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: Netanyahu 'preventing' true victory in Gaza, says Gantz as he exits war cabinet

<p>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;</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p>It added that all four were transferred to the 'Sheba' Tel-HaShomer Medical Center for further medical examinations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will continue to make every effort to bring the hostages home," the military further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-army-hamas-in-list-of-offenders-committing-violations-against-children-729771">Israeli Army, Hamas in UN list of offenders committing violations against children</a></strong></p>

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<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-bombs-another-school-in-gaza-a-day-after-strike-on-school-killed-37-729791">Israel bombs another school in Gaza, a day after strike on school killed 37</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Another video of Argamani receiving a telephone call from Israeli President Isaac Herzog was distributed by his office.</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Israel's Gantz expected to resign from cabinet post</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Israel-Hamas war</strong></h2>

<p>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;</p>

<p>In response to the unprecedented attack by Hamas, Israel launched a full-scale war, vowing to eliminate the Palestine-based militant group.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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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'

<p>Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-army-says-rescued-four-hostages-in-central-gaza-in-good-medical-condition-729916">rescued four hostages</a>, including Noa Argamani, during a complex daytime raid in two separate locations in central Gaza. Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were also rescued as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "Israel does not surrender to terrorism".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Netanyahu said that security forces "have proven that Israel does not surrender to terrorism and acts with creativity and courage that knows no limits to bring home our hostages".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since the war started after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel last year on October 7 and took some hostages, Argamani became the face of all hostages. Her harrowing video of abduction was seen around the world in which she was heard screaming, "Don't kill me!"&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-army-hamas-in-list-of-offenders-committing-violations-against-children-729771">Israeli Army, Hamas in UN list of offenders committing violations against children</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Netanyahu spoke to Argamani on the phone as he welcomed her "home". She told him, "I am very excited. I didn't hear Hebrew for such a long time."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu replied, "Now it's also Hebrew and also at home, and it's important, and we didn’t give up on you for one second. I don't know if you believed in it but we believed in it, and I am happy it came true."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Profiles of all four hostages who were freed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Noa Argamani (26)&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>A video of Argamani being taken away by Hamas fighters in a motorcycle from the Nova music festival in southern Israel on October 7 last year went viral, angering the world. It showed her boyfriend, Avinatan Or, an engineer, being led away separately on foot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Argamani is a student at Ben-Gurion University in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba. A group of her friends said on social media that she "loves life".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her Chinese-Israeli mother has brain cancer and in a public video spoke of her despair at the possibility she may not see her daughter before she dies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Almog Meir Jan (22)&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Almog Meir Jan is a resident of Or Yehuda in the Tel Aviv area. News agency Reuters mentioned that he left a voice message just before 8:00 am (local time) on October 7 on the cellphone of his mother Orit Meir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "Mum, rockets are (falling) everywhere. I don't know what is going on. Mum, I love you."&nbsp;</p>

<p>His mother told reporters in Athens in November that her life had become "a nightmare" and the last glimpse she had of her son was a Hamas video released shortly after the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "He was lying on the ground. He was terrified, terrified."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-bombs-another-school-in-gaza-a-day-after-strike-on-school-killed-37-729791">Israel bombs another school in Gaza, a day after strike on school killed 37</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Andrey Kozlov (27)</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andrey Kozlov, a&nbsp;Russian-Israeli, was a security guard at the music festival and he was in touch with his father and friends during the attack. He told them that he had nowhere to hide. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Born in Saint Petersburg, he had recently arrived in Israel and was living in Rishon Lezion, south of Tel Aviv. His family was informed about him three weeks after the abduction.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Shlomi Ziv (41)&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Israeli media reported that Shlomi Ziv was part of the security team at the Supernova music festival and one of his two sisters spoke to him at 7:30 am (local time) on the day of the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He told her there had been shooting and rocket fire and there was a bottleneck of cars trying to leave the site. He had told his sister that he would call back, but it apparently never happened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ziv lived with his wife in the town of Elkosh near the Lebanese border. He worked as a wholesale distributor but had recently studied to become an interior designer.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Biden says 'won't stop working until all the hostages are home'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden on Saturday welcomed the freeing of four hostages, vowing to work until all the captives were freed and a ceasefire agreed.</p>

<p>"We won't stop working until all the hostages are home and a ceasefire is reached. That's essential to happen," Biden said in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, who also congratulated the families for the release of the hostages.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) rescued four hostages, including Noa Argamani, during a complex daytime raid in two separate locations in central Gaza. Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were also rescued as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "Israel does not surrender to terrorism".

Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) rescued four hostages, including Noa Argamani, during a complex daytime raid in two separate locations in central Gaza. Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were also rescued as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "Israel does not surrender to terrorism". In a statement, Netanyahu said that security forces "have proven that Israel does not surrender to terrorism and acts with creativity and courage that knows no limits to bring home our hostages". Ever since the war started after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel last year on October 7 and took some hostages, Argamani became the face of all hostages. Her harrowing video of abduction was seen around the world in which she was heard screaming, "Don't kill me!" Also read: Israeli Army, Hamas in UN list of offenders committing violations against children Netanyahu spoke to Argamani on the phone as he welcomed her "home". She told him, "I am very excited. I didn't hear Hebrew for such a long time." Netanyahu replied, "Now it's also Hebrew and also at home, and it's important, and we didn’t give up on you for one second. I don't know if you believed in it but we believed in it, and I am happy it came true." 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 × Profiles of all four hostages who were freed Noa Argamani (26) A video of Argamani being taken away by Hamas fighters in a motorcycle from the Nova music festival in southern Israel on October 7 last year went viral, angering the world. It showed her boyfriend, Avinatan Or, an engineer, being led away separately on foot. Argamani is a student at Ben-Gurion University in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba. A group of her friends said on social media that she "loves life". Her Chinese-Israeli mother has brain cancer and in a public video spoke of her despair at the possibility she may not see her daughter before she dies. Almog Meir Jan (22) Almog Meir Jan is a resident of Or Yehuda in the Tel Aviv area. News agency Reuters mentioned that he left a voice message just before 8:00 am (local time) on October 7 on the cellphone of his mother Orit Meir. He said, "Mum, rockets are (falling) everywhere. I don't know what is going on. Mum, I love you." His mother told reporters in Athens in November that her life had become "a nightmare" and the last glimpse she had of her son was a Hamas video released shortly after the attack. She said, "He was lying on the ground. He was terrified, terrified." Also read: Israel bombs another school in Gaza, a day after strike on school killed 37 Andrey Kozlov (27) Andrey Kozlov, a Russian-Israeli, was a security guard at the music festival and he was in touch with his father and friends during the attack. He told them that he had nowhere to hide. Born in Saint Petersburg, he had recently arrived in Israel and was living in Rishon Lezion, south of Tel Aviv. His family was informed about him three weeks after the abduction. Shlomi Ziv (41) Israeli media reported that Shlomi Ziv was part of the security team at the Supernova music festival and one of his two sisters spoke to him at 7:30 am (local time) on the day of the attack. He told her there had been shooting and rocket fire and there was a bottleneck of cars trying to leave the site. He had told his sister that he would call back, but it apparently never happened. Ziv lived with his wife in the town of Elkosh near the Lebanese border. He worked as a wholesale distributor but had recently studied to become an interior designer. Watch this report: × Biden says 'won't stop working until all the hostages are home' US President Joe Biden on Saturday welcomed the freeing of four hostages, vowing to work until all the captives were freed and a ceasefire agreed. "We won't stop working until all the hostages are home and a ceasefire is reached. That's essential to happen," Biden said in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, who also congratulated the families for the release of the hostages. (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.

Gaza war: Noa Argamani and other rescued hostages' fateful encounter with Hamas on Oct 7

<p>Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad, along with Israel, are set to be included on an upcoming list by the United Nations of countries and armed forces deemed as failing to protect children during war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel's UN envoy, Gilad Erdan, confirmed the news while describing the decision as "shameful". He said he received official notification of the verdict on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is due to submit a report to the UN Security Council on June 14 and the global list is included in the report. Reports have mentioned that the annual "Children and Armed Conflict" report is not due to be published until June 18, but Erdan made it public after receiving notification.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-nuclear-sub-to-dock-in-cuba-it-reminds-of-1962-cuban-missile-crisis-729758">Cuban crisis 2.0: Russian nuclear sub to dock in Cuba after USA's Ukraine misadventure</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on his X social media account that the UN had "added itself to the blacklist of history when it joined those who support the Hamas murderers."</p>

