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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Gaza, April 13: Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.

Israel to expand operations to most of Gaza: Defence Minister Katz

Jerusalem, April 13: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will soon expand its operations to most of the Gaza Strip territory.

Hamas says positive about Gaza peace proposal guaranteeing permanent ceasefire

Gaza, April 13: Hamas said that it is positive about any Gaza ceasefire proposal that guarantees a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.

Katz urges Gazans: Topple Hamas, free the hostages

Tel Aviv, April 12: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called on the people of Gaza to "remove Hamas and release all hostages" before the IDF expands its operations especially in the southern part of the Strip.

Israeli army says encircled Rafah, intercepted three rockets from Gaza

Jerusalem, April 12: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement on Saturday that it had completed the encirclement of the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.

Netanyahu's passover message acknowledges national pain, resilience

Tel Aviv, April 11: In his Passover address to the nation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the empty chairs at many Seder--Passover feast--tables this year, representing hostages still held by Hamas, fallen soldiers, and the wounded recovering in rehabilitation centers.

Israel orders evacuations in Gaza City amid military operations

Jerusalem, April 11: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday issued an urgent evacuation order for residents in several neighbourhoods of eastern Gaza City as military operations intensified in the area.

29 killed by Israeli attack on eastern Gaza City: Hamas

Gaza, April 9: At least 29 Palestinians were killed and more than 50 others injured on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential block in the Shuja'iyya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, Hamas said.

We need resumption of ceasefire, French President on Middle East crisis

Paris, April 9: French President Emmanuel Macron called for a ceasefire in the conflict-torn Middle East on Wednesday.

UN humanitarians plea for lifting of Gaza aid blockade

United Nations, April 9: With displacements and civilian casualties continuing in Gaza, UN humanitarians pleaded for lifting of the aid blockade and access to the few remaining stocks of food supplies.

Nearly 400,000 Palestinians displaced following collapse of Gaza ceasefire, UN reports

New York, April 8: The United Nations on Monday reported that nearly 400,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since Israel broke the recent ceasefire agreement, with no provisions made for civilian safety, as per Anadolu News Agency.

Israel says targetted Hamas member posing as reporter in Gaza

Jerusalem/Beirut, April 7: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday that it has targetted a Hamas militant posing as a journalist in Gaza and killed a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon.

Hamas asked $500 million from Iran to fund Oct 7 attack: Israel

Tel Aviv, April 7: Israel has made public an intelligence document that, according to its officials, reveals a direct financial and operational link between Hamas and Iran, including a request for $500 million to carry out its plans to invade Israel -- an attack that was executed on October 7, 2023.

Hamas rockets injure three in Israel; Israeli forces strike central Gaza

Jerusalem, April 7: Three people were slightly injured during a rocket attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which prompted the Israeli army to launch multiple airstrikes on central Gaza later in the day, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources.

Netanyahu, Trump to meet at White House

Jerusalem, April 7: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday at 1 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) at the White House, according to a statement from his office.

Israel reveals correspondence proving connection between Iran, Hamas' october 7 attack

Tel Aviv, April 6: Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed to the public for the first time the correspondence between Iran and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in Gaza last October by Israeli forces.

Israeli army kills major Hamas money exchanger in Gaza

Jerusalem, April 5: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it killed Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, allegedly a key Hamas money exchanger, in Gaza City.

Half of living Israeli hostages in evacuation areas: Hamas

Gaza, April 5: Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said that half of the living Israeli hostages are in areas that Israel has issued evacuation orders recently.

Israel orders evacuations in Gaza amid expanded military operations

Jerusalem, April 3: The Israeli military has ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory.

Israel expands military operation in Gaza

Tel Aviv, April 2: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that the military is expanding its operation against Hamas in Gaza.

Israel warns Northern Gaza to evacuate following rocket attack on Sderot

Tel Aviv, April 1: The Israel Defense Forces warned residents of northern Gaza to evacuate on Tuesday following Palestinian rocket fire.

Hamas continues to push for war, refuses to release our hostages: Israel

New Delhi, April 1: Israel on Tuesday claimed that Hamas continues to push for war while also refusing to release the hostages.

Rafah residents flee after Israel warns to evacuate

Tel Aviv, April 1: Palestinians began fleeing Rafah on Monday after the Israel Defense Forces called on residents of the southern Gaza town to evacuate.

Israeli Military launches new operation against Gaza terror bases

Tel Aviv, March 30: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that Saturday afternoon, its forces began ground operations in the Al-Jenina neighborhood of Rafah in Gaza, with the aim of expanding the security zone in the southern Gaza Strip.

Hamas agrees to Egyptian proposal for hostage release, ceasefire

Cairo, March 30: Hamas has accepted a new proposal put forward by Egypt to release five hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, CNN reported, citing a Hamas source statement.

Hamas releases second propaganda video of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot pleading for release

Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas's armed wing has released a video showing an Israeli hostage, Elkana Bohbot, pleading for his release.

Hamas approves new truce proposal as Israel begins new ground operations in Gaza's Rafah

Gaza/Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas has said it had approved a proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which it received two days earlier.

Call for freedom: Palestinians to stage rare 'Friday of Rage' protest against Hamas rule

Gaza, March 28: The Assembly of Southern Gaza Clans has issued a strong call for a popular uprising, declaring a 'Friday of Rage' against Hamas and warning the group that any attempt to suppress the movement would be met with fierce resistance.

Israel says strikes over 430 targets in Gaza, hits sites in Syria, Lebanon

Jerusalem, March 27: The Israeli military said that its Air Force struck "over 430" locations in Gaza since the resumption of its deadly air and ground campaign in the enclave.

Egypt, Qatar discuss resuming, implementing Gaza ceasefire deal over phone

Cairo, March 26: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held phone talks on Wednesday, during which they discussed efforts to resume and implement the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Israeli Defence Minister says okayed operational plans to continue Gaza offensive

Jerusalem, March 25: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he has approved operational plans for "continuing" the offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas had operatives on American campuses, claims rescued hostage

New York, March 25: A lawsuit by October 7 victims has revealed that Hamas kidnappers told rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv that the terrorist group had operatives on American campuses, with the terrorists showing him articles and pictures of protests held in Columbia University, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Israeli military admits mistakenly struck Red Cross building in Gaza

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