Israel and Hamas are accusing each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they near a deal to end the 14-month war in Gaza, with discussions ongoing regarding the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and Israeli troop withdrawal. Hamas claims Israel is introducing new conditions delaying the deal, while Israel accuses Hamas of reneging on agreements. Families of hostages are urgently calling for a ceasefire before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as talks continue on a phased agreement including a halt in fighting, prisoner exchange, and aid to Gaza.
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Kidnappers locked up for ambushing Israeli record producer at Welsh cottage
Three kidnappers were sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for attempting to abduct Israeli record producer Itay Kashti in a botched kidnap plot motivated by political, religious, and financial reasons. The trio, Mohammad Comrie, Faiz Shah, and Elijah Ogunnubi-Sime, targeted Kashti by posing as representatives of Polydor Records and assaulting him at an isolated cottage in Wales. Despite suffering injuries, Kashti managed to escape and alert the police, leading to the arrest...
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