<p>"The IDF is the most moral army in the world; no delusional UN decision will change that," he wrote amid the ongoing Gaza war in which more than 13,000 children are estimated to be dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The war started after Hamas'&nbsp;unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,194 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli official figures.</p>

<p>Erdan lashed out at Guterres, saying: "The only one who is blacklisted today is the secretary-general."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Now Hamas will continue even more to use schools and hospitals because this shameful decision of the secretary-general will only give Hamas hope," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-spy-arrested-in-russia-after-macrons-fighter-jet-support-to-ukraine-729606">French 'spy' arrested in Russia following Macron's fighter jets offer to Ukraine</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Israeli strike on UN school</strong></h2>

<p>This comes a day after Israel bombed a UN school in Gaza, killing more than 40 Palestinians, some them children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel's army claimed it had killed 17 militants in the air strike, raising its previous toll from nine. The strike hit the school operated by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The incident happened in the Nuseirat area of central Gaza where thousands of displaced people were sheltering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Since the targeted strike the (Israeli army) has confirmed the identity of 17 terrorists that were operating from the school," the military said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Netanyahu in US: What next for Israel? | Will Netanyahu meet Biden?</strong></p>

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<p>The UN report highlights human rights violations against children in around 20 conflict zones. Russia's military and armed entities linked to Russia were included on the list last year&nbsp;</p>

<p>The list covers six violations - killing and maiming, sexual violence, abduction, recruitment and use of children, denial of aid access and attacks on schools and hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We can't confirm it, but if it's true, it's a thoroughly justified, albeit long overdue, move by the secretary-general," said Louis Charbonneau from Human Rights Watch.</p>

<p>"It's something we've long called for, along with listing Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad, along with Israel, are set to be included on an upcoming list by the United Nations of countries and armed forces deemed as failing to protect children during war.

Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad, along with Israel, are set to be included on an upcoming list by the United Nations of countries and armed forces deemed as failing to protect children during war. Israel's UN envoy, Gilad Erdan, confirmed the news while describing the decision as "shameful". He said he received official notification of the verdict on Friday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is due to submit a report to the UN Security Council on June 14 and the global list is included in the report. Reports have mentioned that the annual "Children and Armed Conflict" report is not due to be published until June 18, but Erdan made it public after receiving notification. Also read: Cuban crisis 2.0: Russian nuclear sub to dock in Cuba after USA's Ukraine misadventure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on his X social media account that the UN had "added itself to the blacklist of history when it joined those who support the Hamas murderers." "The IDF is the most moral army in the world; no delusional UN decision will change that," he wrote amid the ongoing Gaza war in which more than 13,000 children are estimated to be dead. The war started after Hamas' unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,194 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli official figures. Erdan lashed out at Guterres, saying: "The only one who is blacklisted today is the secretary-general." "Now Hamas will continue even more to use schools and hospitals because this shameful decision of the secretary-general will only give Hamas hope," he said. Also read: French 'spy' arrested in Russia following Macron's fighter jets offer to Ukraine Israeli strike on UN school This comes a day after Israel bombed a UN school in Gaza, killing more than 40 Palestinians, some them children. Israel's army claimed it had killed 17 militants in the air strike, raising its previous toll from nine. The strike hit the school operated by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The incident happened in the Nuseirat area of central Gaza where thousands of displaced people were sheltering. "Since the targeted strike the (Israeli army) has confirmed the identity of 17 terrorists that were operating from the school," the military said in a statement. Watch: Netanyahu in US: What next for Israel? | Will Netanyahu meet Biden? × The UN report highlights human rights violations against children in around 20 conflict zones. Russia's military and armed entities linked to Russia were included on the list last year The list covers six violations - killing and maiming, sexual violence, abduction, recruitment and use of children, denial of aid access and attacks on schools and hospitals. "We can't confirm it, but if it's true, it's a thoroughly justified, albeit long overdue, move by the secretary-general," said Louis Charbonneau from Human Rights Watch. "It's something we've long called for, along with listing Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups." (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, Hamas in UN list of offenders committing violations against children

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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".</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>UNRWA is the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.</p>

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<p>Hamas described it as a "horrific massacre... that shames humanity".</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Israel has frequently accused Hamas and its allies in Gaza of using schools, health facilities and other civilian infrastructure as operational centres.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The latest strike comes as US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators resumed talks to try to secure a truce and hostage release deal.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Biden says 'have major disagreement over post-conflict future of Gaza'</strong></p>

