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Pope slams 'cruelty' of strike killing Gaza children

The pontiff made his remarks a day after the rescue agency in Gaza said an Israeli air strike had killed seven children from one family. In a statement, an Israeli foreign ministry spokesman described the pope's remarks as "particularly disappointing as they are disconnected from the true and factual context of Israel's fight against jihadist terrorism -- a multi-front war …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli Minister's criticism

The Hindu

Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people. The Israeli Military said on Saturday the patriarch's entry had been approved and he would enter Gaza on Sunday, barring …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

Associated Press

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at least seven Palestinians, including four children, and wounded 16 other people Friday afternoon, health officials said. Israeli strike on a Gaza apartment building kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points

Associated Press

CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage there. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that a deal is …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

Families of hostages endure uncertainty even as hopes rise for a ceasefire in Gaza

Associated Press

KIRYAT GAT, Israel — Ilana Gritzewsky is fighting a battle against time to save her boyfriend from Hamas captivity. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE.- Families and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza hold their photos and shout slogans during a rally calling for their release, in Tel Aviv, …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Two Egyptian security sources told Reuters that a meeting …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza

Al Jazeera

On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack in Israel, killing more than 1,200 people out of a population of 9.5 million, including over 800 civilians and at least 33 children, and injuring 5,400 more. On July 19, 2024, the ICJ issued an advisory opinion on “the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied …

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6 days, 11 hours ago

Gaza peace deal in ‘decisive and final phase’, Israeli minister says it’s ‘closer than ever’

Firstpost

After months of impasse, there are fresh indications that Israel and Hamas may be nearing a ceasefire agreement for Gaza and a deal on hostage releases by the end of the year, according to a report Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant …

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6 days, 11 hours ago

Year in Review: Top Photos from the Middle East in 2024

India TV News

Image Source : AP 1/12 Palestinian girls struggle to reach for food at a distribution center in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 Image Source : AP 2/12 Family and supporters of hostages held in the Gaza Strip scream and hold up their hands, painted red to symbolize blood, to call for the captives' release and to mark …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

Biden at White House Hanukkah party: 'Have got 100 hostages freed, will get each of them home'

Firstpost

US President Joe Biden said that he “will not stop” until all the 100 hostages are free from Hamas’ captivity. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who has led the Biden administration’s efforts to fight antisemitism said, “Tonight, I am rededicating myself to fighting antisemitism and hatred of all kinds” US President Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed to bring back the remaining …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

Israel plans to depopulate north Gaza, not allow Palestinians beyond Netzarim Corridor: Report

Firstpost

In what’s being condemned as a case of ethnic cleansing, Israel has bene planning to depopulate northern Gaza and not allow Palestinians to move north of the Netzarim Corridor even after the war ends, according to a report Israel appears to be planning to depopulate north Gaza and not allow Palestinians to move beyond the Netzarim Corridor even after the …

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Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said

Hindustan Times

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israeli negotiators have “never been closer” to a deal for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, news agency AFP has reported. This handout picture released by the Government Press Office shows Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence …

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1 week ago

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like

Associated Press

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print In the U.S., both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump have signaled they want a deal completed before the Jan. 20 …

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Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’

Live Mint

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he held a "very warm and important" conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night, focusing on efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the evolving situation in Syria following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Hostage negotiations intensify Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of freeing the …

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1 week ago

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria

Firstpost

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump in which they emphasised the need to free hostages in Gaza and discussed the situation in Syria Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. During the phone call, the …

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Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

India Today

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned last week during a visit to the region that it would "not be a pretty day" …

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1 week ago

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’

New York Times

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he had told President-elect Donald J. Trump in a telephone conversation over the weekend that Israel needed to “complete its victory” over Iranian proxies and bring back hostages held in Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu, who described Mr. Trump as a friend, said in a statement on Sunday that their latest discussion had been “very …

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Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call

CNN

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Mother of Austin Tice pushing for more government help in finding son

Politico

Tice gave credit to journalists such as NBC correspondent Richard Engel and organizations like Hostage Aid Worldwide — a non-profit that fights for the release of hostages — for reporting from Syria on the ground. “They are going into the cells, they’re going into some deep and dark places, and obviously, they are compelled to be there and the U.S. …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion

CNN

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump's 'all hell to pay' warning 'pressured' Hamas to concede to Israeli demands: Report

Firstpost

The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas has agreed to Israeli presence in Gaza after a ceasefire comes into motion. Arab mediators told the news outlet that Hamas, for the first time, has handed over a list of hostages it would release in the first phase of a new deal A senior US official has said that President-elect Donald Trump’s …

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1 week, 4 days ago

US National Security Adviser Sullivan signals possible breakthrough in Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations

Firstpost

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday said that a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be imminent as Israel had signalled it was ready and there were signs of movement from Hamas US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan looks on during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday. Reuters US National Security Adviser …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast

Associated Press

AQABA, Jordan — Top U.S. officials were in the Middle East on Thursday, pushing for stability in Syria and an end to Israel’s 14-month war in the Gaza Strip in a last-ditch diplomatic push by the outgoing Biden administration before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in a few weeks. He said Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, ending more than …

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Pope slams 'cruelty' of strike killing Gaza children

Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli Minister's criticism

Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points

Families of hostages endure uncertainty even as hopes rise for a ceasefire in Gaza

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal

An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza

Gaza peace deal in ‘decisive and final phase’, Israeli minister says it’s ‘closer than ever’

Year in Review: Top Photos from the Middle East in 2024

Biden at White House Hanukkah party: 'Have got 100 hostages freed, will get each of them home'

Israel plans to depopulate north Gaza, not allow Palestinians beyond Netzarim Corridor: Report

Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call

Mother of Austin Tice pushing for more government help in finding son

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

Trump's 'all hell to pay' warning 'pressured' Hamas to concede to Israeli demands: Report

US National Security Adviser Sullivan signals possible breakthrough in Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations

Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast