Hamas returned the partial remains of three people on Friday, though forensic testing revealed that they did not belong to any of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Hamas said on Saturday that it had initially offered three samples from unidentified bodies to Israeli authorities for testing.

IDF brings remains of three hostages to Israel, hands over for identification

The hostages' families protested outside the home of Minister Avi Dichter and Israel Katz, questioning their sense of responsibilities. Calling for a “ceasefire deal”, the families reminded them the two basic values ​​on which the “State of Israel” is founded. 

'Why hiding—Act like a defense minister': Furious hostages' families protest outside Israel Katz's house

As international mediators push for a ceasefire, Israel has launched a major new offensive in Gaza City, calling up 60,000 reservists and advancing into Hamas’ last major urban base. The assault comes amid rising tensions between Israeli leadership and global allies, with negotiations stalled and civilians once again caught in the crossfire. Rights groups warn of an unprecedented humanitarian collapse, while pressure builds on Netanyahu from both hostage families and far-right ministers.

Israel escalates Gaza war | Begins 'assault' | Ceasefire talks at breaking point

Amid the chaos around the plan to take over Gaza, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday (August 8) that it was ready for a comprehensive deal with Israel to release all the hostages in Gaza. 

'WON'T BE A PICNIC': Hamas warns Netanyahu over Gaza takeover plan, says 'ready' to release all hostages

The delegation of leaders from Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine met on Friday in Cairo to discuss the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. 



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Biden administration officials have discussed potentially negotiating a unilateral deal with Hamas to secure the release of five Americans being held hostage in Gaza if current cease-fire talks involving Israel fail. Such negotiations would not include Israel and would be conducted through Qatari interlocutors.

Israel-Hamas war: Biden considers separate hostage deal with Hamas, says report

A statement issued by the White House did not give more details of that part of the conversation. Washington has said that it could not support a Rafah operation without an appropriate and credible humanitarian plan.

Israel-hamas war: White House claims Biden reiterated position on Rafah in Netanyahu call

According to a person acquainted with their conversation, the main topic of conversation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden on Sunday was the release of hostages in Gaza.

Israel-hamas war: Biden discusses hostage deal and Rafah with Netanyahu on call

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and "reviewed ongoing talks" to free hostages taken by Hamas during their October 7 attack on Israel. Watch in for more details!

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Rafah, hostage deal on call

6 months into Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip time is running out for relatives of hostages yearning to see the kidnapped come home. Now Hamas has reportedly claimed it lacks the ability to locate 40 hostages needed for a ceasefire deal with Israel. Watch in for more details!

Gaza war: No end in sight & no serious hostage deal on the table

David Mencer, spokesperson for Israel's PM talks to WION's Jodie Cohen. He said that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is determined to forge a hostage deal. He also added that Israel is dealing with a genocidal organisation. Listen in.

'We are dealing with a genocidal organisation', says Israeli PM's spokesperson David Mencer

President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union speech on Thursday that the US military will build a temporary port on Gaza's Mediterranean coast to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian supplies by sea. The stationing of American soldiers in Gaza was not part of the initial planning for the operation, which was focused on the island of Cyprus.

Israel war: US military will build a temporary port on Gaza's Mediterranean coast to deliver aid

As the Gaza war continues, hopes for a ceasefire before Ramadan began to wane. The territory's health ministry reported that numerous people had died within the enclave. The ministry said that 83 additional people had died on the previous day, bringing the total number of deaths from Israel's war—mostly women and children—to 30,800. China referred to the conflict as "a disgrace to civilisation".

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage kin hold protest in Tel Aviv as hope for truce before Ramadan dims

There are "initial signs that indicate the possibility of moving forward" on a "new framework" to free the hostages, war cabinet minister Benny Gantz tells reporters in Tel Aviv.

Israeli minister Benny Gantz says 'promising early signs' on new hostage deal

Qatar receives ‘positive’ response from Hamas on hostage deal; militant group calls for ‘permanent ceasefire’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Egypt on Tuesday as part of his latest Middle East crisis tour, seeking a new ceasefire and "an enduring end" to the Gaza war.

Antony Blinken in Egypt on tour to seek 'enduring end' to Gaza war

Hamas releases new hostage video, Israel terms it ‘atrocious terror’

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas delays release of hostages, claims aid trucks stopped

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IDF brings remains of three hostages to Israel, hands over for identification

'Why hiding—Act like a defense minister': Hostages' families hold protests

Israel escalates Gaza war | Begins 'assault' | Ceasefire talks at breaking point

'WON'T BE A PICNIC': Hamas warns Netanyahu over Gaza takeover plan

Possibility to reach a deal 'closer than ever' if Israel stops bringing new terms: Hamas

Possibility to reach a deal 'closer than ever' if Israel stops bringing new terms: Hamas

Hamas refused to provide names of hostages it’s holding: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan

Hamas potentially interested in a hostage deal, says senior Israeli official

Nearly 70% Israelis favour hostage deal over continuing Gaza war: Poll

Netanyahu's spokesman Eli Feldstein suspected of leaking intel that could have hurt hostage deal efforts

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Israel-Hamas war: Biden considers separate hostage deal with Hamas, says report

Israel-hamas war: White House claims Biden reiterated position on Rafah in Netanyahu call

Israel-hamas war: Biden discusses hostage deal and Rafah with Netanyahu on call

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Rafah, hostage deal on call

Gaza war: No end in sight & no serious hostage deal on the table

'We are dealing with a genocidal organisation', says Israeli PM's spokesperson David Mencer

Israel war: US military will build a temporary port on Gaza's Mediterranean coast to deliver aid

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage kin hold protest in Tel Aviv as hope for truce before Ramadan dims

Israeli minister Benny Gantz says 'promising early signs' on new hostage deal

Qatar receives ‘positive’ response from Hamas on hostage deal; militant group calls for ‘permanent ceasefire’

Antony Blinken in Egypt on tour to seek 'enduring end' to Gaza war

Hamas releases new hostage video, Israel terms it ‘atrocious terror’

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas delays release of hostages, claims aid trucks stopped