US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (June 10) urged Arab leaders to pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire proposal outlined 10 days ago by US President Joe Biden, aimed at ending the eight-month-long war in Gaza.

On his eighth visit to the region since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Blinken is pushing for a ceasefire deal and seeking to prevent the conflict from spreading to Lebanon.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Say Yes'</h2>

Blinken, as per Reuters, said that Hamas remains the only outlier in not accepting the three-phase deal involving the release of hostages and cessation of hostilities, a proposal to which Israel has agreed.

"My message to governments throughout the region, to people throughout the region, is if you want a ceasefire, press Hamas to say yes," Blinken told reporters in Egypt after meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.&nbsp;

Talking to Reuters, a senior Hamas official called Blinken's comments "biased to Israel."

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<h2>Blinken in Israel</h2>

After Egypt, Blinken travelled to Israel, where he updated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the "ongoing diplomatic efforts to plan for the post-conflict period."

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a readout of the meeting that Blinken also "reiterated that the proposal on the table would unlock the possibility of calm along Israel's northern border and further integration with countries in the region."

Ceasefire talks have intensified following Biden's proposal, with CIA director William Burns engaging with Qatari and Egyptian officials in Doha. Despite repeated assertions from Biden about imminent ceasefires, only a single week-long truce occurred in November.&nbsp;On Monday, the United Nations Security Council also overwhelmingly backed Biden's proposal.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (June 10) urged Arab leaders to pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire proposal outlined 10 days ago by US President Joe Biden, aimed at ending the eight-month-long war in Gaza.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (June 10) urged Arab leaders to pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire proposal outlined 10 days ago by US President Joe Biden, aimed at ending the eight-month-long war in Gaza. On his eighth visit to the region since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Blinken is pushing for a ceasefire deal and seeking to prevent the conflict from spreading to Lebanon. Also read | UN Security Council votes 'for peace', overwhelmingly backs Biden's Gaza ceasefire plan 'Say Yes' Blinken, as per Reuters, said that Hamas remains the only outlier in not accepting the three-phase deal involving the release of hostages and cessation of hostilities, a proposal to which Israel has agreed. "My message to governments throughout the region, to people throughout the region, is if you want a ceasefire, press Hamas to say yes," Blinken told reporters in Egypt after meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Talking to Reuters, a senior Hamas official called Blinken's comments "biased to Israel." Also read | US Secretary of State Blinken returns to W. Asia on peace mission amid Israeli resignations Blinken in Israel After Egypt, Blinken travelled to Israel, where he updated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the "ongoing diplomatic efforts to plan for the post-conflict period." State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a readout of the meeting that Blinken also "reiterated that the proposal on the table would unlock the possibility of calm along Israel's northern border and further integration with countries in the region." Ceasefire talks have intensified following Biden's proposal, with CIA director William Burns engaging with Qatari and Egyptian officials in Doha. Despite repeated assertions from Biden about imminent ceasefires, only a single week-long truce occurred in November. On Monday, the United Nations Security Council also overwhelmingly backed Biden's proposal. (With inputs from agencies)

US pushes for Gaza peace: Blinken visits Israel and Egypt to secure ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed back to the Middle East to push a plan for a ceasefire. This will be Blinken's eighth visit to the region since the war erupted and will include a visit to Israel.&nbsp;

It comes as Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz and the Israeli general in charge of the Gaza Strip area on Sunday (June 9) announced their resignations.

<h2>Blinken in West Asia</h2>

As per an AFP report, the US diplomat will start his West Asia visit in Egypt with talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. From there, he will go to Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Blinken's Middle East tour will also include visits to Jordan and Qatar, after which he will join Biden at the summit with the Group of Seven in Italy on Wednesday (June 12).&nbsp;

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This visit follows President Joe Biden's May 31 proposal to end the conflict.

As per the report, the political dynamics in Israel and the silence from Hamas on Biden's proposal make the prospect of a ceasefire plan unlikely by the day. Hamas is yet to formally respond to the proposal.

<h2>Multiple high-level resignations in one day</h2>

Further complicating&nbsp;matters, Benny Gantz, a critical former MP stepped down from Netanyahu's war cabinet, saying that the prime minister has failed to finalise a plan for a "real victory", including coming up with post-war plans for Gaza.

The MP had asked for a post-war plan for Gaza approved by Netanyahu last month.

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Gantz, a key centrist, leads in polls as Netanyahu's replacement if new elections are called. His resignation complicates US peace plans&nbsp;as his departure can help further embolden Netanyahu's far-right supporters, who are hostile to compromise.

