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Hamas returns four more bodies of deceased hostages after Israel threatens aid cuts
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Trump-Gaza latest: Bodies of more Israeli hostages returned after Palestinians killed ‘for breaking ceasefire’
Red Cross received bodies, Israeli military says, as truce appears at risk
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‘How long we dreamt of this day’: Joy and pain as families reunite across Israel and Palestine
As Donald Trump claims ‘Holy Land is finally at peace’ in bombastic Knesset speech, Bel Trew in Tel Aviv, Rateb al-Qaissy in Ramallah and Nedal Hamdouna in Gaza witness very different homecomings for Israelis and Palestinians freed in deal
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‘All we see is destruction’: Palestinians pulling bodies from the rubble of Gaza fear the fragile ceasefire will not last
As aid trickles in, families reunite and people return to their homes, citizens of Gaza tell The Independent that they are still in danger
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Trump urges Israel to embrace ‘peace and prosperity’ as he takes victory lap in Knesset speech
Donald Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu over bribery and fraud charges
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Trump-Gaza latest: US president says ‘beautiful day is rising’ as he signs peace plan at Egypt summit
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees exchanged for last 20 living Israeli hostages and captives
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‘Everything is wiped out – there is nothing to salvage’: The bleak reality for Palestinians returning home after the ceasefire
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are taking the long march home to north Gaza, only to find ash and ruins, report Nedal Hamdouna and Bel Trew
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Gaza latest: All 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas as Trump declares ‘every country is dancing in the streets’
Jubilant crowds gathered in Tel Aviv to celebrate their release as Trump prepares to address the Knesset
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‘Our nightmare is coming to an end’: Trump flies to Israel to push through last critical hours of Gaza ceasefire
Israel expects Hamas to release the remaining hostages early on Monday, as both sides cling to the hope of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza
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Trump-Gaza latest: US president says ‘war is over’ as he flies to Israel ahead of hostage release
Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be freed once the Israeli hostages have crossed the border, most likely on Monday morning
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‘Bring them home now’: Thousands in Israel demand ceasefire holds and last hostages returned
Donald Trump’s top envoy, son-in-law and daughter addressed ecstatic crowds in Tel Aviv
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‘Everything is wiped out – there is nothing to salvage’: The bleak reality for Palestinians returning home after the ceasefire
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are taking the long march home to north Gaza, only to find ash and ruins, report Nedal Hamdouna and Bel Trew
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Gaza latest: Israelis praise Trump for peace deal at massive Tel Aviv rally as ceasefire holds
Fragile truce allows Palestinians to return to their flattened homes after repeated displacements during nearly two years of Israeli war on the Strip
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