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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.
Israel 'pause' in Gaza had no impact on aid supplies: WHO
The Israeli military's daily 'pause' in Gaza has not impacted aid deliveries, according to the UN's health agency. The WHO representative in Palestine stated that humanitarian supplies were not affected by the pause.
Israeli military announces 'tactical pause' to increase flow of aid into Gaza
The Israeli military has announced a "tactical pause" in its offensive in southern Gaza to facilitate increased humanitarian aid deliveries, with daily pauses from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The move aims to improve access for aid trucks to reach Kerem Shalom crossing and distribute supplies across Gaza. The pause is coordinated with the U.N. and aid agencies to address the growing humanitarian crisis in the region.
UN welcomes Israel's announcement of Gaza 'pauses' for aid deliveries
The UN praised Israel's decision to pause fighting in a south Gaza area for aid deliveries but called for more concrete measures to address humanitarian needs. Israel's military announced a local pause to facilitate aid delivery in Rafah, though challenges persist in getting aid to those in need in Gaza. UN agencies emphasise the urgent need for food, water, shelter, and healthcare in the war-torn territory.
Israel's army says it will pause daytime fighting along a route in southern Gaza to help flow of aid
The army said that the daily pause would begin at 8 a.m. (0500 GMT) and last until 7 p.m. (1600 GMT) and continue until further notice. It's aimed at allowing aid trucks to reach the nearby Israel-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing, the main entry point, and travel safely to the Salah a-Din highway, a main north-south road, the military said. The crossing has had a bottleneck since Israeli ground troops moved into Rafah in early May.
Badshah calls truce with Honey Singh, buries more than decade-long feud on stage. What he said?
During a concert in Dehradun, rapper Badshah surprised fans by publicly ending his long-standing feud with fellow artist Honey Singh. Badshah expressed a desire to move on from past misunderstandings, extending well wishes to Singh. This reconciliation marks a significant moment in the music industry, given their previous public exchanges and separate paths after their initial collaboration in the rap band Mafia Mundeer.
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US Fed vice chair says interest rates should remain on pause
The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates -- and held them -- at a 23-year high as it looks to bring inflation down to its long-term target of two percent.
"At least don't fight in Ramadan..": PM Modi says he sent special envoy to Israel during war
Modi's envoy promotes peace during Israel-Hamas conflict. Gaza tensions escalate after Hamas attack. Modi advocates peace globally, emphasizing India's neutral stance. He highlights support for humanitarian aid and peace efforts in conflict zones.
Israel due to get billions of dollars more in US weapons despite Biden pause
The Biden administration has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel and is reviewing other weapons sales, concerned about their potential use in attacks on civilians. This comes amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where over 1 million civilians are seeking refuge. While Israel has been urged not to invade certain areas without safeguards, the delay in weapons approval has raised concerns. Biden's support for Israel has faced criticism, particularly among young Democrats, as he navigates the political landscape.
Fight to protect our Constitution and democracy begins today: Mallikarjun Kharge on LS polls
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence that people would vote for the guarantees of 'NAARI NYAY' which takes concrete measures for the financial independence of women and against the continuation of the backbreaking price rise that has reduced their household savings to a 50-year low.
Hezbollah tells Iran it would fight alone in any war with Israel
The head of Iran's Quds Force visited Beirut to discuss potential Israeli attacks on Lebanon's Hezbollah with its leader. The meeting followed Hamas' attacks on Israel and raised concerns about a broader conflict. Hezbollah has shown support for Hamas, but Nasrallah assured Iran he preferred to avoid war. Iran, cautious of being drawn into a wider conflict, seeks to protect its interests without direct involvement, as it relies on Hezbollah as a key ally against Israel.
Hamas studies Paris truce proposal involving 40-day pause and hostage exchange, source says
Hamas has received a draft proposal from Gaza truce talks in Paris, which includes a 40-day pause in military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages at a ratio of 10 to one. The proposed ceasefire also includes repairing hospitals and bakeries in Gaza, delivering aid trucks and housing for the displaced. The talks aim to halt the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of hostages.
Joe Biden pushes for six-week pause in Gaza fighting
Such a pause "would bring an immediate and sustained period of calm into Gaza for at least six weeks, which we could then take the time to build something more enduring," Biden said Monday following a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House.
Israel's military response in Gaza 'over the top', pushing for pause: US President Joe Biden
Israel began its military offensive after Hamas militants from Gaza killed 1,200 people and took 253 hostages in southern Israel on Oct. 7. Gaza's health ministry says more than 27,000 Palestinians have been confirmed killed, with thousands more feared buried under rubble.
