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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.
Israel conducts military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin; 5 Palestinians killed
Israeli military conducts airstrike in Jenin, resulting in five deaths as clashes escalate. Tensions rise in the West Bank amid plans for new settlement homes. Cease-fire talks show signs of progress as negotiations resume between Israel and Hamas with mediators from the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
Israel sends delegation to negotiate hostage release deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu informed U.S. President Biden about resuming talks with Hamas for a hostage release deal, led by Mossad. Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, the talks stalled but resumed after Hamas showed flexibility. Netanyahu insists on achieving all objectives before a ceasefire. Gaza’s health ministry reported 38,000 deaths. Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, Rafah, and Shejaia worsen the humanitarian crisis. Evacuation orders have displaced many Palestinians. Mossad leads the delegation, per Israeli Channel 12.
Israel presses Hamas in Shejaya, destroys terror compound in civilian area
Israeli troops continued operations against Hamas in Gaza's Shejaya area, targeting terrorists, weapons, and combat compounds. The Air Force struck Hamas infrastructure, including tunnel shafts. Dozens of terrorists were killed in close-quarters combat and airstrikes. Troops surrounded a civilian area Hamas used as a compound, finding weapons and a rocket launcher near schools. In Rafah, Israeli forces dismantled a mortar post in a tunnel shaft. The situation remains tense with ongoing military actions amid international concerns over casualties and hostages.
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.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza
Last month, Israel’s Supreme Court ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who don’t serve in the army. A new draft law hasn't been passed, but the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week voted in favor of extending exemptions for religious men. Although the vote was only procedural, it caused an uproar by being approved during a war in which hundreds of soldiers have died and many others remain inside Gaza or on the front lines against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
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Israeli strikes kill at least 18 in central Gaza a day after attack on UN-run school
Overnight Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza resulted in at least 18 casualties, including children, following the previous day's incident where 33 individuals were killed at a UN school sheltering displaced Palestinian families. Israel's army confirmed ongoing operations, citing the killing of militants and destruction of infrastructure. International pressure is increasing on Israel to reduce civilian casualties, with Spain seeking to join a UN court case against Israel for alleged genocide in Gaza. The conflict has led to over 36,000 Palestinian deaths, severe shortages of essential supplies, and the threat of widespread starvation in Gaza.
Israeli strike on UNRWA school in Gaza 'kills at least 40' Palestinians
Israeli Air Force jets struck a Hamas compound inside a UNRWA school in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, overnight, killing at least 40 people, including 14 children and 9 women, and injuring 74 others. The IDF stated the strike targeted terrorists involved in the October 7 attack in southern Israel. Hamas condemned the strike as a premeditated crime. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 36,654 deaths and 83,309 injuries since October 7, with 68 killed and 235 injured in the past 24 hours. The closure of the Rafah border has left 25,000 needing medical evacuation.
Israeli troops launch attacks in central Gaza, possibly widening their offensive
The Israeli military has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, intensifying operations in Deir al-Balah and Bureij. This escalation comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions, with UN agencies warning of potential mass starvation. Tensions are also high in Jerusalem as an annual march through Palestinian neighborhoods proceeds. Meanwhile, Israel seeks to extend the shutdown of Al Jazeera's local offices, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to restore security along the Lebanese border following Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Israel pummels Gaza as troops push into central Rafah
Israeli forces conducted air raids on targets in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the southern city of Rafah. The military operation in Rafah led to international concerns about civilian safety, with reports of casualties and destruction in multiple locations. Efforts towards a ceasefire have been stalled as both sides continue to exchange fire. The rising casualties promped calls for humanitarian aid and diplomatic intervention.
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
Hamas' military wing claimed the attack, and rocket launches could be heard in central Gaza. The Israeli military said eight projectiles crossed into Israel after being launched from the area of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Israeli forces recently launched an incursion. It said "a number" of the projectiles were intercepted.
Israel war cabinet to discuss new push for Gaza hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes war cabinet to discuss Gaza truce and hostage release deal despite ongoing fighting and Hamas rocket barrage at Tel Aviv.
Israeli tanks advance further in Rafah as heavy fighting continues in Gaza
Israeli forces escalated military strikes in Gaza, with heavy fighting in Jabalia and tanks advancing into Rafah. At least five Palestinians were killed and others are trapped under rubble. The southern city of Rafah faced explosions and smoke as tanks pushed further into the Jneina district. Israel aims to retrieve hostages and dismantle Hamas. This has caused mass displacement and aid shortages in Gaza.
Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza's Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes
Israeli forces intensified their operations in Gaza, targeting Jabalia in the north and Rafah in the south. Strikes hit hospitals and residential areas, leading to significant destruction and civilian casualties. The conflict, ongoing for eight months, has caused over 35,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread displacement. Aid distribution faces severe disruptions, raising famine risks. Israel aims to dismantle Hamas, which controls Gaza. The humanitarian crisis worsens as northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals face critical challenges amid relentless military actions.
Palestinian ministry says Israel troops kill 7 in West Bank raid
Seven Palestinians died in an Israeli raid on Jenin. Masked gunmen clashed with troops, causing casualties. Palestinian health officials reported seven deaths and 19 injuries. Smoke billowed over the Jenin refugee camp. Bodies were seen at Jenin's Khalil Suleiman hospital morgue. Surgeon Usaeed Jabareen was among the casualties. Journalist Amer Manasra was wounded by Israeli forces.
Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier
In Jabalia, Gaza, Israeli forces clashed with Hamas fighters, leading to civilian displacement. Rafah faced escalating conflict as militants targeted tanks. The U.N. humanitarian office, represented by Jens Laerke, emphasized the critical need for aid amidst the crisis. Washington's aid convoys aimed to support Gaza, while Hamas demanded an end to the Israeli siege.
31 people killed by deadly strikes in Gaza as US envoy visits Israel
An Israeli strike in central Gaza killed 31 people, including civilians, amid ongoing conflict. Israeli forces advanced on Rafah, Gaza's southern city, while Hamas targeted Israeli forces at Rafah crossing. The situation has prompted US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit for talks. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue fighting Hamas, facing pressure for a post-war plan. US President Joe Biden calls for an immediate ceasefire and a regional peace deal for a two-state solution. The conflict has led to significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with aid efforts hampered by the violence.
Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel's leaders are increasingly divided
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from the two other members of his War Cabinet, with his main political rival, Benny Gantz, threatening to leave the government if a plan is not created by June 8 that includes an international administration for postwar Gaza.
Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition
Israeli troops entered Gaza Strip, Rafah, clashing with Hamas. Benny Gantz threatened to resign if PM Netanyahu doesn't agree to a post-war plan by June 8, alarming Cairo. Netanyahu faces criticism for lack of endgame strategy.
Dozens killed and wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza's Jabalia and Rafah
Israeli troops and tanks advanced into the northern Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, according to medics and residents. In Rafah, near the Egyptian border, Israel continued its ground offensive against Hamas, displacing many and causing widespread casualties. Israel's military targeted terrorist infrastructure, while Palestinian fighters retaliated with rockets and explosives. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant losses on both sides, with over 35,000 Palestinians and 281 Israeli soldiers reported dead. Rafah, sheltering over a million displaced Gazans, remains heavily bombarded amidst the prolonged conflict.
Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza, including Shani Louk, killed at music festival
Israeli military found bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas, including German-Israeli Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter, killed at Nova music festival near Gaza border and taken into Palestinian territory.
Israel moves into north Gaza Hamas stronghold, pounds Rafah without advancing
Israel's tanks advance into Jabalia in Gaza, fighting Hamas militants. The offensive targets eradicating Hamas, with clashes in Rafah. International pressure mounts to stop the assault led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Rafah. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announces troop deployment in Rafah, while Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri vows to defend.
Ahead of ceasefire talks in Cairo, Israeli strikes kill over 20
Israel has regularly carried out airstrikes on Rafah since the start of the war and has threatened to send in ground troops, saying Rafah is the last major Hamas stronghold in the coastal enclave. The United States and others have urged Israel not to invade, fearing a humanitarian catastrophe.
Israel kills local Hezbollah commander in Lebanon strike
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon amidst ongoing cross-border fire exchanges with Iran's involvement. Tensions rise as Hezbollah targets Iron Dome in Beit Hillel, resulting in civilian casualties.
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
The situation in northern Gaza remains tense as the Israeli military has renewed warnings for Palestinians not to return to the devastated area. This comes after reports of Israeli troops opening fire and killing five people among displaced residents attempting to walk back to their homes in the north. The ongoing conflict has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, with much of the north being flattened, including parts of Gaza City.
Israeli troops wounded in Lebanon in attack claimed by Hezbollah
It is the first time Hezbollah has claimed such an attack during six months of near-daily cross-border clashes between the Iran-backed group and Israeli forces since the Gaza war broke out.
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Egypt to host new talks
Israel has been reducing numbers in Gaza since the start of the year to relieve reservists and is under growing pressure from its ally Washington to improve the humanitarian situation, especially after last week's killing of seven aid workers.
Biden promises US 'shall respond' after troops killed in Jordan
It is the first time American military personnel have been killed by hostile fire in the Middle East since the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas began, and the incident will further raise tensions in the region and add to fears of a broader conflict directly involving Tehran.
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