<h2>Why did the Gaza commander resign?</h2>

Brig. Gen. Avi Rosenfeld, the head of the Israel Defense Force's Gaza Division, in a letter to his superiors, cited Hamas' October 7 attack and his failure to counter it as reasons for the resignation. He&nbsp;is only the second senior IDF officer to resign over the Hamas&nbsp;attack. Previously, the chief of the Military Intelligence Directorate announced he was quitting in April.

According to the Times of Israel, Rosenfeld said in the letter, "On October 7, I failed in my life’s mission to protect the [Gaza border communities]."

"Everyone has to take responsibility for their part, and I am the one in charge of the 143rd Division (the Gaza Division)," he said.

"As I promised, I will stay until my replacement takes over the role, and I will transfer command over the division in an orderly and responsible manner."

"I intend to continue to take part in the investigations and the learning of lessons, to do everything so that what happened on October 7 does not happen in the future," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed back to the Middle East to push a plan for a ceasefire. This will be Blinken's eighth visit to the region since the war erupted and will include a visit to Israel.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed back to the Middle East to push a plan for a ceasefire. This will be Blinken's eighth visit to the region since the war erupted and will include a visit to Israel. It comes as Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz and the Israeli general in charge of the Gaza Strip area on Sunday (June 9) announced their resignations. Blinken in West Asia As per an AFP report, the US diplomat will start his West Asia visit in Egypt with talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. From there, he will go to Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken's Middle East tour will also include visits to Jordan and Qatar, after which he will join Biden at the summit with the Group of Seven in Italy on Wednesday (June 12). Also read | Israel drops dramatic footage of rescue of four Hamas hostages in 'complex daytime operation' This visit follows President Joe Biden's May 31 proposal to end the conflict. As per the report, the political dynamics in Israel and the silence from Hamas on Biden's proposal make the prospect of a ceasefire plan unlikely by the day. Hamas is yet to formally respond to the proposal. Multiple high-level resignations in one day Further complicating matters, Benny Gantz, a critical former MP stepped down from Netanyahu's war cabinet, saying that the prime minister has failed to finalise a plan for a "real victory", including coming up with post-war plans for Gaza. The MP had asked for a post-war plan for Gaza approved by Netanyahu last month. Also read | Benny Gantz quits from Israeli war cabinet, accuses PM Netanyahu of preventing 'true victory' Gantz, a key centrist, leads in polls as Netanyahu's replacement if new elections are called. His resignation complicates US peace plans as his departure can help further embolden Netanyahu's far-right supporters, who are hostile to compromise. Why did the Gaza commander resign? Brig. Gen. Avi Rosenfeld, the head of the Israel Defense Force's Gaza Division, in a letter to his superiors, cited Hamas' October 7 attack and his failure to counter it as reasons for the resignation. He is only the second senior IDF officer to resign over the Hamas attack. Previously, the chief of the Military Intelligence Directorate announced he was quitting in April. According to the Times of Israel, Rosenfeld said in the letter, "On October 7, I failed in my life’s mission to protect the [Gaza border communities]." "Everyone has to take responsibility for their part, and I am the one in charge of the 143rd Division (the Gaza Division)," he said. "As I promised, I will stay until my replacement takes over the role, and I will transfer command over the division in an orderly and responsible manner." "I intend to continue to take part in the investigations and the learning of lessons, to do everything so that what happened on October 7 does not happen in the future," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

US Secretary of State Blinken returns to W. Asia on peace mission amid Israeli resignations

Centre-right leader Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's war cabinet, citing lack of "the day after" plans for Gaza by the current government. We speak to Helit Barel, former director, Israel's national security council- who says no one in Israel wants this war to stretch, we want a comprehensive deal on hostages, and the Gaza Strip to be governed by PLA or others but not the Hamas.

Israel war: Israel war cabinet divided

The&nbsp;Israel Defense Forces has accused a journalist, associated with Al Jazeera news organisation, of holding three of the four hostages who were freed in a raid on Saturday (June 8).

Al Jazeera's writer Abdallah Aljamal was killed by the IDF during its dramatic rescue mission in Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip. &nbsp;

Abdallah Aljamal, who was also a spokesman for the Hamas-run labour ministry, was killed by the special forces soldiers who entered his home in central Gaza to rescue hostages Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andri Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41, said the Israeli military.&nbsp;

Taking to X, the IDF wrote, "'Journalist' Abdallah Aljamal was a Hamas terrorist holding Almog, Andrey and Shlomi hostage in his family’s home in Nuseirat.&nbsp;No press vest can make him innocent of the crimes he has committed. @AlJazeera what’s this terrorist doing on your website?"&nbsp;

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The IDF further alleged on Sunday (June 9) that the hostages were held by Aljamal inside his family home.

