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Hundreds mourn Capt Omer Neutra in Israel after return from Gaza

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Israel for the funeral of Capt Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier whose body was returned from Gaza after a year.

07/11/2025

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Remains of three hostages returned by Hamas identified, Israel says

Since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October, Hamas had released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 remaining in Gaza before Sunday's handover.

03/11/2025

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Israel receives remains of two more hostages returned by Hamas

Israel confirms the identities of two hostages returned by Hamas, Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper, whose remains were handed over in the recent ceasefire agreement.

31/10/2025

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Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protest Israel’s military draft plans in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men filled central Jerusalem on Thursday to protest government plans to draft them into the military.

30/10/2025

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Gaza ceasefire going better than expected, JD Vance says in Israel

The ceasefire was tested by renewed fighting on Sunday and accusations from both sides of ceasefire violations, but both Israel and Hamas have said they are committed to the deal.

21/10/2025

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Fact-checking claims that no female hostages made it out of Gaza

Commentators on social media have purported that "not a single woman" survived captivity following the release of the last remaining hostages kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023. These claims are misleading.

21/10/2025

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Israel identifies latest returned hostage as deceased Eliyahu Marg

The body returned to Israel by Hamas on Friday has been identified as 75-year-old Eliyahu Margalit recovered from the city Khan Younis.

18/10/2025

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Trump threatens Hamas with military action over bloodshed in Gaza

The warning from the White House came after the US president previously downplayed internal violence in Gaza since a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect last week.

17/10/2025

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Israel holds ceremony to mark two years since 7 October attack

President Isaac Herzog offered an apology to the victims on behalf of the state of Israel, acknowledging that the attacks had "fragmented" lives.

16/10/2025

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Israel receives remains of two more hostages from Hamas

Earlier, the Israeli military said forensic testing showed that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas does not match any of the hostages. ” There was no immediate word on whose body it was.

16/10/2025

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Are product barcodes that begin with '729' made in Israel?

In a bid to encourage a boycott against Israeli goods, online users, including French MEP Manon Aubry, have relayed a claim alleging that barcodes beginning with the digits "729" are produced in Israel – but this is not entirely accurate.

15/10/2025

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Freed hostages reunite with families in Tel Aviv after two years

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza were reunited with their families on Monday at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital, following more than two years in captivity.

14/10/2025

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Palestinians welcome home prisoners freed under Israel exchange deal

Palestinians across the occupied West Bank celebrated on Monday as prisoners released under a new exchange agreement with Israel were freed from Ofer Prison and arrived in Beitunia.

13/10/2025

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In pictures: Emotional scenes as Hamas releases all 20 living hostages

Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.

13/10/2025

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The Gaza peace plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.

13/10/2025

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Israel celebrates release of soldier held by Hamas since 2023

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.

13/10/2025

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World leaders attend summit in Egypt to discuss next steps for Gaza

All 20 living Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas as US President Donald Trump meets with world leaders in Egypt to discuss the next steps in his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

13/10/2025

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Israel awaits release of last hostages by Hamas before deadline

Israeli government spokesperson told reporters in Tel Aviv that following their release, the hostages will then be transferred across the border into Israel and taken to Re'im military base.

12/10/2025

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Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown.

12/10/2025

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Israelis cheer Trump at Tel Aviv rally ahead of hostage release

Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last.

12/10/2025

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Tel Aviv gathers in prayer as Israel takes step toward Gaza truce

Jewish worshippers gathered for morning prayers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Friday as Israel prepared to implement the first phase of a long-awaited peace plan.

10/10/2025

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Joy and relief in Tel Aviv as deal promises release of Gaza hostages

For the first time in two years, Hostages Square in central Tel Aviv erupted in celebration on Thursday as news spread of a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas.

09/10/2025

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Israeli military intercepts another flotilla en route to Gaza

A new flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of high-profile activists on a separate convoy sparked protests in Europe.

08/10/2025

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Analysis: What were Israeli oversights in Hamas-led 7 October attack?

Israeli officials have already acknowledged their oversights in preventing Hamas' attack on 7 October 2023. Why did Israel not expect such a significant threat from militants? And why will the security concerns always be there from now on?

07/10/2025

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Israel optimistic on peace talks despite possible Hamas 'manipulation'

As the peace talks between Israel and Hamas enter their second day on the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel remains ”cautiously optimistic about the talks in Egypt” and insists that “the immediate release of all 48 hostages is non-negotiable”.

07/10/2025

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Israel’s car graveyard becomes memorial to victims of Hamas

Stretching for several hundred metres just ten kilometres from Gaza, a line of 1,450 bullet-riddled vehicles stands as a grim reminder of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

07/10/2025