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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.
Gaza Ceasefire Threatened as Israel Freezes Aid Following Alleged Hamas Violations
Oct 20, 2025 01:04 am CST
The fragile Gaza ceasefire faces significant challenges as Israel suspends humanitarian aid transfers following alleged violations by Hamas. Israeli forces launched multiple strikes across Gaza after reporting their troops came under fire, resulting in at least 19 Palestinian casualties. Ongoing tensions include disputes over the return of hostage remains and control of border crossings, while diplomatic efforts continue to salvage the US-proposed agreement aimed at ending two years of devastating conflict.
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.
Netanyahu Demands Hamas Disarmament to End Gaza War: Ceasefire Complications and Humanitarian Crisis
Oct 19, 2025 11:50 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the Gaza conflict will continue until Hamas is fully disarmed and the territory demilitarized, despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. As humanitarian challenges mount and violence persists, tensions escalate over the return of hostage remains and the closure of the Rafah crossing, critical for aid delivery to devastated communities struggling to rebuild amid widespread destruction.
Hamas Refuses to Disarm While Maintaining Security Control in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 18, 2025 02:55 am CST
A senior Hamas official has revealed that the group intends to maintain security control in Gaza during the transitional period while being unable to commit to disarmament, creating significant obstacles to implementing President Trump's peace plan. Despite agreeing to release hostages and transfer civil governance to a technocratic committee, Hamas seeks a 3-5 year ceasefire to rebuild Gaza while pushing for Palestinian statehood guarantees, positions that conflict with Israeli demands for complete Hamas disarmament and removal.
Nepali Hero Bipin Joshi's Death Confirmed After Two Years in Hamas Captivity
Oct 15, 2025 09:07 pm CST
Interim Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki mourns the death of 23-year-old Bipin Joshi, whose body was released by Hamas after two years in captivity. Joshi, who arrived in Israel just 25 days before the October 7 attacks, is remembered as a hero who saved lives during the Hamas assault on Kibbutz Alumim.
Hamas Conducts Public Executions in Gaza as Trump Demands Disarmament: Ceasefire Tensions Escalate
Oct 15, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza through public executions of alleged collaborators, while President Trump demands the group disarm or face forceful intervention. The militant group's power struggle with local armed factions threatens the fragile ceasefire with Israel as Netanyahu insists on complete dismantlement of Hamas before ending the conflict.
Hamas Crackdown in Gaza: Executions, Security Operations, and International Pressure for Disarmament
Oct 15, 2025 12:13 pm CST
Hamas has tightened control over Gaza following a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, conducting security operations and executing alleged collaborators. While Palestinians report feeling safer with Hamas police returning to streets, Israel and the US insist on Hamas's disarmament and the return of all hostages. The 20-point plan endorsed by world powers requires Gaza's demilitarization and prohibits Hamas from future leadership roles.
Former IDF Spokesman Claims Hamas Violating Gaza Peace Deal Despite Hostage Release
Oct 15, 2025 09:56 am CST
Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, former IDF spokesperson, argues that Hamas is already violating the Gaza peace agreement by failing to return 28 bodies of deceased Israeli hostages. While celebrating the return of 20 living captives as a strategic game-changer, he outlines the four-stage peace process and expresses skepticism about Hamas's willingness to comply with disarmament requirements essential for establishing international administration in Gaza.
Gaza Ceasefire Breached: 6 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces While Inspecting Homes
Oct 15, 2025 01:57 am CST
Six Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in separate incidents during the ceasefire period, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. The Israeli military claimed the individuals approached restricted areas, posing a threat to troops. These incidents occurred on the fifth day of a US-brokered truce that has facilitated a prisoner-hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas.