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The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

Freed British hostage says she has ‘returned to life’

Emily Damari was kidnapped during Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7 2023 and was held captive for 15 months.

Evening Standard

Freed British hostage Emily Damari says she is 'happiest person in the world' after release from Hamas captivity

The 28-year-old reunited with mother 471 days after she was captured during Hamas attack on October 7, 2023

Evening Standard

Israel-Hamas Truce Holding After First Hostage-prisoner Swap

A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding Monday, following the dramatic exchange of three hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners in an agreement aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.

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Middle East latest: Released Israeli hostage says she has 'returned to life'

One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.”

The Independent UK

Watch: Displaced Palestinians return to homes on second day of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Watch as displaced Palestinians in Gaza returned to their homes on the second day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire (20 January).

The Independent UK

Ex-Wife Of Hamas Hostage Hopeful For His Release Soon

Ex-wife of hostage expresses hope for his release following emotional reunion of Israeli families. Despite tragedy, some relief as daughter and son were re...

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Prominent Palestinian Activist Khalida Jarrar Released In Ceasefire Deal

Khalida Jarrar, a leading PFLP member, released in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Activist with a history of arrests.

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Gaza ceasefire: ‘Shocked’ Palestinians return to their homes as rescue workers ‘ramp up’ aid deliveries – as it happened

The search for thousands of people buried under rubble has started as the ceasefire in Gaza goes into its second day

The Guardian - AU

British family of Hamas hostage urge Israel to let them tell him tragic news

Hostage Eli Sharabi, 52, is likely unaware his British wife Lianne and their daughters were killed, a family member has said.

Evening Standard

US Secretary Of State Thanks Qatar For Mediating Ceasefire Deal

US Secretary of State Blinken expresses gratitude to Qatar and Jordan for their roles in mediating ceasefire and providing aid to Gaza.

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Israeli Hostages, Palestinian Detainees Freed On First Gaza Truce Exchange

The three hostages released Sunday, all women, were reunited with their families and taken to hospital in central Israel where a doctor said they were in stable condition. Hours later in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinian prisoners released by Israel in exchange left Ofer prison on buses at around 1:00…

International Business Times

Tears, hugs greet 90 Palestinian women, children freed from Israeli prisons

Jubilant crowds of relatives, friends and well wishers gathered to celebrate the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners.

Al Jazeera

Late Night Tears And Hugs For Released Palestinian Prisoners

Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released in the Gaza ceasefire deal had to inch through a thick crowd when they at last arrived in the West Bank at 2 am Monday.

International Business Times

Australian shares up as Trump heads back to office

The ASX200 has risen on the back of strong international sentiment as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, with gains for major miners and banks.

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Jews celebrate freed hostages, Gaza rallies to march on

The prime minister has welcomed the first hostages being released by Hamas under a ceasefire deal as he called for a cooling of community tensions in Australia.

Evening Standard

Families of hostages wait for news after three freed on first day of ceasefire

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘our thoughts are with’ British-linked hostages Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifshitz and Avinatan Or.

The Guardian - AU

Palestinian families celebrate after prisoners released by Israel as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

Prisoners speak of their joy as they are greeted by thousands of people in occupied West Bank despite Israeli attempts to prevent ‘public displays of joy’

Reason

Another Terrible Hostage Deal

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that went into effect today exchanges hundreds of terrorists for 33 Israeli hostages. It will predictably incentivize more hostage-taking and terrorism.

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Trump Attributes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire To Historic Victory

President-elect Trump claims victory in Israel-Hamas ceasefire, announcing release of hostages and praising administration's achievements.

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Israeli Drones Drop Tear Gas On Crowds Near Ofer Prison

Israeli drones dropped tear gas near Ofer Prison in the West Bank, sparking tensions and injuries. Health concerns raised.

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Trump Envoy Praises Gaza Ceasefire Deal At Rally

Steve Witkoff praises Gaza ceasefire deal at rally, highlighting release of hostages. Trump and Biden teams collaborate for Middle East diplomacy.

Al Jazeera

‘My children, my children’: The Gaza family killed minutes before ceasefire

The al-Qidra family wanted to go back home. They didn’t know that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had been delayed.

Latin Times

Everything We Know About the 3 Women Hamas Released Today

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher are reunited with their families in Israel.

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Biden Achieves Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Guns Silent

President Biden's proposed ceasefire in Gaza brings temporary peace to Israel-Hamas conflict, with international support for lasting peace efforts.

Salon

Biden lauds Gaza ceasefire

The outgoing president still feels that the choices he made during the 15-month-long war were correct

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