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<p>Biden has urged Hamas to accept the deal and has deployed CIA chief Bill Burns to Qatar.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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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)

36 killed as Israel hits Gaza UN school it calls 'Hamas compound'

<p>Israel apparently secretly targeted lawmakers in the United States as well as the American public with pro-Israel content through hundreds of fake social media accounts, the New York Times reported. The main objective was to build support amid Israel's ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing unnamed officials and documents, the newspaper&nbsp;reported that the social media campaign was commissioned by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, which acts as a connection between Jews from other countries and Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report mentioned that many posts were generated by the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.</p>

<p>The posts urged lawmakers like Hakeem Jeffries and Raphael Warnock to continue funding Israel's military.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-netanyahu-says-country-prepared-for-very-intense-operation-on-lebanon-border-729146">Israeli PM Netanyahu says country prepared for ‘very intense operation’ on Lebanon border</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>This comes after last week's action by Meta against some social media accounts linked to a for-profit organisation in Israel. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, claimed that an Israeli company named Stoic operated a network of hundreds of fake accounts in the US and Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, OpenAI reported that Stoic used its generative AI models in order to produce content for the social media campaigns against Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-inks-3-billion-deal-with-us-for-25-f-35-fighter-jets-729033">Israel inks $3 billion deal with US for 25 F-35 fighter jets</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hezbollah ready for an 'all-out' war with Israel, says group's deputy chief</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Update on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Citing three US officials with knowledge of the matter, the news agency Reuters reported that President Joe Biden publicly aired a Gaza ceasefire proposal developed by Israel and the US without seeking agreement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials said that the decision to announce unilaterally was deliberate and narrowed the room for Israel or Hamas to back away from the deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We didn't ask permission to announce the proposal," said a senior US official, who was granted anonymity to speak freely about the negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We informed the Israelis we were going to give a speech on the situation in Gaza. We did not go into great detail about what it was," the official further told the news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>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;</strong></em></p>

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Israel apparently secretly targeted lawmakers in the United States as well as the American public with pro-Israel content through hundreds of fake social media accounts, the New York Times reported.

Israel apparently secretly targeted lawmakers in the United States as well as the American public with pro-Israel content through hundreds of fake social media accounts, the New York Times reported. The main objective was to build support amid Israel's ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. Citing unnamed officials and documents, the newspaper reported that the social media campaign was commissioned by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, which acts as a connection between Jews from other countries and Israel. The report mentioned that many posts were generated by the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. The posts urged lawmakers like Hakeem Jeffries and Raphael Warnock to continue funding Israel's military. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu says country prepared for ‘very intense operation’ on Lebanon border This comes after last week's action by Meta against some social media accounts linked to a for-profit organisation in Israel. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, claimed that an Israeli company named Stoic operated a network of hundreds of fake accounts in the US and Canada. Meanwhile, OpenAI reported that Stoic used its generative AI models in order to produce content for the social media campaigns against Hamas. Also read: Israel inks $3 billion deal with US for 25 F-35 fighter jets Watch: Hezbollah ready for an 'all-out' war with Israel, says group's deputy chief × Update on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal Citing three US officials with knowledge of the matter, the news agency Reuters reported that President Joe Biden publicly aired a Gaza ceasefire proposal developed by Israel and the US without seeking agreement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The officials said that the decision to announce unilaterally was deliberate and narrowed the room for Israel or Hamas to back away from the deal. "We didn't ask permission to announce the proposal," said a senior US official, who was granted anonymity to speak freely about the negotiations. "We informed the Israelis we were going to give a speech on the situation in Gaza. We did not go into great detail about what it was," the official further told the news agency. 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)

Fake social media accounts targeted US with pro-Israel content amid Gaza war: Report

#Gravitas | In an interview, U.S. President Joe Biden suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dragging the Gaza war to remain in power. Biden's comment reveals the growing frustration in Washington over Israel's conduct in war as well as Israel's resistance to the new peace deal.

Gravitas: Biden Accuses Netanyahu of Dragging War for Political Survival

Gaza has tested the patience of the United States with the Netanyahu government. President Joe Biden has now backtracked from the comments he made earlier to Time Magazine where he claimed that Netanyahu could be prolonging the Gaza War for political purposes. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Biden clarifies, says Netanyahu trying to work out serious problem

“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.

