At least 104 people have been killed while waiting for aid in the western part of Gaza city. Palestinian officials have accused Israel of open firing on civilians while IDF says the crowd posed a threat to the troops positioned nearby.

Israel War: At least 104 Gazans killed waiting for aid

At least 77 people have been killed in an alleged Israeli attack while they were waiting for immediate aid. The Palestinian media office in Gaza has accused Israel of intentionally attacking civilians and killing the people waiting for food in cold blood.

Israel War: US considering airdropping aid to Gaza

The families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters are launching a four-day march from southern Israel to Jerusalem to demand their loved ones be set free.

Israel war: Palestine officials accuse Israel of attack

Israel War: At least 77 Gazans killed while waiting for aid

Israel war: Families of Israeli hostages march to Jerusalem

While U.S. President Joe Biden's optimism on the Gaza truce breakthrough, has been met with pushback, and surprise from all other stakeholders. While Hamas called his remarks 'premature', Israeli officials say they were caught off guard. Will a ceasefire deal that is reportedly close to being inked fall through? On this episode of Gravitas, we decode the facts on the ground.

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Reports say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used state funds to repair his private pool in the middle of this Gaza war. What was the hurry? Couldn't Netanyahu have waited? Also, why was public funds used to repair the tiles of Netanyahu's pool? Here's a report.

Gravitas | Wrong Timing: Netanyahu's private pool gets a war-time upgrade

US President Joe Biden on Monday expressed hope for a ceasefire in Gaza, which he said may happen by the next Monday. This comes amidst escalating humanitarian concerns in the Palestinian territory.

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The West Bank Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has resigned from his post. He has cited the situation in Gaza as the main reason behind his decision Shtayyeh says that a broad consensus is needed for a political arrangement in Gaza after Israel's war.

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The Israeli Prime Minister and his office has said on Monday that the military has put forth a plan for evacuating civilians in the Gaza Strip along with an operational plan. The announcement comes as Israel threatens a full-scale invasion of Rafah which is Gaza's Southernmost city and has been so far untouched by the ground troops. Now Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Sunday that the military operation into Gaza's Rafah would put Israel within weeks of total victory over Hamas. Watch to know more!

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The show Israel's Army pressed on Sunday with its campaign in southern Gaza to destroy Hamas as prospects dimmed for a ceasefire. In the more than 4-month old conflict Israel has concentrated its military operations in Khan Younis the hometown of Hamas in Gaza.

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US forces have conducted five self-defence strikes in the Red Sea to foil Land and Sea attacks from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. The Pentagon says that it was the first time the US forces observed the rebel group using what the military called an unmanned underwater vessel since the beginning of a spat of attacks in the region.

US claims strikes on Houthi underwater drones

Israeli troops launch raid on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza. Staff say one person killed and eight injured in attack as un aid chief warns Rafah offensive could cause refugee exodus into Egypt.

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Israeli hostages have filed a complaint against Hamas at the international criminal court. What are the charges against Hamas? Ghadi Francis explains.

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Britain imposed sanctions on four Israeli nationals on Monday, saying they were extremist settlers who had violently attacked Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The measures impose strict financial and travel restrictions on the four individuals, who Britain said were involved in "egregious abuses of human rights".

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Historically one of the most highly educated places in the world, Israeli strikes have now left no university or school in Gaza. But in the midst of rubble and dust, a teenage scientist is defying all odds.

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Israel rejects Hamas’ proposal, 4 months into the Gaza war

An international low when anticipated Israeli operation in southern city of Rafah is growing every passing hour. Eight groups have warned that any Israeli military Advance into Southern Gaza's Rafah area could cause a bloodbath.

International alarm grows over Israel's anticipated Rafah operation

Netanyahu has rejected Hamas' proposal for a truce. Top U.S. diplomat Blinken says there is hope for more negotiations. Amid all this Russian President Putin has said that Moscow is in talks with Hamas to release hostages. Will Putin broker a peace deal in Gaza?

