![Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719706060_IsraelHamasconflic.jpg)
Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks
There had been increasingly hopeful signs in recent days that a deal could be reached to halt fighting and return hostages held in Gaza.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Israel says more than a third of Gaza hostages are dead Israel says more than a third of Gaza hostages are dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700781507_Hostages.jpg)
Israel says more than a third of Gaza hostages are dead
Israel believes that more than a third of the remaining Gaza hostages are dead, a government tally showed.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Hamas says it is ready for a 'complete agreement' if Israel stops war Hamas says it is ready for a 'complete agreement' if Israel stops war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717124249_Palestinians.jpg)
Hamas says it is ready for a 'complete agreement' if Israel stops war
Hamas said it is ready for a "complete agreement" including an exchange of hostages and prisoners if Israel stopped the war.
Fri May 31 2024
![Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716442442_TBFemalehostages.jpg)
Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Israeli PM to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release.
Thu May 23 2024
![Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714213227_KhanYounis.jpg)
Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror
In three resolutions, the UN Security Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Fri May 17 2024
![What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not? What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715073834_TBceasefire.jpg)
What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?
Hamas said it had agreed to three-phased deal for ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, but Israel said the deal was not acceptable.
Tue May 07 2024
![Thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, marking six months of war Thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, marking six months of war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712540613_Israelis.jpg)
Thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, marking six months of war
Protesters demand the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza after six months of Israel's war against Hamas.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Malaysia welcomes adoption of resolution on Gaza, calls on UNSC to ensure Israel oblige Malaysia welcomes adoption of resolution on Gaza, calls on UNSC to ensure Israel oblige](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709633572_TBGAZA.jpg)
Malaysia welcomes adoption of resolution on Gaza, calls on UNSC to ensure Israel oblige
The resolution also demanded an "immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access."
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Hamas issues ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes exchanging hostages/prisoners Hamas issues ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes exchanging hostages/prisoners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709633572_TBGAZA.jpg)
Hamas issues ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes exchanging hostages/prisoners
The releases would include 100 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli prisons and the release of Israeli "female recruits."
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710217400_TBboyholdsjpg.jpg)
Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say
The school children, some older students and members of school staff were abducted on March 7, in the first mass kidnapping in the country.
Thu Mar 14 2024
![Fight for life by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza Fight for life by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709811138_SimonaSteinbrecher.jpg)
"Fight for life" by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza
Doron, a veterinary nurse managed to telephone her mother Simona Steinbrecher moments before she was abducted to Gaza.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708336866_TBICJjpg.jpg)
South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel
South Africa warned that people in Gaza facing starvation and asked court to order all parties cease hostilities and release all hostages.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Biden hopes for ceasefire in days as Israelis, Hamas take part in Qatar talks Biden hopes for ceasefire in days as Israelis, Hamas take part in Qatar talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672134773_Joebiden.jpg)
Biden hopes for ceasefire in days as Israelis, Hamas take part in Qatar talks
The warring parties appeared to close in on a deal during negotiations in Qatar that also aim to broker the release of hostages.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708491365_TBUNVOTEGAZANY.jpg)
US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war
The US blocks demand for immediate humanitarian ceasefire, pushes the UN to call for temporary ceasefire linked to release of hostages.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![UK's Prince William: 'Too many' have been killed in Gaza war UK's Prince William: 'Too many' have been killed in Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708489347_TBWilliamjpg.jpg)
UK's Prince William: 'Too many' have been killed in Gaza war
Prince William said its critical that aid gets in and the hostages are released.
Wed Feb 21 2024