Israel-Hamas war: Biden says 'have major disagreement over post-conflict future of Gaza'

US President Joe Biden has offered a three-phase Gaza peace plan. Allies of Netanyahu's coalition are threatening to topple the government if it accepts the peace plan. Bibi risks being completely isolated by his Western allies if he rejects the peace plan. So, what will Netanyahu do? Can Netanyahu escape Biden's trap?

Gravitas: Israel, Gaza War | The Biden trap: Can Netanyahu get out of it?

US President Joe Biden's three phase ceasefire plan has left the Israeli cabinet divided. A 6-week ceasefire- Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza's populated areas, exchange of hostages & increased flow of humanitarian aid into the war battered enclave. Meanwhile Israelis urge Netanyahu 'to stand up & accept truce deal.' Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says 'permanent truce only if Hamas is destroyed completely'

With the unending onslaught by Israel and Gaza, the humanitarian crisis takes ugly proportions. Skeletal Aid entering Gaza has been further reduced because of the closing of the Rafah crossing. At least 30 children are dead and the shortage is set to derail treatment of over 3,000 children reeling under acute malnutrition. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war | Gaza humanitarian crisis: 3,000 children suffering from malnutrition

<p>India said on Thursday (May 30) that the "heartbreaking" loss of civilian lives in the displacement camp in Rafah is a matter of "deep concern" amid the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip because of the ongoing war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking during the weekly briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, who is the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said that India has consistently called for the protection of the civilian population and respect for international humanitarian law in the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We also note that the Israeli side has already accepted responsibility for it as a tragic accident and announced an investigation into the incident," Jaiswal added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israel-uncovers-15-kilometre-long-terrorist-tunnel-route-in-eastern-rafah-727109">Gaza war: Israel uncovers 1.5-km-long 'terrorist' tunnel route in east Rafah</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>India's remarks came amid Rafah residents on Thursday reported intense artillery shelling and gunfire in Gaza's far-southern city. The reported aggression increased after Israel said it had seized a strategic corridor on the Palestinian territory's border with Egypt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel launched its incursion into Rafah in early May despite worldwide concerns over the fate of Palestinian residents sheltering in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaiswal also said that India believes in the establishment of a sovereign, viable, and independent state of Palestine within recognised and mutually agreed borders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As you are aware, India was one of the first countries to recognise the state of Palestine in the late 1980s, and we have long supported two-state solution," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israel-takes-operational-control-of-crucial-egypt-gaza-corridor-726869">Israel takes 'operational control' of crucial Egypt-Gaza corridor</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Absence of day-after plan could trigger chaos in Gaza: Blinken&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Israeli airstrike on Rafah kills 12 Palestinians&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Gaza medics claimed that Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians in a dawn airstrike on Rafah in southern Gaza on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing Gaza medical sources, the news agency Reuters reported that 12 Palestinians had been killed and an unspecified number of others wounded in an Israeli airstrike as they tried to recover the body of a civilian in the centre of Rafah. It is&nbsp;claimed that all were civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The medics said that another Palestinian civilian was killed in an airstrike on Al-Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City in the north of the densely populated enclave.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>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;</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


India said on Thursday (May 30) that the "heartbreaking" loss of civilian lives in the displacement camp in Rafah is a matter of "deep concern" amid the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip because of the ongoing war.

India said on Thursday (May 30) that the "heartbreaking" loss of civilian lives in the displacement camp in Rafah is a matter of "deep concern" amid the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip because of the ongoing war. While speaking during the weekly briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, who is the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said that India has consistently called for the protection of the civilian population and respect for international humanitarian law in the ongoing conflict. "We also note that the Israeli side has already accepted responsibility for it as a tragic accident and announced an investigation into the incident," Jaiswal added. Also read: Gaza war: Israel uncovers 1.5-km-long 'terrorist' tunnel route in east Rafah India's remarks came amid Rafah residents on Thursday reported intense artillery shelling and gunfire in Gaza's far-southern city. The reported aggression increased after Israel said it had seized a strategic corridor on the Palestinian territory's border with Egypt. Israel launched its incursion into Rafah in early May despite worldwide concerns over the fate of Palestinian residents sheltering in the region. Jaiswal also said that India believes in the establishment of a sovereign, viable, and independent state of Palestine within recognised and mutually agreed borders. "As you are aware, India was one of the first countries to recognise the state of Palestine in the late 1980s, and we have long supported two-state solution," he said. Also read: Israel takes 'operational control' of crucial Egypt-Gaza corridor Watch: Absence of day-after plan could trigger chaos in Gaza: Blinken × Israeli airstrike on Rafah kills 12 Palestinians Gaza medics claimed that Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians in a dawn airstrike on Rafah in southern Gaza on Thursday. Citing Gaza medical sources, the news agency Reuters reported that 12 Palestinians had been killed and an unspecified number of others wounded in an Israeli airstrike as they tried to recover the body of a civilian in the centre of Rafah. It is claimed that all were civilians. The medics said that another Palestinian civilian was killed in an airstrike on Al-Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City in the north of the densely populated enclave. 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)

