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Israeli Defence Minister: Deepening Gaza operations makes hostage deal mor
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"The more we deepen our operations, the closer we get to a realistic deal in order to return the hostages," Gallant said. He was speaking at a display of items seized from Hamas by the Intelligence Directorate's intelligence collection and technical spoils unit.
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President of Argentina tours sites of Hamas massacre
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
President Isaac Herzog Thursday hosted President Javier Milei of Argentina on a tour of Kibbutz Nir Oz on the Gaza border. One quarter of the Kibbutz members were either murdered or taken hostage in the abhorrent attack by Hamas terrorists on 7 October.
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"We are on way to complete victory": Israel's PM Netanyahu dismisses Hamas
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a blow to diplomatic attempts to cessation of Israel-Gaza conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Hamas' plans for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, calling them "delusional."
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Tunnel used by senior Hamas figures, hostages found in Khan Yunis
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The tunnel, over one kilometer in length, was located in a civilian area of Khan Yunis, Gaza's second-largest city, the IDF said.
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Hamas unveils three-phase plan in response to Israel's proposed deal
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Each phase is outlined to last 45 days. The Hamas response was presented to Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
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Israel alleges Iran directly funding Hamas, documents for transfer of "ove
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Addressing a press conference, IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the evidence indicated that over USD 150 million dollars were transferred from Iran to Hamas between the years 2014 to 2020.
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11th Israeli delegation of hostages' relatives went to Denver
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
An outreach mission of Israel's Ministry of the Diaspora and the Fight against Anti-Semitism in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of relatives of Israelis held hostage in Gaza and those murdered in the October 7 massacre.
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US Secy of State Antony Blinken heads to Middle East to hold negotiations
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday departed for a four-nation visit to the Middle East as part of continuing diplomatic efforts related to the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Israeli brigade leaves Gaza after dismantling 70 tunnels
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In the last two months, soldiers from the 55th Brigade have dismantled 70 tunnel shafts, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed as the brigade was withdrawn from Gaza on Thursday.
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"No response" from Hamas side to hostage release proposal
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Osama Hamdan, a Hamas official, said that the Palestinian group has not yet provided an official response to the proposed deal following the four-way meeting in Paris.
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Israel's National Security Minister threatens to topple govt over emerging
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Israel's National Security Minister, Otzma Yehudit Party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir, threatened on Tuesday to bring down the government if it reaches a "reckless" hostage deal with Hamas.
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Israeli military confirms channelling "large volumes of water" in suspecte
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
This confirmation comes after weeks of speculation and follows reports in December suggesting the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were testing the method of seawater pumping into tunnels.
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