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Israeli deputy commander dies in militant attack near Lebanon border
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In a post on X, the IDF said: "The Deputy Commander of the 300th Brigade, LTC Alim Abdallah—from the Druze village of Yanuh-Jat—was killed yesterday (Monday) when confronting terrorists who infiltrated Israel from Lebanon. The IDF sends its heartfelt condolences to his family and will continue to support them."
Won't negotiate on hostage issue under Israeli airstrikes: Hamas
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"It has become clear that the enemy’s hostages are at risk to the same extent as our people in light of the aggression against the Gaza Strip," CNN quoted Abu Obaida, spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades -- the armed wing of Hamas, as saying on Monday night.
Nepal announces national mourning on Tuesday over death of Nepalese in Israel
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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, wrote on X, that a special meeting of council of ministers declared the national day of mourning on 23rd of Ashoj (Tuesday), to mourn the loss of lives.
Gaza death toll increases to 493, with 2,751 injured
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In a statement sent to Xinhua news agency, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said the victims included 91 children and 61 women, who were killed when Israeli airstrikes hit their houses .
Israeli forces regain control of all communities around Gaza: IDF
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Addressing reporters, IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that there was currently no fighting going on between the Israeli forces and Hamas inside Israeli territory, CNN reported.
Israeli Defence Minister orders 'complete seige' on Gaza
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"No electricity, no food, no fuel," the BBC quoted the Minister as saying in a televised address.
Qatar mediates urgent prisoner swap between Hamas, Israel
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"With the US support, Qatar is seeking to accomplish an urgent agreement that would lead to the release of Israeli women captured by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian female prisoners in Israeli prisons," the source, who wished to remain anonymous, told Xinhua news agency.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims it holds 30 Israelis
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In a televised speech on Sunday, Ziad al-Nakhalah, the PIJ secretary-general, said the Israelis would not be released unless Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli jails, Xinhua news agency reported.
US moving warships closer to Israel, says Defense Secy
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In a post on X late Sunday night, Austin said: "I just spoke with Israeli Defense Minister (Yoav) Gallant to reaffirm the unwavering support of the US for Israel’s right to defend itself. I also provided him with updates on resources, including munitions, on its way to Israel to help meet urgent IDF (Israel Defense Forces) needs."
Hamas capabilities severely degraded in airstrikes: Israel forces
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In a statement, the IDF said that it targeted a structure that housed Hamas operatives and several of the militant group's operational command centres, including a three-floor facility, reports CNN.
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