2023 Israel–Hamas war
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill at least 82 in Gaza as Ceasefire Deal Awaits Implementation
In a development that underscores the volatility of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 82 people on Thursday, hours after a long-awaited ceasefire agreement was announced. According to Gaza's health ministry, the death toll includes 18 individuals killed in a single strike on a residential area near the Engineers Union Building in Gaza City. In a development that underscores the volatility of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 82 people on Thursday, hours after a long-awaited ceasefire agreement was announced. According to Gaza's health ministry, the death toll includes 18 individuals killed in a single strike on a residential area near the Engineers Union Building in Gaza City. -
Israeli Protests Erupt After Hamas Kills Six Hostages, Demanding Immediate Cease-Fire
The streets of Israel were flooded with protesters on Sunday night as news broke that six hostages, including an Israeli-American, were found dead in Gaza. The tragic development has ignited widespread calls for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, putting further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The streets of Israel were flooded with protesters on Sunday night as news broke that six hostages, including an Israeli-American, were found dead in Gaza. The tragic development has ignited widespread calls for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, putting further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. -
UN Halts Gaza Aid as Israeli Military Issues New Evacuation Orders Amid Intensifying Crisis
The United Nations has been compelled to halt aid deliveries to Gaza following new evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military. This suspension threatens to derail a crucial polio vaccination campaign aimed at combating the resurgence of the disease in the embattled region. The United Nations has been compelled to halt aid deliveries to Gaza following new evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military. This suspension threatens to derail a crucial polio vaccination campaign aimed at combating the resurgence of the disease in the embattled region. -
Israeli Military Demands in Gaza Spark Fears of Permanent Occupation, Stalling Ceasefire Agreement
disagreements between Israel and Hamas over troop deployment and prisoner releases have brought a potential ceasefire deal to a standstill. According to sources involved in U.S.-mediated talks, the discord centers on Israel's insistence on maintaining a military presence in strategic areas of Gaza-a demand that Hamas views as a last-minute shift in Israel's position. disagreements between Israel and Hamas over troop deployment and prisoner releases have brought a potential ceasefire deal to a standstill. According to sources involved in U.S.-mediated talks, the discord centers on Israel's insistence on maintaining a military presence in strategic areas of Gaza-a demand that Hamas views as a last-minute shift in Israel's position. -
Hamas Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal as Netanyahu Digs In, Escalating Tensions
Hamas has outrightly rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately obstructing the path to peace. The refusal of the proposal, which had fostered some optimism among international mediators, underscores the deepening divide between the two sides and complicates efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Hamas has outrightly rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately obstructing the path to peace. The refusal of the proposal, which had fostered some optimism among international mediators, underscores the deepening divide between the two sides and complicates efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. -
Israel Orders New Evacuations in Gaza Amid Intensified Military Offensive
Israel has issued new evacuation orders for residents in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis, warning it would intensify its military operations in the area. This comes as part of a renewed offensive that has already displaced tens of thousands and caused significant casualties. Israel has issued new evacuation orders for residents in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis, warning it would intensify its military operations in the area. This comes as part of a renewed offensive that has already displaced tens of thousands and caused significant casualties. -
Israeli Ground Assault in Gaza Sparks Mass Evacuations and Rising Death Toll
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their military operations in Gaza, leading to significant casualties and widespread displacement among Palestinian residents. On Monday, the IDF announced a reduction in the so-called "humanitarian zone" in Khan Younis, prompting thousands to flee their homes. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to neutralize Hamas targets in the densely populated southern city. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their military operations in Gaza, leading to significant casualties and widespread displacement among Palestinian residents. On Monday, the IDF announced a reduction in the so-called "humanitarian zone" in Khan Younis, prompting thousands to flee their homes. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to neutralize Hamas targets in the densely populated southern city. -
Major Israeli Airstrike Targets Hamas Commander, Results in 71 Casualties
An Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas' elusive military chief, Mohammed Deif, in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 71 people, according to local health officials. The strike, carried out within the densely populated coastal enclave, underscores the heightened tensions and ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. An Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas' elusive military chief, Mohammed Deif, in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 71 people, according to local health officials. The strike, carried out within the densely populated coastal enclave, underscores the heightened tensions and ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. -
Israel's Airstrikes in Gaza's 'Safe Zone' Leave Civilians in Desperation
In a stark illustration of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes continue to wreak havoc even in areas designated as "safe zones" by the Israeli military. On Wednesday, an airstrike targeted a residential building adjacent to the main medical center in Khan Younis, killing at least seven people, according to hospital authorities and eyewitnesses. In a stark illustration of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes continue to wreak havoc even in areas designated as "safe zones" by the Israeli military. On Wednesday, an airstrike targeted a residential building adjacent to the main medical center in Khan Younis, killing at least seven people, according to hospital authorities and eyewitnesses. -
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.