Hostages
Trump travels to Middle East for Israel-Hamas peace deal oversight
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President Donald Trump departed for the Middle East on October 12, 2025, to oversee a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that ends the two-year Gaza war. The deal includes the release of remaining hostages, with Trump expressing confidence in its success. He plans a brief visit to Israel and Egypt before returning for a White House ceremony.
Stockholm manifestation remembers hostages two years after Hamas attack
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Two years after the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, a manifestation at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm highlighted the people still held hostage in Gaza. Participants shared personal stories and demanded their release amid the ongoing conflict. The event was organized by groups including Miff and Bring them home Stockholm.
Trump meets freed hostage on October 7 anniversary
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On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, President Donald Trump met with Edan Alexander, a freed American-Israeli hostage, at the White House. The meeting coincides with U.S. efforts to secure a peace deal involving the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. Commemorations across Washington highlighted the ongoing conflict and calls for action against antisemitism and terrorist-linked groups.
Israeli sources: Remains returned by Hamas not those of missing hostages
Israeli sources say the remains handed over by Hamas to Israel on Monday night do not belong to any of the missing deceased hostages. Forensic examination confirmed they are not among the 13 unaccounted-for hostages in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to discuss Israel's potential response.
Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of US peace plan
Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a US peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to bring all hostages home and reacted with relief to the plan. Hostage families welcomed the agreement.