Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold

Iman Nafeh eagerly awaited her husband's release from a 44-year Israeli prison sentence, only to learn he would be immediately expelled from Palestinian territories upon his freedom. Nael Barghouthi, with the longest detention record among Palestinians, was set to be deported as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Nafeh, who herself spent time in prison, expressed outrage at the expulsion, as Barghouthi's impending release symbolized hope for Palestinians and their future together....

In a significant development following the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, the release of around 100 hostages, both living and dead, held in Gaza since the conflict began over a year ago, is set in motion. The initial six-week phase of the agreement involves the release of 33 hostages, including female soldiers, civilians, children, and the sick and wounded, in exchange for over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. The deal outlines specific criteria for the hostage-for-prisoner swap,...

In a Gaza ceasefire deal, two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners arrived in the West Bank to a jubilant crowd, including journalist Bushra al-Tawil, released in exchange for Israeli hostages. Over 1,900 Palestinians are set to be freed, with families eagerly awaiting reunions and celebrations in Beitunia, where emotions ran high as the released prisoners were welcomed with cheers, flags, and tears of joy. Many gathered to witness the emotional reunions, expressing solidarity and support for...

Masked Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in a chaotic scene in Gaza City, surrounded by a dense crowd chanting "Allahu Akbar". The first release under a new ceasefire agreement saw the women receiving certificates and gift bags before crossing to Red Cross SUVs amid a large gathering of armed Hamas fighters and enthusiastic onlookers, celebrating in Saraya Square. Full Article

In the first phase of the Hamas-Israel cease-fire agreement, three female hostages were freed and transferred to Israeli custody by the Red Cross in Gaza. Among them were Romi Gonen, captured at a music festival; Emily Damari, taken from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Azza; and Doron Steinbrecher, a veterinary nurse with Romanian and Israeli citizenship. These releases are part of a larger effort to free a total of 33 hostages, including women, children, and...

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has allowed private property owners in Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Jaddaf areas to convert their ownership to freehold for all nationalities, benefiting from increased market value and economic appeal. A total of 457 plots are eligible for conversion, with a 30% conversion fee based on property valuation, aiming to attract new investments and drive growth in Dubai's real estate sector according to Dubai's Real Estate Strategy 2033. Property owners...