Israel says it will stick to agreed hostage demands after Trump causes confusion

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Government says it will follow ceasefire agreement as long as Hamas releases three hostages on Saturday

The Israeli government has signalled it intends to stick to the hostage release schedule agreed in the ceasefire deal with Hamas, but warned that if the anticipated three surviving hostages were not released on Saturday, it would go back to war in Gaza.

The statement from the prime minister’s office ends nearly three days of confusion after Donald Trump’s declaration that Israel should demand Hamas release all the remaining hostages, more than 70 people, by Saturday or failing that, end the ceasefire.

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Scoop: 145 Democrats sign letter demanding Trump retract “dangerous” Gaza comments – Axios

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  1. Scoop: 145 Democrats sign letter demanding Trump retract "dangerous" Gaza comments  Axios
  2. Opinion | If Indians and Pakistanis Can Relocate, Why Can’t Gazans?  The Wall Street Journal
  3. Column | For Trump’s peacemaking, Ukrainians and Palestinians are in the way  The Washington Post
  4. Opinion | What’s Most Frightening About Trump’s Gaza Ravings  The New York Times
  5. Turkey’s Erdogan lashes out at Israel on a visit to Pakistan and laments the tragedy of Gaza  The Associated Press
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Hamas says it will continue releasing hostages under Gaza deal – BBC.com

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  1. Hamas says it will continue releasing hostages under Gaza deal  BBC.com
  2. Hamas says it will release hostages as planned, potentially resolving ceasefire spat with Israel  CNN
  3. Hamas Says It’s Ready to Resume Hostage Releases  The New York Times
  4. Hamas says it will free more Israeli hostages on Saturday as originally planned  Fox News
  5. Hamas says it is willing to move ahead with Gaza ceasefire  Reuters
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Kyiv, EU alarmed by prospect of ‘dirty deal’ after Trump-Putin call – Reuters

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  1. Kyiv, EU alarmed by prospect of 'dirty deal' after Trump-Putin call  Reuters
  2. At NATO meeting, Europe demands part in Ukraine peace talks  DW (English)
  3. Trump’s call with Putin alarms Europe and shocks Ukraine  The Washington Post
  4. Zelensky Responds to Trump and Putin Call on Ukraine War: Live Updates  The New York Times
  5. EU’s top diplomat accuses Trump of ‘appeasement’ with Putin  POLITICO Europe
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A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it’s all captured on camera – ABC News

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  1. A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it's all captured on camera  ABC News
  2. Humpback whale swallows kayaker off Chile before releasing him  The Associated Press
  3. Video: A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia  Yahoo
  4. Kayaker survives being swallowed by humpback whale in Chile  Sky News
  5. Kayaker Swallowed Whole by Humpback Whale Off Coast, Caught on Camera  TMZ
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Leaders set for Munich Security Conference as world order in danger of crumbling – BBC.com

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  2. Europe braces for a future without the US as a reliable ally  POLITICO
  3. As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined  CNBC
  4. Munich Braces for Team Trump  Foreign Policy
  5. Europe fears its second ‘Munich moment’ has come  EURACTIV
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Dozens injured in Munich car ramming as city prepares for high-stakes security conference – CNN

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  1. Dozens injured in Munich car ramming as city prepares for high-stakes security conference  CNN
  2. Week before polls, suspected car ramming attack in Germany injures 28  The Times of India
  3. Dozens Injured as Driver Crashes Car Into Munich Protest  The New York Times
  4. A driver plows into a demonstration in Munich, injuring 30 people  The Associated Press
  5. 28 injured in 'suspected' vehicle attack in Munich, police say  ABC News
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EU’s top diplomat accuses Trump of ‘appeasement’ with Putin – POLITICO Europe

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  1. EU’s top diplomat accuses Trump of ‘appeasement’ with Putin  POLITICO Europe
  2. US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin  CNN
  3. European leaders unhappy about U.S. and Russia excluding them from talks on Ukraine  NPR
  4. Trump’s Ukraine call with Putin leaves UK sounding at odds with reality  The Guardian
  5. Trump triggers Western anger over ‘appeasement’ talks with Putin  POLITICO Europe
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Bottom 5 defence spenders in Nato: Trump’s targets – Army Technology

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  1. Bottom 5 defence spenders in Nato: Trump’s targets  Army Technology
  2. Trump’s uphill battle to make NATO allies hit his mega defense spending target  POLITICO Europe
  3. As Trump team makes first NATO visit, Europeans brace for haggling  The Washington Post
  4. NATO must get on ‘wartime mindset,’ military alliance chief urges  Global News Toronto
  5. NATO allies need to spend 'considerably' more to deter Russia: Rutte  Euronews
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Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4 and injures 26 – The Associated Press

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  1. Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4 and injures 26  The Associated Press
  2. At Least 4 Killed in Suspected Gas Explosion at Taiwan Shopping Mall  The New York Times
  3. Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26  Reuters
  4. At Least 4 Dead After Gas Explosion Tears Through Food Court of Busy Shopping Mall: Reports  PEOPLE
  5. Explosion at Taiwan department store kills four  Al Jazeera English
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