Israel-Hamas war: India concerned over 'heartbreaking' loss of civilian lives in Rafah

A former senior US official has said that the US State Department falsified a report absolving Israel of responsibility for blocking humanitarian aid flows into Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: US State Department official resigns over Biden's Gaza policy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israel to come up with a post-war plan for Gaza and warned that the absent of it could trigger lawlessness chaos and a comeback by Hamas in the Enclave. A senior Israeli official has said war in Gaza may continue at least through the rest of the year even though International pressure on Israel intensifies to end fighting. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza war may continue through rest of year: Tzachi Hanegbi

<p>Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday claimed to have uncovered&nbsp;a 1.5-kilometre-long "terrorist" tunnel route in eastern Rafah, which had&nbsp;dozens of anti-tank missiles and weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes hours after the Israeli army said that it had gained "operational control" over the strategic Philadelphi corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.&nbsp;A military official told reporters on condition of anonymity that Israel has "established operational control" over the 14-kilometre (8.5-mile) corridor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IDF also said that 100 meters from the Rafah Crossing, Israeli soldiers located a tunnel shaft branching into several different routes that contained several blast doors, a hideout and additional facilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The tunnels were used to carry out terrorist attacks against our forces," IDF said, further adding, "We will continue operating wherever Hamas is hiding in order to eliminate the threat they pose to Israelis."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israel-takes-operational-control-of-crucial-egypt-gaza-corridor-726869">Israel takes 'operational control' of crucial Egypt-Gaza corridor</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Israeli forces have continued their raids in Rafah, where some 1.4 million people sought refuge when the Israeli offensive started in Northern Gaza, despite a global outcry and an order from the International Court of Justice for a halt to the attacks on the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, residents in Rafah said Israeli tanks had pushed into Tel Al-Sultan in the west and Yibna and near Shaboura in the centre before retreating towards a buffer zone on the border with Egypt, rather than staying put the way they did in other offensives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We received distress calls from residents in Tel Al-Sultan where drones targeted displaced citizens as they moved from areas where they were staying toward the safe areas," the deputy director of ambulance and emergency services in Rafah, Haitham al Hams, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hits-back-at-pro-palestine-all-eyes-on-rafah-image-with-where-were-your-eyes-on-october-7-726955">AI image war: Israel hits back at 'All eyes on Rafah' with an image of its own</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Israel intercepts cruise missile&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>IDF also claimed that they had shot down a cruise missile "launched from the east", suggesting that it was fired from Iraq. However, there's no confirmation yet. The army has described attacks from Iraq in the past as "from the east".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a top Israeli security official stated&nbsp;that the war could go on until the year&nbsp;end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The military also claims that a "suspicious aerial target" that crossed from Lebanon was shot down by the Iron Dome air defense system a short time ago after alarms went off in the northern town of Margaliot. Local reports mentioned that there were no injuries or damage caused in the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Absence of day-after plan could trigger chaos in Gaza, says Blinken&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Death toll update</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In the latest update, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Thursday that at least 36,224 people have been killed in the territory in the war so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The toll includes at least 53 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 81,777 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>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;</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday claimed to have uncovered a 1.5-kilometre-long "terrorist" tunnel route in eastern Rafah, which had dozens of anti-tank missiles and weapons.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday claimed to have uncovered a 1.5-kilometre-long "terrorist" tunnel route in eastern Rafah, which had dozens of anti-tank missiles and weapons. This comes hours after the Israeli army said that it had gained "operational control" over the strategic Philadelphi corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. A military official told reporters on condition of anonymity that Israel has "established operational control" over the 14-kilometre (8.5-mile) corridor. IDF also said that 100 meters from the Rafah Crossing, Israeli soldiers located a tunnel shaft branching into several different routes that contained several blast doors, a hideout and additional facilities. "The tunnels were used to carry out terrorist attacks against our forces," IDF said, further adding, "We will continue operating wherever Hamas is hiding in order to eliminate the threat they pose to Israelis." Also read: Israel takes 'operational control' of crucial Egypt-Gaza corridor Israeli forces have continued their raids in Rafah, where some 1.4 million people sought refuge when the Israeli offensive started in Northern Gaza, despite a global outcry and an order from the International Court of Justice for a halt to the attacks on the city. Meanwhile, residents in Rafah said Israeli tanks had pushed into Tel Al-Sultan in the west and Yibna and near Shaboura in the centre before retreating towards a buffer zone on the border with Egypt, rather than staying put the way they did in other offensives. "We received distress calls from residents in Tel Al-Sultan where drones targeted displaced citizens as they moved from areas where they were staying toward the safe areas," the deputy director of ambulance and emergency services in Rafah, Haitham al Hams, said. Also read: AI image war: Israel hits back at 'All eyes on Rafah' with an image of its own Israel intercepts cruise missile IDF also claimed that they had shot down a cruise missile "launched from the east", suggesting that it was fired from Iraq. However, there's no confirmation yet. The army has described attacks from Iraq in the past as "from the east". Meanwhile, a top Israeli security official stated that the war could go on until the year end. The military also claims that a "suspicious aerial target" that crossed from Lebanon was shot down by the Iron Dome air defense system a short time ago after alarms went off in the northern town of Margaliot. Local reports mentioned that there were no injuries or damage caused in the attack. Watch: Absence of day-after plan could trigger chaos in Gaza, says Blinken × Death toll update In the latest update, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Thursday that at least 36,224 people have been killed in the territory in the war so far. The toll includes at least 53 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 81,777 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. 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)

