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Pakistan train hijack survivors recall chilling moments: ‘…shot him on the spot’

Muhammad Tanvir, 35, a steel mill worker and resident of Punjab province, who was rescued and freed from the hostage after a train was attacked by separatist militants in Bolan, receives medical treatment at the Trauma Center and Emergency Department at Civil Hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, March 13, 2025.

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 02:23 PM IST

Israeli hostage shares faith, survival story after 16 months in Hamas captivity

An Israeli captive released under the current truce between Israel and Hamas stated on Tuesday that she observed Judaism with the few resources available to her and that her religion kept her alive while she was in captivity.

Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Ceasefire holds as Israel, Hamas reach deal on hostage and prisoner exchange

In order to maintain their tenuous truce for a few more days, Israeli and Hamas leaders said Tuesday that they had struck a deal to exchange the bodies of slain hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian inmates.

Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:47 AM IST

Hamas frees six Israeli hostages as fragile phase one Gaza war truce nears end

Hamas militants paraded newly-released Israeli hostages (L to R) Elia Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wankert on stage in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025.

Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:08 PM IST

Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands', sparks outrage

People gather at a vigil in Tel Aviv, Israel, hours after Hamas militants turned over four bodies to Israel, three of which have been identified by Israel as hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz, while the fourth, they said, is that of an unknown person.

Published on Feb 22, 2025 12:32 PM IST

Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

IIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged Friday that Hamas' refusal to release hostage Shiri Bibas' body constituted a "cruel and evil" breach of the truce agreement in Gaza.

Published on Feb 21, 2025 02:24 PM IST

Remains of two kids identified, but 3rd body sent by Hamas not their mom: Israel

Palestinian militants carry one of the coffins as they hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza on February 20, 2025.

Updated on Feb 21, 2025 06:35 AM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu's emotional message as Hamas releases 4 dead hostages today

Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video message before the release of four dead hostages by Hamas.

Published on Feb 20, 2025 07:46 AM IST

Hamas says will release six living Israeli hostages, bodies of four others

Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip,

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 08:22 PM IST

Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?

A freed Palestinian prisoner is greeted by a crowd in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, as he arrive in the Gaza Strip after being released from an Israeli prison following a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Updated on Feb 15, 2025 09:47 PM IST

Hamas parades, hands over 3 more hostages to Red Cross in Gaza: Israel

Hamas militants escort Israeli-Russian hostage Sasha Trupanov on a stage before handing him over to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on February 15, 2025, as part of the sixth hostage-prisoner exchange

Updated on Feb 15, 2025 04:16 PM IST

Hamas says it will release more hostages as planned

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attacks, block Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv during a protest calling for the release of all hostages

Updated on Feb 13, 2025 07:04 PM IST

Jhajjar man booked for raping 32-yr-old woman

The Charkhi Dadri police have booked a Jhajjar man for allegedly raping a 32-year-old woman and keeping her hostage for five days. (Representational image)

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Updated on Feb 09, 2025 09:12 PM IST

Hamas parades 3 Israeli hostages ahead of release in Gaza strip

In return for scores of Palestinian captives detained by Israel as part of a truce in Gaza that has halted the fighting in the Gaza Strip, the three male civilians are scheduled to be released on Saturday.

Published on Feb 08, 2025 03:57 PM IST

Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages amid truce, Israel to release 110 Palestinians

Three additional Israeli hostages and five Thai detainees were released by Hamas on Thursday, marking the third such release since a truce in the Gaza Strip was established earlier this month. An further 110 Palestinian detainees were anticipated to be released by Israel.

Published on Jan 30, 2025 02:24 PM IST

Donald Trump considers Middle East trip, makes bold statement on hostages

President Trump during a joint news conference at the White House with Oracle CTO Larry Ellison, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Open AI CEO Sam Altman.

Published on Jan 22, 2025 11:50 AM IST

Ceasefire deal brings mixed emotions for families of hostages held by Hamas

Ahead of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the families of captives with ties to the United Kingdom have voiced intense fear and cautious optimism.

Published on Jan 19, 2025 09:41 AM IST

Qatar sends proposal to Israel and Hamas for Gaza ceasefire

As a first step towards ending the 15-month-old conflict, Qatari mediators have forwarded a draft plan for an agreement between Israel and Hamas to stop hostilities in the Gaza Strip and swap hostages for Palestinian detainees.

Published on Jan 14, 2025 04:12 PM IST

Israeli army confirms to find body of Gaza hostage Hamzah Al Zayadni

The remains of 23-year-old captive Hamzah AlZayadni were among those rescued from Gaza earlier this week, according to confirmation from Israel's army on Friday.

Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:12 PM IST

Luis Har's winter nightmare in Gaza: Hostages still suffer amid ongoing conflict

Luis Har, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in an Israeli raid last year,

Published on Jan 08, 2025 01:30 PM IST

Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israel hostage, family says 'it's time to…'

The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military branch, published a video of an Israeli hostage who has been detained in Gaza since the group's October 2023 attack on Saturday.

Published on Jan 06, 2025 12:51 PM IST

Israel sends delegation to Qatar for hostage negotiations in Gaza strip

To continue talks on a hostage deal in the Gaza Strip, Israel is scheduled to dispatch a team to Doha, the capital of Qatar

Published on Jan 03, 2025 10:34 AM IST

Chandigarh: Elderly woman looted of gold, cash at gunpoint

The police inspecting the house after the robbery in Sector 27, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:02 AM IST

Los Angeles bus hijacking sparks wild police chase, leaves one person dead

Los Angeles bus hijacking: While the bus driver has reportedly fled the hostage situation, the suspect's current situation remains unknown.

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:52 PM IST

Biden rips Netanyahu after death of six hostages, blames him for ceasefire delay

U.S. President Joe Biden, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, (Reuters)

Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:31 PM IST

‘Killing’ of 6 hostages in Gaza sparks anger, protest in Israel: Who were they?

This combination of six undated photos shows hostages, from top left, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi; from bottom left, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat (The Hostages Families Forum via AP/Courtesy)

Updated on Sep 02, 2024 05:48 PM IST

Israeli forces rescue hostage from Hamas after 326 days of captivity | Video

Qaid Farhan Alkadi, right, and the commanding officer of the 162nd Division, Brig. Gen. Itzik Cohen, talk after a rescue operation to free Alkadi. (Israeli Defense Forces via AP)

Published on Aug 28, 2024 07:48 AM IST

Mechanic held hostage by residents in Manesar over ‘warranty dispute’

Upon receiving the report, a police team was sent from the IMT Manesar Police Station who visited the hospital and recorded victim’s statement. (Representational image)

Updated on Aug 17, 2024 10:51 PM IST

Israeli father of three held captive in Gaza confirmed dead after wife was shot

Israeli father of three held captive in Gaza confirmed dead after wife was shot; kids orphaned

Published on May 03, 2024 08:34 PM IST

Police release 17 hostages from gunman on bus in Rio de Janeiro, 2 injured

People are evacuated outside the Novo Rio bus terminal after a gunman hold passengers hostage in Rio de Janeiro,

Updated on Mar 13, 2024 03:15 AM IST