
Israel Allows Gazans to Return After New Hostage Release
Israel announces the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza following a new hostage release deal with Hamas, marking a significant step in easing the 15-month-old conflict.
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Israel announces the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza following a new hostage release deal with Hamas, marking a significant step in easing the 15-month-old conflict.
The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire agreement aimed at securing the release of hostages from Gaza, following a cabinet vote. The deal includes a six-week phase of hostage-for-prisoner exchanges.
Israel’s government has approved a ceasefire agreement with Gaza to secure the release of hostages, set to begin Sunday. The initial phase includes hostage exchanges and aims to end the 15-month war.
Local authorities in Gaza report that 43,508 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, marking a devastating period of conflict and a severe humanitarian crisis.
At least 30 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli bombing in Beit Lahia, North Gaza, on Saturday evening, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
EU’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell urges immediate action on the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing that peace efforts should begin without waiting for a ceasefire.
Palestinian farmer Bilal Saleh was killed by an Israeli settler in his olive grove. His widow, Ikhlas, shares his love for farming and hopes for peace and safety in their homeland.
China’s Foreign Ministry calls for a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, emphasizing support for an independent Palestinian state and peaceful coexistence.
China has welcomed the UN Security Council’s resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, marking a significant step toward easing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi presents a four-point plan for Middle East peace at the UN, emphasizing dialogue, a ceasefire, and a two-state solution to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.