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Israel PM delays freeing Palestinian prisoners over ‘humiliating’ hostage release ceremonies
Netanyahu delays prisoner release until Hamas stops 'humiliating ceremonies.'

‘Day of celebration’: Tears of joy as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages
Emotions ran high in Tel Aviv with crowds clapping and weeping.

Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas is not Bibas boys' mother Shiri
Israel is also accusing Palestinian 'terrorists' of killing Shiri Bibas's two boys.

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.

Israeli military 'kicked out' of Lebanon villages, Heights remain occupied
Israeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.

Why six hostages' release is pivotal in Israel-Hamas negotiations
Hamas and Israel agreed to release six living hostages from Gaza on Saturday.

Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning
'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.

Israeli minister demands Hamas surrender, leave Gaza amid truce talks
Bezalel Smotrich demands that Hamas surrender arms and leave Gaza immediately.

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.