International calls for restraint in fighting have grown since the brief truce ended between Israel and Hamas. US Vice President Kamala Harris has now said many civilians have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza and the humanitarian law must be protected.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel faces growing calls for restraint

It is the third day since the truce collapsed bombing continues in Gaza both Israel and Hamas have ruled out negotiations as bodies line up in the Palestinian Enclave. Israel says it has pulled back mediators from Qatar while Hamas says that another exchange of prisoners and hostages will take place only after a permanent ceasefire.

Israel-Hamas war: Israelis run for cover as sirens sound in several cities

Israel and Hamas brush off international calls to renew an expired truce as air strikes pound militant targets in Gaza and Palestinian groups launch volleys of rockets. French President Emmanuel Macron warns that Israel's aim of eliminating the Palestinian militant group Hamas risked unleashing a decade of war.

Israel-Hamas War: Grim cycle of death in Gaza

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French President Emmanual Macron says Israel's goal to destroy Hamas risks a decade of war. To know more watch this interview with Glenn Diesen, who is a professor at South-Eastern University, Oslo.

Israel-Hamas war: Can diplomacy end Israel-Hamas war?

French President Emmanual Macron says Israel's goal to destroy Hamas risks a decade of war.

Israel-Hamas war: Will Qatar's mediation ensure another truce?

Israeli warplanes and artillery are bombarding the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 193 Palestinians have been killed and 650 wounded since the truce ended on Friday morning, adding to the more than 15,000 Palestinian dead since the start of the war.

Israel-Hamas war | Mediators: Israeli bombardments complicating attempts to again pause

Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for the breakdown of the truce. The deal was mediated by Qatar during which 110 hostages were released. But what about the remaining hostages? The mediators are saying the fighting is making it difficult to initiate the talks.

Israel-Hamas War: Fighting resumes, how safe are the hostages?

Israeli military claims to have hit over 400 targets in Gaza. From using bunker busters to deadly AH-64 Apache helicopter, Israel is leaving no stone unturned to target Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Decoding Israel's armoury

In a significant development, Israel has communicated its intentions to the Arab states to establish a buffer zone along the Palestinian side of Gaza's border. This move is aimed at preventing future attacks as part of post-war proposals for the region.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel informs Arab states it wants buffer zone in post-war Gaza

It's day two since the truce collapse between Israel and Hamas. Israeli military is constantly bombarding the besieged Gaza Strip. Over 200 have been killed in Gaza since the temporary ceasefire expired.

Israel-Hamas War | IDF: Expanding operation in the Southern Gaza

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israel has informed several Arab states that it wants to carve out a buffer zone on the Palestinian side of Gaza's border to prevent future attacks as part of proposals for the enclave after war ends.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel proposes for a 'buffer zone' in post-war Gaza

The Israel-Hamas truce was hanging on by a twig has snapped early this morning. Fighting has resumed in the Gaza Strip as Israel has begun its campaign of relentless bombings.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel says they intercepted rockets from Gaza ahead of deadline

The truce between Israel and Hamas has ended. At least 109 Palestinians have been killed in the strikes that Israel initiated hours after the truce ended. So, as the war resumes, the question remains, have the mediators failed to extend the truce? And if they did fail, is Israel intending to expand its ground offensive?

Gaza's overwhelmed hospitals receive new wave of wounded

The latest group of freed hostages arrived at a hospital in Israel. The hostages could be seen exiting a military helicopter at Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan. Sixteen hostages were released by Hamas on the final day of a two-day truce extension.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli hostages arrive at Sheba Medical Centre for treatment following release

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (Nov 30) told Israeli soldiers that the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was 'producing results' and that the truce should continue.

It was Blinken's third visit to the region since the outbreak of the war eight weeks ago. He said that it was "imperative"&nbsp;that civilians in Gaza are protected if the fighting starts again.

Blinken made these remarks during his meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, respectively. He was then due to travel to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to meet Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas.&nbsp;

Watch | Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem shooting

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The pause in fighting is now in its seventh day. During this period, Hamas has released many hostages it took during its October 7 attack. In exchange, Israel has released more than 200 Palestinian prisoners.

<h2>The 'process is producing results'</h2>

"We have seen over the last week the very positive development of hostages coming home, being reunited with their families," Blinken said in his meeting with Herzog.

"It's also enabled an increase in humanitarian assistance to go to innocent civilians in Gaza who need it desperately.

"So this process is producing results. It's important, and we hope that it can continue."

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On Thursday, the truce was extended by a day. If an agreement is not reached to extend it further, it will expire on Friday.

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State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement that Blinken reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself during his meeting with Netanyahu but also urged it "to take every possible measure to avoid civilian harm".

