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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 '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.
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new assault on southern Gaza city
Israeli army orders mass evacuation in Khan Younis for an imminent ground assault against Hamas militants in Rafah, releasing hospital director, affecting potable water access, amid detainee release controversy.
Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza
While the offensive focused on Gaza, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, one man was killed and five were wounded in an Israeli strike near the city of Tulkarm, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The dead man was a member of militant group Islamic Jihad, the group said. The Israeli military issued no comment. Hours after Netanyahu's comments about Gaza, the armed wing of Hamas released a video purporting to show weapons-making, in a show of defiance.
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.
Israeli strikes kill at least 42 in Gaza, enclave's government media office says
42 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza City by Hamas. Strikes in Al-Shati and Al-Tuffah. IDF targets Hamas military infrastructure. Gaza left in ruins with over 37,400 casualties. Israeli forces focused on Rafah and Deir al-Balah. Tank shell hits displaced families' tent in Mawasi.
Israeli airstrike kills eight at Gaza aid centre, witnesses say
The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Juliette Touma, UNRWA's Director of Communications, said the agency was looking into the details of the reported attack before providing more information.
At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 39 people in northern Gaza on Saturday, with rescue workers searching for survivors. Fadel Naem, director of al-Ahli Hospital, reported receiving over three dozen bodies. The Palestinian Civil Defense dug through rubble in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp, uncovering dozens of bodies. Israel confirmed strikes on two Hamas military sites in Gaza City. This follows recent deadly strikes near Rafah, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Additionally, an Israeli strike in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killed an al-Jamaa al-Islamiya member. The Israel-Hamas conflict has claimed thousands of lives since October 7.
Israeli strikes on tent camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say
Israeli forces shelled tent camps for displaced Palestinians near Rafah, Gaza, killing at least 25 and wounding 50. The attack, which included a second volley targeting those leaving their tents, occurred near a Red Cross field hospital, drawing condemnation from the ICRC. The shelling took place outside the Israeli-designated safe zone, as ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 37,400 deaths in the conflict, sparking international criticism over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions.
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.
India joins other BRICS members in slamming Israel's attacks in Gaza
India criticizes Israel for actions in Gaza, supported by Brics foreign ministers. They express concern over civilian displacement, deaths, and infrastructure destruction. Call for implementation of UNGA and UNSC resolutions, humanitarian aid delivery, and ceasefire. Demand release of hostages. Brics expanded with key Arab states condemning Israeli actions.
The other war: How Israel scours Gaza for clues about the hostages
All the while, at a "fusion cell" quietly formed in Israel last fall, U.S. and Israeli intelligence and military analysts share imagery from drones and satellites, along with communications intercepts and any other information that comes their way that might offer a hint to the hostages' locations.
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 strikes kill 11 in Gaza, US pushes for 3-phase truce plan
Israeli strikes killed 11 people in central Gaza, including a woman and three children. US President Joe Biden mentioned Israel's ceasefire offer to Hamas to end fighting. Netanyahu emphasizes the priority of destroying Hamas in a plan to wind down the war.
Rafah border crossing can't reopen unless Israeli forces quit Gaza side, Egypt says
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated that the Rafah border crossing, crucial for aid deliveries into Gaza, cannot operate without Palestinian control. Israel seized the crossing last month during its offensive against Hamas in Rafah. Shoukry emphasized the importance of the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty for regional stability. He also mentioned a positive meeting with U.S., Egyptian, and Israeli officials, although no agreement was reached on reopening the crossing. Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Israeli forces were targeting tunnels between Gaza and Egypt, which Egypt denies exist.
Hezbollah says launched series of retaliatory attacks on Israel
Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli military positions in retaliation for Israeli strikes, escalating tensions. The group used explosive drones on the Yiftah barracks, targeting officers and soldiers. This comes amid ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas since October 7, with Hezbollah supporting Hamas. Israel retaliated, striking Hezbollah assets in southern Lebanon. The violence has resulted in casualties and damage on both sides, highlighting the volatile situation in the region.
Israel sends tanks into Rafah on raids amid Gaza-wide offensive
Israel sent its tanks into the heart of Rafah for the first time on Tuesday, despite an order from the International Court of Justice to end its attacks on the city, where many Palestinians had taken refuge from widespread bombardment.
Israeli army says it used small munitions in Rafah airstrike, and fire was caused by secondary blast
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said Tuesday that the military fired two 17-kilogram (37-pound) munitions that targeted two senior Hamas militants. He said the munitions would have been too small to ignite a fire on their own and the military is looking into the possibility that weapons were stored in the area.
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