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Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin laid to rest, 11 years after he was killed, abducted by Hamas

November 11, 2025 7:33 pm

The remains of the 23-year-old were returned to Israel after 4,117 days, making him the longest-held Israeli hostage by Hamas.

'I did not realise, the matter would become so serious' says ex-minister who refused to speak to Arya during the 3-hour hostage drama in Powai

November 04, 2025 3:47 am

As police saw Arya getting restless and aggressive, they decided to go ahead with plan B, which included entering the room from the bathroom window through a back entrance.

Powai Hostage case | Do whatever with me, don’t do anything to the children: Senior inspector recalls toughest 80 minutes of his career

October 31, 2025 7:29 am

The children were united with their parents and all of them were put in a school bus and sent to the hospital for treatment.

Israel says Hamas hands over '2 coffins of deceased hostages' from Gaza

October 19, 2025 7:13 am

Hamas has now handed over the remains of 12 of the 28 dead hostages in Gaza, a key step in the week-old ceasefire process meant to end two years of war.

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations amid delay in return of dead hostages

October 17, 2025 5:04 am

An Israeli government spokesperson told reporters Israel remained committed to the agreement and continued to uphold its obligations, demanding Hamas return the bodies of the 19 deceased hostages it had not handed over.

Palestinians carry the body of a person who died last night while trying to get access to humanitarian aid, near the al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza City, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo)

More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials say Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip)

June 12, 2025 12:22 pm

The Palestinian death toll from the 20-month Israel-Hamas war passed 55,000, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday, and hospitals said at least 21 people were killed while on their way to aid distribution sites.

Freed US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander reunites with family as Israel says no ceasefire

May 13, 2025 6:58 am

The Israeli army paused its operations in Gaza to facilitate the safe transfer of Alexander, who was taken to an Israeli military facility and later joined by his family members.

Cook holds employer hostage at her home, robs cash & valuables: Noida Police

February 25, 2025 4:08 am

The incident took place on Saturday following which the woman, Suman Yadav, a resident of Noida’s Sector 61, filed a complaint with the Noida Sector 58 police station

Hamas releases 6 hostages as Israel prepares to free hundreds of Palestinians

February 22, 2025 8:41 pm

According to Palestinian authorities, 602 prisoners are set to be freed, including 50 serving life sentences and 60 with long-term sentences.

Who was Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the killed Israeli-American hostage?

September 02, 2024 10:28 pm

After his capture, Goldberg-Polin’s parents worked tirelessly to bring attention to their son’s situation.

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In photos: Israel and Hamas complete latest hostage-prisoner exchange

February 16, 2025 1:08 am

A dispute earlier in the week had threatened the truce, but Hamas proceeded with the exchange after Egypt and Qatar assured increased humanitarian aid for Gaza.