Hamas free eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thai nationals
Hamas free eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thai nationals.
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Israeli forces open fire in southern Lebanon, killing 22 and wounding 124
Israeli soldiers fired on Lebanese Army personnel and civilians in two southern Lebanese villages, resulting in 22 deaths and at least 124 injuries on the day of a scheduled Israeli military withdrawal under a ceasefire agreement.
Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas freed four Israeli hostages, including Naama Levy, in a swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners, among them 121 convicted of deadly attacks, as part of a fragile ceasefire deal.
Houthis release 25 crew of Galaxy Leader to Oman
The Houthis report releasing 25 crew members of the Japanese-operated Galaxy Leader to Oman, citing support for a 2025 Israel–Hamas war ceasefire as the reason. The vessel was seized while operating under the Japanese shipping line NYK and owned by Galaxy Maritime Ltd, registered in the Isle of Man.
Four people are injured, one seriously, in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Four people are injured, one seriously, in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Shin Bet confirm that the attacker was a 28-year-old from Morocco, and had permanent residency in the United States.
Israel recovers body of soldier captured and killed by Hamas in 2014
Israeli forces have recovered the body of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was captured and killed by Hamas during the 2014 Gaza War. The recovery was conducted in a clandestine operation in the Gaza Strip.
Security Cabinet of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is expected to take effect on Sunday
The Security Cabinet of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is expected to take effect on Sunday.
Starmer signs 100-year UK-Ukraine support agreement in Kyiv
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv to sign a 100-year agreement formalising British economic and military support for Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict and Russian advances in eastern Ukraine.