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Gaza Ceasefire Holds as Questions Remain About Hostages and Long-Term Peace Plan
Oct 15, 2025 01:02 am CST
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire continues despite unresolved issues, including the return of 24 deceased hostages still in Gaza. Following the exchange of 20 living hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, officials address immediate concerns while facing long-term challenges of Gaza's $70 billion reconstruction effort and the path to sustainable peace in the region.
20 Israeli Hostages Released: Stories of Captivity and Hope After Hamas Attack
Oct 13, 2025 01:31 pm CST
Twenty Israeli hostages are being freed from Gaza under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. These individuals were captured during the October 7, 2023 attack, and their profiles reveal diverse backgrounds—from soldiers and security guards to festival attendees. Their stories highlight the personal tragedies behind the conflict, including separated families, injured captives, and international efforts to secure their release after extended captivity.
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: Hostage Release, Prisoner Exchange and Humanitarian Aid Set to Begin
Oct 13, 2025 08:33 am CST
A critical ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding as preparations advance for the exchange of 48 hostages from Gaza and approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Enhanced humanitarian aid is being readied for war-torn Gaza as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit the region. The agreement represents the first phase of a proposed peace plan, though significant challenges remain regarding Gaza's future governance, Hamas disarmament, and Israeli troop withdrawal.
As Trump Talks Peace In New York, Israeli Tanks Push Deeper Into Gaza City
Sep 24, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Israeli forces pushed towards the heart of Gaza City on Wednesday, risking the lives of Palestinians who had stayed put in hopes that growing pressure on Israel for a ceasefire would mean they would not lose their homes.
Priceless Archaeological Artefacts In Gaza Saved In Frantic Rescue
Sep 17, 2025 02:07 am CST
With an Israeli airstrike looming, aid workers carried out a last-minute rescue mission to salvage thousands of priceless artifacts from a Gaza warehouse before the building was flattened.