Netanyahu tells Israel parliament ‘some progress’ on Gaza hostage deal

Netanyahu tells Israel parliament ‘some progress’ on Gaza hostage deal

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that “some progress” had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, more than 14 months into the war. His comments in parliament come two days after Palestinian militant groups said in a rare joint statement that a deal for a … Read more

Israel says 126 hostages ‘confirmed’ in Hamas hands

Israel says 126 hostages ‘confirmed’ in Hamas hands

The Israeli military said Sunday it had confirmed 126 people held as hostages by Hamas since the Palestinian militant group staged their deadly attack eight days earlier. Authorities had initially estimated about 150 Israeli and foreign captives after Hamas launched its October 7 attack that killed at least 1,300 in Israel. Heavy Israeli bombardment since … Read more