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Hamas Claims Responsibility for Deadly Rocket Attack on Israel-Gaza Crossing, Killing 3 Israeli Soldiers
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a deadly rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, which Israel said killed three of its soldiers and wounded a dozen others. The attack, which took place on Sunday, has further dimmed hopes for ceasefire talks currently underway in Cairo and has prompted Israel to close the crossing, used to deliver aid into the besieged coastal enclave. 
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a deadly rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, which Israel said killed three of its soldiers and wounded a dozen others. The attack, which took place on Sunday, has further dimmed hopes for ceasefire talks currently underway in Cairo and has prompted Israel to close the crossing, used to deliver aid into the besieged coastal enclave. -
Israel Orders Closure of Al Jazeera Offices, Citing National Security
Israeli authorities have escalated their conflict with Al Jazeera by raiding a Jerusalem hotel room, which the Qatari-owned network used as an office, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet voted to shut down its operations in Israel. This drastic step was taken as the war in Gaza persists, with Israel citing national security threats. 
Israeli authorities have escalated their conflict with Al Jazeera by raiding a Jerusalem hotel room, which the Qatari-owned network used as an office, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet voted to shut down its operations in Israel. This drastic step was taken as the war in Gaza persists, with Israel citing national security threats. -
Hamas Leader Says Latest Ceasefire Proposal Closest to Meeting Group's Demands Amid Ongoing Talks
Hopes for a ceasefire in the nearly seven-month-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have risen as a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday to continue indirect talks, with reports suggesting that the terror group is considering a new proposal that comes closest to meeting its demands. 
Hopes for a ceasefire in the nearly seven-month-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have risen as a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday to continue indirect talks, with reports suggesting that the terror group is considering a new proposal that comes closest to meeting its demands. -
Northern Gaza Declared in 'Full-blown Famine' by UN Officials Amidst Conflict
The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with Cindy McCain, the American director of the UN World Food Program, reporting the region is suffering from "full-blown famine." The declaration highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has exacerbated the already dire food shortage caused by strict Israeli controls on aid deliveries. 
The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with Cindy McCain, the American director of the UN World Food Program, reporting the region is suffering from "full-blown famine." The declaration highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has exacerbated the already dire food shortage caused by strict Israeli controls on aid deliveries. -
Turkey Suspends All Trade with Israel, Citing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Turkey has announced a complete suspension of all trade with Israel, citing the ongoing military offensive in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the strip. The move, described by the Turkish Trade Ministry as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, will remain in force until Israel allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. 
Turkey has announced a complete suspension of all trade with Israel, citing the ongoing military offensive in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the strip. The move, described by the Turkish Trade Ministry as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, will remain in force until Israel allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. -
Russian Troops Enter Niger Air Base Hosting US Forces Amid Tensions
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is currently hosting U.S. troops, according to a senior U.S. defense official who spoke to Reuters. The move follows a decision by Niger's ruling junta to expel U.S. forces from the country, which had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents in the region until a coup last year. 
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is currently hosting U.S. troops, according to a senior U.S. defense official who spoke to Reuters. The move follows a decision by Niger's ruling junta to expel U.S. forces from the country, which had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents in the region until a coup last year. -
Iran's Shiraz University Offers Scholarships to Students Expelled from Western Universities Over Anti-Israel Protests
Mohammad Moazzeni, the head of Shiraz University in Iran's Fars province, has reportedly offered scholarships to students expelled from universities in the United States and Europe for their participation in anti-Israel protests that have been marred by instances of antisemitism. 
Mohammad Moazzeni, the head of Shiraz University in Iran's Fars province, has reportedly offered scholarships to students expelled from universities in the United States and Europe for their participation in anti-Israel protests that have been marred by instances of antisemitism. -
Blinken Meets Netanyahu, Urges Hamas to Accept 'Extraordinarily Generous' Ceasefire Deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking his seventh round of shuttle diplomacy in the region since the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Blinken's visit comes as the U.S. seeks to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cautioning against an Israeli military offensive in Rafah. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking his seventh round of shuttle diplomacy in the region since the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Blinken's visit comes as the U.S. seeks to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cautioning against an Israeli military offensive in Rafah. -
Fatah and Hamas Pursue Reconciliation in Beijing Talks Amid Gaza Conflict
China has recently taken on a significant diplomatic role by hosting reconciliation talks between the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The discussions in Beijing have shown promise, with both groups expressing a willingness to bridge their long-standing political divisions for Palestinian unity. 
China has recently taken on a significant diplomatic role by hosting reconciliation talks between the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The discussions in Beijing have shown promise, with both groups expressing a willingness to bridge their long-standing political divisions for Palestinian unity. -
Netanyahu Vows to Invade Rafah Despite US Warnings and Ongoing Truce Talks with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, regardless of the outcome of truce talks with Hamas. The prime minister's statement comes amid mounting international pressure to prevent an escalation of the seven-month-long conflict, which has left an estimated 34,000 dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in Rafah. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, regardless of the outcome of truce talks with Hamas. The prime minister's statement comes amid mounting international pressure to prevent an escalation of the seven-month-long conflict, which has left an estimated 34,000 dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in Rafah.
