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Hamas and Israel Set for Hostage and Prisoner Exchanges

Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the war "over."

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Israel Vows to Destroy Gaza Tunnels Once Hostages Free

Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed.

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Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Forces Pulling Back From Several Areas

Gaza's civil defense agency said that Israeli forces have begun pulling back from parts of the territory in Gaza City and Khan Yunis.

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Team of 200 US Troops to ‘Oversee’ Gaza Truce: US Officials

A US military team of 200 people will be deployed in the Middle East to "oversee" the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Hamas, Israel Agree Hostage Release, Ceasefire Under Trump Plan

Israel and Hamas agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal that could free the remaining living hostages within days, in a major step toward ending a war that has killed tens of thousands and unleashed a humanitarian crisis.

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Hamas and Israel Open Talks in Egypt Under Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal.

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Israel Confirms Over 1,000 Security Personnel Killed Since October 7 Attack

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has confirmed that 1,152 members of the country’s security forces have been killed since Hamas launched its large-scale attack on October 7, 2023.

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Negotiators Due in Egypt for Gaza Talks as Trump Urges Quick Action

Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with US President Donald Trump calling on negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip.

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Hamas Keen to Reach Deal, Begin Prisoner Exchange ‘Immediately’: Official

A senior Hamas official said the Palestinian militant group is eager to reach an agreement to end the war and implement a prisoner swap with Israel, as negotiators converge in Egypt for talks.

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Trump Says Hamas Ready for Peace, Tells Israel to Stop Bombing Gaza

US President Trump said he believed Hamas was ready for "lasting peace" and told Israel to stop bombing Gaza, after the Palestinian militant group declared it was ready to free hostages under his ceasefire plan.

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