The United States has imposed sanctions on an Israeli group for attacking humanitarian Aid convoys bound for Gaza. The sanctions Target a group called Tsav 9 over activities including blocking, harassing and damaging Aid shipments.

Israel war: US sanctions Israeli group for blocking aid

Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets at Northern Israel on June 13th after its unprecedented barrage of over 215 projectiles. The previous day the initial wave of attacks followed an Israeli air strike that killed Hezbollah senior Commander.

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Hezbollah intensifies attacks on Israel

US President Joe Biden has said that he does not expect to seal a Gaza truce deal in the near future. There was a discussion on the Israel-Hamas War the G7 Summit taking place in Italy currently and Biden has called Hamas the biggest hang up to a deal on the Gaza truce.

Biden calls Hamas 'biggest hang-up' to Gaza truce at G7 summit

Israel war: Biden says, 'Hamas biggest 'hang-up' to Gaza truce'

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin has said that Hamas has proposed various changes, some unworkable for a US back proposal for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza. he also added that mediators are determined to close the gaps.

Israel war: Changes proposed by Hamas in ceasefire deal 'unworkable', says Blinken

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A UN inquiry on Wednesday, leveled allegations of war crimes against the IDF and Hamas. The findings as drawn by the UN Commission, inquiry from two parallel reports conclude that Hamas during the October 7 attack committed war crimes.

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Hamas denies group presented new ideas for the Gaza ceasefire proposal

Palestinians recently freed from the IDF detention have claimed that Israeli authorities are engaging in systematic abuse of those in captivity. The allegations leveled up by these former detainees include intimidation harassment assault and even the withholding of vital medical treatment.

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The United States said that it has started “evaluating” the formal response sent by Hamas to their Gaza ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;

US Secretary of State&nbsp;Antony Blinken has been making efforts to channel global support for a UN Security Council resolution which supports the proposal of a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel.

A Hamas official on Tuesday (June 11) said that they submitted a response to Egyptian and Qatari mediators which sought some “amendments” and added that ensuring a “complete stop” to the war was their priority.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha said that the response included “amendments that confirm the ceasefire, withdrawal, reconstruction and [prisoner] exchange”.

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On Tuesday (June 11), US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby informed the journalists that Washington received the reply from Hamas and was “evaluating it right now".&nbsp;

On the second day of his Middle East visit, Blinken said that Israel’s Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu “reaffirmed his commitment” to the proposal.

Blinken held talks with Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday (June 11) and also held discussions with the families of the hostages before he travelled to Jordan to hold an emergency summit on humanitarian aid for Gaza.&nbsp;

In the Gaza Strip, the population has suffered massive displacement and more than a million people are on the brink of famine.

Speaking at a conference, Blinken announced an extra $404mn&nbsp;in funding for humanitarian aid for&nbsp;Gaza and appealed to other countries to increase donations.

<h2>US unveils ceasefire deal for Israel and Hamas&nbsp;</h2>

US President Joe Biden unveiled the ceasefire deal at the end of May and it was approved by the United Nations on Monday (June 10).

Watch:&nbsp;Israel war: Hamas proposes new timeline for ceasefire, offers ammendments to US-backed proposals

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The deal was presented by Biden as an Israeli initiative as he said that the ceasefire proposal which didn't work earlier was a&nbsp;“non-starter”.

The proposal called for an initial exchange of elderly, sick or female hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.&nbsp;

The ceasefire is aimed at permanently ending&nbsp;hostilities and ensure&nbsp;that all hostages are released in the second phase.&nbsp;

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)

The United States said that it has started “evaluating” the formal response sent by Hamas to their Gaza ceasefire proposal. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been making efforts to channel global support for a UN Security Council resolution which supports the proposal of a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel.

