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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visits troops in Gaza.

'We will continue until victory: Israeli PM Netanyahu visits Gaza for 1st time since war with Hamas

World | Nov 27, 2023, 03:01 PM IST

This is the first time in two decades that an Israeli Prime Minister has made an official visit to Gaza, where over 14,000 people have been killed in the ongoing war. Netanyahu had promised to resume the war with full force once the truce period expires.

President Joe Biden announces release of 4-year-old American hostage from Gaza

World | Nov 26, 2023, 11:55 PM IST

The Israeli authorities continue to prioritise the safety and seamless reintegration of the released hostages, reflecting a comprehensive approach to managing this delicate phase of their return.

Israeli army successfully repatriates 13 released hostages; Four more on route to safety

World | Nov 27, 2023, 12:05 AM IST

The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is part of a broader effort to secure the release of hostages. Hamas is set to release at least 50 Israeli hostages, while Israel commits to freeing 150 Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are women and minors.

Hamas says commander Ahmed al-Ghandour, in charge of northern Gaza, killed in war with Israel

World | Nov 26, 2023, 05:00 PM IST

The announcement of the death of the top Hamas commander came when a very crucial swap deal between Israel and Hamas was underway in which the militant group would release 50 hostages and Israel in return would free 150 Palestinian prisoners.

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Hamas releases second batch of 17 hostages after hours of delay

World | Nov 26, 2023, 09:01 AM IST

On the first day of the ceasefire, Hamas released 24 of the roughly 240 hostages taken during its October 7 attack on Israel that triggered the war, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison.

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Hamas delays second batch of hostage release, demands Israel to commit on allowing aid in Gaza

World | Nov 26, 2023, 12:10 AM IST

Terrorist group Hamas is expected to release the second batch of 14 Israeli hostages, mostly children, after they were abducted during the horrific onslaught on the country on October 7.

The release of 12 hostages is the first biggest development

Israel-Hamas War Day 49: Truce begins as 25 hostages released amid ceasefire | VIDEO

World | Nov 24, 2023, 11:49 PM IST

Israel-Hamas war: The truce could be extended by a day for each additional release of 10 more hostages - an arrangement that could translate into a longer ceasefire. In all, militants from Hamas and other groups kidnapped about 240 people in their Oct 7 attack on Israel.

Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza moments before the

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

World | Nov 24, 2023, 01:49 PM 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.

Fact Check: Claims of Israel changing barcode from 729 to 871 found to be misleading | DETAILS

Fact Check | Nov 24, 2023, 12:08 AM IST

Social media posts claiming that Israel changed its barcode from 729 to 871, urging a boycott of Israeli products, have been debunked by India TV's Fact Check team. Investigation revealed that GS1 Israel still issues the prefix 729, while 871 is assigned by GS1 Netherlands.

Israel Cabinet approves temporary ceasefire with Hamas, 50 hostages set to be released

World | Nov 22, 2023, 09:08 AM IST

According to media reports, the deal was finalised on Wednesday morning (local time) to release the hostages who were abducted into Gaza on October 7.

At UN, India welcomes humanitarian aid delivery to Palestine, calls for release of hostages

World | Nov 20, 2023, 11:18 PM IST

Speaking in the Informal meeting of the plenary in the UN General Assembly on a briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj stressed that the message from the Indian leadership has been “clear and consistent.

Family members staged protest demanding the release of hostages being kept by Hamas.

'US brokering deal for release of Israeli hostages': Netanyahu rejects White House's claims

World | Nov 19, 2023, 11:43 PM IST

Netanyahu's statement comes after White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the US is working hard to broker a deal between Israel, the US and Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.

Second tranche of humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine has arrived in Egypt.

India's second tranche of humanitarian aid for war-ravaged Palestinians arrives in Egypt

World | Nov 19, 2023, 09:23 PM IST

Israel-Hamas War: India on Sunday delivered 32 tonnes of aid to the Palestinian people using the Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, destined for the Egyptian airport of El-Arish.

Families mourn the deaths of their loved ones in Gaza.

Grave situation in Gaza continues as authority evacuates 30 premature babies from Al-Shifa Hospital

World | Nov 19, 2023, 06:53 PM IST

The fate of the newborns at Shifa Hospital captured global attention after the release of images showing doctors trying to keep them warm. A power blackout had shut down incubators and other equipment, and food, water and medical supplies ran out as Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants.

US President Joe Biden and Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference in Tel Aviv last

'Israel’s war with Hamas is not peace, revitalized Palestinian Authority’ should govern...': Biden

World | Nov 19, 2023, 04:30 PM IST

” In an op-ed published on Saturday in the Washington Post, Biden reiterated his position of recent weeks that a temporary halt to the fighting wasn’t a real possibility and wouldn’t ultimately advance greater US objectives.

Israel confirms death of 19-year-old captive woman soldier shown in Hamas video

World | Nov 14, 2023, 11:14 PM IST

In a statement likely given under duress, the Israeli woman soldier said Israeli strikes were hitting near where she was being held and called on Israel to halt them.

Israel-Hamas War: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in front of US Embassy in Manila

News | Nov 14, 2023, 06:22 PM IST

More than a hundred pro-Palestinian Filipino protesters clashed with police in front of the U.S. Embassy in Manila on Tuesday. Police tried to stop the protesters using riot shields but were outnumbered by almost two hundred protesters until they reached the front of the US embassy.

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