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  Hamas arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks with deal 'on the table', but no confirmation from Israel

  World | March 03, 2024 17:53 IST

  From the Israeli side, there was no official confirmation even that its delegation was attending. One source briefed on the talks had said Israel could stay away from Cairo unless Hamas first presented a full list of hostages who are still alive.

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  Death count in Gaza crosses 30,000 as Israeli 'firing' kill 104 Palestinians waiting for aid

  World | February 29, 2024 23:44 IST

  An Israeli military spokesperson said it had no reports about shelling that allegedly killed 70 Palestinians. A quarter of Gaza's population, approximately 576,000 people, is facing starvation and the entire population desperately needs supplies as the death count crossed 30,000.

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  'Surprised! Biden's remarks not made in coordination with leadership': Israel, Hamas on ceasefire

  World | February 28, 2024 9:06 IST

  Israeli officials said Biden's comments came as a surprise and were not made in coordination with the country's leadership. A Hamas official played down any sense of progress, saying the group wouldn't soften its demands.

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  'He is as old as I am', quips 81-year-old Biden amid criticism over his mental health against Trump

  World | February 28, 2024 7:05 IST

  Biden's response came as the US President seeks to tamp down voter worries and Republican criticisms about his age and stamina by ramping up his appearances.

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  Hezbollah to halt attacks on Israel if Hamas agrees to ceasefire in Gaza: Sources

  World | February 27, 2024 23:45 IST

  Hezbollah has been exchanging near-daily fire with Israel across Lebanon's southern border after a war broke out between its Palestinian ally and Israel on October 7. The US says that Israel would be willing to halt its war on Hamas in Gaza during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached.

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  US President Biden hopes to have Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in place by next Monday

  World | February 27, 2024 9:36 IST

  Negotiators face an unofficial deadline of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan around March 10, a period that often sees heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

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  US proposes UN resolution for temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, opposes Rafah invasion

  World | February 20, 2024 12:18 IST

  The US has expressed concerns that a major ground offensive into Rafah would result in further harm to civilians and their further displacement. Washington has been calling on Israel for some time to reduce civilian casualties and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

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  Putin's suggestion for ceasefire in Ukraine allegedly rejected by US, Kremlin denies claim

  World | February 14, 2024 23:55 IST

  According to three Russian sources, Putin sent signals to the US in 2023 through intermediaries for a possible cessation of the Ukraine conflict. However, these negotiations failed after the US refused to indulge in discussions without Ukraine and Moscow refused to cede occupied territory.

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  Israel proposes two-month pause in Gaza for release of hostages after rejecting Hamas deal

  World | January 23, 2024 10:00 IST

  Netanyahu rejected Hamas' proposal to end the war which would include Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza and leaving Hamas in power. Netanyahu's popularity continues to decline as he faces pressure from families of hostages amid differences with the US over Palestinian statehood.

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  Thousands of protesters in Brussels demand ceasefire in Gaza

  News | January 22, 2024 18:27 IST

  Over 9,000 people demonstrated for Palestine in Brussels, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This comes after over 3 months since the war between Israel and Hamas began.

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  India votes in favour of UN draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

  World | December 13, 2023 12:07 IST

  The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Egypt, at an Emergency Special Session here. The resolution was adopted with 153 votes in favour, while 23 nations abstained and 10 voted against the text.

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  Israel expands ground operation to ‘every part’ of Gaza Strip after resumption of attacks

  World | December 04, 2023 8:27 IST

  Israel's attacks resumed on Friday after the weeklong ceasefire. Israeli military said that they have begun ground operations on Hamas in "every part" of Gaza, expanding to the south.

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  Hamas seeks to extend truce with Israel by releasing more hostages as deal expires today

  World | November 27, 2023 12:02 IST

  Malaysia became the fourth country to allow visa-free travel for Indians, which will start from December 1 for 30 days with security checks. Notably, India is a crucial market for Malaysia in terms of tourist arrivals and this step could help boost the latter's economic development.

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  Israel-Hamas War, Day 49: Four-day truce kicks off, first batch of hostages to be released today

  World | November 24, 2023 13:49 IST

  The first group of 13 Israelis are expected to be released from Hamas captivity at 4 pm (local time) on Friday in exchange for 39 out of 150 Palestinian prisoners. The truce marks the first cessation of hostilities in the Israel-Hamas war that has gone on for nearly 50 days.

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  Israel PM Netanyahu orders Mossad to target Hamas chiefs abroad ahead of hostage release

  World | November 23, 2023 14:11 IST

  Netanyahu has warned to completely eliminate Hamas, with most of its leadership living in countries like Qatar, Lebanon and Iran. The Israeli spy agency Mossad has been involved in several high-profile operations and accused in a series of assassinations overseas.

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  Israel, Hamas agree to temporary ceasefire in exchange for 50 hostages. What does it mean?

  Explainers | November 22, 2023 20:07 IST

  Israel has agreed to a short pause in fighting in exchange for the release of 50 hostages, while it will release 150 Palestinian prisoners in return. The heavy bombardment and intense ground operations in Gaza have killed tens and thousands of Palestinians and created a humanitarian crisis.

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  Israel-Hamas war: ‘Release 50 hostages, get ceasefire in return…’ Israel cabinet approves deal

  News | November 22, 2023 18:30 IST

  After a long haul of over 40 days, Israel and Hamas have agreed on a four-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. The decision has been made to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. Other than that, the entry of humanitarian aid into the besi

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  Israeli women and children set to be released from captivity as Israel-Hamas deal nearly complete

  World | November 21, 2023 22:44 IST

  The deal could include an initial release of 50 hostages, expected to be women and children, within the first four days in exchange for a pause in the fighting, a senior Israeli source told reporters on Tuesday evening.

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  China calls for 'urgent action' in Israel-Hamas war during meeting with Arab, Muslim delegation

  World | November 21, 2023 13:25 IST

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated calls for an urgent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and called on the former to avoid "collective punishment" of Gazans. Members of the Arab and Muslim delegation also echoed China's stance on the conflict.

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  Hamas leader says it's close to reaching 'truce' with Israel amid escalating war

  World | November 21, 2023 12:26 IST

  US President Joe Biden had also indicated progress in the deal between Israel and Hamas for a temporary ceasefire in the devastating war in Gaza, in exchange for 50 hostages. Hamas captured nearly 240 hostages during their unprecedented brutal attack on October 7.