Hostage Deal News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Negotiations on Gaza truce deal begin in Egypt's Cairo
Cairo, Feb 28: Israeli and Qatari delegations arrived in the Egyptian capital of Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks, with the participation of US representatives, according to Egypt's State Information Service (SIS).
Hamas says ready to implement next phases of Gaza truce deal
Gaza, Feb 19: Hamas reaffirmed its willingness to implement the second and third phases of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Israel halts Palestinian prisoners' release after 'chaotic' scenes during hostage release, confirms receiving security assurance later
Jerusalem, January 30: Hours after delaying the scheduled release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in protest of the chaotic scenes during the handover of hostages in Khan Younis, Israel confirmed receiving security assurance from the mediators of the ongoing ceasefire-hostage deal.
Trump says he told Netanyahu to 'keep doing what has to be done' and warned against a broken Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, Jan 19: US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "keep doing what has to be done" while emphasising his desire to see the war between Israel and Hamas end.
Netanyahu says Israel reserves the right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas falls apart
Tel Aviv, Jan 19: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart -- and that it would have US backing in doing so.
Won't proceed with Gaza truce deal until 'list' of hostages freed by Hamas: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, Jan 19: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded that Israel will not proceed with the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas provides a list of the names of 33 hostages to be freed in the first phase on Sunday.
Israel government approves ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas
Tel Aviv, January 18: The Israeli government has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, according to a report by Times of Israel.
Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hamas
Tel Aviv, January 17: The Israeli security cabinet approved the hostage release-ceasefire deal with Hamas and recommended the government to adopt it, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said on Friday.
Israel: PM Netanyahu to convene Security Cabinet meeting to approve ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, January 17: Amid the background of the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office on Friday shared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been updated by the negotiating team over agreements reached for the deal on release of hostages.
Gaza hostage deal reached, confirms Israeli PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Jan 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that a deal has been reached to release hostages held in Gaza and to implement a ceasefire, following intense negotiations between Israeli and Hamas teams in Qatar, Israeli media reported.
Israel's cabinet postpones key vote to Gaza ceasefire to January 18
Tel Aviv, January 17: Israel's cabinet has postponed a key vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until Saturday, with a smaller security cabinet vote scheduled for Friday, according to a report by CNN.
Israel's National Security Minister Ben Gvir calls ceasefire deal reckless, threatens to party from government
Tel Aviv, January 17: Israel's Minister of National Security and far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly criticised the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, calling it "reckless."
We have laid foundation for success...: Blinken on ceasefire
Washington DC, January 17: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a moment of "tremendous relief" for Israelis and Palestinians and noted that the current administration has laid a strong foundation for success, which will be handed over to the "incoming administration."
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller praises Trump team's involvement in ceasefire
Washington DC, January 16: US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday praised the "critical" role of President-elect Donald Trump's team in brokering a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli residents take to streets following ceasefire deal with Hamas
Tel Aviv, January 16: Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, crowds took to the streets of Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu thanks Trump, Biden for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Tel Aviv, January 16: Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden.
Breakthrough in Gaza; Israel-Hamas agree to ceasefire deal: Sources
Tel Aviv, January 15: A breakthrough has been achieved in the Gaza conflict, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing war, CNN reported citing sources.
'Epic agreement could only happen because of our historic victory,' says Trump; claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, Jan 16: US President-elect Donald Trump claimed credit for the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to power.
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of ceasefire-hostage deal
Tel Aviv, January 14: Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage agreement being negotiated in Doha in relation to the situation in Gaza, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two Israeli officials.