"The secretary stressed the imperative of accounting for humanitarian and civilian protection needs in southern Gaza before any military operations there and urged immediate steps to hold settler extremists accountable for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (Nov 30) told Israeli soldiers that the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was 'producing results' and that the truce should continue.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (Nov 30) told Israeli soldiers that the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was 'producing results' and that the truce should continue. It was Blinken's third visit to the region since the outbreak of the war eight weeks ago. He said that it was "imperative" that civilians in Gaza are protected if the fighting starts again. Blinken made these remarks during his meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, respectively. He was then due to travel to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to meet Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas. Watch | Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem shooting × The pause in fighting is now in its seventh day. During this period, Hamas has released many hostages it took during its October 7 attack. In exchange, Israel has released more than 200 Palestinian prisoners. The 'process is producing results' "We have seen over the last week the very positive development of hostages coming home, being reunited with their families," Blinken said in his meeting with Herzog. "It's also enabled an increase in humanitarian assistance to go to innocent civilians in Gaza who need it desperately. "So this process is producing results. It's important, and we hope that it can continue." Also Read | 'I have sworn to destroy Hamas': Netanyahu tells Blinken after three Israelis are killed in Jerusalem On Thursday, the truce was extended by a day. If an agreement is not reached to extend it further, it will expire on Friday. Also Read | Cancer-stricken mother appeals for release of daughter held hostage by Hamas. Watch Video State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement that Blinken reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself during his meeting with Netanyahu but also urged it "to take every possible measure to avoid civilian harm". "The secretary stressed the imperative of accounting for humanitarian and civilian protection needs in southern Gaza before any military operations there and urged immediate steps to hold settler extremists accountable for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza truce should continue as it's 'producing results,' says Blinken

The clock is ticking as the truce that has been great as it is being renewed every 24 hours. But there are clear complications in this. On Thursday, the temporary ceasefire has been extended for 24 hours and the seventh round of hostages-prison swap has already begun.

Israel-Hamas truce: 8 more hostages, 30 prisoners released

As Gaza crumbles under weeks of Israeli bombardment, people's movement calling for a ceasefire, and a free Palestinian state, have grown louder. But the slogan at the heart of these protests, has gained traction and stirred up a storm.

Explainer: The slogan at the heart of Pro-Palestine Rallies

As the war drags on, millions of innocent civilians bear the brunt of violence, death, devastation and irreparable loss. This is a tale of trauma that stems from war ravaged Gaza.

Anxiety & PTSD, a brutal outcome of Israel-Gaza war

The week-long pause in Gaza fighting ended Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza. 30 minutes after the ceasefire expired at 700 am local time. Israeli fighter jets hit Hamas Targets in Gaza accusing the Palestinian militant group of firing rockets at Israel and violating the agreement to free all women held as hostages.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel intercepts Hamas rockets | Netanyahu: Hamas violated terms of truce deal

Israel-Hamas war: Deadly fighting resumes in Gaza as truce expires

Four Palestinians, including two children, have been killed by Israeli forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say.

Israel-Hamas war: 2 Palestinian children killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

After years at the bottom of the foreign policy priority lists in Washington and European capitals, the “two-state solution” for one of the most intractable problems of the Middle East is high on the agenda again. Alas, it looks further from reality than ever.

The underlying idea is simple: create two states, one for Palestinians and one for Israelis to live side by side in peace. The concept is rooted in a United Nations Security Council resolution, 242, passed after the end of the 1967 war between Israel and a coalition of Arab states.

It stipulated the “withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict.” These were Gaza, the West Bank, the Golan Heights and East Jerusalem. Israel ignored the resolution but in 2005 disengaged from Gaza, dismantling 21 Israeli settlements and withdrawing settlers and army units.

Control of Gaza went to Hamas, whose militants started the current war on October 7 by breaking through the supposedly impenetrable wall that separates Israel and Gaza, massacred 1,200 civilians and abducted more than 240 to keep them as hostages.

Under a temporary truce deal worked out through Qatar, Hamas has released more than 80 of the hostages in return for Israel freeing 180 Palestinians from prison. Israel has vowed to continue its campaign to wipe out Hamas once all the hostages have been freed.

Follow this <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-2-russian-hostages-freed-by-hamas-leave-gaza-664437">live blog</a> for all the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war

There will be no peace until Hamas is “destroyed,” Israeli officials say. More than 13,000 Gazans, mostly civilians, have so far died, according to the Gazan Health Ministry

The enormous bloodshed, the prospect of more to come, and a humanitarian crisis termed catastrophic by aid agencies prompted the revival of the two-state concept. US&nbsp;President Joe Biden raised it during a visit to Tel Aviv at the height of a ferocious Israeli bombing campaign.

