After Israel’s yes, Blinken asks Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
Tel Aviv, August 19 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Israel had accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same,... Key Points
The TribuneHamas ‘accepts’ US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages
Hamas has accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNetanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
He said he would only be willing to agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal that would not end the war. The viability of a US-backed proposal to wind down the... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHamas accepts UN-backed truce plan; ‘hopeful sign’: US
Hamas accepts a UN resolution backing a plan to end the war with Israel in Gaza and is ready to negotiate details, a senior official of the Palestinian... Key Points
The Tribune India40 killed in Israel’s ‘targeted’ strike on UN school in Gaza
Israel hit a Gaza school on Thursday with what it described as a targeted airstrike on up to 30 Hamas fighters inside. A Hamas official said 40 people,... Key Points
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Israel accepts Biden’s Gaza plan, but Netanyahu aide says ‘not good deal’
Pact includes release of remaining hostages, withdrawal of Israeli military. An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed today that Israel had accepted... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHamas to send delegation to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas said on Thursday that it was sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks, in a new sign of progress in attempts by... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHamas says it received Israel's response to its ceasefire proposal
On Thursday, the United States and 17 other countries appealed to Hamas to release all of its hostages as a pathway to end the crisis. Hamas said it had received... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBorn in refugee camp, once Palestine's PM, on US terror list — all about Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh
Haniyeh’s three sons were killed Wednesday in Israeli air strike in Gaza. Palestinian leaders will not back down if their families & homes are targeted, he says. Key Points
ThePrintHamas delegation leaves Cairo, no Gaza truce deal yet
Hamas's delegation left Cairo this morning for consultation with the leadership of the movement, with negotiations and efforts continuing to stop the aggression, return the displaced and bring in relief aid to our people, the Hamas statement said. But senior Hamas official, Sami Abu Zuhri, said Israel had been thwarting efforts to conclude a ceasefire deal mediated by Qatar and Egypt during four days of talks hosted by Cairo. Key Points
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Israel-Hamas conflict: Gaza truce talks extended by a day
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim told Reuters the militant group had presented its proposal for a ceasefire agreement to the mediators, and was now waiting for a response from the Israelis, who have stayed away from this round. (Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu doesn't want to reach an agreement and the ball now is in the Americans' court to press him for a deal, Naim said. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael ‘boycotts’ truce talks over hostage list
Hamas delegation in Cairo. Israel boycotted Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday after Hamas rejected its demand for a complete list naming hostages that... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIsrael has 'more or less' accepted ceasefire deal: US official
Israel has broadly accepted a six-week Gaza ceasefire deal. Within a week from Ramadan, negotiators from regional powers are trying very hard to secure the deal by the start of the Muslim holy month. Earlier on Saturday, the United States revealed that it had conducted its inaugural airdrop of aid supplies into Gaza. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael ready to pause war if hostage deal reached: Joe Biden
Israel would be willing to pause its war on Hamas in Gaza during the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some of... Key Points
The Tribune India'My hope is that by next Monday we'll have a ceasefire': US President Biden on Israel-Hamas conflict
US President Joe Biden expressed hope for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by next Monday. Progress has been made, but a final agreement is pending. The Paris meeting resolved major obstacles. Hamas softened its position, allowing for the release of Israeli hostages and fewer Palestinian prisoners. Key Points
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Who would run Gaza after Hamas? Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu lays out post-war plan
Israel-Hamas war update: Under Benjamin Netanyahu's plan, Israel would keep security control over all Palestinian areas. Netanyahu also suggested a way to replace the Hamas rule. Key Points
mintNetanyahu halted Gaza truce talks over 'delusional' Hamas demands
Israeli negotiators refused to return for truce talks in Cairo due to 'delusional' demands from Hamas. Thousands in Tel Aviv support the hostages. Hamas chief Haniyeh blamed Israel for lack of progress, demanding Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and cessation of hostilities. Key Points
Economic TimesUS remains hopeful for Palestine: Antony Blinken tries to negotiate while Netanyahu vows to eliminate Hamas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is hopeful for a cease-fire and exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas amid ongoing conflict. Blinken's fifth trip to the region aims to mediate and ease tensions through diplomacy. Key Points
mintHamas Wants Thousands of Palestinians Freed in Hostage Deal
The demands are among an array of requests the group made in a lengthy reply to a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire. Key Points
mintIsraeli forces, dressed as doctors & patients, assassinate 3 in West Bank Hospital
An Israeli newspaper has identified the deceased as Basil Ayman Al-Ghazawi, Mohammad Ayman Al-Ghazawi & Mohammad Walid Jalamneh. Operation bore an eerie resemblance to A famous OTT show. Key Points
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Where is Hamas getting its weapons from? Increasingly, from Israel
Israeli military and intelligence officials have discovered that a significant number of weapons used by Hamas in recent attacks originated from unexploded Israeli munitions in Gaza. Despite an Israeli blockade, Hamas has been repurposing explosives from failed Israeli missiles, contributing to its arsenal. The unexpected source highlights the unintended consequences of Israel's own military actions, as the weapons it used in enforcing a blockade are now being turned against them by Hamas. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael rules out ceasefire amid Gaza truce talks
Israel and Hamas have made some progress toward agreement on a 30-day ceasefire in Gaza when Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners would be released,... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaYoungest hostage in Hamas captivity turns 1, Israelis celebrate his birthday
Kfir Bibas was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023 along with his parents Yarden and Shiri and four-year-old brother Ariel. The... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHamas deputy head Saleh Arouri killed in explosion in Beirut, Hezbollah says
Saleh Arouri was one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. He also headed the group's presence in the West Bank. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesNetanyahu's 'surrender or die' ultimatum to Hamas as truce talks hit deadlock
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave an ultimatum to Hamas to "either or surrender" amid intense fighting in Gaza. Meanwhile, talks on a ceasefire deal appeared to hit a deadlock amid differences over release of hostages in exchange for a ceasefire. Key Points
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At 4 km, Israel uncovers 'biggest Hamas tunnel' near Gaza border
‘Millions of dollars were invested in this tunnel... vehicles could drive through’. Israeli forces battling Hamas said they had uncovered an unusually large concr Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThose involved in Israel's Oct 7 attack are dead men walking: Hamas leader's son
Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, explained how he was once associated with the Palestinian terror group. He also detailed Hamas's "excessive war crimes" in Gaza and their legitimacy of a humanitarian ceasefire. Key Points
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