World News, Middle East: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned Hamas’s decision, calling it a "blatant violation of the ceasefire".

‘Blatant violation of ceasefire’: Hamas indefinitely delays hostage exchange; Israel asks military to ‘be prepared’

World, Middle East: "No, they wouldn’t, because they’re going to have much better housing. In other words, I’m talking about building a permanent place for them," Trump told Bret Baier of Fox News when asked if Palestinians would be allowed to return.

‘Committed to buying, owning Gaza’: Trump says Palestinians have no right to return under Gaza ‘takeover’ plan

World, Middle East: "They look like Holocaust survivors. They were in horrible condition. They were emaciated," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while en route to New Orleans for the Super Bowl.

Trump reacts to ‘horrible condition’ of Israeli hostages, says US will ‘lose patience’ with Gaza ceasefire

World, Middle East: For months, returning to northern Gaza was impossible due to the Netzarim Corridor, which extended from the Gaza-Israel border to the Mediterranean Sea.

Palestinians return north after Israel withdraws from Netzarim Corridor that split Gaza in two

World, Middle East: In a statement released on Saturday, following the fifth exchange, the ICRC expressed deep concern about the circumstances surrounding the releases. 

'Look like Holocaust survivors’: Red Cross demands 'private' hostage swap after Hamas' choreographed handover

World, Middle East: The three hostages Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi were both taken from Kibbutz Be'eri, and Or Levy was abducted from the Nova music festival.

'Will not pass without response': Netanyahu reacts to 'shocking images' of Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Hamas' armed wing released the names of three captives it said would be freed on Saturday in a fifth hostage-prisoner swap. Watch this report for more details!

Hamas releases names of three Israeli hostages to be freed

World, Middle East: Upon Netanyahu's arrival in Washington, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, described the visit as "an historic visit" on X.

Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire with President Trump during ‘historic’ US visit

World Middle East: Palestinian health ministry said an Israeli drone strike had killed at least 10 people, with the military saying at the time that it had struck an "armed cell".

Israeli military kills 10 Palestinians in West Bank strike amid Gaza ceasefire

US President Trump’s Middle East envoy met today with a top adviser to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, in the first meeting between a Palestinian official and a member of the new US administration since the Nov election. Watch in for more details!

Trump envoy meets with senior Palestinian official in Saudi Arabia

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has released a propaganda video of hostage Arbel Yehoud, who is due to be released on Thursday. Watch this report for more details!

Islamic Jihad releases video of Israeli hostages Arbel Yehud

World, Middle East: Gaza ceasefire, Israel Hamas war: The ceasefire, which was declared earlier in January after months of unsuccessful negotiations, began on January 19. 

'Families have been informed': Eight of the 33 hostages due for release in first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal are dead

World, Middle East: Long lines formed near the Netzarim Corridor as Palestinians prepared to return to their homes. Israel opened the crossing at 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT).

'Born again': Mixed emotions as Palestinians return to 'demolished' homes in northern Gaza

The Israel-Hamas conflict has left Gaza in a state of catastrophic destruction, with an estimated 60 years of development lost. Nearly two-thirds of the region's buildings have been damaged or completely destroyed, amounting to an overwhelming 42 million tonnes of rubble.

UN warns of massive struggles in Gaza's reconstruction

World news | Discover the latest updates as Hamas agrees to release six hostages, including Arbel Yehud, resolving a key issue and allowing displaced Gazans to return home.

Israel says Gazans can now return home as Hamas set to release six hostages, including Arbel Yehud

US President Donald Trump floated a plan to "just clean out" Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Watch this report for more details!

Gaza Ceasefire: Donald Trump proposes plan to 'clean out' Gaza

Gaza Ceasefire: Donald Trump floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Gaza based Hamas militant group will release six hostages this week. Watch this report for more details!

Gaza ceasefire: Israel, Hamas solve dispute over hostages

World, Middle East: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of failing to fulfil its commitments during the second phase of the prisoner exchange.

Gaza ceasefire on shaky ground as Hamas, Israel trade blame over deal violations

World, Middle East: Four soldiers, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag, will be taken to an IDF facility near the Gaza border for medical checkups.

Gaza ceasefire: Four female Israeli soldiers released in second hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas

The Israeli military continues its ‘Iron Wall’ operation in the West Bank, targeting militant groups and aiming to counter-terrorism. Watch in for more details!

Israel continues 'iron wall' operation in West Bank

The Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi after announcing his resignation over the failure to prevent the October 7th, 2023 attacks has called for an external probe to look into the Army's failures. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: IDF Chief Halevi seeks external probe into Oct 7 attack

World, Middle East: Israeli police have launched an investigation into the protest and detained three suspects on charges of “disorderly conduct in a public place,” as confirmed by authorities.

'I was so scared…': Fake Hamas attack staged in Israel to protest Gaza ceasefire stirs panic

At least 10 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 40 injured by Israeli forces during a major operation in the Jenin area of West Bank.

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