The United States said that it has started “evaluating” the formal response sent by Hamas to their Gaza ceasefire proposal. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been making efforts to channel global support for a UN Security Council resolution which supports the proposal of a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel. A Hamas official on Tuesday (June 11) said that they submitted a response to Egyptian and Qatari mediators which sought some “amendments” and added that ensuring a “complete stop” to the war was their priority. Meanwhile, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha said that the response included “amendments that confirm the ceasefire, withdrawal, reconstruction and [prisoner] exchange”. Also Read: UN report exposes 'extreme levels' of child abuse in armed conflicts, especially in Gaza and Sudan On Tuesday (June 11), US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby informed the journalists that Washington received the reply from Hamas and was “evaluating it right now". On the second day of his Middle East visit, Blinken said that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “reaffirmed his commitment” to the proposal. Blinken held talks with Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday (June 11) and also held discussions with the families of the hostages before he travelled to Jordan to hold an emergency summit on humanitarian aid for Gaza. In the Gaza Strip, the population has suffered massive displacement and more than a million people are on the brink of famine. Speaking at a conference, Blinken announced an extra $404mn in funding for humanitarian aid for Gaza and appealed to other countries to increase donations. US unveils ceasefire deal for Israel and Hamas US President Joe Biden unveiled the ceasefire deal at the end of May and it was approved by the United Nations on Monday (June 10). Watch: Israel war: Hamas proposes new timeline for ceasefire, offers ammendments to US-backed proposals The deal was presented by Biden as an Israeli initiative as he said that the ceasefire proposal which didn't work earlier was a “non-starter”. The proposal called for an initial exchange of elderly, sick or female hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel. The ceasefire is aimed at permanently ending hostilities and ensure that all hostages are released in the second phase. 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)

US 'evaluating' amendments sought by Hamas in Gaza ceasefire proposal

An unprecedented number of people died and were injured in crises ranging from Sudan, Myanmar, and Ukraine to Israel and the Palestinian territories in 2023, according to new UN research on violence against children entangled in more complicated and violent conflicts.

Israel-Hamas war: Violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023, says UN

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken who is on his 8th visit to the Middle East is speaking and briefing the media with the Qatari Prime Minister in Doha for talks on a potential UN-backed ceasefire deal.

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The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is vying to increase the intensity of its operations against Israel. This comes after an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a senior Hezbollah Commander. Retaliating swiftly Hezbollah has unleashed a barrage of rockets targeting Northern Israel.

Hezbollah vows escalation after killing of a commander by Israel

Hamas on Wednesday said its "positive" response to a U.S. ceasefire plan for the eight-month-old war in the Gaza Strip opened a "wide pathway" to reach an agreement, but the outlook was uncertain as neither the Palestinian group nor Israel publicly committed to a deal.

Israel war: Hamas proposes new timeline for ceasefire, offers ammendments to US-backed proposals

A concerning UN report claims to have found evidence of violence against children reaching "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023.

The upcoming report obtained by AFP is the United Nations' annual "Children in Armed Conflict" report.&nbsp;

"I am appalled by the dramatic increase in grave violations," wrote Secretary-General António Guterres in the report.

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<h2>Disturbing increase in violence</h2>

The report, prepared by Guterres and due for release on Thursday, highlights a 21 per cent increase in grave violations against children in 2023, totalling 30,705 verified violations.&nbsp;

These included 5,301 killings, 6,348 injuries, 8,655 instances of child recruitment and use in conflicts, 5,205 denials of humanitarian access&nbsp;and 4,356 kidnappings.

"In 2023, violence against children in armed conflict reached extreme levels, with a shocking 21 per cent increase in grave violations," said the report.

Findings of the report are unprecedented, said a senior UN official speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity.

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"We've never verified so many violations against children as last year."

Last year, "children bore the brunt of multiplying and escalating crises that were marked by a complete disregard for child rights, notably the inherent right to life," said the report.

<h2>Blacklisted organisations</h2>

The report places a number of entities on the blacklist for "killing and maiming children, and for attacks on schools and hospitals."

This in Sudan includes the Sudanese army and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF).&nbsp;

The RSF was listed for recruiting children and committing "rape and other forms of sexual violence against children," alongside attacks on schools and hospitals.

Additionally, Hamas and the armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad were added to the blacklist for the October 7 attack on Israel. The Israeli army was blacklisted for its retaliatory campaign against Hamas in Gaza.

The Russian army and "affiliated armed groups" also remain on the blacklist for killing 80 children in Ukraine in 2023 and injuring 339.

<h2>Sudan conflict and the children&nbsp;</h2>

In Sudan, grave violations against children surged by "a staggering 480 per cent" from 2022 to 2023.

<h2>Israel-Hamas war and the children</h2>

The conflict in the Middle East saw a 155 per cent increase in grave violations against children.&nbsp;

On October 7, 43 Israeli children were killed and an additional 47 Israeli children were abducted by Hamas and other Palestinian groups.

The retaliatory attack, as verified by the UN, has claimed the lives of 2,141 Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, with 2,051 killed between October 7 and December 31.

