International Committee of the Red Cross
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: Hostage Release, Prisoner Exchange and Humanitarian Aid Set to Begin
Oct 13, 2025 08:33 am CST
A critical ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding as preparations advance for the exchange of 48 hostages from Gaza and approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Enhanced humanitarian aid is being readied for war-torn Gaza as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit the region. The agreement represents the first phase of a proposed peace plan, though significant challenges remain regarding Gaza's future governance, Hamas disarmament, and Israeli troop withdrawal.
Kyiv Says Russia Returned 1,000 Bodies To Ukraine
Sep 19, 2025 03:04 am CST
Ukraine on Thursday received 1,000 bodies from Russia that Moscow said were of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, a Kyiv government agency announced.