Bharat Express

Hamas

Israel confirmed the release of four female soldiers by Hamas on January 25, after 477 days in captivity. Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag were handed over to Israeli forces in Gaza by the Red Cross

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini has expressed support for the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted a location in the Gaza Strip where an Israeli hostage, scheduled for release.

India welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the decision to release hostages on Thursday.

Israel and Hamas have reached a historic ceasefire agreement over a year after the Gaza war began, causing widespread devastation and turmoil across the Middle East.

Netanyahu provided updates on the mandate given to negotiators in Qatar to push for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages held in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to agree to a hostage release deal soon. He stated that failure to comply would result in unprecedented military actions in Gaza.

At least 30 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.

Authorities confirmed that Yahya Sinwar was killed by a gunshot to the head during an Israeli Defense Forces operation in southern Gaza.