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Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Under Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, bringing the total to 270 under the Trump-brokered ceasefire deal. In exchange, Hamas returned remains of three Israeli hostages including American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra. The agreement requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli body, with Hamas having released all 20 surviving hostages since the truce began on October 10.
Historic Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Brokers Peace Declaration After Successful Hostage-Prisoner Exchange
Oct 14, 2025 02:10 am CST
US President Donald Trump has facilitated a landmark Gaza ceasefire agreement, culminating in a signed declaration with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. The deal enabled the release of the final 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, marking a potential turning point in the conflict that has claimed over 67,000 lives. While challenges remain, including Hamas's disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, Trump expressed confidence that the agreement would endure as recovery efforts begin in the devastated region.
Netanyahu's Handwritten Welcome Notes to Released Hostages: Inside Israel's Repatriation Efforts
Oct 13, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have prepared special welcome kits containing personal messages for 20 hostages released by Hamas after two years in captivity. The packages include essential items like clothing, electronics, and a heartfelt handwritten note as part of Israel's repatriation efforts amid a US-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims to release all remaining hostages and establish peace in Gaza.