Hamas weighs Gaza truce as deadly fighting nears fifth month
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed over 90 people, bringing the 24-hour toll to at least 127, as Hamas reviews a proposed ceasefire. Battles intensify in southern Gaza. France's FM seeks a humanitarian ceasefire in talks with Egypt's president, while the US Secretary of State plans a regional visit. International mediators push for a truce as the conflict nears its fifth month. Gaza faces dire conditions with limited access to water. Israel's offensive aims to eliminate Hamas, drawing criticism and raising tensions in the region.
Hamas studying truce proposal, averse to pauses in fighting clause
Hamas and other militants captured about 250 hostages during their deadly Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel that triggered the war. They continue to hold dozens of captives, after more than 100 were released during a one-week truce in November, in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners. Since Israel's offensive began, more than 27,000 Palestinians have been killed and 66,000 wounded, according to the pushed a quarter of residents to starvation.
More countries pause funds for UN Palestinian agency; Israel wants it replaced
Six European countries pause funding for UNRWA due to allegations of staff involvement in Hamas attacks; investigation opened and ties severed with implicated employees; Palestinian and Israeli officials exchange criticisms; UNRWA plays a significant role in providing aid to Gaza; capacity to assist Gaza is at risk; call for countries to reverse funding suspension; Germany welcomes investigation and emphasizes intolerance for violence.
Joe Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting: White House
Biden's Middle East adviser Brett McGurk was in Doha this week having discussions about the possibility of another hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Tuesday the U.S. would support a longer humanitarian pause in combat in Gaza to ensure hostages could be released and aid brought in. Biden also spoke with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday.
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.
Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says
The White House has announced that Israel will implement daily four-hour humanitarian pauses in its offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza, starting Thursday. President Joe Biden had requested these pauses during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
Israel says it is open to Gaza fighting pauses for aid, hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel mentioned the possibility of "tactical little pauses" in the ongoing conflict to allow for aid to enter or hostages to exit the Gaza Strip. Despite mounting international pressure for a ceasefire, he reiterated Israel's rejection of such calls. The Israeli military has encircled Gaza City, a densely populated area in the north of the Gaza Strip and the stronghold of the Hamas Islamist group. It has reported taking control of a militant compound and preparing to target fighters who are believed to be hiding in a complex network of underground tunnels.
Blinken wraps up frantic Mideast tour with tepid, if any, support for pauses in Gaza fighting
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was concluding a challenging diplomatic tour in the Middle East in Turkey. His efforts to establish a regional consensus on how to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza, as Israel intensifies its conflict with Hamas, had only seen limited success.
Israeli jets strike Gaza refugee camp, as US fails to win immediate support for pause in fighting
Israel has rejected the idea of halting its offensive, even for brief humanitarian pauses proposed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his current tour of the region. Instead, it said that the besieged enclave's Hamas rulers were “encountering the full force” of its troops.
US urges 'pauses' in Gaza fighting as Israel besieges Gaza City
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken met Israeli leaders on Friday to call for more to be done to protect Palestinian civilians during the war to destroy Hamas. Before his departure, Blinken said he would seek to ensure that harm to Palestinian civilians is reduced, in a visible shift of tone for the United States, which has promised full support and ramped-up military aid to Israel.
Diplomacy to pause fighting and ease siege intensifies as Israeli ground troops advance on Gaza City
On Thursday, Israeli ground forces moved towards Gaza City, while the United States and Arab nations escalated diplomatic efforts to alleviate the situation in the Hamas-controlled enclave and achieve a temporary ceasefire to protect civilians. According to health officials, more than 9,000 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began.
Diplomatic efforts to pause fighting gain steam as Israeli ground troops push toward Gaza City
Arab countries, including those allied with the US and at peace with Israel, have expressed mounting unease with the war. Jordan recalled its ambassador from Israel and told Israel's envoy to remain out of the country until there's a halt to the war and the "humanitarian catastrophe" it is causing.
Israel targets South Gaza as world leaders call for pause in fighting
Israel has intensified its bombing of southern Gaza, resulting in a high number of casualties. The Palestinian death toll has now exceeded 6,500. Many of those killed were in the south, where residents had fled after being warned of an attack on the north by Israel. Palestinian anger is growing as those who followed the order to move south are also being killed.
RBI may extend rate pause to fight food inflation
All 42 economists in a Bloomberg survey forecast the Reserve Bank of India’s six-member monetary policy committee will keep the repurchase rate unchanged at 6.50% on Thursday. Policymakers are keeping an eye on the likely occurrence of El Nino, which brings drier weather conditions and can affect crop yields.
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