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Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas arrive in Israel

Jerusalem/Gaza, Feb 8: Three Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were transferred on Saturday from central Gaza to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency and crossed the border into Israel, the IDF said in a statement.

Three hostages released by Hamas heading to Israel: IDF

Tel Aviv, February 8: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that three hostages released by Hamas were on their way to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment. Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of deal in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners.

Unacceptable, absurd: World reacts to Donald Trump's plan of US taking over Gaza

Washington, DC, February 5: World has reacted to US President Donald Trump's announcement that United States will "take over" Gaza Strip, dismantle dangerous weapons, get rid of the destroyed buildings and work for economic development of the area. Calling Trump's plan "ridiculous and absurd," senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said they consider the plan a "recipe for generating chaos and tenison in the region."

Israel prepares for next round of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas

Tel Aviv, February 4: Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar at the end of the week to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, the Prime Minister's office said on Tuesday morning.

Gaza health needs 'immense': WHO

Geneva, January 31: The UN's World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Friday that humanitarian needs in Gaza remain "immense," despite a rise in aid deliveries following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages

Jerusalem, January 31: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday evening issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who today were release from captivity in Gaza - Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses. Netanyahu also criticized how Hamas handled their release.

Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages

Jerusalem, January 31: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza -- Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses.

Hamas frees eight hostages in Gaza; Israel delays prisoner release

Jerusalem, Jan 30: Palestinian militants in Gaza, led by Hamas, released eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thais, on Thursday. But Israel delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in a swap agreed under the ongoing temporary ceasefire, citing chaotic scenes during the handover.