“This is further proof that the Hamas terrorist organization uses the civilian population as a human shield,” said the IDF in a statement.

<h2>Aljamal's Al Jazeera connection</h2>

Aljamal has been listed by Al Jazeera as an author on its website, and he reportedly wrote at least one article for the media organisation.&nbsp;

However, Jerusalem bureau chief of the now-closed Al Jazeera office Omar al-Walid said that Aljamal was not working for Al Jazeera, reported the Times of Israel.

"This man is not from Al Jazeera, and he did not work for Al Jazeera at all, and he is not listed as working for Al Jazeera neither now nor in the past," said al-Walid.

“We do not know him, and all the rumours that have been spread are empty of content and not true at all,” he added.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Israel: Benny Gantz quits war cabinet; accuses Netanyahu of preventing 'true victory'

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The Arabic-language news network further stated that they would sue those who are spreading false rumours regarding connections between al-Walid and Al-Jazeera, reported Times of Israel.

Imran Khan, who is a senior correspondent on&nbsp;Al Jazeera's English channel, stated on Instagram that Aljamal worked as a freelancer in the past.

"The individual in question who was killed in the raid along with his family was, at one point, a freelance journalist. He has never worked for&nbsp;Al Jazeera&nbsp;Arabic or English," Khan wrote.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Israel Defense Forces has accused a journalist, associated with Al Jazeera news organisation, of holding three of the four hostages who were freed in a raid on Saturday (June 8).

The Israel Defense Forces has accused a journalist, associated with Al Jazeera news organisation, of holding three of the four hostages who were freed in a raid on Saturday (June 8). Al Jazeera's writer Abdallah Aljamal was killed by the IDF during its dramatic rescue mission in Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip. Abdallah Aljamal, who was also a spokesman for the Hamas-run labour ministry, was killed by the special forces soldiers who entered his home in central Gaza to rescue hostages Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andri Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41, said the Israeli military. Taking to X, the IDF wrote, "'Journalist' Abdallah Aljamal was a Hamas terrorist holding Almog, Andrey and Shlomi hostage in his family’s home in Nuseirat. No press vest can make him innocent of the crimes he has committed. @AlJazeera what’s this terrorist doing on your website?" Also Read: Israel drops dramatic footage showing rescue of 3 of four hostages in 'complex daytime operation' The IDF further alleged on Sunday (June 9) that the hostages were held by Aljamal inside his family home. “This is further proof that the Hamas terrorist organization uses the civilian population as a human shield,” said the IDF in a statement. Aljamal's Al Jazeera connection Aljamal has been listed by Al Jazeera as an author on its website, and he reportedly wrote at least one article for the media organisation. However, Jerusalem bureau chief of the now-closed Al Jazeera office Omar al-Walid said that Aljamal was not working for Al Jazeera, reported the Times of Israel. "This man is not from Al Jazeera, and he did not work for Al Jazeera at all, and he is not listed as working for Al Jazeera neither now nor in the past," said al-Walid. “We do not know him, and all the rumours that have been spread are empty of content and not true at all,” he added. Watch: Israel: Benny Gantz quits war cabinet; accuses Netanyahu of preventing 'true victory' The Arabic-language news network further stated that they would sue those who are spreading false rumours regarding connections between al-Walid and Al-Jazeera, reported Times of Israel. Imran Khan, who is a senior correspondent on Al Jazeera's English channel, stated on Instagram that Aljamal worked as a freelancer in the past. "The individual in question who was killed in the raid along with his family was, at one point, a freelance journalist. He has never worked for Al Jazeera Arabic or English," Khan wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel alleges Al Jazeera journalist held three hostages, media group denies connection

Israeli forces are continuing to pound Central and Southern parts of Gaza. The Palestine Red Crescent Society informed that an Israeli strike on a house in Central Gaza's Deir Al-Balah has wounded over 10 people.

Israel war: Israel continues to pound central Gaza

The Israeli military said on Saturday (Jun 8) that its troops had rescued four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a "complex daytime operation". The military said that the rescue was made at two separate locations in the area of al-Nuseirat and the hostages were in "good medical condition".&nbsp;

"Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40), were kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organiation from the Nova music festival on October 7," the military said in a statement.&nbsp;

It added that all four were transferred to the 'Sheba' Tel-HaShomer Medical Center for further medical examinations.&nbsp;

"We will continue to make every effort to bring the hostages home," the military further said.&nbsp;

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The Israeli ministry claimed that the hostages, three males and one female, were kidnapped by Hamas-led militants from the Nova music festival in southern Israel on October 7 last year.&nbsp;

The family members rushed to the hospital to meet them. News agency Reuters shared a video that showed Argamani smiling as she reunites&nbsp;with her father.

