Progress was made by international mediators on Wednesday to extend the Gaza truce, with encouraging signs that Hamas militants are releasing hostages and further relief from Israel’s offensive. The cease-fire is set to end soon unless extended. Israel has seen progress with the release of hostages and is willing to maintain the truce if Hamas …
The latest exchange between Hamas and Israel took place Tuesday, with a cease-fire extension looming on the horizon. Ten Israeli hostages and two Thais were returned to Israeli territory after being held by Hamas. Additionally, 30 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel. This recent cease-fire could potentially allow for more aid into Gaza, where the …
GAZA STRIP, KHAN YOUNIS (AP) — On the second day of a much-needed cease-fire after seven weeks of war, Hamas was making arrangements to release over a dozen hostages. They will be exchanged for several dozen Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, marking the first major steps toward peace. This truce allowed vital humanitarian aid to …
Amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a four-day cease-fire commenced on Friday, bringing a glimmer of hope for the inhabitants of Gaza and those affected by the ongoing crises, marking the beginning of a period to facilitate peace negotiations and the resolution of hostages and prisoners. Reports indicate that the truce has been relatively …
In 1978, Bohdan Klymchak, hailing from Lviv, Ukraine, made a daring move by leaving the Soviet Union and seeking political asylum in Iran. Klymchak’s family had previously faced deportation to Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East after his brother was arrested as a “Ukrainian nationalist” in 1949. Klymchak himself experienced arrest in 1957 for “anti-Soviet …