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Iran Backs Gaza Ceasefire, Threatens Stronger Retaliation Against Israel
Wrapping up his one-day visit to Syria, Araghchi renewed here on Saturday that Iran won't budge from its stance of standing by the "resistance" against Israel and added the country will continue providing its aid and coordination with Syria to support the displaced Lebanese refugees, Xinhua news agency reported.
Hamas Warns Hostages Will Return in Coffins if Israel Maintains Military Pressure
"New instructions have been issued to the fighters charged with guarding the prisoners regarding how to deal with them if the Israeli army approaches the detention site," Abu Obeida, the spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades-the military wing of Hamas-said in a statement on Monday.
Hezbollah Pledges Ongoing Support for Gaza from Lebanon
"Any hopes of silencing the support fronts, especially the Lebanese front, will fail; We will continue to support Gaza, regardless of the sacrifices involved," Nasrallah said in a televised speech while talking about the latest developments on Lebanon's border with Israel.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations to Resume in Cairo Amid Intensifying Gaza Conflict
An airstrike hit a house Friday night west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing 11, said a doctor at Nasser Hospital.
Hamas Rejects Biden's Claims on Gaza Ceasefire as 'Misleading'
On its part, Hamas announced it felt "great astonishment and disapproval" over the remarks of Biden in a statement on Tuesday, insisting that they do not reflect the reality of its position. It said it remained focused on realizing a halt to all kinds of hostilities, adding that the statements by Biden mirrored American bias in favor of Israel. Hamas said this further emboldens Israel with a "renewed green light" to further escalate its acts of aggression against civilian populations as part of its attempts to eliminate and displace the Palestinian population.
UN Reports Mass Displacement in Gaza After Latest Israeli Evacuation Orders
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported on Tuesday that an evacuation order from Israeli authorities prompted further flight from parts of Khan Younis on Monday. This was combined with a surge in hostilities in the area, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Netanyahu Pledges to Retain Israeli Authority Over Rafah Crossing
He met with military leaders in the Rafah area Thursday, which Israel has occupied since the beginning of May. He also toured the "Philadelphia Corridor," the border area between Gaza and Egypt, according to Xinhua.
Netanyahu Stresses Gaza Ceasefire Terms Include Military Resumption
It must, he added, provide for the effective prevention of weapons smuggling into Gaza from Egypt—and also shut off the return of armed Hamas fighters into northern Gaza—have the safe release of hostages still being held there in Gaza, where more than 100 people remain, with some of them feared to have been killed during the fight.
Israeli War Cabinet Disbanded Following Key Resignations
Gantz, a former general, is central to the opposition in a government comprised of far right and religious parties. His departure and that of observer member Gadi Eisenkot fueled expectations that the cabinet was set to break up.
UNSC Backs US-Proposed Ceasefire Deal in Gaza, Conditional on Hostage Release
Aligned with a three-phase peace framework proposed by US President Joe Biden, the resolution underscores the involvement of Qatar and Egypt in the mediation process. US Permanent Representative to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, emphasized the Council's message to Hamas, urging acceptance of the ceasefire terms already agreed upon by Israel.
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