US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has arrived in Jordan the top American Diplomat will discuss ways to boost Aid deliveries into Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: US Secy of State Antony Blinken visits Jordan to push Gaza aid

After nearly seven months of Israel's war on Gaza, hopes for a long-awaited truce and hostage release agreement increased on Monday. According to his British counterpart, the proposal might result in the release of thousands of Palestinian detainees, and Washington's top diplomat expressed his "hopeful" acceptance of Hamas' offer.

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Israel launched air strikes on three houses, located in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in which 13 people were killed and several others suffered injuries, as reported by the medics on Monday (April 29).

Israel launched air strikes on three houses, located in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in which 13 people were killed and several others suffered injuries, as reported by the medics on Monday (April 29). However, Hamas media outlets placed the death toll at 15. As per health officials, two houses were struck by Israeli planes in Gaza City, in the north of the Gaza Strip. Egypt to discuss ceasefire agreement with Hamas Israel launched strikes on Rafah, which is home to more than a million people who have sought refuge to escape the continuous Israeli bombardment, hours before Egyptian government officials and Hamas leaders were likely to discuss prospects of a ceasefire agreement. Speaking to AFP on Sunday (April 28), the Hamas leader said that it had no "major issues" after looking at the latest truce proposal of Israel. Also Read: Biden, Netanyahu review hostage-release talks in new call: White House "The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles. There are no major issues in the observations and inquiries submitted by Hamas regarding the contents of the proposal," said the official. Hamas officials on Sunday stated that a delegation, headed by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, will discuss a ceasefire proposal which was given by Hamas to mediators from Qatar and Egypt, along with Israel's response. Mediators, with the support of the United States, have increased their efforts to finalise a deal as Israel continues threatening a Rafah invasion. Biden reiterates his position on Rafah invasion to Netanyahu United States President Joe Biden held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (April 28) and "reiterated his clear position" on Rafah's possible invasion, said the White House. The White House in a statement said that the US government will not support the Rafah invasion without a proper humanitarian plan. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that Israel agreed to listen to the concerns of the United States before it launches an invasion. Watch: Israel War: Hezbollah says fires drones and guided missiles at Israel "The President reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel's security. The President stressed the need for this progress to be sustained and enhanced in full coordination with humanitarian organisations," read the statement. The war broke out after the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants in which 1,200 were killed and 253 were taken hostage, as per Israeli authorities. Israel has reiterated its aim of eradicating Hamas, which controls Gaza, in a military operation which has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians, according to the health authorities of Gaza. Most of the 2.3 million population of the Gaza Strip has also been displaced because of the war. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel launches air strikes on Rafah killing at least 13 people, hours before ceasefire talks

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Monday (Apr 29) said that a 40-day ceasefire has been offered to Hamas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept Israel's latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Monday (Apr 29) said that a 40-day ceasefire has been offered to Hamas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept Israel's latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal. This comes after reports emerged that at least 25 Palestinians were killed during Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The strikes also wounded several others, the news agency Reuters reported citing medics as saying on Monday. Israeli warplanes struck two houses, killing at least four people and wounding several people, in Gaza City, which is in the north of the Gaza Strip, the health officials said as reported by the news agency. The strike on the other house killed two brothers, the agency added. Also read: Container ship en route to Jeddah reportedly targeted with missiles near Yemen: Ambrey The strikes came amid intensified talks of a long-sought Gaza truce between Israel and Hamas with the Palestinian militant group agreeing to a hostage release deal. The much-anticipated talks are scheduled to take place within a few hours as Egypt was expected to host leaders of Hamas to discuss prospects for a ceasefire agreement with Israel. To de-escalate the situation, Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been trying to mediate an agreement between Israel and Hamas for months. A recent increase in diplomacy appeared to suggest a new push towards halting amid fears that the invasion of Rafah, where more than one million people have sought refuge from months of Israeli bombardment, will be catastrophic. But Israel claimed that Hamas' last four intact battalions are holed up in Rafah. Also read: Red Sea shipping diversions boost carbon emissions equivalent to 9 mn cars Forty-day ceasefire? Hamas has been offered a 40-day ceasefire and the release of "potentially thousands" of Palestinian prisoners in return for freeing Israeli hostages, said UK foreign secretary. The Palestinian militant group has been given "a very generous offer of sustained 40 days ceasefire, the release of potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners, in return for the release of these hostages," Cameron told a World Economic Forum meeting held in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday (April 29). Watch this report: × Blinken's message to Hamas Blinken urged Hamas to accept the proposal for a Gaza truce, reiterating that the US could not support an Israeli ground assault on Rafah "in the absence of an (Israeli) plan to ensure that civilians will not be harmed." "We strongly support Israel in its effort to ensure that what happened on October 7 never happens again. But at the same time, we are determined to do everything we can to bring an end to the terrible human suffering that we're seeing every single day in Gaza among children, women, men, who've been caught in a terrible crossfire of Hamas' making," Blinken said. "And so maximising protection of civilians, maximising the support that gets to them. This is very much our focus. Now, the quickest way to bring this to an end is to get to a ceasefire and the release of hostages," he added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas gets 40-day ceasefire offer amid airstrikes on Rafah by Israel

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US State Secretary Antony Blinken is in Saudi Arabia to meet with government leaders and discuss efforts to reach an “immediate ceasefire agreement” between Israel and Hamas. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for Israel to do more even though there have been improvements in getting humanitarian Aid into Gaza Watch in for more details!

