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Hamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages, Hamas source says
Hamas has agreed to engage in talks with the U.S. to release Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, as part of an agreement to end the Gaza war. The group has dropped a demand for a permanent ceasefire prior to negotiations. Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release have intensified, with active diplomacy among Washington, Israel, and Qatar. Israeli forces have increased military strikes in Gaza, resulting in casualties.
Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel commits to talks
Israel's deadly airstrikes in Gaza lead to combat with Hamas and clashes with Hezbollah. Diplomatic efforts ongoing with no truce in sight. US involvement in talks. Escalating tensions raise fears of major conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
Hamas clears the way for a possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say
Hamas tentatively approves US-backed phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping demand for immediate complete end to war. The Potential deal includes six-week cease-fire, hostage releases, withdrawal of Israeli forces, return of displaced people, and negotiation of further phases of agreement. Hamas seeks written guarantees of continuing negotiations for permanent cease-fire; fighting continues as humanitarian crisis deepens.
Hamas agrees to proposal on talks to free Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, source says
The source said that the proposal ensures that mediators would guarantee a temporary ceasefire, aid delivery, and withdrawal of Israeli troops as long as indirect talks continue to implement the second phase of the agreement.
Israeli strikes kill 6 in Gaza, including kids and UN worker, as truce talks show signs of progress
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including two children and a UN worker, amid stalled cease-fire talks with Hamas. Violence also flared in the West Bank, where Israeli forces killed seven individuals during a raid and airstrike in Jenin. As nearly 2 million Palestinians seek refuge, Israeli and Hamas negotiators plan to resume cease-fire discussions. The conflict has escalated, raising humanitarian concerns and fears of a broader regional war, with over 38,000 Palestinians reported dead.
Budget 2024: How Sitharaman can steer the trade ship amidst two wars and Red Sea crisis to achieve $2 tn export goal
In the upcoming budget, key priorities for the export sector include boosting e-commerce exports through streamlined policies and infrastructure enhancements. Additionally, there is a push for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes aimed at revitalising sectors such as toys and leather goods, fostering competitiveness and export growth.
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Israel 'evaluating' new Hamas 'ideas' on halting Gaza war
Hamas has submitted new proposals to Qatari mediators to end the ongoing Gaza conflict with Israel. Israel is evaluating these suggestions regarding a hostage exchange deal with Hamas, amidst mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. Hamas insists on a permanent ceasefire and complete Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey are involved in mediation efforts, with the United States supporting a roadmap proposed by President Joe Biden aimed at achieving peace and Gaza's reconstruction.
UN Security Council demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels halt their attacks on ships in Mideast waters
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution demanding Yemen's Houthi rebels halt attacks on ships and address maritime security disruptions in a critical Middle East waterway. The resolution, approved 12-0 with Russia, China, and Algeria abstaining, did not mention the Houthis' claim that their attacks are related to the Israel-Hamas war. The resolution condemns the Houthis' attacks and calls for addressing regional conflicts.
No matter who wins Iran's presidential election, much may hinge on the 'Great Satan' US
In the waning moments of Iran's final televised presidential debate, one of the top candidates to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi invoked the name of the one person who perhaps has done more than anyone to change the trajectory of the Islamic Republic's relationship with the wider world in recent years.
Suspected Houthi attack targets a ship in the Gulf of Aden, while Iraqi-claimed attack targets Eilat
Early Wednesday, a suspected missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden. Concurrently, an Iraqi militant group allied with the Houthis claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the southern Israeli port city of Eilat. These incidents mark an ongoing escalation linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, as well as tensions involving Yemen's internal politics.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 24 in Gaza City, health officials say
Israeli tanks also pressed deeper overnight into western areas of Rafah in the enclave's south, blowing up homes, residents said.Two of the Israeli airstrikes hit two schools in Gaza City, killing at least 14 people, medics said. Another strike on a house in the Shati (Beach) camp, one of the Gaza Strip's eight historic refugee camps, killed 10 others.
