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Hamas hands over coffins in transfer of Bibas family and elderly hostage bodies
Mock-up missiles placed by coffins bore the inscription: 'They were killed by USA bombs'.
‘Ready to release’: Hamas official on next steps in Gaza truce
Hamas is ready to release all hostages in one batch during the second phase.
Threats of intense new war if Hamas hostages not released
The current truce is strained, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
‘No more games’: Israel urges action as hostage deadline looms
Hamas has delayed hostage release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms.
‘Complete violation’: Hostage talks collapse amid tensions
The next release, set for February 15, is delayed indefinitely.
Trump: Palestinians will not return to Gaza after US takeover
US President heralds 'big real estate site' as he vows to demolish what is left of Strip.
Netanyahu praises Trump’s ‘revolutionary, creative’ Gaza plan amid backlash
Trump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage.
‘Complete withdrawal’: Israeli troops vacate strategic Gaza road
Israeli troops withdrew from the Netzarim Corridor on Sunday, easing tensions.
‘The death bunker’: Three Israeli hostages freed in truce swap with Hamas
The men were held captive in the Gaza Strip for 16 months.
Trump’s controversial Gaza proposal sparks widespread rejection worldwide
Israeli PM, however, supported the proposal, calling it a chance to 'change history'.
Trump says US 'will take over the Gaza Strip'
President Donald Trump says the United States will take control of war-torn Gaza, as he addresses reporters at the White House after talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Letters: National’s evidence-based promises unravel
OPINION: Some decisions, like cancelling ferries, defy evidence.
‘Shocking scenes’: Israel frees Palestinian prisoners after chaotic hostage exchange
It is the third hostage-prisoner exchange under a January 19 ceasefire deal.
Police investigate threatening social media message after ‘genocide hotline’ launched
The campaign was launched for the public to report sightings of Israeli soldiers.
Israel defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWA
Supported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.
‘Track them down’: Fury over campaign to hunt down Israeli soldiers holidaying in NZ
Jewish groups have slammed the hotline, saying it has 'crossed the line'.
‘We will not leave’: Palestinians slam Trump’s idea to ‘clean out’ Gaza
The US President has floated a plan to move citizens out of the war-battered territory.
Donald Trump floats plan to ‘just clean out’ Gaza
Trump also ordered the release of 2000lb bombs for Israel.
Four Israeli hostages reunited with families as 200 Palestinian prisoners released
Gaza militants released four female Israeli hostages.
Israel army chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’
1210 people died and 251 were taken hostage in the attack by Hamas.
Netanyahu vows to quash Gaza ‘threat’ on second day of truce
The truce began yesterday, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US.
Analysis: Fighting has halted in Gaza, but the war is not over
New York Times: Why Israel's Gaza truce faces a perilous road ahead.
As truce takes hold, Palestinians and Israelis express elation tinged with doubt
New York Times: The truce brings relief but leaves both sides wary of the future still.
In pictures: First Israeli hostages released, reunited with loved ones
'After 471 days Emily is finally home', says mum.
Simeon Brown takes health portfolio and Israeli hostages released | NZ Herald News Update
MP Simeon Brown has gained the health portfolio from Dr Shane Reti, and Hamas has released its first three Israeli hostages as a ceasefire begins. Video / Mark Mitchell, AFP
Hamas hands over first Israeli hostages as Gaza ceasefire begins
The hostages, all women, 'were officially handed over to the Red Cross'.
Gaza ceasefire to begin later today
Hundreds of aid trucks are set to enter Gaza, as displaced Palestinians prepare to return.