... in November 2023. Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages and recovered the remains of dozens more, at least three of them mistakenly killed by Israeli forces. Seven have been freed in the latest ceasefire. Israel's military campaign has killed over 47,000 Palestinians, more than half of them ...
... to their villages. In Mays al-Jabal, peacekeepers from a Nepalese battalion watched in their position along the U.N.-mandated Blue Line as an Israeli jet flew overhead following the sound of what they said was an Israeli controlled demolition of a building. There are no residents left in ...
... appointment ended two years of political stalemate and showed that Hezbollah's influence has diminished. Aoun pledged to implement Lebanon's fragile ceasefire deal with Israel and to ensure that the Lebanese army replaces Hezbollah as the dominant armed actor. Joseph Aoun, Lebanese President (through translator): I will make sure ...
... video released by Hamas' armed wing showed the hostages thanking the militants in Arabic for the “good treatment,” again likely under duress. In a statement, Israel’s army spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari criticized what he called the “cynical” display by Hamas. He also said Israel is concerned about the ...
In our news wrap Friday, Hamas announced the names of four Israeli hostages it intends to release as part of the ceasefire deal, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli forces might not withdraw from Lebanon by the deadline set in an agreement with Hezbollah and President Trump ended the government-funded protection detail for Dr. Anthony...
Mona Fawaz: The Israeli army tends to target first in villages the historic cores, monuments, buildings that are known to be -- to people, that bring people together. Simona Foltyn: The pattern is repeated in the adjacent village of Mhaibib, which has been almost completely wiped out. Around 100 buildings were ...
... coalition partner, Itamar Ben-Gvir, resigned in protest the day the ceasefire went into effect. Another, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, has threatened to bolt if Israel does not resume the war after the first phase of the ceasefire is slated to end in early March. They want Israel to annex ...
... Israelis. The ceasefire is supposed to last for six weeks and see 33 militant-held hostages released in return for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Three hostages and 90 prisoners were released on Sunday, when it took effect. The truce has already seen Hamas return to the streets, showing ...
... Taylor-Swift-themed dance class in England and rare winter storm warnings are in place along a large part of the Gulf Coast. ... Geoff Bennett: Israeli hostages have been reuniting with their loved ones, as a two-day-old cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding. Israeli ...
Asher Pizem, 35, from the city of Sderot, said the deal had merely postponed Israel's next confrontation with Hamas. He also criticized Israel for allowing aid into Gaza, saying it would contribute to the militant group's revival. "They will take the time and attack again," he said, looking ...
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