[16:53] Hamas frees four Israeli soldiers in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released four female Israeli soldier hostages on Saturday in return for 200 Palestinian prisoners, in keeping with the ceasefire agreement in the 15-month-old war in Gaza.

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/middle-east/hamas-frees-four-israeli-soldiers-in-swap-for-200-palestinian-prisoners/a1323555167.html

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[14:30] What are the key points in the Gaza ceasefire proposal?

Qatari mediators have sent Israel and Hamas a draft proposal for an agreement to halt the fighting in Gaza and exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners as a first step towards an end to the 15-month-old war.

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/0114/1490758-ceasefire-proposal-points/

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[09:46] Dozens killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes as talks begin

Israeli military strikes in Gaza have killed at least 70 people over the last day, Palestinian medics have said, as mediators launched a new ceasefire push to end the 15-month-old war.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0105/1489133-middle-east/

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