Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay
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How Oct. 7 mastermind’s elusive little brother Mohammad Sinwar, known as ‘The Shadow,’ rebuilt Hamas despite 15 months of brutal war with Israel: ‘Carries a lot of clout’
Mohammed Sinwar, the younger brother of slain Hamas chief and Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar, has risen to the top of Hamas’ chain of command — and has managed to rebuild the terror group’s numbers despite Israel’s 15-month military campaign.
Middle East latest: Eight hostages are released from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Hamas has released eight hostages five Thai farm workers and three dual German-Israeli nationals. That's in exchange for 110 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
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Hundreds gather in Khan Yunis for Israeli hostages release
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza near the family home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday in anticipation of two Israeli hostages being released.
Footage shows terror boss Yahya Sinwar instructing Hamas in Gaza rubble as order doc for October 7 massacre revealed
NEW chilling footage appears to show the terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar directing Hamas from the rubble of Gaza before he was killed. Yahya Sinwar was the bloodthirsty mastermind behind the October
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Hamas confirms death of Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas military wing, 6 months later
Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida confirmed on Thursday the death of Mohammed Deif, the former head of Hamas’ military wing, six months after the Israel Defense Forces said it had killed him in a raid on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone in the southern Gaza Strip.
Who is Mohammed Sinwar? 'The shadow' and brother of slain chief Yahya Sinwar, spearheading Hamas' revival
Mohammed Sinwar, the younger brother of slain Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, has emerged as a prominent figure in the group's leadership, becoming a key strategist for Hamas during one of its most challenging periods,
Hamas releases first of 8 more Gaza hostages as truce holds with Israel to release 110
Hamas-led militants freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month. Israel was expected to release another 110 Palestinians.
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Watch slain Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar on battleground and in hiding during Gaza war
Slain Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar can be seen wearing a military vest and a blanket as he walks on the battleground in a walking stick
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In exchange, Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners. Their release was delayed because of chaos surrounding Thursday’s hostage handover in Gaza.
With Hamas commanders dead, political leaders abroad struck ceasefire
Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership void inside the Gaza Strip.
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Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif in reported Israeli strike
Hamas confirmed on Thursday the death of its military chief Mohammed Deif, accused by Israel of being one of the masterminds behind the October 7 attack. | TAG24