Israeli soldiers, as per reports, have found a Hamas tunnel in Gaza's biggest medical facility, the Al-Shifa Hospital.

The nation's army has released a video of the purported militant tunnel entrance that is reportedly located in an outdoor area of Al-Shifa.

Hamas has once again reiterated that it does not&nbsp;use hospitals as hideouts and attack launch bases.

<h2>Israel releases video</h2>

The Israeli military has released a series of videos on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: "Exposing another layer of Hamas’ exploitation of three of the largest hospitals in Gaza."

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🔻Inside the Shifa Hospital complex, a Hamas terrorist tunnel was uncovered. 
 
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The Al-Shifa hospital video shows a deep hole in the ground. The alleged tunnel could be seen littered with and surrounded by concrete, wood, rubble, and sand.&nbsp;

A bulldozer could be seen in the background, which, as per Reuters, hints at an excavation.

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IDF also said that it had found "a large number of weapons" in a vehicle at another one of Gaza's main hospitals.

In subsequent posts, the Israeli ministry "showed" similar "terrorist tunnels" at the Rantisi Hospital and said that a large number of weaponry and ammunition were found at the Al-Quds Hospital.

The Israeli military also said that it had recovered the body of a&nbsp;65-year-old woman who, they say, was taken hostage by Hamas during the militant group's initial attack on October 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As per the Israeli military, the woman&nbsp;was abducted by Hamas from her home in Kibbutz Be’eri. It also said that her husband was "murdered in their home" during the attack.

Weiss' body was reportedly discovered in "a building adjacent to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza earlier today." Along with her body,&nbsp;AK-47s, RPGs, and other military equipment were also found, said the IDF.

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Hamas denies charges

In a statement released late on Thursday, the Hamas labelled IDF's repeated claims of its use of Al-Shifa hospital a "false narrative".

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On Thursday, US White House Spokesperson John Kirby in a media briefing said that the Western nation's own intelligence agencies have shown Hamas activities in the Al-Shifa hospital. However, he said that the US will neither share nor elaborate.

Hamas said that the Pentagon and the US State Department's claims are "a repetition of a blatantly false narrative, demonstrated by the weak and ridiculous performances of the occupation army spokesman."

(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 soldiers, as per reports, have found a Hamas tunnel in Gaza's biggest medical facility, the Al-Shifa Hospital. The nation's army has released a video of the purported militant tunnel entrance that is reportedly located in an outdoor area of Al-Shifa.

Israeli soldiers, as per reports, have found a Hamas tunnel in Gaza's biggest medical facility, the Al-Shifa Hospital. The nation's army has released a video of the purported militant tunnel entrance that is reportedly located in an outdoor area of Al-Shifa. Hamas has once again reiterated that it does not use hospitals as hideouts and attack launch bases. Israel releases video The Israeli military has released a series of videos on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: "Exposing another layer of Hamas’ exploitation of three of the largest hospitals in Gaza." Exposing another layer of Hamas’ exploitation of three of the largest hospitals in Gaza: 🔻Inside the Shifa Hospital complex, a Hamas terrorist tunnel was uncovered. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/uGo4uBdTly — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 17, 2023 × The Al-Shifa hospital video shows a deep hole in the ground. The alleged tunnel could be seen littered with and surrounded by concrete, wood, rubble, and sand. A bulldozer could be seen in the background, which, as per Reuters, hints at an excavation. Also read | There is 'deliberate attempt' to 'paralyse' our work in Gaza, says UN agency IDF also said that it had found "a large number of weapons" in a vehicle at another one of Gaza's main hospitals. In subsequent posts, the Israeli ministry "showed" similar "terrorist tunnels" at the Rantisi Hospital and said that a large number of weaponry and ammunition were found at the Al-Quds Hospital. The Israeli military also said that it had recovered the body of a 65-year-old woman who, they say, was taken hostage by Hamas during the militant group's initial attack on October 7. As per the Israeli military, the woman was abducted by Hamas from her home in Kibbutz Be’eri. It also said that her husband was "murdered in their home" during the attack. Weiss' body was reportedly discovered in "a building adjacent to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza earlier today." Along with her body, AK-47s, RPGs, and other military equipment were also found, said the IDF. Yehudit Weiss was a 65-year-old who worked with kindergarten kids. On October 7, Yehudit was abducted by Hamas from her home in Kibbutz Be’eri. Her husband, Shmulik Weiss, was murdered in their home. Yehudit and Shmulik were parents to 5 children. IDF soldiers recovered her… pic.twitter.com/Y7tpt8nU3o — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 16, 2023 × Hamas denies charges In a statement released late on Thursday, the Hamas labelled IDF's repeated claims of its use of Al-Shifa hospital a "false narrative". Also read | WATCH | Israel demolishes Gaza home of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in overnight airstrikes On Thursday, US White House Spokesperson John Kirby in a media briefing said that the Western nation's own intelligence agencies have shown Hamas activities in the Al-Shifa hospital. However, he said that the US will neither share nor elaborate. Hamas said that the Pentagon and the US State Department's claims are "a repetition of a blatantly false narrative, demonstrated by the weak and ridiculous performances of the occupation army spokesman." (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.

