Hostages
The latest development in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has witnessed the deaths of two more Israeli hostages, Alex Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtav, who were kidnapped by Hamas militants on October 7 last year. This brings the total number of confirmed dead to over 40, out of more than 250 people
Hostages
The Israeli army has confirmed the death of two hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of Israeli hostages who have died in Hamas' captivity to at least 44. The two hostages, Alex Dancyg, 75, and Yagev Buchshtav, 35, were believed to have died
Hostages
Fierce combat between Israel's military and Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of at least 38,345 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to figures from Gaza's health ministry. At the same time, a significant number of Israeli civilians, including 116 hostages, remain
Gallant, Yoav
According to Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Israel has made significant progress in the Gaza war, claiming that 60% of Hamas fighters have been "eliminated or wounded" since the militant group's October 7 attacks. Gallant emphasized Israel's determination to meet its war
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Prolonged Israeli air strikes on Gaza have continued to devastate the coastal territory, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to increase pressure on Hamas. As hopes for a truce deal fade, civilians are paying the price, with the health ministry in Gaza reporting 52 deaths in the past 24 hours,
Foreign ministers
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza crisis, urging Israeli and Palestinian leaders to work towards a two-state solution. In meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Lammy stressed the urgency of releasing all hostages and
Hostages
Andrey Kozlov, a 27-year-old Russian sous chef, has spoken out about his eight-month ordeal at the hands of Hamas militants in Gaza. Kozlov was working as a security guard at the Nova music festival when terrorists stormed the rave on October 7 last year, capturing him and three other hostages.
Civilians
Amnesty International is calling on Hamas and other armed groups to immediately and unconditionally release all civilian hostages held in captivity in the occupied Gaza Strip. Since October 7, an estimated 116 people, including 43 confirmed dead, have been held hostage, with at least 79 believed to be civilians. The
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Tensions continue to rise in the Gaza Strip and West Bank as Hamas proposes an independent government to administer the regions following the cessation of Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) aggression. This proposal comes amidst mounting humanitarian concerns, with reports of mass casualties and widespread destruction in Gaza City, particularly in
Disinformation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has dismissed as "absolute fake news" reports that Israel is negotiating with Egypt over withdrawing its troops from the Gaza side of the Philadelphi Corridor, a key dispute that has derailed last week's optimism for an imminent cease-fire
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hardened his demands for a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas on Thursday, even as the White House expressed optimism that a deal was getting closer. Talks were making progress in part because Hamas had softened some of its positions, U.S. and Israeli officials
Gallant, Yoav
As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced significant gains in the nine-month war, with 60% of Hamas fighters eliminated or wounded, according to a statement made in parliament. The minister praised Israeli soldiers for their dedication, sacrifice, and success, while reaffirming Israel'
