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Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says

p>  17 hours ago Michael Shuval, BBC Arabic, Jerusalem  and  Jaroslav Lukiv Share Save EPA/Shutterstock Released Israeli hostage Evyatar David gestures to crowds as he returns to his home in Kfar Saba, central Israel The father of a released Israeli hostage who was forced to dig his own grave in a Gazan tunnel by Hamas has told the BBC his son's health is "improving every day". Avishai David was speaking after his 24-year-old son Evyatar David and two other freed hostages - Guy Gilboa Dalal and Eitan Mor - were discharged from hospital to a hero's welcome at their homes on Sunday. Usman "I can't explain how happy it makes me feel to see him growing back to his old self," the father added. In August, two months before Evyatar's release,  Hamas had posted a video showing him emaciated in a narrow concrete tunnel  - a move that drew condemnation from Israel and many Western leaders. Other A still showing ...
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Illogical Taliban': Pakistan-Afghanistan peace dud? Talks hit deadlock over cross-border tensions

 

Illogical Taliban': Pakistan-Afghanistan peace dud? Talks hit deadlock over cross-border tensions

TOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Oct 27, 2025, 12:04 IST
'Illogical Taliban': Pakistan-Afghanistan peace dud? Talks hit deadlock over cross-border tensions
Pak-Afghan delgates at the talks (ANI)
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks have stalled as Islamabad accuses the Taliban of an "illogical and detached" stance on cross-border militancy. Despite Pakistan presenting evidence-based demands, Kabul reportedly remains unwilling to cooperate. Turkey is mediating, but progress hinges on the Taliban's good faith. Pakistan's defence minister warns of "all-out war" if efforts fail.
The latest round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan has reportedly hit a stalemate, with Islamabad accusing the Afghan Taliban of taking an “illogical and detached” position on key security issues, including cooperation against cross-border militancy, Geo News reported.
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The second phase of discussions, held in Istanbul on Saturday, came a week after the initial negotiations in Doha following an October 16 ceasefire that ended the deadliest border clashes between the two sides since the Taliban seized power in 2021.
Should India Engage With Taliban Amid Pak-Afghan Truce? Ex-Diplomat Explains| India Connect
Citing official sources, Geo News said Pakistan presented “clear, evidence-based and solution-oriented” demands urging Kabul to act against militant groups operating from Afghan soil.

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