Israel hostages
Israel Receives Three More Gaza Hostage Bodies Under US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 09:45 am CST
Israel has received the remains of three more hostages from Hamas as part of an ongoing US-brokered ceasefire agreement. The exchange highlights the fragile truce that has held since October 10, focused on returning all Israeli hostages. Hamas has now returned 17 of 28 deceased captives, while Palestinian residents await the implementation of the ceasefire's second phase, which would include Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.
Israel Confirms Bodies from Gaza Not Hostages as Fragile Ceasefire Continues
Nov 01, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Israel has confirmed that three bodies received from Gaza were not hostages, while the fragile ceasefire continues despite occasional violations. Hamas's armed wing claims they handed over unidentified bodies after Israel declined testing offers. Meanwhile, Gaza residents returning to devastated areas express little hope as discussions continue about implementing an international stabilization force requiring UN authorization.
Tragic Fate of Bipin Joshi: Nepalese Student Captured in Hamas Attack Confirmed Dead After Months in Captivity
Oct 14, 2025 02:55 pm CST
Bipin Joshi, a 23-year-old Nepalese agriculture student who traveled to Israel for the "Learn and Earn" program, has been confirmed dead while in Hamas captivity. Captured during the October 7, 2023 attack just 25 days after arriving in Israel, Joshi reportedly helped others escape before being taken hostage. His remains will be returned to Israeli authorities alongside three other deceased captives, according to an announcement by Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades.
Israel Launches Operation 'Returning Home': A Comprehensive Guide to the Hostage Release Agreement
Oct 13, 2025 10:11 am CST
The Israel Defense Forces has launched Operation 'Returning Home' to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023. This US-brokered agreement includes the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages and provides immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza. President Isaac Herzog calls it "a historic moment" that could reshape Middle East relations, with US President Donald Trump scheduled to visit Israel as negotiations continue.