Middle East latest: Hostages and prisoners set to be released as ceasefire holds
The tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is aimed at ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group, as well as hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned or detained by Israel.
Hamas Is Set to Free 8 More Hostages and Israel Will Release 110 Prisoners as Gaza Ceasefire Holds
Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners
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Three Israeli and five Thai hostages set to be released in Gaza
Three Israeli and five Thai nationals are set to be freed this morning, with more than 100 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released later.
Middle East live updates: 3 names revealed of hostages to be released
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were making their way home on Monday.
Hamas is set to free 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in next hostage release, officials say
Officials from Israel and Hamas say the militant group will release three Israelis, including two women and an 80-year-old man, and five Thai nationals.
Hamas Will Release Three More Hostages Thursday Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Hamas on Wednesday gave to Israel the names of the next three hostages to be freed, including Arbel Yehoud, a female civilian whose freedom has been a point of tension.
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Trump Middle East Envoy Witkoff Makes Rare Trip by U.S. Official to Gaza
Steve Witkoff visited the enclave to oversee the implementation of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
High-Speed Rail Route Planned Between Major Middle East Cities
The United Arab Emirates is aiming to connect all seven emirates through a 900-kilometer (559-mile) high-speed rail network.
Middle East latest: 2 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in occupied West Bank, officials say
The Palestinian Health Ministry says two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank overnight and ...
Middle East becomes fastest-growing renewables market outside China
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), the Middle East has less than 1 per cent of the world’s ...
Space Force opens ‘Space Campus’ in Middle East
The new base will help the U.S. Space Force to conduct more operations globally and is an integral part of future endeavors.
Middle East latest: Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza for a second day
Crowds of displaced Palestinians made the arduous journey back to heavily destroyed northern Gaza for a second day Tuesday, ...
Biden’s Middle East Legacy
Joe Biden has now left office, but the fight over the meaning of his Middle East policies is only just beginning.Biden’s ...