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Strikes kill 29 in Gaza, amid hostage release talks

Mourners carry a body during the funeral procession of victims of an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 14, 2025. [AFP]

Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff over the release of hostages.

Negotiations for the release of the remaining hostages have been ongoing, with the latest talks taking place in the Qatari capital Doha, where US President Donald Trump landed on Wednesday.

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