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Intense Israeli bombardment hits southern Gaza, calls for more aid grow
The southern Gaza Strip faced heavy Israeli bombardment despite calls for a ceasefire. Famine looms as aid is desperately needed. A fireball lights up Rafah, the last unattacked urban center. Casualties rise, hospitals under siege, and UN urges immediate ceasefire. Talks continue for peace.
No alternative for Rafah invasion, Benjamin Netanyahu says, as rift with US grows
Netanyahu challenges Biden's opposition to Gaza invasion, proceeding with Rafah operation despite U.S. calls for restraint. Diplomatic efforts continue in Washington and Qatar amid escalating Gaza conflict.
Qatar says Israel, Hamas 'not near a deal' on Gaza truce
Israel and Hamas are not close to a deal on a cessation of hostilities in Gaza and releasing hostages, mediator Qatar said on Tuesday, warning the situation remained "very complicated". Israel believes 99 hostages remain alive in Gaza, along with the bodies of 31.
Israel and Hamas indicate no deal is imminent after Biden signals Gaza cease-fire could be close
Israel and Hamas have downplayed the chances of an imminent breakthrough in talks for a cease-fire in Gaza. US President Joe Biden stated that Israel has agreed to pause its offensive during Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some hostages. The offensive has led to thousands of deaths, widespread destruction, and a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Qatar says Hamas is delivering medication to the 100 hostages in Gaza
France and Qatar mediated a deal in January for the shipment of medicine for dozens of hostages held by Hamas arrived in Gaza. The deal was the first agreement between Israel and the militant group since a weeklong cease-fire in November, but there was no evidence that the medications had arrived.
Qatar 'appalled' at alleged criticism by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly criticized Qatar's role as a mediator in the Gaza war, blaming the country for financing Hamas in a recorded conversation. Qatar expressed being "appalled" by the remarks, calling them irresponsible and destructive to efforts in securing a new hostage deal.
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Israel proposes pause in fighting as part of hostage deal: Axios
Israel has proposed to Hamas via Qatari and Egyptian mediators a pause in fighting of up to two months as part of a deal to free all the hostages being held in Gaza, the US news site Axios reported Monday. Qatar, which with the US and Egypt has led negotiations for the release of hostages and pauses to the fighting in Gaza, pushed back against the reports on Tuesday.
Qatar, France broker deal to get aid, medication to civilians, hostages in Gaza
Qatar and France broker a deal with Israel and Hamas, ensuring urgent medication for 45 Israeli hostages in Gaza. In exchange, humanitarian aid will reach vulnerable Gaza civilians. Aid departs Qatar to Egypt, then crosses Rafah border. Details on civilian aid remain undisclosed. Two Qatari planes carry French-purchased medicines for hostages based on an Israeli list. Negotiations, initiated by hostages' families, span weeks. France's crisis center, with Red Cross coordination, dispatches specific medical packages. France, with three nationals in Gaza, confirms none require urgent medication.
Hamas eyes Gaza truce extension for more hostage releases
Israel's allies have been wary of calling for a complete end to military operations designed to eliminate Hamas, but foreign ministers from the Group of Seven have urged a longer truce. "We support the further extension of this pause and future pauses as needed to enable assistance to be scaled up, and to facilitate the release of all hostages," they said in a statement Tuesday.
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, says mediator Qatar
Qatar announced on Monday that the humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will be extended by two days as the initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire.
Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce
With its close ties to the United States - Qatar hosts the largest American military base between Europe and Japan - its communication with Israel since 1995 and its support of blockaded Gaza to the tune of what estimates suggest is more than $1 billion since 2014, Qatar is uniquely positioned to break deadlocks in the cease-fire talks, which also involve the U.S. and Egypt.
Qatar confirms release of 24 hostages held by Hamas for 7 weeks in Gaza
Qatar's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the release of 24 hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip after seven weeks of captivity. The hostages, including 13 Israeli citizens, 10 Thai citizens, and a Filipino citizen, were undergoing medical checks before being transferred to Israel. The hostages are the first of 50 people to be released from Gaza during a four-day truce that began Friday. Israel is to release 39 Palestinian prisoners later Friday.
1,30,000 litres of fuel, 200 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily during pause: Egypt
Egypt facilitated a temporary ceasefire, allowing 200 trucks daily, carrying aid and fuel into Gaza. In exchange, Hamas released 50 Israeli hostages, with more to follow. Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, this agreement responds to the abduction of 240 individuals by Hamas, aiming to ease tensions. Aid convoys entered Gaza; however, limitations persist despite Israel's allowance of aid trucks and fuel, prompting international concerns about Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Here's what we know about the Israel-Hamas deal
Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary ceasefire brokered by Qatar. The deal involves a four-day halt in conflict, swapping 50 abducted women and children for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Humanitarian aid to Gaza increases, with specifics undisclosed. Israel won't fly warplanes over parts of Gaza. The exchange starts Friday, facilitated by Qatar and monitored by the Red Cross. Hostages freed in stages, Palestinians returned to their districts. The released Palestinians, mostly young or female, faced charges related to national security. Three Americans are expected to be included in the agreement.
Israel, Hamas start first truce in Gaza war
Israel and Hamas initiated a four-day ceasefire on Friday. As part of the agreement, the militants are scheduled to release 13 Israeli women and child hostages later in the day, and humanitarian aid is expected to enter the besieged Gaza enclave. This marks the first pause in the nearly seven-week-long conflict.
Four-day truce between Israel-Hamas to start today, 13 hostages to be freed in first batch
After prolonged negotiations, the pause was due to begin at 7:00 am (0500 GMT), silencing guns that have raged since Hamas's murderous raids into Israel on October 7. Later on Friday, 13 hostages held in Gaza will be freed, followed by an undefined number of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails, according to Qatari mediators. Over the four days, at least 50 hostages are expected to be released, leaving an estimated 190 in the hands of Palestinian militant groups.
Over 14,800, including 5,850 children, killed in Gaza: Hamas health authorities
Obtaining current figures has become a challenging task due to Israel's ongoing air and ground campaign, CNN reported, adding that the Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah, on Monday, reported 12,700 casualties, drawing data from sources in the Gaza Strip.
Israel-Hamas war: Qatar says truce in Gaza to start today at 7 am, hostages to be freed
The truce would involve a comprehensive ceasefire in both northern and southern parts of the Gaza strip. Qatar, leading mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, anticipates the release of Palestinians from Israeli jails as part of the agreement.
Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin at Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
The diplomatic breakthrough promised some relief for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment, as well as families in Israel fearful for the fate of their loved ones taken captive during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that triggered the war.
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