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Breaking News 26 Jan 2026 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Israel Recovers Hostage Remains; Gaza Operations Enter New Phase

Breaking News: Israel has recovered the body of Elia Toledano, the final hostage confirmed to have died in captivity in Gaza, as operations shift to a new phase. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) retrieved the remains of Elia Toledano, 28, on Wednesday, according to The Jerusalem Post and Fox News. He was among the hostages taken […]

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Breaking News 10 Oct 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Gaza Ceasefire Holds as First Hostages Secure Release

Breaking News: A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced today, facilitating the release of the first hostages held in Gaza. A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began this morning, enabling the first group of hostages to be released. The agreement brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States saw fifteen hostages – thirteen […]

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Breaking News 8 Oct 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Israel and Hamas Agree First Phase of Gaza Hostage Deal

Breaking News: A deal between Israel and Hamas secures the release of hostages in exchange for a pause in fighting. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal brokered by Qatar, securing the release of at least 50 hostages held in Gaza, according to reports emerging late Monday. In return, Israel will release 150 Palestinian […]

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Abraham Accords 6 Oct 2025 6 min

Gaza Ceasefire: A Fragile Opportunity for Regional Normalisation?

Abraham Accords: The recent Gaza ceasefire presents a potential, though uncertain, window for reinvigorating diplomatic efforts linked to the Abraham Accords, raising questions about their broader impact on regional stability. Context The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, represent a landmark shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. They formalised diplomatic relations between Israel […]

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