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On Sunday, Joe Biden "reiterated his clear" opposition to an attack on Rafah during a discussion with Benjamin Netanyahu. This occurs as pressure to reach a deal between Israel and Hamas to halt the nearly seven-month-long conflict in Gaza and release some Israeli prisoners grows.

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While leaders are trying to achieve a breakthrough deal as they push for a ceasefire in Gaza but amidst the talks the plight of hostages remain uncertain. Watch in for more details!

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An Egyptian delegation is in Israel to broker a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza. The envoys warned that Israeli ground offensive in Gaza's Rafah City will have catastrophic consequences for regional stability.

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Yemen's Houthi Rebels claimed they shot down another US military's MQ-9 reaper drone. The Houthis also aired footage of the unmanned aircraft claiming they had shot down the Predator with a surface-to-air missile. Watch in for more details!

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Amid massive University student protests across the US against Israel's war in Gaza Colombia University's president is in a renewed Wrangle. The University's oversight panel criticized the clamping down of pro Palestinian protests on campus. Watch in for more details!

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The Israel-Hamas war began over 200 days ago. At this juncture, Israel is about to launch a deadly offensive in Rafah. While Israel's military intelligence chief quit over October 7 killings, cracks within Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet are growing by the day. Can the end of Netanyahu's term, cut short this brutal war?

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The Israeli military has massed dozens of tanks and armoured vehicles along its border with the southern Gaza strip in what appears to be a preparation for an invasion of the border city of Rafah. The tanks and armoured vehicles are stationed near Israel's Kerem Shalom crossing next to Rafah. Watch in for more details!

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Well tensions are running high on US college campuses, anti-Gaza war protests are spreading across universities nationwide. Watch in for more details!

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China is hosting two Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas reportedly in an attempt to help them resolve internal divisions. While China has not confirmed the reports it said Beijing backs an internal reconciliation among Palestinian factions through consultations. Watch in for more details!

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The fighting in Gaza is in its seventh month, it has overshadowed the increasingly tense situation further north. Israeli troops have engaged in daily exchanges of fire with Hezbollah militia fighters across the border in Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh repeats ceasefire call after sons killed

Reports suggest Hamas has stated it lacks the ability to locate 40 hostages needed for a ceasefire deal. Watch in for more details!

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Israel has announced that Indian workers will assist the nation's construction industry. Over 6,000 Indian workers are scheduled to land in Israel between April and May. This is an attempt to tackle a labor deficit triggered by the ongoing war with Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Israel to bring in 6,000 Indian construction workers to combat labour shortage amid Gaza war

The Israeli military stated that it had completed another step in preparing for a possible War along its northern front where it's been trading fire with Hezbollah.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli armed forces prepare for action on the northern front

As tensions along Israel's northern border threaten to spill over into open war, the Israeli Defence forces has worked to prepare its troops for mobilization. The war in Gaza has been raging for six months. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli armed forces prepare for action on the northern front

In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden asked for an immediate ceasefire. According to the White House Biden made it clear the need for Israel to implement concrete steps to address civilian harm and the safety of humanitarian Aid workers. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: US President Biden warns Netanyahu of conditions for ongoing US support

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US President Joe Biden will speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone and this comes 3 days after Israel launched an attack in which seven World Central Kitchen Aid workers were killed in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Joe Biden 'outraged' by Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers

Britain will warn Israel on Wednesday that its patience is running thin over the "dreadful suffering" in Gaza, where a lack of aid is leading people to die of hunger. Watch in for more details!

Israel: War cabinet member Gantz pushes for September polls amid Gaza assault

Israel war Cabinet member Benny Gantz has called for national elections in September. Prime Minister Netanyahu's government continues to face pressure at home and abroad over the war in Gaza. Israel's unrelenting air ground and sea assault has killed more than 32,000 Palestinians and led to a humanitarian catastrophe. Watch in for more details!

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International condemnation of Israel grows over the killing of Aid workers in Gaza. According to the World Central Kitchen seven of its members were killed in the Israeli air strike. The victims were British polish Australian, Palestinian and it also included a dual US Canadian citizen. Here's what we know about the victims. Watch in for more details!

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