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Morning news brief: Pahalgam to Truce: India’s strategic resolve; Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage, and more

Morning news brief: Pahalgam to Truce: India’s strategic resolve; Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage, and more

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The recent events that unfolded following the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack sponsored by Pakistan, tested India's resolve

"Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a dual US national, will be released as part of efforts towards a ceasefire," said Palestinian militant group Hamas in its statement.

India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire on Saturday (May 10), hours after the announcement, Pakistan violated it. Two days after, the Indian Army said 'the night remained largely peaceful.'

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Pahalgam to Truce: India’s strategic resolve and the high-stakes ceasefire

 Operation Sindoor | Indian Army releases FIRST official video of destroying Pakistani military posts  Photograph: (X)

The recent events that unfolded following the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack sponsored by Pakistan, tested India's resolve, strategic maturity, and military acumen in the face of relentless provocation. Operation Sindoor, was a multidomain, multi-phased response to a provocation that could have easily spiralled into a prolonged conflict.

Gaza war: Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander amid ceasefire talks with Washington

 This handout picture provided by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters, shows an image grab from a video released by Hamas's armed wing Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades on April 12, 2025, of Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held in the Gaza Strip since the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades released the more than three minute clip, in which the hostage is seen sitting in a tiny place. AFP was unable to immediately verify the authenticity of the footage or when it was filmed. Photograph: (AFP)

Hamas, in a significant development in the ongoing Gaza conflict, has announced that it would release a US-Israeli hostage, as it revealed that it was engaged in direct talks with the United States in ceasefire negotiations.

'This toxic hate must stop': Indian politicians come to defence of Vikram Misri after online attacks on him

 'This toxic hate must stop': Indian politicians come to defence of Vikram Misri after online attacks on him Photograph: (ANI)

Indian politicians and diplomats have come to the defence ofIndia'sForeign Secretary Vikram Misri after he received immense trolling on the social media platform X. People on the internet attacked the foreign secretary, who is on the post since 2024, after Misri gave a stetement on Saturday (May 10) that India and Pakistan has reached an agreement.

'First calm night' says the Indian Army two days after announcement of ceasefire

 'First calm night' says the Indian Army two days after announcement of ceasefire

India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire on Saturday (May 10), hours after the announcement, Pakistan violated it. Two days after, the Indian Army said 'the night remained largely peaceful.'

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