Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt, all are fighting serious infections, World Health Organisation saysUN chief Guterres says civilian death toll is ‘staggering and unacceptable’, again urging a humanitarian ceasefireUS officials say talks continue on plan for hostage release, report progress
Father calls for proof of life of Irish-Israeli 9-year-old daughter taken by Hamas
US President Joe Biden said on Monday he believes a deal is near to secure the release of some of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, telling reporters “I believe so” when asked at the White House about a possible agreement.
The father of one of the hostages, nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand, who was taken hostage during the Hamas assault on Israel has said he will believe a deal to release hostages is in place “when I see it”.
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