Hamas plans to release six hostages on Saturday, while discussions continue on freeing all living Israeli hostages. The group also announced it will hand over the bodies of four other deceased captives on Thursday.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas to release six living Israeli hostages and hand over four bodies this week

Hamas plans to release six hostages on Saturday, while discussions continue on freeing all living Israeli hostages. Reports estimate that $53 billion is needed for Gaza's reconstruction and recovery efforts.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas to release hostages as Gaza recovery efforts continue

World | Middle East: As per the agreement with Israel, Hamas is required to release four more bodies of hostages in the coming week, according to Netanyahu’s office.

Hamas to release bodies of four hostages, six living captives this week, confirms Israel

The state of Israel is set to begin negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal this week, while demanding a complete demilitarization of the Palestinian enclave. These developments come as thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, urging their government to secure the release of the 73 hostages still in the custody of Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Talks on phase 2 of Gaza deal to take place this week, says Israel

Israel has expressed its commitment to a US proposal to take over Gaza and displace the Palestinian residents as Washington's top diplomat holds talks in Saudi Arabia on the future of Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is committed to US President Donald Trump's plan for the creation of a different Gaza, also promising that after the war, there will be neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority ruling the region. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Rubio & Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza after Trump's proposal

World: A senior Hamas official said that there is a "high chance" that the Palestinian militant group will be freeing six living hostages on Saturday.

Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, demands 'complete demilitarisation'

Tensions between Israel and Hamas are increasing just two days after the sixth hostage-prisoner exchange. Israel launched a fresh offensive against the Iran-backed group, even as Israel's security cabinet was expected to convene today to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Israeli army claims to have killed a Hamas commander in an airstrike in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli army has accused the Hamas commander of planning attacks against Israel from Lebanese territory. The IDF claims the Hamas commander was being directly funded by Iran. Meanwhile,  a meeting of Arab leaders in Riyadh, in response to US President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Gaza, has been postponed until Friday. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander In Lebanon

Tensions between Israel and Hamas are increasing just two days after the sixth hostage-prisoner exchange. Israel launched a fresh offensive against the Iran-backed group, this even as Israel's security cabinet is expected to convene today to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel's security cabinet meeting to discuss phase 2 of truce

INDIA NEWS | TRENDING | WORLD The incident occurred in an annual festival in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The banners were titled "Tharavadis, Thekkebhagam" which loosely translates to Ancestral and West side.

WATCH | Hamas leaders' posters in Kerala mosque rally spark outrage

World: "The United States must compel the occupation to adhere to the agreement if it truly cares about the prisoners' (hostages) lives, Hazem Qassem, a spokesman for Hamas said.

'US must compel Israel to abide by ceasefire deal' to secure hostage release', says Hamas

World: This comes after Hamas released three hostages from Gaza, including an American citizen. Later, Israel also released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

'Will back their decision': Trump says Israel must decide on today's deadline to free 'ALL HOSTAGES'

World: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the hostages, saying that the trio will be assisted in their rehabilitation following 498 days in captivity.

Meet Sasha Troufanov, Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen - Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in latest ceasefire swap

Hamas has confirmed that it will release three Israeli hostages as planned on Saturday, raising hopes that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza will continue to hold. Watch this report for more details!

Hamas to free three Israeli hostages on Saturday

Palestinian militant group Hamas has announced that it will proceed with the release of three Israeli hostages as originally planned on Saturday. The group has also withdrawn its previous threat to delay the next release of captives, which had been issued after accusing Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Three Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas on Saturday

On Thursday, Hamas said it would release the next three Israeli hostages as planned in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, resolving a major dispute over the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Hamas commits to Gaza ceasefire deal after Israel threatens to resume war

Hamas on Wednesday called for worldwide "solidarity marches" over the weekend to protest a US plan endorsed by Israel to displace Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Watch this report for more details!

Hamas calls for 'solidarity marches' worldwide

World news: Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday said it was committed to carrying out the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza according to a timeline set out in a ceasefire deal for the territory.

Hamas says committed to freeing hostages 'according to specified timetable'

Israel is threatening to implement US President Donald Trump's plan to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and potentially launch a new war against Hamas if the group does not release hostages this weekend as agreed upon in the ceasefire deal. Watch to know more!

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Warns, 'Will Implement Trump's Gaza Plan' If Hostages Not Freed

World: Jordan King Abdullah thanked Donald Trump for his leadership in securing the release of hostages from Gaza and a temporary pause in hostilities.

Trump tells Jordan King to ensure Hamas understands ‘severity of situation’ if hostages not freed

Netanyahu warns Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday. Report: Fearing return of war, Hamas tells officials to stop using phone. Report reveals Hamas fears IDF will track and assassinate leaders using phones. Watch to know more!

Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: Report | Fearing Return Of War, Hamas Orders To Stop Using Phones

World: Much of Gaza, including schools, hospitals and other civic infrastructure, has been reduced to rubble by a withering Israeli military offensive following October 7 attack.  

Gaza reconstruction needs at least USD 53 billion, UN says

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum, if Hamas fails to return all remaining Israeli hostages by this Saturday, the ceasefire in Gaza should be scrapped, and ‘all hell is going to break out.’

Will Trump frighten Palestine?

World: Speaking at the White House, Trump said he would call for an end to the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel if all hostages aren't returned.

'Respecting truce only way to bring hostages back', Hamas warns Trump after US president's ultimatum

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages or risk the collapse of the truce deal. Calling Gaza a "hell hole," Trump emphasized that failure to comply would lead to severe consequences.

Trump warns Hamas: Hostage release or truce will collapse

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