Netanyahu sets deadline for hostage release, threatens renewed offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that military operations in Gaza will resume unless Hamas releases the captives by Saturday. The fragile ceasefire, which began on 19 January, is now under threat, with Hamas officials accusing Israel of breaching key terms of the agreement. In response, Hamas has suspended the planned release of three […]
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza takes effect
The long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has officially begun, although it was delayed by nearly three hours. The ceasefire was initially scheduled to start at 08:30 (06:30 GMT). Still, a hold-up occurred after Hamas did not provide the names of the first Israeli hostages to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas […]
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages
Mediator Qatar has announced that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to end the 15-month-long war in Gaza. The deal includes a ceasefire and an exchange of captives, with Israeli prisoners held by Hamas to be swapped for Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, […]
Israel’s military employed the Hannibal protocol – report
In the aftermath of the Hamas attack on October 7, Israel’s military employed the Hannibal protocol, a directive aimed at preventing the abduction of soldiers even if it meant risking the lives of hostages, as reported by Haaretz. This operational procedure was implemented at three army facilities targeted by Hamas, potentially putting civilians at risk […]
Israeli Protesters Storm Knesset Demanding the Return of Hostages
In Jerusalem, a group of approximately 20 relatives of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by Hamas disrupted the Knesset Finance Committee session on Monday, demanding more decisive action from lawmakers to secure the release of their loved ones. This incident highlighted the escalating frustration over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to engage in a deal […]