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<p>As Israel continues its&nbsp;war against the Hamas militant group in Gaza, the US House panel&nbsp;recommended allocating $17.6 billion in new military assistance to the Jewish nation on Sunday (Feb 4).&nbsp;The billions of dollars in aid will help replenish&nbsp;Israel's missile defence systems, manufacturing artillery and other munitions, and acquiring advanced weapons systems.</p>

<p>Some of these funds will also be used to restock US arms provided to Israel in the wake of the deadly October 7 Hamas attack, which resulted in the killings of over a thousand&nbsp;Israelis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to US House Speaker Mike Johnson, the funding bill, presented by the House Appropriations panel, is likely to undergo a vote in the full House next week. Under a 10-year plan initiated in 2016, Israel currently gets an annual $3.8 billion in US military assistance.</p>

<p>Last November, months after the deadly attack by Hamas on Israeli soil, the House passed a Republican plan to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel by cutting the funds to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-carry-out-joint-air-raids-against-houthi-targets-in-yemen-hit-36-sites-686775">US, UK carry out joint air raids against Houthi targets in Yemen, hit 36 sites</a></p>

<p>However, the Democratic-controlled Senate blocked the bill at the time. Now the new bill, as per Reuters, will provide aid to Israel and additional military assistance to Ukraine. Moreover, the Senate is also considering incorporating aid to Taiwan as part of its comprehensive legislation.</p>

<p>The upcoming Senate bill is also expected to encompass proposals to tackle the issue of US-Mexico border security, which is closely tied to immigration concerns.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, the US-Mexico border has long been a focal point of election discussions, with a range of issues. This also holds importance in light of the upcoming presidential elections in the United States. The debate on the comprehensive bill will commence next week, with an initial procedural vote scheduled for no later than Wednesday, as per Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/over-40-killed-as-us-unleashes-airstrikes-on-iranian-proxies-in-iraq-syria-686763">Over 40 killed as US unleashes airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq &amp; Syria</a></strong></p>

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<p>Speaker Mike Johnson emphasising upon&nbsp;the urgency of lending support to Israel said,&nbsp;"The need to support our closest ally and our own forces in the region has never been more pressing."</p>

<p>The House and Senate must pass the bill in order for US to provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. The bill will then be sent to US President Joe Biden for final approval.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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As Israel continues its war against the Hamas militant group in Gaza, the US House panel recommended allocating $17.6 billion in new military assistance to the Jewish nation on Sunday (Feb 4).

As Israel continues its war against the Hamas militant group in Gaza, the US House panel recommended allocating $17.6 billion in new military assistance to the Jewish nation on Sunday (Feb 4). The billions of dollars in aid will help replenish Israel's missile defence systems, manufacturing artillery and other munitions, and acquiring advanced weapons systems. Some of these funds will also be used to restock US arms provided to Israel in the wake of the deadly October 7 Hamas attack, which resulted in the killings of over a thousand Israelis. According to US House Speaker Mike Johnson, the funding bill, presented by the House Appropriations panel, is likely to undergo a vote in the full House next week. Under a 10-year plan initiated in 2016, Israel currently gets an annual $3.8 billion in US military assistance. Last November, months after the deadly attack by Hamas on Israeli soil, the House passed a Republican plan to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel by cutting the funds to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Also Read | US, UK carry out joint air raids against Houthi targets in Yemen, hit 36 sites However, the Democratic-controlled Senate blocked the bill at the time. Now the new bill, as per Reuters, will provide aid to Israel and additional military assistance to Ukraine. Moreover, the Senate is also considering incorporating aid to Taiwan as part of its comprehensive legislation. The upcoming Senate bill is also expected to encompass proposals to tackle the issue of US-Mexico border security, which is closely tied to immigration concerns. Also Read | Over 50 Hezbollah targets hit in Syria since Oct 7, says Israel Notably, the US-Mexico border has long been a focal point of election discussions, with a range of issues. This also holds importance in light of the upcoming presidential elections in the United States. The debate on the comprehensive bill will commence next week, with an initial procedural vote scheduled for no later than Wednesday, as per Reuters. Watch | Over 40 killed as US unleashes airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq & Syria × Speaker Mike Johnson emphasising upon the urgency of lending support to Israel said, "The need to support our closest ally and our own forces in the region has never been more pressing." The House and Senate must pass the bill in order for US to provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. The bill will then be sent to US President Joe Biden for final approval. (With inputs from agencies)

US House proposes $17.6 billion in military aid to Israel amid war with Hamas

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