Furthermore, 23,000 reports of grave violations against children are yet to be verified. This includes&nbsp;violations against 3,900 Israeli children and 19,887 Palestinian children.&nbsp;

The report covers approximately 20 conflict zones worldwide, detailing the killing, injuring, recruitment, kidnapping, and sexual violence against children.&nbsp;It verified 30,705 "grave violations" committed last year, including during the Gaza war.

(With inputs from agencies)

A concerning UN report claims to have found evidence of violence against children reaching "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023.

A concerning UN report claims to have found evidence of violence against children reaching "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023. The upcoming report obtained by AFP is the United Nations' annual "Children in Armed Conflict" report. "I am appalled by the dramatic increase in grave violations," wrote Secretary-General António Guterres in the report. Also read | US pushes for Gaza peace: Blinken visits Israel and Egypt to secure ceasefire Disturbing increase in violence The report, prepared by Guterres and due for release on Thursday, highlights a 21 per cent increase in grave violations against children in 2023, totalling 30,705 verified violations. These included 5,301 killings, 6,348 injuries, 8,655 instances of child recruitment and use in conflicts, 5,205 denials of humanitarian access and 4,356 kidnappings. "In 2023, violence against children in armed conflict reached extreme levels, with a shocking 21 per cent increase in grave violations," said the report. Findings of the report are unprecedented, said a senior UN official speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity. Also read | Shocking UNICEF report: 400 million children under five face violence at home "We've never verified so many violations against children as last year." Last year, "children bore the brunt of multiplying and escalating crises that were marked by a complete disregard for child rights, notably the inherent right to life," said the report. Blacklisted organisations The report places a number of entities on the blacklist for "killing and maiming children, and for attacks on schools and hospitals." This in Sudan includes the Sudanese army and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF was listed for recruiting children and committing "rape and other forms of sexual violence against children," alongside attacks on schools and hospitals. Additionally, Hamas and the armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad were added to the blacklist for the October 7 attack on Israel. The Israeli army was blacklisted for its retaliatory campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The Russian army and "affiliated armed groups" also remain on the blacklist for killing 80 children in Ukraine in 2023 and injuring 339. Sudan conflict and the children In Sudan, grave violations against children surged by "a staggering 480 per cent" from 2022 to 2023. Israel-Hamas war and the children The conflict in the Middle East saw a 155 per cent increase in grave violations against children. On October 7, 43 Israeli children were killed and an additional 47 Israeli children were abducted by Hamas and other Palestinian groups. The retaliatory attack, as verified by the UN, has claimed the lives of 2,141 Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, with 2,051 killed between October 7 and December 31. Furthermore, 23,000 reports of grave violations against children are yet to be verified. This includes violations against 3,900 Israeli children and 19,887 Palestinian children. The report covers approximately 20 conflict zones worldwide, detailing the killing, injuring, recruitment, kidnapping, and sexual violence against children. It verified 30,705 "grave violations" committed last year, including during the Gaza war. (With inputs from agencies)

UN report exposes 'extreme levels' of child abuse in armed conflicts, especially in Gaza and Sudan

It is said that music brings peace and joy to our world but music in warzone brings much-needed healing. Rahaf Fadi Nasser, a medical student in Gaza is using a guitar she borrowed from a family friend to share music with her displaced kin on the streets.

Rahaf Fadi Nasser plays guitar on Gaza streets, shares music with displaced kin on streets

According to a new UN research, violence against children caught up in increasingly complex and violent conflicts reached alarming proportions in 2023, with an unprecedented number of deaths and injuries in crises ranging from Sudan, Myanmar, and Ukraine to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Almost 3,000 children cut off from treatment for malnutrition, at risk of death

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, stated on Wednesday that his Palestinian Islamist organization, which is at odds with Israel, is adhering to its demands for a truce in Gaza, which include an Israeli military pullout. Keep an eye out for additional information!

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Our correspondent Jodi Cowan spoke with a former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister and Military expert Colonel Miri Eisin on the impact of Benny Gantz's resignation on Netanyahu. WION's Jodie Cohen interview with Colonel Miri Eisin, Israeli PM's former advisor. Watch in for more details!

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Will the US cut Israel out of the Hamas hostage talks? Is America's patience exhausted with Israel? What will America's next move be? Molly Gambhir getting you the complete story.

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The war in Gaza has dashed the dreams of Palestinians willing to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca the holiest side in Islamic World Palestinians are unable to go on the pilgrimage as there's no way out of the Gaza Strip.

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The United Nations Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza. The text passed with 14 votes and favor welcoming the truce and hostage release proposal announced on May 31st by President Joe Biden.