The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas' leader in Gaza
The proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza is influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas' leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Both leaders face significant political and personal pressures that may influence their decision-making. Hamas has accepted the broad outline of the plan but requested "amendments," while Netanyahu has publicly disputed aspects of it, even though the U.S. has framed it as an Israeli plan.
Why a Gaza Strip cease-fire is so elusive
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel criticized Hamas' response to a recent peace proposal for Gaza, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
Hamas proposed amendments to Gaza ceasefire plan 'not significant', says senior leader
According to a senior Hamas leader informed that group's requests for modifications to a ceasefire proposal put out by the US are "not significant" and include the total removal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that although Hamas had made many, if not all, of the requested adjustments to the U.S.-backed plan, the mediators were committed to bridging the differences.
US Secretary of State Blinken says Israel PM Netanyahu 'reaffirmed commitment' to Gaza ceasefire plan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recommitted to a Gaza ceasefire proposal during their meeting in Jerusalem. Blinken noted Hamas' positive response to a UN vote on the US-drafted resolution as a hopeful sign, but emphasised the need for Hamas to confirm their acceptance. He underlined the importance of a political and humanitarian plan to ensure lasting security in the region.
Gaza hospital reports 37 dead in strike on UN school Israel says used by Hamas
A UN-run school in central Gaza was bombed by Israel, killing at least 37 people. US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators are working on securing a truce and hostage release deal after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7.
Oil prices slip despite OPEC+ production cut extension
Oil prices fell as OPEC+ extended output cuts, impacting Brent and WTI futures. Goldman Sachs analysts view meeting as bearish. Gaza conflict mediators urge Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Israel considers alternative to Iran-backed group.
Israel battles Hamas as mediators urge both to accept Gaza truce plan
Palestinian militant group Hamas, meanwhile, has said it "views positively" what Biden described as an Israeli proposal. Netanyahu, a hawkish political veteran leading a fragile right-wing coalition government, is under intense domestic pressure from two sides.
Scuffles erupt between police, protesters demanding return of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza
Protests erupted in Tel Aviv as thousands demanded the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the conflict. Meanwhile, a US military vessel washed up near Ashdod, disrupting humanitarian aid efforts. Israeli bombardments continued in Gaza, resulting in casualties, and the conflict has claimed over 35,000 Palestinian lives. Humanitarian aid is struggling to meet the needs of the displaced population amid ongoing tensions and calls for new elections in Israel.
UN court order demanding Israel to halt Gaza offensive further isolates US position
The decision Friday by the International Court of Justice in The Hague adds to the pressure facing an increasingly isolated Israel, coming just days after Norway, Ireland and Spain said they would recognize a Palestinian state, and the chief prosecutor of a separate international court sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as leaders of Hamas.
Israel says Hamas' ceasefire proposal far from meeting its "core" demands
A Gujarat government official, Nilesh Maheta, will oversee Tuesday's Lok Sabha ballot as a woman, Bijal Maheta, after undergoing gender reassignment surgery in 2020. Maheta's journey reflects years of struggle with her gender identity, dating back to her school days, and culminating in her decision to transition in 2012. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2020 provided her with legal protection, reassuring her decision. Despite facing challenges, Maheta feels supported by her colleagues and is excited about her new role, symbolizing a step towards inclusivity and acceptance.
Oil edges up after Israel strikes Gaza, while truce talks continue
Brent crude futures were up 46 cents, or 0.55%, at $83.79 per barrel at 0010 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 46 cents, or 0.59%, to $78.94 a barrel.
Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt
Gaza truce talks stalled as Hamas rejects deals not ending war, involving British, Qatari, and US mediators. Famine crisis worsens, reminiscent of post-World War II efforts. Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators met a Hamas delegation in Cairo on Saturday and a senior Hamas source close to the negotiations told there would be "a new round" of talks on Sunday.
Hamas proposes new ceasefire deal, demands six-week break from hostilities before release of hostages
Hamas presents a ceasefire and hostage release deal to mediators after rejecting an Israeli proposal amid hostilities in Gaza. The proposal demands a six-week ceasefire, IDF retreat, and prisoner releases based on specific ratios.
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