Fireworks and a toast to life: Israelis delight at deal to return hostages
“I can’t quite believe this is actually happening, we’ve been waiting for so long,” said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat.
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“I can’t quite believe this is actually happening, we’ve been waiting for so long,” said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat.
The White House calls the allegation “baseless” as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats.
The deal will see the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and raises hopes for peace after two years of war.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s arrival in Egypt comes as Israeli and Hamas officials express optimism about the negotiations on a plan to end the war.
Wednesday’s attack comes days after a similar strike caused mass power cuts.
Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims of the military attack.
Activists on board nine vessels carrying food and medical supplies for Palestinians will be deported, Israel says.
The winners of the prestigious science prize were announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump’s attorney general go on the attack.
“The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.