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Israel negotiating team expressed 'cautious optimism' on Gaza hostage deal, says Netanyahu's office

The prime minister's office added that it hoped heavy pressure on the Palestinian militant group Hamas from the US and international mediators will remove its opposition to the American proposal and allow for a breakthrough.

18 August 2024, 00:41 IST

Israel negotiating team expressed 'cautious optimism' on Gaza hostage deal, says Netanyahu's office

Israel negotiating team expressed 'cautious optimism' on Gaza hostage deal, says Netanyahu's office

Israel negotiating team expressed 'cautious optimism' on Gaza hostage deal, says Netanyahu's office

18 August 2024, 00:41 IST

US envoy to visit Egypt, Israel for hostage talks, official says

The meetings are the latest in ongoing talks between the United States, Egypt, Israel and Qatar that seek to broker a pause in the war.

20 February 2024, 13:57 IST

US envoy to visit Egypt, Israel for hostage talks, official says

US envoy to visit Egypt, Israel for hostage talks, official says

US envoy to visit Egypt, Israel for hostage talks, official says

20 February 2024, 13:57 IST

Hostages in mind, Israel moves slowly in Gaza ground offensive

Not going directly into Gaza's most built up areas with the full force of Israel's ground troops is simultaneously aimed at wearing Hamas' leadership down with a long campaign, while leaving space for a possible deal over those held as hostages, according to the assessment of three Israeli security sources.

30 October 2023, 20:35 IST

Hostages in mind, Israel moves slowly in Gaza ground offensive

Hostages in mind, Israel moves slowly in Gaza ground offensive

Hostages in mind, Israel moves slowly in Gaza ground offensive

30 October 2023, 20:35 IST

Indians forced to work as cyber criminals in Myanmar

The Keralites were trapped by offering them jobs as data operators in Thailand between July and August

24 September 2022, 02:10 IST

Indians forced to work as cyber criminals in Myanmar: Report

Indians forced to work as cyber criminals in Myanmar: Report

Indians forced to work as cyber criminals in Myanmar

24 September 2022, 02:10 IST

Gunman holds Beirut bank staff hostage for own savings

Lebanese banks have limited withdrawals of hard currency for most depositors during the country's three-year financial meltdown

11 August 2022, 17:15 IST

Armed man arrested for holding Beirut bank staff hostage demanding his 'trapped' savings

Armed man arrested for holding Beirut bank staff hostage demanding his 'trapped' savings

Gunman holds Beirut bank staff hostage for own savings

11 August 2022, 17:15 IST

Amsterdam hostage taker wanted 200 mn in crypto: Police

The camouflage-wearing assailant held one man hostage, a Bulgarian national, while four others hid in a closet

23 February 2022, 13:38 IST

Amsterdam hostage taker wanted 200 million in cryptocurrency: Police

Amsterdam hostage taker wanted 200 million in cryptocurrency: Police

Amsterdam hostage taker wanted 200 mn in crypto: Police

23 February 2022, 13:38 IST

Gunman enters Amsterdam Apple store, takes hostages

The Apple store is located at one end of the upscale Leidseplein, a square on the south side of Amsterdam's centre

22 February 2022, 20:05 IST

Man with gun takes people hostage at Amsterdam Apple store

Man with gun takes people hostage at Amsterdam Apple store

Gunman enters Amsterdam Apple store, takes hostages

22 February 2022, 20:05 IST

Hostages in Texas synagogue standoff safe; captor dead

The hostage-taker said that he wanted to speak to Siddiqui, who is being held at FMC Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas

16 January 2022, 20:25 IST

British hostage-taker demanding jailed Pakistani scientist’s release shot dead in US

British hostage-taker demanding jailed Pakistani scientist’s release shot dead in US

Hostages in Texas synagogue standoff safe; captor dead

16 January 2022, 20:25 IST

A closer look at Aafia Siddiqui who is jailed in Texas

Siddiqui attracted the attention of American law enforcement in the years after the September 11 attacks

16 January 2022, 03:51 IST

A closer look at the case of Aafia Siddiqui, jailed in Texas

A closer look at the case of Aafia Siddiqui, jailed in Texas

A closer look at Aafia Siddiqui who is jailed in Texas

16 January 2022, 03:51 IST

US man takes hostages, demands Pak prisoner's release

At least four hostages were initially believed to be inside the synagogue

16 January 2022, 03:00 IST

US man takes hostages at Texas synagogue, demands Pakistani prisoner be freed

US man takes hostages at Texas synagogue, demands Pakistani prisoner be freed

US man takes hostages, demands Pak prisoner's release

16 January 2022, 03:00 IST