Abu Shamla infiltrated Israel's territory and took part in the attempted infiltration of the IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) Mars outpost during the October 7 massacre.
According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), troops identified the group of armed men and directed an Israeli Air Force (IAF) strike that killed them. Weapons, including AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), grenades and explosives, were recovered from their bodies.
Prevot stressed that recognition should not be seen as rewarding Hamas. "Recognition is a bonus for the Palestinian Authority, not for Hamas. It strengthens the peaceful struggle."
Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September to support a two-state solution, peace in Gaza, and hostage release, the Prime Minister's Office said, citing Palestinian reforms and condemning Hamas and Israeli settlement expansion.
"We are not going to occupy Gaza - we are going to free Gaza from Hamas," Netanyahu said, amid the growing international scrutiny of Israel's military intentions in the region.
Israeli PM Netanyahu is pushing for a military victory to free hostages in Gaza, saying Hamas isn't interested in a deal. Families of captives oppose expanding the war, warning it endangers hostages' lives, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli cabinet remains divided on the next steps.
US President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Hamas for the breakdown of Gaza ceasefire talks, signalling support for Israel to escalate its military campaign, CNN reported.
Hamas submitted a response to Israel's ceasefire proposal, but mediators rejected it as unserious, according to The Jerusalem Post. Hamas backtracked on key points, prompting calls from U.S. and regional officials to stop stalling and finalize a deal to end the bloodshed and begin serious ne
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday (local time), with both leaders reiterating their controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to other countries--a move that critics have condemned as forced transfer.
Israeli media report that an official in Jerusalem confirmed tonight that Israel has indeed received the response document from Hamas through the mediators, and that "its details are being studied." No further statement was made.
Israeli media report that an official in Jerusalem confirmed tonight that Israel has indeed received the response document from Hamas through the mediators, and that "its details are being studied." No further statement was made.
Israel had previously accepted the US-sponsored framework, which means the two sides are now expected to enter final, detailed negotiations before a ceasefire agreement is officially reached.