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Israeli, Palestinian sides agree on additional one-day extension of truce

The temporary truce has seen the release of 96 captives from Gaza and the release of 210 Palestinian women and children from Israeli prisons, according to a Doha News tally.…

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“Right now we need them”: Israel said it will “settle accounts” with Qatar after war is over

Doha agreed to host Hamas’ main office in 2012 at the request of the United States to maintain communication channels with the group. Israel has opted to temporarily set aside its…

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Qatar’s Amir reiterates support for Gaza ceasefire in meeting with German president in Doha

Germany has been calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza instead of a permanent ceasefire since the start of the war. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and…

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UN General Assembly passes resolution on Golan Heights demanding Israeli withdrawal

For decades, the United Nations has passed several resolutions claiming the territory is occupied. The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution calling upon Israel to withdraw from…

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12 Hamas-held captives and 30 Palestinian captives released per agreement to extend truce

So far, Hamas has released 81 captives, while Israel has released 180 Palestinian captives, predominantly children. Hamas released 12 captives—10 Israelis and two foreign nationals— on Tuesday, an exchange facilitated…

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Qatar sent a total of 27 planes carrying 910 tonnes of aid to Gaza

The aid shipment to the besieged Palestinian enclave includes tents, food, medical supplies, and ambulances. On Tuesday, Qatar dispatched over 30 tonnes of aid to Egypt for Palestinians in Gaza,…

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Qatar hopes to “reach a sustainable truce” in Gaza, MOFA spokesperson

As Qatar works towards a longstanding truce, the CIA’s director is reportedly in Doha in a push for further captives’ releases from Gaza. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al Ansari…

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“You are safest here”: Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar met captives in Gaza

Mass arrests have also spiked since the beginning of the Israeli genocide in Gaza, arresting at least 3,260 Palestinians in the West Bank. Hamas’ military chief Yahya Sinwar met captives…

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Biden administration applauds Qatar’s ceasefire extension, pushes for release of more hostages

A critical part of the truce deal includes the entry of additional aid into Gaza, including much-needed fuel after suffering weeks of a near-total blockade by Israel. U.S. President Joe…

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