UN body votes to support a U.S-proposed truce plan on Gaza ceasefire

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The top US Diplomat is on a West Asia peace mission to deliver President Joe Biden's latest proposed plan to end the Gaza War.

Antony Blinken visits West Asia: Hamas accepts UN-backed ceasefire deal

The United Nations Security Council on Monday (June 10)&nbsp;backed a ceasefire proposal put forth by President Joe Biden to end the eight-month-old war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

As per reports, the resolution was adopted by the US and was supported by the other 14&nbsp;of the 15 members of the Security Council. Russia, however,&nbsp;abstained from voting.&nbsp;

"Today we voted for peace," said the US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield after the vote.

"Today this Council sent a clear message to Hamas: accept the ceasefire deal on the table. Israel has already agreed to this deal and the fighting could stop today if Hamas would do the same," she added.

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<h2>Hamas 'welcomes' the resolution</h2>

The resolution says Israel has accepted the truce plan, and "calls upon Hamas to also accept it." The Palestinian militant group&nbsp;said that it "welcomes" the vote.

In a statement, as quoted by Reuters, the group said&nbsp;that it is ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan "that are consistent with the demands of our people and resistance."

The deal&nbsp;remains uncertain as Hamas officials have insisted that any ceasefire agreement must guarantee a permanent end to the war — a demand Israel has firmly rejected, vowing to destroy Hamas and free the remaining captives.

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<h2>Israel reiterates the destruction of Hamas</h2>

After the vote, Israeli diplomat Reut Shapir Ben Naftaly once again reiterated her country's stand and said that the "war will end" only when Israeli "goals are met," including the release of hostages and the destruction of Hamas.

"Hamas' refusal to release the hostages through diplomacy has proven that the effort to bring our hostages home must also include military means," she said.

Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian envoy to the United Nations, meanwhile, welcomed the Security Council's vote, and said that the "burden" of implementing the resolution and ceasefire "is on the Israeli side".

Announced on May 31 by President Joe Biden, the&nbsp;truce and hostage release proposal urges "parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition."

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Nations Security Council on Monday (June 10) backed a ceasefire proposal put forth by President Joe Biden to end the eight-month-old war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The United Nations Security Council on Monday (June 10) backed a ceasefire proposal put forth by President Joe Biden to end the eight-month-old war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. As per reports, the resolution was adopted by the US and was supported by the other 14 of the 15 members of the Security Council. Russia, however, abstained from voting. "Today we voted for peace," said the US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield after the vote. "Today this Council sent a clear message to Hamas: accept the ceasefire deal on the table. Israel has already agreed to this deal and the fighting could stop today if Hamas would do the same," she added. Also read | US weighs unilateral deal with Hamas for release of American captives in Gaza Hamas 'welcomes' the resolution The resolution says Israel has accepted the truce plan, and "calls upon Hamas to also accept it." The Palestinian militant group said that it "welcomes" the vote. In a statement, as quoted by Reuters, the group said that it is ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan "that are consistent with the demands of our people and resistance." The deal remains uncertain as Hamas officials have insisted that any ceasefire agreement must guarantee a permanent end to the war — a demand Israel has firmly rejected, vowing to destroy Hamas and free the remaining captives. Also read | Macron's great gamble: Why did French president dissolve parliament? What if his party loses? Israel reiterates the destruction of Hamas After the vote, Israeli diplomat Reut Shapir Ben Naftaly once again reiterated her country's stand and said that the "war will end" only when Israeli "goals are met," including the release of hostages and the destruction of Hamas. "Hamas' refusal to release the hostages through diplomacy has proven that the effort to bring our hostages home must also include military means," she said. Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian envoy to the United Nations, meanwhile, welcomed the Security Council's vote, and said that the "burden" of implementing the resolution and ceasefire "is on the Israeli side". Announced on May 31 by President Joe Biden, the truce and hostage release proposal urges "parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition." (With inputs from agencies)

UN Security Council votes 'for peace', overwhelmingly backs Biden's Gaza ceasefire plan

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Well as the war in Gaza rages on for eight months and Counting. WION's report gives you a glimpse into the devastation through numbers.

Israel war: A glimpse of Gaza war devastation in the form of numbers

The United Nations Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza. The text passed with 14 votes in favour welcomes the truce and hostage release proposal announced on May 31st by President Joe Biden.

Israel-Hamas War: UN body votes to support US-proposed truce plan

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