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Another video of Argamani receiving a telephone call from Israeli President Isaac Herzog was distributed by his office.

"I am so happy to be here. Thank you for everything, thank you for this moment," said a smiling Argamani, sitting with her father in a hospital room.&nbsp;

In one video, speaking on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Argamani said, "I am very moved. I haven't heard Hebrew for so long."&nbsp;

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<h2>Israel-Hamas war</h2>

Hamas killed around 1,200 people during the October 7 attack and took 251 hostages, 116 of whom now remain in the Palestinian territory, including 41 the army says are dead.&nbsp;

In response to the unprecedented attack by Hamas, Israel launched a full-scale war, vowing to eliminate the Palestine-based militant group.

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that at least 36,801 people have been killed in the territory so far.&nbsp;

The toll includes at least 70 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 83,680 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7.&nbsp;

(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.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said on Saturday (Jun 8) that its troops had rescued four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a "complex daytime operation". The military said that the rescue was made at two separate locations in the area of al-Nuseirat and the hostages were in "good medical condition".

The Israeli military said on Saturday (Jun 8) that its troops had rescued four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a "complex daytime operation". The military said that the rescue was made at two separate locations in the area of al-Nuseirat and the hostages were in "good medical condition". "Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40), were kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organiation from the Nova music festival on October 7," the military said in a statement. It added that all four were transferred to the 'Sheba' Tel-HaShomer Medical Center for further medical examinations. "We will continue to make every effort to bring the hostages home," the military further said. Also read: Israeli Army, Hamas in UN list of offenders committing violations against children Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40) were rescued in a special operation by the IDF, ISA and Israel Police from 2 separate locations in the heart of Nuseirat after being kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival. They are in good… pic.twitter.com/PnkjL4GRQz — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 8, 2024 × The Israeli ministry claimed that the hostages, three males and one female, were kidnapped by Hamas-led militants from the Nova music festival in southern Israel on October 7 last year. The family members rushed to the hospital to meet them. News agency Reuters shared a video that showed Argamani smiling as she reunites with her father. Also read: Israel bombs another school in Gaza, a day after strike on school killed 37 Another video of Argamani receiving a telephone call from Israeli President Isaac Herzog was distributed by his office. "I am so happy to be here. Thank you for everything, thank you for this moment," said a smiling Argamani, sitting with her father in a hospital room. In one video, speaking on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Argamani said, "I am very moved. I haven't heard Hebrew for so long." Watch: Israel's Gantz expected to resign from cabinet post × Israel-Hamas war Hamas killed around 1,200 people during the October 7 attack and took 251 hostages, 116 of whom now remain in the Palestinian territory, including 41 the army says are dead. In response to the unprecedented attack by Hamas, Israel launched a full-scale war, vowing to eliminate the Palestine-based militant group. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that at least 36,801 people have been killed in the territory so far. The toll includes at least 70 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 83,680 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. (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.

Israeli Army says four hostages rescued in central Gaza in 'good medical condition'

Israeli forces have rescued about four hostages from the Al-Nuseirat area of central Gaza the hostages include three men and one woman who remembered to have been taken hostage by Hamas Fighters.

Israel war: IDF rescues 4 hostages from Gaza

Israel war: Netanyahu meets and speaks to rescued hostages

With a renewed ceasefire push in the eight-month-old Gaza war stalled, Israel bombarded central and southern areas again on Friday, killing at least 28 Palestinians, and tank forces advanced to the western edges of Rafah.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel forces batter central, South Gaza

Israel war: Israel rescues four hostages from Gaza

Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel’s war cabinet, might resign from the government by Saturday night, following his ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on presenting a plan for the day after the Gaza war.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli Minister Gantz's deadline ends today

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon address the US Congress. PM Netanyahu, who has an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him, will address US lawmakers in the Congress on July 24. He has received an invitation from Republican and Democratic leaders, reports AFP.&nbsp;

<h2>Invitation to Netanyahu</h2>

News of this potential visit comes amidst calls for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and as Israel faces increasing international diplomatic isolation over the high casualty figures in Gaza.

It also follows a rare and critical call from Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in March for Israel to hold new elections, criticising the country's management of the Gaza conflict. Progressive Democrats have also voiced strong disapproval of Netanyahu's handling of the military response and have vowed to boycott his speech.

