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Families of dead hostages urge US to ‘leave no stone unturned’ to have them returned
ByDaniel Boffey in Jerusalem October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Returning the bodies of 28 hostages was part of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas but only four have been handed overGaza ceasefire – live updatesThe families of missing dead Israeli hostages have written to the US special envoy Steve Witkoff…

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Israel Pressures Hamas to Return Bodies, but Gaza’s Destruction Poses Challenge
ByLiam Stack and Aaron Boxerman October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

The Israeli government is considering limits on aid to Gaza to penalize Hamas for not turning over more bodies of former hostages. But devastation in the enclave complicates the retrieval of all remains.

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How Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Presents Hurdles for Israel and Hamas
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.

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Red Cross receives bodies of four more Israeli hostages; Trump says Hamas must disarm ‘or we will disarm them’ – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

This live blog is now closed. You can read our latest coverage here:Israel limits aid in dispute over hostage remainsTrump says Hamas will be forced to disarm or ‘we will disarm them’Despite the ceasefire agreement, a medical source told Palestinian ne…

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Tuesday briefing: After the hostage release, five questions that will shape Gaza’s future
ByArchie Bland October 14, 2025

In today’s newsletter: Wild celebrations on both sides – but prospects for an enduring peace rest on compromises that appear difficult to reachGood morning. The last 20 living Israeli hostages in Gaza were freed yesterday, after more than two years in …

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As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast
By October 13, 2025

With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ to the war, but big questions about Gaza’s future remain.

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As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast
By October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ to the war, but big questions about Gaza’s future remain.

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A Divided Israel Unites in Joy as Hostages Come Home
ByIsabel Kershner October 13, 2025October 14, 2025

With the release from Gaza of the last surviving captives, many Israelis said it was time for the country to heal after years of polarizing war.

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Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’
ByJulian Borger, Seham Tantesh in Gaza and Daniel Boffey in Jerusalem October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposalThere was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as par…

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Trump sets sights on peace with Iran as he hails ‘end of Gaza war’
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor October 13, 2025

In speech to Israeli Knesset hours after hostages released, US president spoke of ‘historic dawn of new Middle East’Gaza ceasefire – live updatesDonald Trump has vowed to use the power of his presidency to ensure that Israel recognises it has achieved …

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