‘Unforgettable moment’: Tears as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages
More hostages have been freed and are now in the custody of the Israeli military, as their families have expressed relief they are alive. See the photos, video.
Middle East
Mother Shiri Bibas confirmed dead after Hamas ‘mix-up’ with body
Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’s community confirmed her death after new remains were returned, as the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead.
BBC apologises for airing Hamas ‘propaganda’
The BBC has issued a formal apology after it was lashed for airing a one-hour documentary that was narrated by the son of a minister in terrorist organisation Hamas.
Israel threatens ‘intense fighting’ if hostages aren’t released
Israel has declared the ceasefire with Hamas will end if the militant group failed to release three hostages over the weekend but the militant group said it was committed to the truce agreement.
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