Hamas has released the last of the living Israeli hostages under a historic ceasefire deal, while Israel began freeing thousands of Palestinian detainees in a major step toward ending nearly two years of devastating conflict in Gaza. The announcement came as U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a triumphant address to Israel’s parliament, declaring that “peace has arrived in the Holy …
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**Hamas to Free Four Israeli Hostages** Hamas intends to release four Israeli hostages tomorrow in a possible breakthrough in the efforts towards the easing of tensions in the region. This is amidst increasing international pressure for a solution to the humanitarian crisis and de-escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The expected release is part of an extensive arrangement with …
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Israel’s foreign minister has accused Ireland’s Taoiseach, Simon Harris, of antisemitism while defending Israel’s decision to shut down its embassy in Dublin over Ireland’s policies. Gideon Saar, the Israeli Foreign Minister, differentiated between legitimate criticism of Israel and what he termed antisemitism, which he claimed involves delegitimizing and dehumanizing Israel and applying double standards to the country. Saar criticized Ireland’s …
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