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Hamas gives "positive response" to 60-day ceasefire proposal in Gaza
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel had earlier accepted the US-backed proposal, clearing the way for both sides to begin final negotiations to work out details before a ceasefire is finalized, CNN reported.
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Israel awaits Hamas response on US-backed ceasefire, Trump offers guarante
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a 60-day ceasefire and phased hostage release, with US President Trump promising support for a permanent peace deal. Israel awaits Hamas's formal response as Netanyahu prepares for talks in Washington. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack,
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UN Chief Guterres "appalled" by deepening Gaza humanitarian crisis, reiter
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He reiterated his call for an immediate permanent ceasefire and the "unconditional and immediate" release of all hostages.
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Hamas open to Gaza ceasefire but holds firm on war-ending demand amid Trum
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hamas on Wednesday indicated a willingness to consider a ceasefire with Israel but stopped short of accepting a US-backed proposal unveiled earlier by President Donald Trump, maintaining its demand that any agreement must result in a complete end to the war in Gaza.
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Netanyahu's trial testimony postponed amid US visit for high-level securit
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Netanyahu's trial testimonies were postponed due to his U.S. visit, where he will hold key diplomatic and security meetings. The Jerusalem court approved the delay after a closed-door meeting. Other defense witnesses will testify instead, according to The Jerusalem Post.
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'It will only get worse': Trump warns Hamas on Gaza ceasefire deal
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
President Trump announced that Israel agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal for Gaza, backed by his administration. Qatar and Egypt will mediate. While Hamas has yet to agree, the deal involves Israeli hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners. Challenges remain, as Hamas demands perma
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Israel military chief warns cabinet against expanding Gaza operations over
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Zamir expressed concerns during a Sunday night meeting, highlighting that hostages face intensifying torture and grave abuse. "There is serious abuse of the hostages and their situation is grave," he said, according to sources cited by The Times of Israel.
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Israel PM Netanyahu says 'many opportunities have opened up' after Iran op
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking at a Shin Bet security agency facility in southern Israel, Netanyahu said, "As you probably know, many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. Firstly, to rescue the hostages. Of course, we will also need to solve the Gaza issue, defeat Hamas, but I believe we will
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"First of all, we need to free the hostages": Netanyahu on Gaza war, Hamas
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said freeing hostages and defeating Hamas remain top priorities, The Times of Israel reported. His remarks come amid U.S. pressure for a Gaza ceasefire and wider regional normalization talks involving Syria and Saudi Arabia, as indirect negotiations
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Israeli hostage families, vows ful
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli hostage families in Washington, affirming full support for a comprehensive deal to free all captives held by Hamas.
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Mega mock drill conducted at Rajiv Chowk metro station to test emergency r
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The drill imitated multiple high-risk scenarios, including a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) attack, a terrorist strike, a hostage situation, and an IED blast. The primary objective of the drill was to evaluate the real-time coordination, crisis response, and operationa
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"Operation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israel's mo
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lieutenant General Zamir stated that Israel, during the operation, struck deep into Iran, setting back its military nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminating those who led the effort to destroy Israel.
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