostage reveals 128 days of Hamas captivity horrors
Exclusive: Israeli music student Eliyahu Margalit reveals chilling details of his 128-day Hamas captivity in Gaza, describing brutal conditions and psychological torment before his dramatic rescue.
Israeli hostage details 121 days of Hamas captivity
Exclusive: Eliyahu Margalit recounts brutal treatment and psychological torture during four-month Gaza captivity in shocking testimony.
Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens as Israel Delays Vital Convoys
Critical shortages of food, water and medical supplies grip Gaza as humanitarian agencies report Israeli authorities are systematically delaying and restricting aid deliveries, creating catastrophic conditions for civilians.
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Intensify as Rafah Crisis Worsens
Critical negotiations unfold as Israel and Hamas edge closer to potential ceasefire agreement, with mounting international pressure and complex hostage negotiations determining the fate of thousands in Gaza.
Israel Recovers Hostage Bodies Amid Gaza Fighting
Israeli forces recover bodies of Hamas-held hostages during intense Gaza operations while diplomatic efforts continue to secure fragile ceasefire agreement and prisoner exchange.
Widow faces second burial as Hamas withholds body
Ela, an Israeli widow, endures unimaginable torment as she awaits her husband's remains from Hamas, having already held one funeral with an empty coffin. Her children face the trauma of saying goodbye twice.
Hamas hostage torture revealed: 6ft5 commando beaten
Shocking details emerge about Noa Argamani's commando boyfriend who endured brutal torture at the hands of Hamas militants, including being kept chained in a 6ft cell and severely beaten after attempting escape during his year-long captivity.
Hamas hostage torture: Noa Argamani's boyfriend's ordeal
Shocking details emerge about Avinatan Or's 245-day captivity in Gaza, including brutal beatings, chains and solitary confinement in what hostages describe as 'hell on earth' under Hamas.
Israel: 25% of hostage bodies from Gaza show torture signs
Disturbing new evidence emerges as Israeli authorities reveal a quarter of recovered hostage bodies bore torture marks, deepening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Trump's Gaza Peace Deal Rejected: Olmert Reveals Details
Exclusive: Ehud Olmert discloses how Trump's comprehensive Gaza peace plan was dismissed by Israeli leadership, potentially costing hostages their freedom and regional stability.
Hamas returns bodies of four Israeli hostages
In a sobering development, Hamas has transferred the bodies of four Israeli hostages back to Israel, with authorities confirming identities after forensic examination. The tragic return marks another painful chapter in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Gaza Ceasefire: Critical Obstacles Remain
As international mediators race against time, key sticking points including hostage releases, troop withdrawals and reconstruction aid continue to stall the Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Discover what stands between war and peace.
Hidden Health Crisis: Israeli Hostages' Medical Ordeal Revealed
Exclusive medical reports uncover the devastating physical and psychological trauma endured by Israeli hostages during their captivity in Gaza, revealing systematic neglect and abuse.
Hamas withholding 24 dead hostages, Israel claims
Israeli officials reveal Hamas is refusing to return 24 hostages confirmed dead, raising concerns about deliberate obstruction in ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Israeli hostages reveal torture and starvation in Hamas captivity
Shocking testimonies emerge from freed Israeli hostages detailing brutal treatment including beatings, starvation and psychological torture during 50 days in Gaza captivity.
Gaza Ceasefire: Hostage Exchange Deal Reached
A fragile ceasefire begins in Gaza amid intensive diplomatic efforts, with Israel and Hamas preparing for a major prisoner exchange that could see hostages and detainees returning home.
Video reveals Israeli couple's final moments before Gaza capture
Newly emerged footage shows Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or's desperate separation during Hamas's October 7th attack, as families continue their agonising wait for news.
Freed Israeli hostage reveals Hamas forced grave digging
A newly released Israeli hostage has shared disturbing details of captivity, revealing Hamas terrorists forced prisoners to excavate their own burial sites in what survivors describe as psychological torture.
Hamas hostage horror: Starvation and torture revealed
Shocking first-hand accounts emerge of Israeli hostages subjected to starvation, brutal torture and horrific conditions in Hamas's underground network beneath Gaza.
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