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Hamas, Israel Set For Fourth Gaza Ceasefire Swap

Hamas and Israel will conduct their fourth swap of the Gaza ceasefire on Saturday, with militants releasing three Israelis including the father of the two youngest hostages, in exchange for 183 Palestinians held in Israeli jails.

International Business Times

Iran warns any attack on its nuclear sites would trigger ‘all-out war’

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Iran would ‘immediately and decisively’ to an US or Israeli attack.

Al Jazeera

Freed Gaza hostage told Starmer that Hamas held her in Unrwa premises, her mother says

British-Israeli Emily Damari was taken on 7 October 2023 and says Hamas denied her medical treatment after shooting her twice

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Israel’s ban on Unrwa in Gaza and the West Bank is inhumane

Letters: Stephen McCloskey condemns the ban, while Bernie Evans condemns western leaders for not standing up to protect Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

Judicial review must be heard on how UK can sell F-35 parts to Israel, judge rules

Hearing likely in May, seven months after government decided to carve out F-35 parts from arms export ban

The Guardian - UK

Three Israelis and 183 Palestinians to be freed in next Gaza ceasefire swap

Israel set to release 183 prisoners on Saturday in the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange under the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Al Jazeera

Key Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopening for medical evacuations

EU restarts monitoring the key border crossing which has been closed to people since May 2024 amid Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

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‘My memories are crushed and buried’: a long walk home in Gaza

The Guardian’s reporter in the territory describes the journey back to see what might remain of their prewar lives

The Guardian - UK

Expected release of high-profile male hostages sparks excitement and anxiety in Israel

News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released has brought excitement and trepidation to Israel on Friday

The Independent UK

Donations to UNRWA USA have spiked since the start of the war in Gaza

Support from Americans has surged for the U.S. nonprofit that raises money for UNRWA, the U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees

The Independent UK

Hamas set to free Israeli father in Gaza hostage release – amid grave concerns for his wife and children

Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel and Ofer Calderon will be exchanged for 90 Palestinians on Saturday

The Independent UK

How Trump’s suggestion to ‘clean out’ Gaza sent shockwaves through the Middle East

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Hamas To Free Three Israeli Hostages In Next Ceasefire Swap

Hamas and Israel will carry out their fourth hostage-prisoner swap of the Gaza ceasefire on Saturday, with the militant group to free three Israeli captives in exchange for 90 inmates in Israeli jails.

International Business Times

Thai Hostages Released In Gaza Exchange With Israel

Five Thai hostages released in emotional exchange after being held captive in Gaza, part of larger prisoner release involving Israelis and Palestinians.

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Hostages Released In Gaza Ceasefire Exchange

Three hostages set for release in Israel-Hamas deal, while Israeli strikes target Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations

UK, France and Germany reiterate ‘grave concern’ over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency

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Hamas To Release Three Israeli Hostages From Gaza

Hamas to release three Israeli hostages, including an American dual national, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners after a ceasefire deal.

The Guardian - UK

Pressure grows on Met over ‘heavy-handed’ policing of pro-Gaza protest

Trade unions write to home secretary to complain about officers’ behaviour and tactics in London on 18 January

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Hamas To Release Three Israeli Hostages, Including American Dual National

Hamas announces the release of three Israeli hostages, including an American dual national, in Gaza. A significant development in the ongoing hostage situa...

The Independent UK

Thai families celebrate as hostages freed in Gaza: 'I’m going to give him a hug’

One Thai still unaccounted for

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Protests at Rafah crossing following Trump proposal to move people from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan – as it happened

Hundreds gather at Rafah crossing after Donald Trump says people from Gaza will accept being moved to Egypt and Jordan because ‘we do a lot for them’

The Independent UK

Hamas confirms killing of military commander Mohammed Deif

Hamas announces death of four more top military leaders killed in Israeli airstrike

Al Jazeera

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin

At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire.

The Independent UK

After the initial ecstasy of freedom, released Israeli hostages face a long road to recovery

Fifteen Israeli hostages were released from more than 15 months of captivity in Gaza over the past two weeks

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ICRC Calls For Improved Security In Future Hostage Releases

ICRC emphasizes need for enhanced security measures in Gaza hostage releases following recent criticisms and releases of captives.

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