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‘My heart is broken’: Palestinians begin searching the Gaza rubble for their dead
BySeham Tantesh in Gaza and William Christou in Jerusalem October 12, 2025

Use manual tools and their bare hands, people start the immense task of trying to find their loved ones’ remainsGhali Khadr spent two days pleading with his parents to flee with him to southern Gaza, warning them that it was too dangerous to stay. His …

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Thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Israel awaits release of hostages – video
ByGuardian staff October 12, 2025

Crowds gathered in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday to celebrate a deal under which the remaining hostages in Gaza are to be released after two years of captivity. The US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who has played a key role in ceasefire ne…

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Survivor of 7 October Nova festival attack in Israel found dead
BySam Jones and agencies October 12, 2025

Roei Shalev, 30, whose girlfriend and best friend were killed in front of him at festival, took his own life on Friday nightAn Israeli man whose girlfriend and best friend were murdered in front of him at the Nova music festival on 7 October 2023 has k…

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Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morning
ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

Government says it is also preparing for release of 2,000 Palestinian detainees in crucial next phase of ceasefire dealCeasefire live: Netanyahu says Israel is ready for ‘immediate’ release of hostagesThe Israeli government says it expects all living h…

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Gaza PhD student ‘heartbroken’ as family blocked from entering the UK
ByThaslima Begum October 12, 2025

Manar al-Houbi’s husband and children refused entry despite her winning a scholarship to cover tuition fees, living costs and housing for them allA Gaza PhD student who won a fully funded scholarship to the University of Glasgow has spoken of her heart…

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Australian Madeleine Habib released from Israeli jail after aid flotilla intercepted en route to Gaza
BySarah Basford Canales October 12, 2025

It’s not yet known if Habib signed waiver as demanded by Israel before being taken to Jordan border on SundayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian woman Madeleine Habib has been released from an Israeli prison, four days…

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Trump heads to Middle East for release of hostages – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

This live blog is now closed, you can follow our coverage here. Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said that Israel is ready for the “immediate” reception of all Gaza hostages.“Israel is prepared and ready to immediately receive all of our…

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Gaza ceasefire live: aid relief scaled up as Hamas confirms it will begin releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morning
ByYohannes Lowe October 12, 2025

Israel’s military says it has completed first phase of withdrawal, ahead of Monday peace summit in EgyptLeaders from more than 20 countries will attend tomorrow’s Gaza “peace summit” in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city Sharm el-Sheikh. The summit will final…

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Thousand attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire
ByPenry Buckley October 12, 2025

‘We’ll absolutely continue to protest for a free Palestine,’ Sydney organiser says, as others express hope US-brokered deal will ‘end the genocide’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of people have rallied acro…

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Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire
ByPenry Buckley October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

‘We’ll absolutely continue to protest for a free Palestine,’ Sydney organiser says, as others express hope US-brokered deal will ‘end the genocide’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of people have rallied acro…

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