“As hard as it is, we must keep pursuing peace," he said. “We must keep pursuing a path so that Israel and the Palestinian people can both live safely, in security, in dignity, and in peace. For me, that means a two-state solution.” Biden repeated that call ten days later in an op-ed article in the Washington Post.

That was followed a week later by agreement on the need for a two-state solution at a meeting in Barcelona by the Union for the Mediterranean, a 43-member grouping of European, North African and Middle Eastern countries. However, Israel did not participate.

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said during the meeting in Barcelona that all EU members thought this was the best way to peace.

This is easier said than done. Among the biggest obstacles: Israeli settlements on the West Bank, the obvious area for a Palestinian state.

In 1993, the year of the Oslo Accords, the first direct Palestinian-Israeli peace agreement, the population of Israeli settlers on the West Bank totalled 111,000. There were 152,000 in East Jerusalem and around 12,000 in Golan Heights.

Thirty years later, more than 500,000 Jews live in 144 settlements in the West Bank, 200,000 in East Jerusalem, and 20,000 in the Golan Heights.

The term “settlement,” by the way, conjures up mental images of people living in converted buses or rough cabins. This is not the case. The biggest “settlement”, Ma’aleh Adumim, has 40,000 inhabitants, a mayor, a municipality, and a mall. It was founded in 1975, grew steadily, and has been called “the town that broke the two-state solution.”

A look at a map of the West Bank explains why it would be near-impossible to create a contiguous territory that could be a Palestinian state. There is an Area A, where the Palestinian Authority has full civil and security control. In Area B Israel has ultimate security control but the PA has some police powers. In Area C, the largest, Israel is in full control.

The logistics of untangling this arrangement are complex and none of the US&nbsp;and European leaders calling for a two-state solution has come up with a plan on how to do this.

The Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu has promoted the addition of settlements. The cabinet includes a settler, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who announced a few days after the Hamas attack that his ministry had begun distributing assault rifles to arm civilian security teams.

According to the UN’s humanitarian office, attacks by settlers on Palestinians have risen sharply and there are an average of eight incidents of settler violence a day since Hamas’s killing spree. Settlers attacking Palestinian civilians have little to fear.

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They are under the protective umbrella of Ben Gvir and members of his far-right Otzma Yehudi party, a driving force of a campaign to expand Jewish settlements in lands Palestinians consider theirs for a future state.

Each new settlement undermines prospects for the two-state solution Washington and its European allies see as the only way to peace. And there are plans to bring in more Jewish settlers – permits for 13,000 new housing units have been approved or are pending.

Which explains the word “fantasy” in the headline of this story.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

After years at the bottom of the foreign policy priority lists in Washington and European capitals, the “two-state solution” for one of the most intractable problems of the Middle East is high on the agenda again.