Gaza war: Israel uncovers 1.5-kilometre-long 'terrorist' tunnel route in eastern Rafah

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza war may go on for next 7 months: Israel

<p>The Israeli army on Wednesday (May 29) claimed that it had gained "operational control" over the strategic Philadelphi corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. The move coincided with a top Israeli security official statement that the war could go on until the year's end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A military official told reporters on condition of anonymity that Israel has "established operational control" over the 14-kilometre (8.5-mile) corridor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has been continuing with its offensive assault on Gaza's far south as the humanitarian situation in the Strip deteriorates at an alarming rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-denies-attack-in-rafah-evacuation-area-that-killed-21-us-says-no-change-in-policy-726465">IDF claims hidden weapons cache likely triggered Rafah camp fire, denies attacking evacuation area</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The seizure came just a few weeks after Israeli forces took control of Egypt's Rafah border crossing on May 7. The corridor was previously operated as a buffer zone between Gaza and Egypt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Israeli troops patrolled it until 2005, when they were removed as part of a larger withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. However, there were fears since then that the corridor was being used to channel weapons to armed groups in the Palestinian territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nikki-haley-writes-finish-them-on-israeli-shell-amid-outrage-over-rafah-assault-726648">Nikki Haley writes 'Finish Them' on Israeli shell amid outrage over Rafah assault</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>'War will continue until early 2025'</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A top Israeli security official said Wednesday the war against Hamas in Gaza could go on until the year's end to achieve the aim of destroying the Palestinian militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We may have another seven months of fighting to consolidate our success and achieve what we have defined as the destruction of Hamas's power and military capabilities," National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Did Israel spy on ICC prosecutor?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>"Victory for us means destroying Hamas's military capabilities, bringing back all the hostages and ensuring that at the end of the war there are no more threats from Gaza," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In other words no more Iranian-funded terrorist armies on our border," Hanegbi told public broadcaster Kan, speaking from Cyprus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official also said that discussions were underway over Gaza's post-war future. He said, "We are trying to plan what will happen after the war, so that the Palestinians will be responsible for their own lives. We will be responsible for Israel's security but we don't want to rule in Gaza."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>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;</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli army on Wednesday (May 29) claimed that it had gained "operational control" over the strategic Philadelphi corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

