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Your daily horoscope: July 1, 2025

  The more friends and relatives and colleagues try to persuade you that this way or that way of doing things is best the more you will need to shut them out of your mind and make your own decisions. The only voice that matters is your inner voice. Aries (March 21 - April 20): There is a lot of dead wood in your life at the moment and a big clean-out is needed. Start by getting rid of a few so-called friendships that are pretty much one-way traffic when it comes to who profits from them. They profit and you pay. Taurus (April 21 - May 21): If your workload is getting on top of you then it is time to make changes. Refuse to take on any more chores and responsibilities and start offloading some of those you already have on friends and colleagues who are clearly not pulling their weight. Gemini (May 22 - June 21): You need to get serious about something of a creative or artistic nature, especially if you are the sort of Gemini who has half a dozen activities on the go at the same time...

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Hostage Released Amid Ongoing Conflict: No Ceasefire in Sight

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been freed by Hamas after 19 months in captivity. His release, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. However, despite this development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly stated that there will be no ceasefire, and military operations in Gaza will continue.

Alexander, the last American held by Hamas, was handed over to Israeli authorities in a pause in fighting that allowed for his safe transfer. His condition has been described as "low," and he is expected to receive medical attention upon his return. Hamas has framed the release as a goodwill gesture toward U.S. President Donald Trump, who is visiting the region this week.

While Qatar and Egypt have expressed hope that Alexander’s release could pave the way for further hostage negotiations, Israel remains committed to intensifying its military campaign. Netanyahu has emphasized that military pressure led to Alexander’s release and that Israel has not agreed to any ceasefire. Meanwhile, humanitarian concerns in Gaza continue to escalate, with reports warning of famine affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

As the conflict persists, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that balances security concerns with humanitarian needs.

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