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The invitation to Netanyahu was reportedly extended by the four party leaders in the US House and Senate, who expressed solidarity with Israel in its "struggle against terror, especially as Hamas continues to hold American and Israeli citizens captive."

While US media was speculating a visit date of June 13, Netanyahu's office has clarified that this date is not final and conflicts with a Jewish holiday.

<h2>Calls for ceasefire&nbsp;</h2>

Just last week, US President Biden proposed a three-phase plan that seeks to end the conflict, secure the release of all hostages, and reconstruct Gaza without Hamas in control.

However, Netanyahu's office, as per AFP, reiterated that military operations will continue until Israel's "goals" including the destruction of Hamas, "are achieved". Hamas has not responded to this plan.

Efforts for a truce and a hostage-prisoner exchange between the two warring sides are being mediated by US, Qatari, and Egyptian officials. At the same time, Israel is facing increased diplomatic pushback.&nbsp;

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This includes international court cases accusing it of war crimes and recognition of Palestinian statehood by several European nations. In May, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan even sought an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

However, in support of Netanyahu and Israel, recently, on June 4 (Tuesday) the Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). This bill and the subsequent sanctions are in response to the ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to the ongoing war in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon address the US Congress. PM Netanyahu, who has an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him, will address US lawmakers in the Congress on July 24.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon address the US Congress. PM Netanyahu, who has an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him, will address US lawmakers in the Congress on July 24. He has received an invitation from Republican and Democratic leaders, reports AFP. Invitation to Netanyahu News of this potential visit comes amidst calls for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and as Israel faces increasing international diplomatic isolation over the high casualty figures in Gaza. It also follows a rare and critical call from Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in March for Israel to hold new elections, criticising the country's management of the Gaza conflict. Progressive Democrats have also voiced strong disapproval of Netanyahu's handling of the military response and have vowed to boycott his speech. Also read | Israelis raise 'Death to Arabs' slogan in Jerusalem Day Flag March The invitation to Netanyahu was reportedly extended by the four party leaders in the US House and Senate, who expressed solidarity with Israel in its "struggle against terror, especially as Hamas continues to hold American and Israeli citizens captive." While US media was speculating a visit date of June 13, Netanyahu's office has clarified that this date is not final and conflicts with a Jewish holiday. Calls for ceasefire Just last week, US President Biden proposed a three-phase plan that seeks to end the conflict, secure the release of all hostages, and reconstruct Gaza without Hamas in control. However, Netanyahu's office, as per AFP, reiterated that military operations will continue until Israel's "goals" including the destruction of Hamas, "are achieved". Hamas has not responded to this plan. Efforts for a truce and a hostage-prisoner exchange between the two warring sides are being mediated by US, Qatari, and Egyptian officials. At the same time, Israel is facing increased diplomatic pushback. Also read | Robert Persichitti, World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations This includes international court cases accusing it of war crimes and recognition of Palestinian statehood by several European nations. In May, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan even sought an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, in support of Netanyahu and Israel, recently, on June 4 (Tuesday) the Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). This bill and the subsequent sanctions are in response to the ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to the ongoing war in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

US Congress invites Israeli PM Netanyahu to speak amid ICC warrant controversy and Gaza crisis

The US says Benjamin Netanyahu might be prolonging the Gaza war for political gains. Meanwhile, Israel carried out a targeted airstrike on the UNWRA school in central Gaza. Find out more in our next report.

IDF says Hamas was inside UNWRA premises

The proposed ceasefire agreement between US President Joe Biden and Gaza was described by a senior Hamas official as "just words" on Thursday, and the Palestinian organization has not received any formal pledges on a truce.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas claims proposed Gaza ceasefire deal was 'just words'

Israeli Army on Thursday (June 6) said it struck a UN school in central Gaza that it claimed housed a "Hamas compound". At least 36 people were killed, according to Hamas.

Israeli "fighter jets... conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", the army said in a statement, adding that several terrorists were "eliminated".

The military said it "eliminated" several "terrorists" after its jets "conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", in central Gaza.

UNRWA is the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

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Hamas described it as a "horrific massacre... that shames humanity".

The war in Gaza began after Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, which killed about 1,200 people. Hamas also took about 250 hostages&nbsp;— whose return is a key demand of Israel for war to end — 120 of whom remain in Gaza.

Israel's bombardment and ground offensive have killed at least 36,586 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

Israel has frequently accused Hamas and its allies in Gaza of using schools, health facilities and other civilian infrastructure as operational centres.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The latest strike comes as US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators resumed talks to try to secure a truce and hostage release deal.

US President Joe Biden last week outlined what he called a three-phase Israeli plan to halt the fighting for six weeks while hostages held by militants in Gaza are exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.