The Israeli army on Wednesday (May 29) claimed that it had gained "operational control" over the strategic Philadelphi corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. The move coincided with a top Israeli security official statement that the war could go on until the year's end. A military official told reporters on condition of anonymity that Israel has "established operational control" over the 14-kilometre (8.5-mile) corridor. Israel has been continuing with its offensive assault on Gaza's far south as the humanitarian situation in the Strip deteriorates at an alarming rate. Also read: IDF claims hidden weapons cache likely triggered Rafah camp fire, denies attacking evacuation area The seizure came just a few weeks after Israeli forces took control of Egypt's Rafah border crossing on May 7. The corridor was previously operated as a buffer zone between Gaza and Egypt. Notably, Israeli troops patrolled it until 2005, when they were removed as part of a larger withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. However, there were fears since then that the corridor was being used to channel weapons to armed groups in the Palestinian territory. Also read: Nikki Haley writes 'Finish Them' on Israeli shell amid outrage over Rafah assault 'War will continue until early 2025' A top Israeli security official said Wednesday the war against Hamas in Gaza could go on until the year's end to achieve the aim of destroying the Palestinian militant group. "We may have another seven months of fighting to consolidate our success and achieve what we have defined as the destruction of Hamas's power and military capabilities," National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said. Watch: Did Israel spy on ICC prosecutor? × "Victory for us means destroying Hamas's military capabilities, bringing back all the hostages and ensuring that at the end of the war there are no more threats from Gaza," he said. "In other words no more Iranian-funded terrorist armies on our border," Hanegbi told public broadcaster Kan, speaking from Cyprus. The official also said that discussions were underway over Gaza's post-war future. He said, "We are trying to plan what will happen after the war, so that the Palestinians will be responsible for their own lives. We will be responsible for Israel's security but we don't want to rule in Gaza." 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)

Gaza war: Israel takes 'operational control' of crucial Egypt-Gaza corridor

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israel to come up with a post-war plan for Gaza and warned that the absent of it could trigger lawlessness chaos and a comeback by Hamas in the Enclave. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken urges Israel to come up with a post-war plan for Gaza

The political party of Benny Gantz, a member of the Israeli war cabinet, said it wants to dissolve the parliament in a bid to force early elections and oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Watch in for more details!

BREAKING: Benny Gantz wants to dissolve the Israeli parliament

Israel-Hamas war: Absence of day-after plan could trigger chaos in Gaza, says Blinken

At least 21 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attacks on a tent camp housing displaced families in al-Mawasi, near Gaza’s southern city of Rafah. Two days after an alleged Israeli air strike in the Rafah that killed at least 45 Palestinians. IDF says a hidden store of Hamas weapons might have been the actual cause of the blaze that tore through tents.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli tanks advance to central Rafah for first time: Report

At least 45 people, who had taken shelter in tents in Rafah, were killed in Israeli shelling and airstrikes as part of the latest assault. The Gaza medics said that in the strikes hundreds of civilians also suffered shrapnel and burn wounds. The attack was condemned by world leaders. The IDF says a hidden store of Hamas weapons might have been the actual cause of the deadly blaze that tore through tents. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: IDF denies striking tent camp in west of Rafah

An Israeli airstrike triggered a massive blaze killing 45 people in a tent camp in the Gaza city of Rafah, prompting an outcry from global leaders who urged the implementation of a World Court ruling to halt Israel's assault. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel faces global outcry over Rafah attack

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike on Rafah camp kills 45, prompts International outcry

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An Egyptian Soldier has been killed in shooting near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip and this is a place where the Israeli forces are deployed. Both Egyptian and the Israeli authorities have launched a probe into this incident. The Israeli military reported the incident on the Egyptian border and said that it was discussing it with Egypt. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Egypt tensions: Egyptian soldier killed in cross-border fire exchange with Israel near Rafah

An Israeli airstrike triggered a massive blaze killing 45 people in a tent camp in the Gaza city of Rafah, officials said on Monday, prompting an outcry from global leaders who urged the implementation of a World Court ruling to halt Israel's assault.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu faces backlash after Rafah strike kills 45

Son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video purporting to show a reservist in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) threatening to stage a coup if the Israeli government did not pursue a "complete victory" over Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu accused of trying to cause anarchy

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