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Israel PM Netanyahu orders Mossad to target Hamas chiefs abroad ahead of hostage release
World | Nov 23, 2023, 02:11 PM ISTNetanyahu 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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Hamas leader says it's close to reaching 'truce' with Israel amid escalating war
World | Nov 21, 2023, 12:26 PM ISTUS 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.
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 46: 28 premature babies evacuated from war-torn hospital in southern Gaza
World | Nov 21, 2023, 07:50 AM ISTOn Sunday, at least 31 babies were evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital in "extremely critical condition", said the World Health Organisation. They were reportedly suffering from dehydration, hypothermia and sepsis in some cases.
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 45: IDF releases footage of foreign hostages being taken to al-Shifa hospital
World | Nov 20, 2023, 09:40 AM ISTThe footage released by the Israeli military shows Hamas taking a Nepali and Thai citizen forcefully into the hospital, with one of them visibly injured. It also shared new footage of the underground network of tunnels and bunkers beneath the hospital.
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Israel-Hamas war, Day 44: Dozens killed after Israeli airstrike strikes shelter in refugee camp
World | Nov 19, 2023, 09:38 AM ISTThe Israel Defence Forces (IDF) had previously warned residents of the Jabaliya camp and others to leave while it proceeded with its operations targeting Hamas. At least 26 Palestinians were killed in a separate airstrike in Khan Younis camp in southern Gaza.
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 41: IDF says it found Hamas weapons during operation in al-Shifa hospital
World | Nov 16, 2023, 03:29 PM ISTIsrael has previously accused Hamas of using hospitals as cover for its fighters, and that Hamas has set up its main command center in and beneath the al-Shifa hospital. Both Hamas and al-Shifa hospital staff have denied the allegations.
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Hamas regional commander behind anti-tank missile operations in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrikes
World | Nov 09, 2023, 04:01 PM ISTIbrahim Abu-Maghsib, the head of Hamas' anti-tank missile array in Gaza Strip, allegedly directed and carried out several missile attacks against Israeli civilians soldiers, claims the IDF. Meanwhile, an Israeli military brigade captured a Hamas stronghold and eliminated several militants.
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Hamas official in charge of weapons production killed in overnight strikes by Israeli military
World | Nov 08, 2023, 02:55 PM ISTAccording to the IDF, Muhsin Abu Zina was responsible for the production of weapons for Hamas and was the group's leader of the "industries and weaponry" division. Additionally, the Israeli military claimed to have eliminated several terrorists of a squad responsible for attacking Israel.
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Iran's deputy foreign minister mets Hamas representative in Russia amid war with Israel
World | Oct 27, 2023, 07:07 PM ISTRussia has faced criticism for hosting the Hamas representatives by the Israeli foreign ministry, which accused Moscow of "supporting terrorism" and called for the Hamas delegation to be expelled. Kremlin responded that it was necessary to maintain contacts with both sides.
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Israel-Palestine conflict: Why do terror groups like Hamas take people hostage? Explained
Explainers | Oct 17, 2023, 11:19 PM ISTHamas has taken nearly 200 people hostages since the recent war that broke out on October 7, the highest in the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It has now reportedly demanded the release of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners lodged in Israeli jails.
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Top Hamas military commander Ayman Nofal killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
World | Oct 17, 2023, 08:13 PM ISTNofal is the most high-profile Hamas commander to be killed in Israel's airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. He reportedly participated in several armed attacks against Israeli civilians and was involved in the kidnapping of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, who was released in 2011 in a prisoner exchange deal.
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'These guys make al-Qaeda look pure...': Biden on Hamas attacks in Israel
World | Oct 14, 2023, 10:33 AM ISTApart from committing support for Israel in this crisis situation, Biden also said that his administration is trying to urgently address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. More than 3,000 people have been killed on both sides since Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel.
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Israel military orders evacuation of 1.1 million people from Gaza in 24 hours, Hamas refuses
World | Oct 13, 2023, 05:26 PM ISTConcerns over a possible ground offensive from Israel emerged after military spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said forces "are preparing for a ground maneuver" should political leaders order such an operation. Over 1,500 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes.
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Mohammad Deif: Know about Hamas' new 'Osama Bin Laden' who eluded Israeli attacks several times
World | Oct 10, 2023, 05:51 PM ISTMohammed Deif came was born and raised among an impoverished family in Gaza's Khan Younis Group. He joined Hamas in his 20s and rose through the ranks by orchestrating a series of suicide bombings and kidnappings, becoming Israel's most wanted man.
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India-Israel relations will remain unaffected by war: Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson
World | Oct 09, 2023, 11:53 PM ISTLior Haiat also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders for supporting Israel during the crisis. "I do believe that the strong relations between Israel and India will continue and get even stronger," he said.
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Israel: Woman whose body was paraded naked, spat on by Hamas militants identified as German tourist
World | Oct 08, 2023, 05:34 PM ISTIt is still unconfirmed whether the woman has been killed, even as numerous social media posts say so. The woman is a tattoo artist and hair stylist, according to social media accounts that apparently belong to her.
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Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel
India | Oct 08, 2023, 05:36 PM ISTIsrael-Palestine crisis: The Gaza-based terror group launched an unprecedented assault on Israel today, firing thousands of rockets and sending gunmen into Israeli communities by land, sea and air, killing several people and injuring hundreds.
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Israeli retaliatory strikes in Gaza kill over 200 as war escalates, Hamas kills 70 in rocket attacks
World | Oct 08, 2023, 06:14 AM ISTDozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border with Israel as part of 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm'. The rocket attacks and the infiltration mark the deadliest attack by Hamas on Israel in years.
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As Israel declares war against Hamas, what triggered the latest flare-up of violence? EXPLAINED
World | Oct 07, 2023, 04:29 PM ISTHamas targeted Israel with around 5,000 rocket strikes on Saturday as part of its 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm'. At least five people, including the head of the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council, have been killed in Israel so far.
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Israel declares 'state of war' after Hamas fires 5,000 rockets as part of new operation | VIDEO
World | Oct 07, 2023, 06:39 PM ISTThe leader of Hamas' military wing Mohammed Deif said that the group has launched a new military offensive called 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm' against Israel. One person has been killed in the rocket attacks in southern and central Israel.