Hamas says lost contact with two hostages, blames Israeli strikes

The Palestinian militant group claimed that Israel's continued bombardment of Gaza City resulted in its fighters losing contact with Israeli hostages Omri Miran and Metan Angrist and their guards, urging Israel to cease operations to ensure the captives' safety.

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Hamas to hand over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for 600 Palestinian prisoners Thursday

A Hamas official said that they would "hand over four bodies of Israeli captives, and in return, Israel will release more than 600 Palestinian detainees."

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Iran slams France over defending French nationals detained by Tehran

Iran's Foreign Ministry criticizes France for alleging hostage-taking and blackmail, emphasizing the legitimacy of arrests, amid tensions over detained French nationals and broader dual citizenship disputes.

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Hamas frees more hostages as Gaza truce expiry looms

More hostages are freed from Gaza ahead of the truce deadline as Blinken arrives in Israel.

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13 Israeli hostages to be freed 'tonight' for 39 Palestinian prisoners: Qatar

As part of the 4 day truce, this is by far the largest release of hostages by Hamas since October 7 attacks.

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The 13 Israeli hostages released by Hamas

As part of the truce agreement, Hamas released 13 hostages including 6 elderly, 3 mothers and 4 children.

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Red Cross starts 'multi-day' operation for Gaza hostages, Palestinian detainees

Reuniting hostages with their families began as 50 are expected to be released by Hamas and 150 by Israel.

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