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'Close To Reaching Truce Agreement': Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh's Optimistic Update on Hostage Release
Haniyeh’s remarks came after Hamas communicated its desire for the truce to mediators in Qatar. “The movement delivered its response to the brothers in Qatar and the mediators, and we are close to reaching a truce agreement,” Haniyeh said.
Qatari Foreign Minister Highlights 'Good progress’ in Israel-Hamas Mediation
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, also the Prime Minister of Qatar, shared these insights during a joint press conference in Doha alongside Josep Borrell, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Israel Rejects US Plan for Palestinian Authority Control in Post-War Gaza
Israel is hesitant about the PA assuming authority in Gaza, expressing concerns over the potential resurgence of Hamas, according to media reports.
WHO Labels Al-Shifa Hospital a ‘Death Zone’
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) assert that Al-Shifa operates as a command center for Hamas, housing an underground tunnel network, a claim vehemently denied by hospital authorities and Gaza's Ministry of Health.
Joe Biden rejects calls for ceasefire in Gaza, says it will not bring peace as long as Hamas clings to ‘ideology of destruction’
Biden highlighted that any ceasefire would only provide Hamas with an opportunity to rebuild its arsenal and resume attacks on innocent civilians.
UNSC Gaza Resolution Deemed Symbolic, While Relief Efforts Encounter Setbacks
The relief effort to send supplies to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt faced setbacks, as it ran out of fuel and experienced a communication shutdown.
Israel Tops List as Major Beneficiary of US Military and Economic Aid, Receiving $260 Billion
This enduring commitment is evident in the extensive aid provided, including over $260 billion in combined military and economic assistance since World War II, coupled with approximately $10 billion contributed for missile defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, as per analysis from US News.
IDF Refutes Allegations of Mandating Al-Shifa Hospital's Evacuation
In a Hebrew statement posted on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) clarified that it had merely "responded to the request of the director of Shifa Hospital to allow Gazan citizens, who were taking shelter in the hospital and wished to evacuate, to do so via a secure axis leading to the humanitarian crossing in the Gaza Strip."
October 7 Music Festival Tragedy: Israel raises casualty figure from 270 to at least 364
Israel's Channel 12 News in a bulletin on Friday night claimed to have obtained a copy of the initial police report on the incident. Although the report itself was not presented, some of its findings were disclosed. According to the Channel 12 News, 17 of the victims were police officers, and 40 festival attendees were reportedly kidnapped by Hamas and taken to Gaza.
Complete victory in Gaza will deter future wars: Israeli Defense Minister
According to Gallant, Hamas responds to strength, and increased Israeli attacks aim to compel the release of hostages seized within Israel. The retired IDF General underscored the necessity of a robust response to Hamas' actions on October 7, warning that a failure to do so could embolden other regional actors to target Israel.
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