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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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"Operation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israel's mo
Updated : 8 months, 2 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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Netanyahu visits western wall, prays for wellbeing of Israeli soldiers
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Sunday evening, 22 June 2025, went to the Western Wall - the Kotel - in Jerusalem, where they recited a special prayer for the wellbeing of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers and the security forces, and for the wellbeing of the hostages
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"Delaying further meant entering campaign at clear disadvantage": IDF chie
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The IDF chief indicated that Iran's rapid development of its missile program had been one of the primary reasons for launching the preemptive strikes.
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Nearly 40 pc of Israeli hostage families suffer mental health crisis
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Officials also reported widespread struggles with navigating the medical system, while 36 per cent of family members reportedly forgo care due to emotional distress.
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US: 6 injured in Colorada after man sets people on fire at rally for Israe
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI chief Kash Patel said on X.
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