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Hamas Offers Weapons "Freeze" Instead of Disarmament in Gaza Peace Negotiations
Dec 11, 2025 06:32 am CST
Hamas leadership has proposed a weapons "freeze" rather than full disarmament as part of ongoing Gaza truce negotiations. Senior Hamas figure Khaled Meshaal told Al Jazeera that while complete disarmament is "unacceptable," the group is willing to discuss weapons storage arrangements as guarantees against military escalation, potentially opening a path forward in the fragile US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
CBI Arrests Suspect in 36-Year-Old Kidnapping Case of Rubaiyya Sayeed: Major Breakthrough in Historic Terrorism Investigation
Dec 01, 2025 10:45 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a suspect in the 36-year-old kidnapping case of Rubaiyya Sayeed, daughter of former Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. The arrest relates to the 1989 abduction by JKLF terrorists, a case in which Yasin Malik is a prime accused. This development marks a significant step in one of India's most notorious terrorism cases from the late 1980s.
Israeli Hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal Reveals Sexual Assault During Two-Year Hamas Captivity
Nov 21, 2025 04:31 am CST
Former Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal has become the first male captive to publicly disclose sexual assault during his two-year imprisonment by Hamas in Gaza. Released on October 13 under the recent ceasefire agreement, the 24-year-old detailed his traumatic experience in an upcoming Channel 12 interview, revealing threats against his life and ongoing abuse while in captivity after being kidnapped from the Nova music festival in October 2023.
Israeli Male Hostage Rom Braslavski Reveals Sexual Abuse During Two-Year Gaza Captivity
Nov 07, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Rom Braslavski, a 21-year-old Israeli hostage released in October, has become the first male captive to publicly disclose experiencing sexual violence during his two-year imprisonment by Palestinian militants in Gaza. Abducted from the Nova music festival in 2023, Braslavski described being subjected to humiliation and regular beatings while held by Islamic Jihad. His testimony adds to accounts from female hostages and UN findings of sexual violence against captives in Gaza.
First Male Israeli Hostage Reveals Sexual Abuse During Gaza Captivity
Nov 07, 2025 12:31 am CST
Rom Braslavski, a security guard from the Nova music festival, becomes the first male Israeli hostage to publicly disclose sexual assault during his two-year captivity in Gaza before being released in a recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Plan: Progress, Challenges, and Next Steps in the Israel-Hamas Truce
Oct 22, 2025 12:02 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines the implementation of President Trump's 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, detailing both achievements and ongoing challenges. It covers the partial Israeli withdrawal, prisoner exchanges, humanitarian aid delivery issues, and outlines critical next-phase negotiations including Gaza's future governance structure, security arrangements, and the pathway to potential Palestinian self-determination.
Revealed: The Harrowing Captivity of Israeli Hostages in Gaza - Survivors Describe Cages, Starvation and Psychological Torture
Oct 20, 2025 02:02 am CST
Recently released Israeli hostages endured horrific conditions during their two-year captivity in Gaza, with families revealing they were kept in cramped cages, underground pits, and tunnels with minimal food. A US-brokered ceasefire has secured the release of all 20 surviving hostages, while Hamas disputes claims of mistreatment, stating captives were treated according to Islamic teachings.
US Warns of Imminent Hamas Attack on Gaza Civilians That Would Violate Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 19, 2025 11:51 am CST
The US State Department has issued a warning about credible reports that Hamas is planning to attack Gaza civilians, which would violate the recent ceasefire agreement with Israel. This comes as Hamas tightens its control over Gaza's devastated cities, with President Trump threatening intervention if civilian killings continue.
The Long Road Home: Medical and Psychological Challenges Facing Released Hamas Hostages
Oct 16, 2025 02:21 am CST
Recently freed Hamas hostages face a complex recovery journey addressing severe malnutrition, sunlight deprivation, and psychological trauma. Israeli medical teams are implementing specialized protocols to help these individuals rebuild their physical health and regain autonomy after two years in captivity, while families celebrate emotional reunions despite the challenging rehabilitation ahead.
The Status of Hostages in Gaza: A Comprehensive Analysis of Numbers and Exchanges
Oct 15, 2025 11:13 pm CST
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the hostage situation following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, including the total number of hostages taken, those released through exchanges, those rescued by Israeli forces, and those still in captivity, while also addressing the broader context of the Israel-Hamas conflict and ceasefire negotiations.