Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) – Page 24

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Wounded Gazans Begin to Leave for Egypt Through Reopened Rafah Crossing

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025Adam RasgonComments Off

The border point had been closed after Israel invaded the southern city of Rafah in May but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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American-Israeli Hostage Is Released in Gaza Under Cease-Fire Deal

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025Adam RasgonComments Off

Keith Siegel was abducted along with his wife in the October 2023 Hamas-led attack. His wife was freed in a previous cease-fire.

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U.S. Considers Sending Israel 24,000 Assault Rifles Held Back Under Biden

January 31, 2025February 1, 2025EDWARD WONGComments Off

Democratic lawmakers had expressed concerns to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the rifles possibly going to settler militias or being misused by the police.

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Hamas to Free Yarden Bibas, Israeli Father Whose Family Was Taken Hostage

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Erika SolomonComments Off

Hamas said it will release the hostage Yarden Bibas, 35, on Saturday. His wife and children were also taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023, but may not have survived.

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Gaza’s Border Crossing at Rafah Reopens to Let Sick and Wounded Leave

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Aaron Boxerman and Johnatan ReissComments Off

The Rafah crossing has been shuttered for over eight months but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Hamas Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend

January 31, 2025Aaron BoxermanComments Off

Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for scores of Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said.

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Hamas Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Aaron BoxermanComments Off

Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for about 90 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said.