Hamas leadership is carefully examining a proposed ceasefire agreement for Gaza that could pause the devastating conflict, while Israel maintains its firm stance on hostage liberation as a prerequisite for any truce.
Former US President Donald Trump has vehemently criticised Britain's potential recognition of Palestinian statehood, warning it would reward Hamas and jeopardise hostage release efforts in Gaza.
Thousands of Israeli demonstrators marched to the Gaza border, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the return of hostages. The protest marks a significant domestic challenge to Netanyahu's government.
An elderly British couple has been released from captivity in Afghanistan and reunited with their emotional family in the UK, ending a harrowing ordeal. Watch the heartwarming moment of their return.
Ex-President Donald Trump makes explosive allegations against Israeli PM Netanyahu, claiming prior knowledge of the 7 October Hamas assault and revealing a contentious move to derail Qatari hostage negotiations.
Peter and Barbie Reynolds from Somerset are safely back in the UK after being held hostage for six months in Afghanistan. Their release follows complex diplomatic efforts.
After a harrowing seven-month captivity, a British couple has been released from Taliban detention in Afghanistan. Their family confirms the end of a 'living nightmare' and expresses immense relief.
The shocking true story of Michael, a British man held captive for four years in a remote American town, is now a major new ITV drama. Discover the incredible tale of survival and the psychological battle he endured.
Israeli forces have initiated a large-scale ground offensive into Gaza City, intensifying the conflict amid stalled US-brokered ceasefire talks and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Exclusive: Convicted terrorist Umar Ahmed, serving a life sentence, launched a violent hostage threat against a prison officer at HMP Wakefield, demanding an apology for perceived disrespect in a shocking security breach.
Qatar issues a sharp rebuke to Republican Senator Marco Rubio, accusing him of sabotaging sensitive mediation efforts in Gaza. The diplomatic row erupts over comments on Doha's role in hostage talks.
In a chilling prison interview, convicted ISIS terrorist Alexanda Kotey reveals he prayed with American journalist James Foley before his brutal execution, claiming Foley found 'some solace in God' in his final moments.
A major police operation is underway in Glenview, Illinois, after an armed suspect barricaded himself inside a home. Residents are urged to stay indoors as SWAT and negotiators work to resolve the situation.
US Senator Marco Rubio embarks on a critical diplomatic tour to Israel and Qatar, aiming to de-escalate tensions and secure a breakthrough in the stalled Hamas hostage negotiations.
Qatar launches a formal complaint, alleging Israel leaked manipulated comments from its Prime Minister to derail sensitive hostage and ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. The diplomatic spat threatens fragile peace efforts.
Exclusive: The harrowing ten-year ordeal of a British family whose son, Anoosheh Ashoori, remains imprisoned in Iran on widely condemned espionage charges. A desperate plea for justice from a heartbroken mother and father.
Qatar's Prime Minister accuses Israel of intentionally obstructing ceasefire and hostage release talks, casting doubt on the future of Doha's crucial mediation role in the Gaza conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing explosive allegations from his own officials, who claim he deliberately undermined US-backed hostage negotiations with Qatar to cling to power and appease his coalition.
Qatar's foreign ministry confirms Israeli airstrike on Hamas official in Gaza, threatening fragile ceasefire negotiations and hostage release talks amid escalating regional tensions.
A leaked recording reveals Qatari Prime Minister's fury at Benjamin Netanyahu's 'destructive' rhetoric, threatening fragile hostage and ceasefire negotiations.
EXCLUSIVE: Israel's Mossad chief made a staggering threat to Qatari officials, warning that Doha would be treated like Gaza if they failed to deliver on a hostage deal with Hamas, The Mirror can reveal.
Qatar issues a stern warning, accusing Israel of a 'barbaric' airstrike that targeted its Gaza ceasefire mediation office. The attack threatens to derail fragile truce talks and hostage negotiations, escalating tensions in the region.
A senior Israeli official has threatened potential military action against Qatar, accusing the Gulf state of being a 'problematic mediator' in the Hamas hostage negotiations and funding terrorism.
Qatar's Prime Minister alleges Donald Trump's political interference is deliberately undermining sensitive negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Elkana Harel, a graduate student, has been released after nearly two and a half years as a Hezbollah hostage in Lebanon. His emotional return to Israel marks the end of a protracted diplomatic ordeal.
Exclusive: Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral candidate at Princeton, is being held by the Shia militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. The Israeli government confirms her Iranian-backed captivity is due to her Israeli citizenship.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.
Sensational intelligence reports expose a rejected Israeli plan for a targeted assassination in Qatar, threatening fragile peace talks and sparking global diplomatic outrage.
In a significant diplomatic shift, Qatar announces it is mediating the relocation of Hamas's political leaders from Doha, a move that coincides with critical negotiations for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Qatar's Prime Minister accuses Israel of jeopardising delicate hostage talks with a 'dangerous' military escalation in Rafah, potentially derailing months of diplomacy and inflaming the Middle East.