Israeli forces received the coffins of four deceased hostages from Hamas on Monday evening, according to officials. The remains were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which then transferred them to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
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As peace negotiations screech to a halt, Russia has struck Ukraine with its largest aerial assault since the beginning of the war.
Read More Russia strikes Ukraine in largest air raid attack since beginning of the war
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to Kyiv’s European allies, stating that Western troops in Ukraine would be viewed by Moscow as “legitimate targets,” after multiple nations pledged to deploy security guarantees.
Read More Putin: Any Western troops introduced in Ukraine will be seen as ‘legitimate targets for destruction’
Vice President JD Vance said that Russian President Vladimir Putin made several “significant concessions” in his demands to end the war in Ukraine during his recent meeting with President Donald Trump.
Read More Vance: Putin has made several ‘Significant concessions’ in negotiations with President Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on the Gaza war, Hamas hostages, propaganda, and the role of U.S. support under President Donald Trump.
Read More Exclusive: Benjamin Netanyahu On Gaza War, Hamas Hostages And U.S. Support
President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is keen on accepting a peace deal, while suggesting that the threat of sanctions likely played a major role in Moscow accepting the meeting.
Read More Trump: Putin is ‘keen on accepting peace deal’ ahead of bilateral meeting, threat of sanctions likely playing a role