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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...
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Hamas Releases Final Hostage in Latest Exchange with Israel

In a significant development, Hamas has released the sixth and final Israeli hostage as part of the latest exchange agreement with Israel. The release took place on Saturday, marking the end of the first phase of the ceasefire deal between the two adversaries.

The final hostage, Hisham Al-Sayed, a 36-year-old Bedouin Israeli with a history of mental health issues, had crossed into Gaza on his own in 2015 and had been held since. His release follows the earlier release of five other hostages, including three Israeli men who were abducted from the Nova music festival during the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.

The exchange has been overshadowed by heightened tensions between the two sides. The ceasefire deal, which has paused over 15 months of conflict, is nearing the end of its first phase. Negotiations for a second phase, which would involve the release of dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal, are expected to be even more challenging.

The release of the hostages was conducted in staged ceremonies, which have been condemned by both Israel and the Red Cross in the past. Despite the tensions, the exchange has brought a glimmer of hope for the families of the hostages and the possibility of a more stable ceasefire in the future.



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