Cairo: Hamas’s armed wing said on Tuesday that it had lost contact with a group of terrorists caught by Israeli-American mortgage Aden Alexander in Gaza Strip. Armed Wing spokesman Abu Ubaida said on Telegram that it lost contact after the Israeli army attacked the location where terrorists were catching Alexander, who is a native of … Read more
Hamas has already felt the strength of our hand in the past 24 hours, Benjamin Netanyahu said. Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that a wave of deadly overnight strikes on Gaza was “only the beginning” of Israeli action in the Palestinian territory. “Hamas has already felt the strength of our hand in … Read more
Palestinians carry a body pulled from the rubble of the Qrayqea family house. Jerusalem: Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said Tuesday that the country’s return to fighting in Gaza had been “fully coordinated with Washington” following the deadliest strikes on the territory since a fragile ceasefire took effect in January. “I can confirm that the … Read more
Palestinians carry a body pulled from the rubble of the Qrayqea family house. Jerusalem: Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Tuesday that Israel had “no alternative” other than to resume military operations in Gaza after its efforts to secure the release of hostages failed. “Without the release of our hostages, Israel has no alternative but resuming … Read more
Jerusalem: The families of Israeli captives in Gaza demanded Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stop the killing and disappearance of the hostages” after Israel launched its deadliest strikes on the territory since a January ceasefire. “The families of the hostages demand a meeting this morning with the prime minister, the defense minister and the … Read more
Jerusalem: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened Hamas with “unimaginable consequences” as part of what it has called a “hell plan” to pressure the Palestinian group into further hostage releases without a troop withdrawal from the enclave. The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire ended over the weekend, but there is no sign of … Read more
Tel Aviv: Israel said Sunday it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip. The prime minister’s office did not elaborate on the decision but warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept what Israel says is a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ceasefire. It was not … Read more
Jerusalem: Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to exchange the bodies of dead Israeli hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, keeping the fragile ceasefire deal intact for at least a few more days. As part of the agreement, the bodies of four Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for all … Read more
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its “humiliating ceremonies” while releasing Israeli hostages. Since the ceasefire came into effect on January 19, Hamas has released 25 Israeli hostages in well-rehearsed handovers, with masked operatives parading the captives on … Read more
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to seize control of the Gaza Strip, displace its estimated two million Palestinian residents, and transform the devastated enclave into a luxury destination. Dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East,” the plan is reminiscent of Trump’s career-defining real estate projects – including New York’s iconic … Read more
New Delhi: New details have emerged from recently freed Israeli hostages who endured over 15 months in captivity under Palestinian group Hamas in the besieged Gaza Strip. Gadi Mozes, 80, was among those released on Thursday. He told his family that for the entire duration of his captivity, he was held alone, meeting another Israeli … Read more
Jerusalem: Israel said on Sunday that Hamas had violated a ceasefire agreement, which came into effect one week ago and has so far resulted in the release of seven hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners. “During the execution of the second phase of the swap yesterday, Hamas committed two violations. Arbel Yehud, a civilian hostage … Read more