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Biden has urged Hamas to accept the deal and has deployed CIA chief Bill Burns to Qatar.

Biden earlier told Qatar's emir that "Hamas is now the only obstacle to a complete ceasefire", and "confirmed Israel's readiness to move forward" with the terms he set out last week.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Army on Thursday (June 6) said it struck a UN school in central Gaza that it claimed housed a "Hamas compound". At least 36 people were killed, according to Hamas.

Israeli Army on Thursday (June 6) said it struck a UN school in central Gaza that it claimed housed a "Hamas compound". At least 36 people were killed, according to Hamas. Israeli "fighter jets... conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", the army said in a statement, adding that several terrorists were "eliminated". The military said it "eliminated" several "terrorists" after its jets "conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside an UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat", in central Gaza. UNRWA is the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Also read | Fake social media accounts targeted US with pro-Israel content amid Gaza war: Report Hamas described it as a "horrific massacre... that shames humanity". The war in Gaza began after Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, which killed about 1,200 people. Hamas also took about 250 hostages — whose return is a key demand of Israel for war to end — 120 of whom remain in Gaza. Israel's bombardment and ground offensive have killed at least 36,586 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. Israel has frequently accused Hamas and its allies in Gaza of using schools, health facilities and other civilian infrastructure as operational centres. What does it mean? The latest strike comes as US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators resumed talks to try to secure a truce and hostage release deal. US President Joe Biden last week outlined what he called a three-phase Israeli plan to halt the fighting for six weeks while hostages held by militants in Gaza are exchanged for Palestinian prisoners. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Biden says 'have major disagreement over post-conflict future of Gaza' × Biden has urged Hamas to accept the deal and has deployed CIA chief Bill Burns to Qatar. Biden earlier told Qatar's emir that "Hamas is now the only obstacle to a complete ceasefire", and "confirmed Israel's readiness to move forward" with the terms he set out last week. (With inputs from agencies)

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The director of the Hamas-run Gaza government media office Ismail Al-Thawabta and a Gaza health ministry official told Reuters on Thursday 40 people were killed and 73 were wounded in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat school in the Gaza Strip.

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In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). These bills and the subsequent sanctions are in response to the ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to the ongoing war in Gaza.

<h2>America supports Israel</h2>

Titled the US House's "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act",&nbsp;Reuters reports that the contentious vote ended with 247 lawmakers in favour and 155 against. This includes support from 42 Democrats.&nbsp;

Notably, none of the Republicans voted "nay," although two opted to vote "present" instead of an "aye".

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In s statement, as reported by AFP, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said, "Today's vote draws a line in the sand for lawless action by ICC officials."

"The US firmly stands with Israel and refuses to allow international bureaucrats to baselessly issue arrest warrants to Israeli leadership for false crimes," he added.

<h2>Will it become a law?</h2>

While the bill is not expected to become law, as per the report, it underscores the strong backing for Israel in Congress amidst international criticism of its Gaza campaign.&nbsp;

Last month, the White House had also condemned the ICC's decision to seek these arrest warrants.

It is unlikely to take up the measure for a vote in the Senate, which has a narrow Democratic majority.

However, if it were to pass, the legislation would impose sanctions on individuals involved in ICC prosecutions of Americans or citizens of US allies who are not members of the ICC, such as Israel.&nbsp;

These sanctions would include barring entry to the US, revoking visas, and restricting them from property transactions in the nation.

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<h2>ICC's stand</h2>

Recently, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said that after more than seven months into the conflict in Gaza, there were reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and&nbsp;his defence chief "bear criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Khan also sought to penalise three Hamas leaders for the same.

Netanyahu, however, called the ICC's decision absurd, arguing that it targets all of Israel.

The Gaza conflict escalated dramatically last October, when Israel launched an extensive air and ground offensive in Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas. This was retaliation for a brutal Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, which left around 1,200 people dead and over 250 taken hostages, according to Israeli figures.&nbsp;

Currently, approximately 120 hostages remain in Gaza.