After years at the bottom of the foreign policy priority lists in Washington and European capitals, the “two-state solution” for one of the most intractable problems of the Middle East is high on the agenda again. Alas, it looks further from reality than ever. The underlying idea is simple: create two states, one for Palestinians and one for Israelis to live side by side in peace. The concept is rooted in a United Nations Security Council resolution, 242, passed after the end of the 1967 war between Israel and a coalition of Arab states. It stipulated the “withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict.” These were Gaza, the West Bank, the Golan Heights and East Jerusalem. Israel ignored the resolution but in 2005 disengaged from Gaza, dismantling 21 Israeli settlements and withdrawing settlers and army units. Control of Gaza went to Hamas, whose militants started the current war on October 7 by breaking through the supposedly impenetrable wall that separates Israel and Gaza, massacred 1,200 civilians and abducted more than 240 to keep them as hostages. Under a temporary truce deal worked out through Qatar, Hamas has released more than 80 of the hostages in return for Israel freeing 180 Palestinians from prison. Israel has vowed to continue its campaign to wipe out Hamas once all the hostages have been freed. Follow this live blog for all the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war There will be no peace until Hamas is “destroyed,” Israeli officials say. More than 13,000 Gazans, mostly civilians, have so far died, according to the Gazan Health Ministry The enormous bloodshed, the prospect of more to come, and a humanitarian crisis termed catastrophic by aid agencies prompted the revival of the two-state concept. US President Joe Biden raised it during a visit to Tel Aviv at the height of a ferocious Israeli bombing campaign. “As hard as it is, we must keep pursuing peace," he said. “We must keep pursuing a path so that Israel and the Palestinian people can both live safely, in security, in dignity, and in peace. For me, that means a two-state solution.” Biden repeated that call ten days later in an op-ed article in the Washington Post. That was followed a week later by agreement on the need for a two-state solution at a meeting in Barcelona by the Union for the Mediterranean, a 43-member grouping of European, North African and Middle Eastern countries. However, Israel did not participate. European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said during the meeting in Barcelona that all EU members thought this was the best way to peace. This is easier said than done. Among the biggest obstacles: Israeli settlements on the West Bank, the obvious area for a Palestinian state. In 1993, the year of the Oslo Accords, the first direct Palestinian-Israeli peace agreement, the population of Israeli settlers on the West Bank totalled 111,000. There were 152,000 in East Jerusalem and around 12,000 in Golan Heights. Thirty years later, more than 500,000 Jews live in 144 settlements in the West Bank, 200,000 in East Jerusalem, and 20,000 in the Golan Heights. The term “settlement,” by the way, conjures up mental images of people living in converted buses or rough cabins. This is not the case. The biggest “settlement”, Ma’aleh Adumim, has 40,000 inhabitants, a mayor, a municipality, and a mall. It was founded in 1975, grew steadily, and has been called “the town that broke the two-state solution.” A look at a map of the West Bank explains why it would be near-impossible to create a contiguous territory that could be a Palestinian state. There is an Area A, where the Palestinian Authority has full civil and security control. In Area B Israel has ultimate security control but the PA has some police powers. In Area C, the largest, Israel is in full control. The logistics of untangling this arrangement are complex and none of the US and European leaders calling for a two-state solution has come up with a plan on how to do this. The Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu has promoted the addition of settlements. The cabinet includes a settler, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who announced a few days after the Hamas attack that his ministry had begun distributing assault rifles to arm civilian security teams. According to the UN’s humanitarian office, attacks by settlers on Palestinians have risen sharply and there are an average of eight incidents of settler violence a day since Hamas’s killing spree. Settlers attacking Palestinian civilians have little to fear. Also watch | Israel-Hamas War: Youngest captive 10-month old Israeli hostage killed by Israeli airstrike: Hamas They are under the protective umbrella of Ben Gvir and members of his far-right Otzma Yehudi party, a driving force of a campaign to expand Jewish settlements in lands Palestinians consider theirs for a future state. Each new settlement undermines prospects for the two-state solution Washington and its European allies see as the only way to peace. And there are plans to bring in more Jewish settlers – permits for 13,000 new housing units have been approved or are pending. Which explains the word “fantasy” in the headline of this story. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Hamas-Israel war: As war rages, a Middle East peace fantasy returns

Hamas on Wednesday night released 16 people held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli authorities said, pushing the number of freed captives past 100, and in return Israel a few hours later set free 30 more Palestinian prisoners.

Israel- Hamas war: Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for seventh day

Truce extended for a day, Hamas begins releasing hostages

The clock is ticking as the truce that has been great as it is being renewed every 24 hours. But there are clear complications in this. On Thursday, the temporary ceasefire has been extended for 24 hours and the seventh round of hostages-prison swap has already begun. To know more watch this interview with Dov Zakheim, Senior Advisor at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem shooting

The death toll continues to rise in Gaza as the world bears witness to the massacre that takes place with about 15,000 dead in Gaza. Temporary ceasefire is finally in place. Israel has been claiming to attack Gaza to eradicate Mass but contradictory to these claims attacks have also continued in the West Bank where 229 have been killed since the 7th of October.

Israel-Hamas war: Gazans worried as delicate truce nears end

Pressure mounts on Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of all hostages. Netanyahu's Interior Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said that coalition will automatically fall apart, if Israel under Netanyahu does not resume the military offensive. So what is Israel's game plan for the future? Mohammed Saleh speaks with Tal Heinrich from Washinton DC.

Israel agrees to extend Ceasefire in Gaza till Hamas keeps releasing hostages

As Israel-Hamas truce was extended by another day, two gunmen open fire at civilians near bus stand in Jerusalem where three people died in the attack and six people were injured.

Deadly attack in Jerusalem after extension of Israel-Hamas truce

Hamas has released 69 hostages so far. After the release of hostages and prisoners, they share their experiences when in captivity. Amid the truce deal, Gaza is suffering with a food crisis.

Israel-Hamas War: Youngest captive 10-month old Israeli hostage killed by Israeli airstrike: Hamas

Due to high subscriber demand, Dubai Taxi Company expanded the total number of shares allotted to retail investors in its IPO. The business stated in a statement on Tuesday that the UAE retail offer has raised to 74.97 million shares from roughly 62.48 million shares.

Dubai Taxi sets records with $41bn in bids for $315mn IPO

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