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As the Israel-Hamas war continues to rapidly turn into a humongous humanitarian crisis, voices across the globe continue to call for an immediate ceasefire.

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Qatar has called on Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement on releasing hostages seized in the October 7 attack.

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The Gaza house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who is living a lavish life in Qatar, has been pounded by Israeli Defence Forces as the country continues to root out the infrastructure used by the militant group. "Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck the residence of Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau," the Israeli Defence Forces wrote while sharing a video on X social media platform.&nbsp;

The video purportedly showed Haniyeh's house in what seemed like satellite footage.&nbsp;

WION earlier did an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/explained-who-is-ismail-haniyeh-hamas-leader-who-masterminded-attack-on-israel-while-sitting-in-doha-646481">explainer on the Hamas leader Haniyeh </a>who reportedly masterminded the October 7 attack on Israel. Earlier, his video, where he was seen celebrating the attack while sitting in Doha, went viral on social media.&nbsp;As per the Israeli forces, Haniyeh's house in Gaza was used as "terrorist infrastructure."&nbsp;

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IDF further added that the residence was being used as a "meeting point for Hamas’ senior leaders to direct terrorist attacks against Israel."&nbsp;

As per the latest report, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a conversation with the Hamas chief Haniyeh, reportedly said that Tehran will not directly enter the ongoing war in the West Asian region.&nbsp;

In mid-October, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also held a meeting with Hamas politburo chief Haniyeh in Doha where the two were seen having a candid conversation with each other, raising eyebrows of many as Iran is well-known for lending its support to the militant group.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israel striking Hamas hide-outs&nbsp;</h2>

The Israeli Army has been releasing videos that purportedly show the forces bombarding the Hamas hide-outs inside Gaza hospitals. It also announced on Thursday (Nov 16) that Israeli forces have successfully seized&nbsp;the Hamas-operated Gaza Harbour.

"Disguised as a civilian area, the harbour was used by Hamas as a training facility for their naval commando forces to plan and execute terrorist attacks. During the operation, conducted by soldiers of the 188th Armored Corps' Brigade and Flotilla 13, numerous terrorist tunnel entrances and terrorist infrastructures were destroyed," the army said.&nbsp;

The death toll in the Hamas war is continuously seeing an uptick. The Gazan health ministry reportedly said that over 11,240 people were killed in Gaza amid Israeli air strikes. It included over 4,500 children.

Meanwhile, in Israel, the death toll from Hamas' onslaught on the Jewish nation is over 1,200.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Gaza house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who is living a lavish life in Qatar, has been pounded by Israeli Defence Forces as the country continues to root out the infrastructure used by the militant group.

The Gaza house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who is living a lavish life in Qatar, has been pounded by Israeli Defence Forces as the country continues to root out the infrastructure used by the militant group. "Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck the residence of Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau," the Israeli Defence Forces wrote while sharing a video on X social media platform. The video purportedly showed Haniyeh's house in what seemed like satellite footage. WION earlier did an explainer on the Hamas leader Haniyeh who reportedly masterminded the October 7 attack on Israel. Earlier, his video, where he was seen celebrating the attack while sitting in Doha, went viral on social media. As per the Israeli forces, Haniyeh's house in Gaza was used as "terrorist infrastructure." Also Read | Canada won’t resume trade talks with India unless Modi govt cooperates in Nijjar killing probe: Minister IDF further added that the residence was being used as a "meeting point for Hamas’ senior leaders to direct terrorist attacks against Israel." As per the latest report, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a conversation with the Hamas chief Haniyeh, reportedly said that Tehran will not directly enter the ongoing war in the West Asian region. In mid-October, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also held a meeting with Hamas politburo chief Haniyeh in Doha where the two were seen having a candid conversation with each other, raising eyebrows of many as Iran is well-known for lending its support to the militant group. Also Read | US makes biggest seizure of fake luxury goods at $1 billion in New York Israel striking Hamas hide-outs The Israeli Army has been releasing videos that purportedly show the forces bombarding the Hamas hide-outs inside Gaza hospitals. It also announced on Thursday (Nov 16) that Israeli forces have successfully seized the Hamas-operated Gaza Harbour. "Disguised as a civilian area, the harbour was used by Hamas as a training facility for their naval commando forces to plan and execute terrorist attacks. During the operation, conducted by soldiers of the 188th Armored Corps' Brigade and Flotilla 13, numerous terrorist tunnel entrances and terrorist infrastructures were destroyed," the army said. The death toll in the Hamas war is continuously seeing an uptick. The Gazan health ministry reportedly said that over 11,240 people were killed in Gaza amid Israeli air strikes. It included over 4,500 children. Meanwhile, in Israel, the death toll from Hamas' onslaught on the Jewish nation is over 1,200. (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid the relentless bombardment of Gaza by Israel, reports suggest that Hamas has agreed to a deal to release 50 hostages in exchange for a three-day pause in hostilities. Reports claim that under the deal, Israel will release a number of Palestinian women and children it has jailed besides allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza .

