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Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in Gaza, says IDF
ByDaniel Boffey in Tel Aviv October 13, 2025

Hostages handed over to the Red Cross ahead of being reunited with their families, says IDF, as Israeli ministers approve list of more than 1,700 Palestinian prisoners for releaseFollow the latest: Hamas releases remaining hostagesThe first seven of th…

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Hamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostages after two years in Gaza
ByDaniel Boffey in Tel Aviv October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Group handed over to Red Cross as Israeli ministers approve list of more than 1,700 Palestinians for releaseGaza ceasefire – live updatesAll 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity in Gaza…

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What Is the Red Cross’s Role in Israel-Hamas Exchanges?
ByEphrat Livni October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

The organization has escorted hundreds of people to freedom, but it says it also does important diplomatic work behind the scenes.

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Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago
ByDavid E. Sanger and Adam Rasgon October 12, 2025

On Gaza, President Trump put few, if any, guardrails on Israel’s offensive, bucking international demands for a cease-fire. Then he changed course.

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Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago
ByDavid E. Sanger and Adam Rasgon October 12, 2025October 13, 2025

On Gaza, President Trump put few, if any, guardrails on Israel’s offensive, bucking international demands for a cease-fire. Then he changed course.

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Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says
ByAdam Rasgon October 12, 2025

The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

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Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says
ByAdam Rasgon October 12, 2025

The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

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Israelis and Palestinians Await Hostage-Prisoner Swap With Relief and Elation
ByIsabel Kershner October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

Under the first phase of the new cease-fire deal, all of the living hostages in Gaza are expected to be released in the next 24 hours in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

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3 Qatari Officials Die in Car Crash in Egypt Before Gaza Summit
ByVivian Nereim October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

The crash was in Sharm el Sheikh, where indirect talks between Israel and Hamas led to a breakthrough deal. The city will also host a summit on Monday.

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Agencies prepare to bring aid to starving people in Gaza as ceasefire appears to hold
ByOliver Holmes October 11, 2025

Unicef says ‘humanitarian crisis continues’ and expects to scale up aid deliveries on SundayGaza ceasefire – live updatesAid agencies are preparing to bring large amounts of vital aid to starving people in Gaza this weekend, as a ceasefire between Isra…

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