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Israel Intensifies Gaza City Strikes Amid Hostage Concerns and Diplomatic Efforts

Israel Intensifies Gaza City Strikes Amid Hostage Concerns and Diplomatic Efforts

Israel Intensifies Gaza City Strikes Amid Hostage Concerns and Diplomatic Efforts The Israeli military launched a series of intensified strikes on multiple high-rise buildings across Gaza City on Sunday, following earlier warnings for residents to evacuate several neighborhoods. This escalation marks the latest round of destruction since Israel issued a complete evacuation order for the city earlier this week. As the assault on Gaza City appeared to accelerate, with rapid evacuation orders issued for several towers, the strikes preceded a…

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Israel Intensifies Gaza City Offensive: Dozens Killed as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Hostage Negotiations

Israel Intensifies Gaza City Offensive: Dozens Killed as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Hostage Negotiations

Israel Intensifies Gaza City Offensive: Dozens Killed as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Hostage Negotiations Gaza City is experiencing a severe escalation in Israeli airstrikes, with medical officials reporting at least 32 fatalities, including 12 children, following a barrage of overnight and early morning attacks. The renewed offensive comes as Israel intensifies its campaign to seize what it describes as Hamas’s final stronghold, urging remaining Palestinians to evacuate immediately. Among the casualties confirmed by Shifa Hospital’s morgue was a family of…

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Netanyahu Orders Hostage Negotiations Amidst Escalating Gaza City Offensive Plans

Netanyahu Orders Hostage Negotiations Amidst Escalating Gaza City Offensive Plans

Netanyahu Orders Hostage Negotiations Amidst Escalating Gaza City Offensive Plans Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered immediate negotiations for the release of all hostages and a resolution to the conflict in Gaza, contingent on terms acceptable to Israel. This directive comes as the Israeli military continues to advance its plans to seize control of Gaza City. Netanyahu’s remarks were made in a video released on Thursday, ahead of a crucial security meeting convened to approve operational strategies for…

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Hamas Signals Hostage Talk Flexibility as Israel Implements Major Gaza Humanitarian Aid Shifts

Hamas Signals Hostage Talk Flexibility as Israel Implements Major Gaza Humanitarian Aid Shifts

Hamas Signals Hostage Talk Flexibility as Israel Implements Major Gaza Humanitarian Aid Shifts Hamas has reportedly signaled new flexibility in ongoing hostage negotiations, a development that comes shortly after Israel implemented significant policy changes aimed at easing civilian suffering in Gaza. According to Arab media, including Saudi outlet Al-Hadath, Hamas has informed mediators of its readiness to “resolve disputed issues,” potentially paving the way for talks to resume as early as this week. These diplomatic shifts coincide with Israel’s launch…

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US, Israel Halt Gaza Ceasefire Talks Citing Hamas’s ‘Lack of Good Faith’

US, Israel Halt Gaza Ceasefire Talks Citing Hamas’s ‘Lack of Good Faith’

US, Israel Halt Gaza Ceasefire Talks Citing Hamas’s ‘Lack of Good Faith’ WASHINGTON – The United States has abruptly ended Gaza ceasefire talks and recalled its negotiating team from Qatar, with President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff stating that Hamas’s latest response “shows a lack of desire” to reach a truce. This decision, announced Thursday, comes as Israel also recalled its own negotiators, signaling a major setback for peace efforts. Witkoff accused Hamas of not acting in “good faith,”…

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Hamas’s Positive Ceasefire Response Paves Way for Potential Gaza Deal

Hamas’s Positive Ceasefire Response Paves Way for Potential Gaza Deal

Hamas’s Positive Ceasefire Response Paves Way for Potential Gaza Deal Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza have significantly increased after Hamas announced on Friday its “positive response” to a proposed 60-day truce with Israel. This pivotal development opens a clear path toward de-escalation after months of stalled negotiations. Hamas stated it has “submitted a positive response to the mediators” and is “fully prepared to immediately enter into a round of negotiations regarding the mechanism for implementing this framework.” Israel had…

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Netanyahu Signals Hostage Release Priority Amid Mounting Ceasefire Pressure

Netanyahu Signals Hostage Release Priority Amid Mounting Ceasefire Pressure

Netanyahu Signals Hostage Release Priority Amid Mounting Ceasefire Pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated a significant shift in Israel’s war objectives, signaling that the release of hostages held in Gaza could now take precedence over the complete defeat of Hamas. Speaking on Sunday at a Shin Bet security agency facility, Netanyahu stated that “many opportunities have opened up” following recent military operations, specifically citing the possibility of bringing home the remaining captives. This marks a notable departure from his…

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