Meanwhile, according to local health authorities, the Israeli military's retaliatory campaign has resulted in over 36,000 deaths in densely populated Gaza. They also&nbsp;report that thousands of bodies remain buried under rubble.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). These bills and the subsequent sanctions are in response to the ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to the ongoing war in Gaza. America supports Israel Titled the US House's "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act", Reuters reports that the contentious vote ended with 247 lawmakers in favour and 155 against. This includes support from 42 Democrats. Notably, none of the Republicans voted "nay," although two opted to vote "present" instead of an "aye". Also read | Forest fires triggered by Hezbollah rockets spread through northern Israel In s statement, as reported by AFP, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said, "Today's vote draws a line in the sand for lawless action by ICC officials." "The US firmly stands with Israel and refuses to allow international bureaucrats to baselessly issue arrest warrants to Israeli leadership for false crimes," he added. Will it become a law? While the bill is not expected to become law, as per the report, it underscores the strong backing for Israel in Congress amidst international criticism of its Gaza campaign. Last month, the White House had also condemned the ICC's decision to seek these arrest warrants. It is unlikely to take up the measure for a vote in the Senate, which has a narrow Democratic majority. However, if it were to pass, the legislation would impose sanctions on individuals involved in ICC prosecutions of Americans or citizens of US allies who are not members of the ICC, such as Israel. These sanctions would include barring entry to the US, revoking visas, and restricting them from property transactions in the nation. Also read | Japan’s Nagasaki snubs Israel: No invite to peace ceremony, calls for truce in Gaza ICC's stand Recently, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said that after more than seven months into the conflict in Gaza, there were reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence chief "bear criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Khan also sought to penalise three Hamas leaders for the same. Netanyahu, however, called the ICC's decision absurd, arguing that it targets all of Israel. The Gaza conflict escalated dramatically last October, when Israel launched an extensive air and ground offensive in Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas. This was retaliation for a brutal Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, which left around 1,200 people dead and over 250 taken hostages, according to Israeli figures. Currently, approximately 120 hostages remain in Gaza. Meanwhile, according to local health authorities, the Israeli military's retaliatory campaign has resulted in over 36,000 deaths in densely populated Gaza. They also report that thousands of bodies remain buried under rubble. (With inputs from agencies)

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Rescue teams are battling the massive fires that engulf large suedes of Northern Israel. The blazes were set off by rockets launched from neighbouring Lebanon by militant group Hezbollah.

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Israel announced a new military campaign against Hamas in central Gaza on Wednesday and Palestinian medics said airstrikes there had killed dozens of people ahead of talks between U.S. and Qatari mediators to try to finalise a ceasefire deal.

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“There needs to be a two-state solution, a transition to a two-state solution. That's my biggest disagreement with Bibi Netanyahu,” Biden says. Biden said that Arab assistance in the post-war stabilization of Gaza could extend to Saudi Arabia. Watch to know more.

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The Israeli military, on Monday (June 3) confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7.

<h2>Hostages Identified</h2>

The four hostages have been identified as 80-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, and 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell.&nbsp;

As per the Israeli military, the four men were held by the Palestinian Islamist group, which now has their bodies.

Videos posted by Hamas last month had shown all four men alive. However, Hamas as per Reuters later claimed that Popplewell died from wounds inflicted by an Israeli air strike when posting his video last month.

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Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, stated that new intelligence led to the confirmation of their deaths. He said that the military believes the four men were killed together in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, several months ago while Israeli forces were active in the area.

"We assess that the four of them were killed while together in the area of Khan Yunis during our operation there against Hamas."

Hagari assured that the circumstances of their deaths are being thoroughly investigated, with findings to be shared transparently with the families first&nbsp;and then with the public.

Chaim Peri, who was 80, was at his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas attack. In a conversation with Reuters, his son recounted that Peri tried to protect his wife by hiding her behind a sofa and eventually surrendered to the gunmen to save her.&nbsp;

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Amiram Cooper and Yoram Metzger, also from Nir Oz, were captured along with their wives, who were later released during a brief truce in November.

Nadav Popplewell was taken along with his mother from her home in Kibbutz Nirim. His brother was killed during the attack, and his mother was freed in the November truce.

<h2>Greatly saddened</h2>

Reacting to the Israeli military update on the Oct 7 hostages, and the death of Israeli-British Popplewell, British foreign minister David Cameron said he was "greatly saddened to hear about the death".

"We reiterate our demand for Hamas to send all hostages home," he added.

Of the more than 250 individuals kidnapped on October 7, around 120 remain in Gaza, with many others having been declared dead by Israeli authorities.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli military, on Monday (June 3) confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7. Hostages Identified The four hostages have been identified as 80-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, and 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell.

The Israeli military, on Monday (June 3) confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7. Hostages Identified The four hostages have been identified as 80-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, and 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell. As per the Israeli military, the four men were held by the Palestinian Islamist group, which now has their bodies. Videos posted by Hamas last month had shown all four men alive. However, Hamas as per Reuters later claimed that Popplewell died from wounds inflicted by an Israeli air strike when posting his video last month. Also read | Israeli embassy endorses ‘amazing’ Indian beaches after Maldives ban on entry over Gaza war Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, stated that new intelligence led to the confirmation of their deaths. He said that the military believes the four men were killed together in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, several months ago while Israeli forces were active in the area. "We assess that the four of them were killed while together in the area of Khan Yunis during our operation there against Hamas." Hagari assured that the circumstances of their deaths are being thoroughly investigated, with findings to be shared transparently with the families first and then with the public. Chaim Peri, who was 80, was at his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas attack. In a conversation with Reuters, his son recounted that Peri tried to protect his wife by hiding her behind a sofa and eventually surrendered to the gunmen to save her. Also read | Netanyahu deems Biden’s Gaza proposal ‘partial’ but says plan can kick off without full agreement Amiram Cooper and Yoram Metzger, also from Nir Oz, were captured along with their wives, who were later released during a brief truce in November. Nadav Popplewell was taken along with his mother from her home in Kibbutz Nirim. His brother was killed during the attack, and his mother was freed in the November truce. Greatly saddened Reacting to the Israeli military update on the Oct 7 hostages, and the death of Israeli-British Popplewell, British foreign minister David Cameron said he was "greatly saddened to hear about the death". "We reiterate our demand for Hamas to send all hostages home," he added. Of the more than 250 individuals kidnapped on October 7, around 120 remain in Gaza, with many others having been declared dead by Israeli authorities. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed US President Joe Biden's Gaza proposal for a truce as 'partial', as per a government spokesman David Mencer&nbsp;quoted by AFP news agency.&nbsp;However, Netanyahu reportedly indicated that the plan could commence even without all terms being fully agreed upon.

Biden introduced an Israeli three-phase plan to halt the conflict and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas as well as rebuilding the Gaza Strip.

"The outline that President Biden presented is partial," Mencer said while quoting Netanyahu. Speaking over the plan, Mencer elaborated that "the war will be stopped for the purpose of returning the hostages" but there will be subsequent discussions. These discussions, as per the AFP report, will be on ensuring that Israel can root out the militant group from Gaza completely.

In a separate statement, Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire without its conditions being met. He said that these assertions were "incorrect."

Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right coalition partner, criticised Biden's proposal and called it "irresponsible." He argued that the plan would end the war without fulfilling the cabinet's clear objective of destroying Hamas.

Ben Gvir warned his party would "break up the government."

Contrarily, opposition leader Yair Lapid, a centrist and former prime minister, urged the government to consider Biden's proposal and pledged to support Netanyahu if far-right coalition partners abandoned the government.

Netanyahu has been reiterating that Israel's primary goal remains the destruction of Hamas and the recovery of captives held in Gaza.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Hezbollah has launched a drone squadron towards the Israeli military’s Galilee formation headquarters.

<h2>Slovenia delays Palestinian state recognition</h2>

In Slovenia, the conservative opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) has filed a proposal for an advisory referendum on a decree for Palestine statehood recognition. This motion filed by the opposition will now delay the parliamentary vote by about 30 days.

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.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed US President Joe Biden's Gaza proposal for a truce as 'partial', as per a government spokesman David Mencer quoted by AFP news agency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed US President Joe Biden's Gaza proposal for a truce as 'partial', as per a government spokesman David Mencer quoted by AFP news agency. However, Netanyahu reportedly indicated that the plan could commence even without all terms being fully agreed upon. Biden introduced an Israeli three-phase plan to halt the conflict and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas as well as rebuilding the Gaza Strip. "The outline that President Biden presented is partial," Mencer said while quoting Netanyahu. Speaking over the plan, Mencer elaborated that "the war will be stopped for the purpose of returning the hostages" but there will be subsequent discussions. These discussions, as per the AFP report, will be on ensuring that Israel can root out the militant group from Gaza completely. In a separate statement, Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire without its conditions being met. He said that these assertions were "incorrect." Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right coalition partner, criticised Biden's proposal and called it "irresponsible." He argued that the plan would end the war without fulfilling the cabinet's clear objective of destroying Hamas. Ben Gvir warned his party would "break up the government." Contrarily, opposition leader Yair Lapid, a centrist and former prime minister, urged the government to consider Biden's proposal and pledged to support Netanyahu if far-right coalition partners abandoned the government. Netanyahu has been reiterating that Israel's primary goal remains the destruction of Hamas and the recovery of captives held in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has launched a drone squadron towards the Israeli military’s Galilee formation headquarters. Slovenia delays Palestinian state recognition In Slovenia, the conservative opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) has filed a proposal for an advisory referendum on a decree for Palestine statehood recognition. This motion filed by the opposition will now delay the parliamentary vote by about 30 days. 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)

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