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The mistaken killing of three Israeli hostages by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) at the weekend has substantially increased pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire in the war against Hamas.

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Insight into the escalating Israeli-Hamas clash, featuring potential peace talks, protests, and the involvement of Iran-backed proxy groups.

Relatives of the abductees say they are shocked, as reports say David Barnea was stopped from visiting Qatar

Ten Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals have been released from Gaza, Israel's army said late Wednesday. Qatar's foreign ministry said those released included Dutch, German and American dual nationals. Hours before a six-day pause in fighting expired, a Hamas source said the group was not yet satisfied with Israeli…

The militant group may be playing the long game, hoping to weaken Israel while building antipathy against it

Heads of US and Israeli spy agencies to meet Qatari leadership, with focus on persuading Hamas to release male hostages

Weeks of precarious talks finally led to Friday’s releases of captives. Here’s the inside story

Increasing pressure from the US and from the families of Israeli hostages were vital in securing agreement for the four-day truce

At least 50 women and children captured by militants are expected to be gradually released over a four day period

President Biden’s brief sojourn in Tel Aviv marked the start of what has been a high-stakes game of shuttle diplomacy that resulted in a hostage deal, Andrew Feinberg reports