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Hamas to Return Body of Israeli Officer Hadar Goldin After 11 Years in Gaza
Nov 09, 2025 06:42 pm CST
Hamas' armed wing has announced plans to return the body of Israeli Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, killed during the 2014 Gaza conflict, as part of the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire. The remains were reportedly discovered in a Rafah tunnel, marking a significant development in Israel's efforts to repatriate all hostages and fallen soldiers from Gaza.
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.
Israeli Mother Buries Son Ofir Tzarfati for Third Time Following Hamas Hostage Ordeal
Oct 31, 2025 01:24 am CST
The grieving family of Ofir Tzarfati, an Israeli hostage captured from the Nova music festival and killed in Gaza, endured the heartbreaking experience of burying their son for a third time after Hamas returned additional remains instead of another promised hostage. His mother, Richelle Tzarfati, expressed unimaginable pain as Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement through this deceptive act condemned by the Red Cross as "unacceptable."
Hamas Returns Deceased Hostage Remains as Gaza Ceasefire Implementation Faces Challenges
Oct 28, 2025 06:07 am CST
Hamas has transferred the remains of another deceased hostage to Israel as the Gaza ceasefire implementation continues, though families urge that all bodies be returned before advancing to the next phase. Meanwhile, international efforts to establish a security force face obstacles, with Israel opposing Turkey's participation, while humanitarian organizations press for improved aid access to Gaza amid the fragile truce.
Israeli Couple Reunites After 738 Days in Hamas Captivity: Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or's Emotional Journey
Oct 14, 2025 11:56 am CST
After 738 days of separation, Israeli couple Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or finally reunited following Or's release as part of a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. Their emotional reunion caps a two-year ordeal that began at the Nova Music Festival attack on October 7, 2023, highlighting the personal stories behind the hostage crisis and the joy of families reconnecting after prolonged captivity.
Israeli Hostages Released to Red Cross as Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Takes Effect
Oct 13, 2025 04:30 pm CST
Hamas has released all Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of a breakthrough ceasefire agreement after two years of conflict. The exchange includes two batches of hostages from Gaza while Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners. US President Trump arrived in Tel Aviv to discuss the deal and post-war plans as humanitarian aid is expected to surge into Gaza.
Israeli Hostage Elkana Bohbot's Emotional Homecoming After Two Years in Gaza Captivity
Oct 13, 2025 03:24 pm CST
After two years of separation due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Rebecca Gonzalez prepares for her husband Elkana Bohbot's return as part of a historic hostage release under a new Gaza ceasefire agreement. A touching handmade card from their son awaits among carefully arranged belongings at the border crossing where 20 Israeli hostages are expected to reunite with their families.
Why Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Chances Are Slim According to Experts
Sep 25, 2025 10:11 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize experts explain why Donald Trump is unlikely to win the prestigious award despite his lobbying efforts, with the committee instead likely to recognize humanitarian organizations working in challenging environments when they announce this year's winner on October 10.