Israel’s Coordinator for the Captives and the Missing, Gal Hirsch, criticized Hamas’ demands for a hostage deal as unrealistic during an interview with CNN’s Alex Marquardt at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday. Hirsch emphasized the desire for an agreement but labeled Hamas’ expectations as far removed from reality. Hamas’ ceasefire and hostage negotiation proposal outlined a three-part …
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On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in central and southern Gaza, resulting in the death of at least 50 Palestinians, as reported by medical staff from the region’s hospitals. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged striking Hamas’s command centers throughout central Gaza. Key developments from Saturday’s conflict include: – Heavy casualties from airstrikes: Medical professionals reported that Israeli airstrikes in …
Read More »Hochstein: US Actively Engaged in Resolving Lebanon-Israel Conflict
Amos Hochstein, a U.S. mediator, revealed that the United States is discreetly working towards resolving the heightened conflict between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel, marking the most severe flare-up in hostilities the region has witnessed in almost two decades. In a discussion with Al Arabiya English, Hochstein emphasized that a broader war is not a viable solution. He outlined the …
Read More »West Ramps Up Pressure on Russia Following Navalny’s Jail Death
Western countries intensified their criticism of Russia on Saturday, directly attributing the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to Russian leadership. Navalny, who had been detained for three years and previously poisonedโa deed he blamed on the Kremlinโpassed away under unclear circumstances in a prison located in the Arctic. This event removes a key opposition leader from the scene, …
Read More »Gaza Hit Again: Hospital Raid Raises Patient Concerns
Israel detained 100 individuals during a raid at one of Gaza’s primary hospitals, raising concerns for the safety of patients and staff trapped inside amidst ongoing bombardment. The operation continued its deadly toll, with another 100 lives lost in Israeli strikes overnight, as reported by the health ministry controlled by Hamas. The siege has left at least 120 patients and …
Read More »Biden cautions Netanyahu on Rafah attack; Israel insists on thorough planning
U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about proceeding with a military assault on Rafah, Gaza’s southern city, without a solid plan to safeguard the 1.4 million Palestinians seeking refuge there. Despite this, Israel’s Defense Minister announced meticulous preparations for a ground assault on Rafah, emphasizing Israel’s resolve to conduct operations against what …
Read More »Medical staff, patients, and displaced trapped in Nasser Medical Complex
The Ministry of Health in Gaza, overseen by Hamas, reported on Friday that a significant number of medical staff, patients, and displaced individuals are trapped inside the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza. According to their statement, those confined within the maternity ward were subjected to interrogations under severe and cruel conditions by Israeli forces. The complex has been without …
Read More »Palestinian Women Recall Harrowing 12-Mile Escape from Gaza
A group of Palestinian women, after being besieged by Israeli forces in a Gaza City neighborhood for over a week, recounted to CNN their harrowing escape to the south. With their children in tow, they left behind other family members, enduring a grueling 12-mile journey along the coast, some without shoes, to find safety. One of the women was compelled …
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