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Israel, U.S., Qatar and Egypt hold talks in Rome over Gaza truce, hostage release

High-ranking negotiators met in Rome on Sunday to discuss the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the possibility of a truce in the Gaza Strip, reported Israeli portal Ynet.

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Polish citizen among four Hamas hostages rescued by IDF

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) rescued four hostages held by Hamas on Saturday, including a person with both Polish and Israeli citizenship.

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Four hostages found dead in Gaza, including two Polish citizens

The Polish Foreign Ministry confirmed the deaths of two Polish citizens among four hostages recently killed by Hamas.

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Poland among 18 states demanding release of Hamas hostages

Eighteen countries, including Poland, have issued a joint statement demanding that militant Islamist group Hamas release all the people it took hostage during its October 7 attack on Israel.

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Israel releases 150 detainees in Gaza Strip, including medical workers

However, concerns persist as six other representatives from the Palestinian Red Crescent remain in Israeli custody.

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Israel agrees to U.S. proposal of ceasefire in Gaza but truce still not reached

However, Israel believes Islamist group Hamas does not want to strike a deal.

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Pope Francis urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza in Easter address

Francis also called for the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Photographs of some of the hostages taken by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas during its October 7 attack on Israel. Photo:

Israeli leaders to discuss progress in Gaza truce talks for hostage recovery

Israeli leaders planned to convene on Saturday to hear of possible progress in mediated negotiations on a new Gaza truce to recover hostages held by Hamas, but Palestinians saw little change in polarized positions almost five months into the war.