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Israeli military's K-9 unit uncovers multi-level tunnel network used by Hamas in Gaza | WATCH
World | Dec 23, 2023, 02:43 PM ISTThe Israeli military on Friday said that the uncovered tunnel, which was later destroyed, was used for storage, hideouts, command and control and movement of Hamas operatives between different areas. Earlier, Israeli troops had uncovered Hamas' largest tunnel so far near the Erez crossing.
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'IDF, and I as its commander, are responsible': Israel defence chiefs admit mistake hostage killings
World | Dec 17, 2023, 02:05 PM ISTIsrael-Hamas war: The defence officials, however, underscored the soldiers who are fighting a battle against the Hamas terrorists in Gaza are facing difficulties but added they will ensure "no repeat of the tragic incident".
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Israel-Hamas War: IDF troops mistakenly kill three hostages, Netanyahu calls it 'unbearable tragedy'
World | Dec 16, 2023, 10:09 AM ISTPolitical leaders expressed shock but asserted that the Israeli military would implement the lessons learned from the tragic incident and continue with the offensive against Hamas. The Israel Defence Forces said that they took "full responsibility" for the tragic incident.
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Hamas says 10-month-old, family held hostage in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrike
World | Nov 29, 2023, 10:04 PM ISTMore than 13,300 Palestinians have been killed since the war began on October 7, roughly two-thirds of them women and minors, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.
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'We will continue until victory: Israeli PM Netanyahu visits Gaza for 1st time since war with Hamas
World | Nov 27, 2023, 03:01 PM ISTThis 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.
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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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Grave situation in Gaza continues as authority evacuates 30 premature babies from Al-Shifa Hospital
World | Nov 19, 2023, 06:53 PM ISTThe 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.
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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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Israeli troops bring humanitarian aid to Gaza's al-Shifa hospital amid military operation
World | Nov 15, 2023, 04:45 PM ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) had previously said that the al-Shifa hospital was "no longer functioning" due to diminishing supplies and continued fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas militants. Thousands of Palestinians are reportedly sheltering there.
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Israel-Hamas war, Day 38: 21, including civilians, wounded after Hezbollah attacks Israeli troops
World | Nov 13, 2023, 11:26 AM ISTThe rising cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli troops are threatening to expand the ongoing Israel-Hamas war into the Middle East. At least 80 people on the Lebanese side, including civilians, have been killed by Israeli forces.
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 34: IDF destroys 130 Hamas tunnels in Gaza | WATCH
World | Nov 09, 2023, 10:55 AM ISTOn the previous day, Israeli forces attacked and killed Hamas official Muhsin Abu Zina, who was allegedly responsible for the group's weapons production. The Israeli military has claimed to have killed several militants in their operations, but Hamas denied that they are making big gains in Gaza.
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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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Top Hamas commander Ibrahim Biari, who directed Oct 7 attack, killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
World | Nov 01, 2023, 11:23 AM ISTIbrahim Biari was the commander of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion who was also responsible for previous attacks against Israel, including the 2004 Ashdod Port bombings. The IDF claimed that several terrorists were killed alongside Biari.
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Israeli female soldier released from Hamas captivity in Gaza amid ground operations: IDF
World | Oct 30, 2023, 10:59 PM ISTHamas is currently holding 239 people hostage in the beleaguered Gaza Strip and has reportedly demanded Israel to allow fuel supply in the territory. So far, only four hostages have been released by Hamas in talks mediated by Qatar.
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Israel- Hamas War| IDF kills Hamas Air Force Chief Latest Update From Israel | Gaza Strip
News | Oct 28, 2023, 04:57 PM ISTThe war between Israel and Hamas has now entered 22nd day with IDF claiming that it has killed Air Force chief from Hamas. Also the Israeli Forces have now entered Gaza strip. Our Senior Special Correspondent Amit Palit gives a live report from Israel.
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At UN, India raises concerns over civilian casualties, calls Israel and Palestine to negotiate
World | Oct 25, 2023, 11:25 AM ISTAt the United Nations, India called for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue. It advocated for the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine, which could live within secure and recognised borders, side by side in peace with Israel.
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Hamas holding 222 people hostage as Israel warns of prolonged war ahead of ground assault
World | Oct 23, 2023, 04:12 PM ISTIsrael's Defence Minister warned that the offensive might last for a month or two till "there will be no more Hamas". This comes as at least 30 Palestinians were killed in an airstrike that hit a residential building in the Gaza Strip.
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Israel-Hamas War: US advises Israel to delay ground attack as Gaza death count crosses 5,000
World | Oct 23, 2023, 11:44 PM ISTIsrael-Hamas War: Tanks and troops have been massed at the Gaza border, and Israel says it has stepped up airstrikes in order to reduce the risk to troops in the next stages. Fears of a widening war have grown as Israeli warplanes have struck targets in the occupied West Bank, Syria and Lebanon.
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Israeli military's massive airstrike on Gaza's residential building kills at least 30 Palestinians
World | Oct 23, 2023, 12:32 PM ISTIsrael-Hamas war: Israeli strike hit a residential building in Gaza on Monday, resulting in the killing of at least 30 civilians. As per local media reports, the building was located in the al-Shuhada area of the Jabalia refugee camp.
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Israel airstrikes Syria's Damascus and Aleppo airports, one killed and runway damaged
World | Oct 22, 2023, 12:03 PM ISTIsrael has conducted airstrikes in Syria including Damascus and Aleppo amid the ongoing war with Hamas. According to Syrian media, at least one person was killed and the runway was damaged. However, the IDF has not reacted to the reports.