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Gaza War Led to Deaths of More Than 3 Dozen Hostages, Officials Say

Israel’s leaders promised that their military campaign in Gaza would help save the lives of hostages. At least 41 have died in captivity, some killed by Hamas and others in Israeli airstrikes.

The New York Times - 3d

Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.

BBC News - 19h

At least 450 taken hostage in Pakistan train attack

At least 450 people were taken hostage and six military personnel were killed when the Balochistan Liberation Army attacked a train in Pakistan.

ABC News - 20h

Trump hostage envoy says ‘deal’ in which every Hamas hostage freed ‘could come together within weeks’

Adam Boehler, the White House Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, said Sunday that a “deal” in which every hostage taken by Palestinian militant group Hamas is freed “could come together in weeks.” ...

The Hill - 2d

Separatists say they have taken hostages in attack on train in Pakistan

Separatist militants said they had taken hostages during an attack on a train carrying hundreds of people in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday.

NBC News - 23h

Hamas offering 5-to-10-year truce with Israel: US official says

Hamas offered to hand over governance of the Gaza Strip in exchange for a five-to-10-year truce in its war with Israel, President Trump’s special envoy for hostage negotiations said on Sunday. Adam ...

The Hill - 1d

Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza

Israel has cut off the electricity supply to Gaza

ABC News - 2d

Pakistani security forces exchange gunfire with separatists holding about 300 people hostage aboard a train

ABC News - 5h

European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.

BBC News - 3d

Trump's 'Gaza Riviera' — a profile in arrogance

President Trump has proposed that the U.S. should take over Gaza and turn it into a Mediterranean resort, displacing 2 million Palestinians and potentially leading to regional instability and ...

The Hill - 2d

Militants say 182 people taken hostage as train hijacked in Pakistan

Baloch Liberation Army claims to have killed 20 soldiers after blowing up tracks in south-western Balochistan region. A separatist militant group in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province ...

The Guardian - 21h

Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train

Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said

ABC News - 3h

Israel says it will cut off electricity to Gaza Strip

Israel said Sunday that it would be cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he signed an order that would shut off electricity to Gaza “immediately.” ...

The Hill - 2d

Gaza ceasefire close to collapse as aid stops

The ceasefire in Gaza is perilously close to collapsing. Food shortages have become acute, and Palestinians living in the territory are struggling to feed their families. All aid into the territory ...

CBS News - 3d

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza

Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.

NBC News - 2d

49ers' purge continues with release of DE Floyd

The 49ers released defensive end Leonard Floyd on Tuesday.

ESPN - 15h

Israeli airstrike kills 2 in southern Gaza amid push for ceasefire extension

An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians in Rafah in Gaza on Saturday as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

NBC News - 3d

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Trump golf course in Scotland over Gaza comments

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized President Trump’s golf course in Scotland on Saturday to protest his administration’s policies in the Gaza Strip. In white, boldface capital letters, activists ...

The Hill - 2d

Aid operations in Gaza imperiled as millions of promised USAID dollars do not arrive

The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve the fragile Gaza ceasefire, ...

ABC News - 5d

Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire

The territory is mired in a ‘grey zone’ of uncertainty as the peace process has stalled and neither side seems willing to compromise. Fears of a return to war in Gaza are intensifying this weekend, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Everyone Has a Plan for Gaza. None of Them Add Up.

Since President Trump’s suggestion to expel the territory’s population, Middle East leaders have rushed to propose options for a postwar Gaza. Each is unacceptable to either Israel or Hamas, or both.

The New York Times - 1d

Rubio discusses Gaza reconstruction with Saudi Arabia, future of ceasefire uncertain

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Monday, discussing the situation in the Middle East and the reconstruction of Gaza. The meeting comes as the future of the ...

CBS News - 22h

Israel’s renewed siege of Gaza

The Trump administration should press Netanyahu to allow aid to flow

Financial Times - 17h

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...

The Guardian - 2d

Essex Boys killer Michael Steele's release blocked

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the Parole Board to reconsider the release of the convicted triple killer.

BBC News - 1h

Bills to release LB Von Miller in salary cap cost-saving move

Releasing Miller will save the Bills $8.5 million in salary cap space.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Source: 49ers to release Juszczyk after 8 seasons

The 49ers informed Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk on Monday night that he is being released, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

ESPN - 19h

Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of ...

ABC News - 4d

Israel halts electricity deliveries to Gaza

Yahoo News - 2d

Purim in Casablanca: Celebrating in Gaza’s shadow

For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence of diaspora Jewish communities throughout history and the world.

The Hill - 1d

Sources: Rams to release Kupp if no trade made

The Los Angeles Rams plan to release wide receiver Cooper Kupp when the NFL's new season starts March 12 if they are unable to find a trade partner, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

ESPN - 20h

Why 49ers reportedly decided to release key run-blocker Juszczyk

The writing was on the wall for the San Francisco 49ers' reported decision to release veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Pakistan races to rescue hostages after Balochistan separatists seize train

Militants demand prisoner exchange following attack in remote mountainous region

Financial Times - 6h

Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial

Both supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol and those who backed his impeachment rallied in Seoul ahead of his release. South Korea’s impeached conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been released from ...

The Guardian - 3d

South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday

ABC News - 5d

House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia

Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.

ABC News - 12h