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A Japanese man, aged around 50, was arrested on Thursday (Nov 16) after crashing a car into a barricade near the entrance of the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, police said,&nbsp;amid global tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.

Mor Eliyahu, a spokeswoman for the Israeli embassy, said that the incident "is suspected to be a targeted vehicle ramming attack, and it is currently under investigation by local police", as per news agency AFP.

However, the police did not comment on the possible intentions of the unemployed resident who drove his car through the barricade into a fence at an intersection around 100 metres from the embassy.

As per the local media reports, a police officer sustained slight injuries in the crash.

"At around 10:55 am, the suspect, driving a minicar, suddenly turned to the left and rammed into a male police officer in his 20s who was patrolling for the Israeli embassy," news agency AFP quoted a police spokesperson as saying.

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The suspect was identified as Shinobu Sekiguchi, aged 53, who was an unemployed resident of western Tokyo.

As per local media reports, the man is a member of a local right-wing group which usually are not critical of Israel or anti-Semitism.

A fire department spokesperson said only that they received an emergency call and gave no further details.

"Around 11:00 am, I heard a huge bang, so I went outside to check out. Then I saw a policeman injured and in pain near the traffic barrier and it looked like he was bleeding. There was also a black car parked nearby," a restaurant employee working nearby told public broadcaster NHK.

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Countries across the world have intensified security around Israeli diplomatic missions since the inception of the war between Israel and Hamas after the Palestinian militant group launched unprecedented attacks against Tel Aviv from Gaza.

Earlier, in October, nearly four people were arrested after a pipe bomb exploded near the Israeli embassy in Cyprus, causing little damage and no injuries, said the police.

An employee of the Israeli embassy in China was attacked in Beijing on Oct 14.

Many Palestinian supporters have also held demonstrations outside Israeli embassies around the world in recent weeks.

A protest was also held in Tokyo against Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip

(With inputs from agencies)

A Japanese man, aged around 50, was arrested on Thursday (Nov 16) after crashing a car into a barricade near the entrance of the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, police said, amid global tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.

A Japanese man, aged around 50, was arrested on Thursday (Nov 16) after crashing a car into a barricade near the entrance of the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, police said, amid global tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. Mor Eliyahu, a spokeswoman for the Israeli embassy, said that the incident "is suspected to be a targeted vehicle ramming attack, and it is currently under investigation by local police", as per news agency AFP. However, the police did not comment on the possible intentions of the unemployed resident who drove his car through the barricade into a fence at an intersection around 100 metres from the embassy. As per the local media reports, a police officer sustained slight injuries in the crash. "At around 10:55 am, the suspect, driving a minicar, suddenly turned to the left and rammed into a male police officer in his 20s who was patrolling for the Israeli embassy," news agency AFP quoted a police spokesperson as saying. Also read: Israel's opposition leader demands Netanyahu's 'immediate' resignation The suspect was identified as Shinobu Sekiguchi, aged 53, who was an unemployed resident of western Tokyo. As per local media reports, the man is a member of a local right-wing group which usually are not critical of Israel or anti-Semitism. A fire department spokesperson said only that they received an emergency call and gave no further details. "Around 11:00 am, I heard a huge bang, so I went outside to check out. Then I saw a policeman injured and in pain near the traffic barrier and it looked like he was bleeding. There was also a black car parked nearby," a restaurant employee working nearby told public broadcaster NHK. Also read: Hamas agrees to free dozens of hostages; Israel's approval of deal awaited Countries across the world have intensified security around Israeli diplomatic missions since the inception of the war between Israel and Hamas after the Palestinian militant group launched unprecedented attacks against Tel Aviv from Gaza. Earlier, in October, nearly four people were arrested after a pipe bomb exploded near the Israeli embassy in Cyprus, causing little damage and no injuries, said the police. An employee of the Israeli embassy in China was attacked in Beijing on Oct 14. Many Palestinian supporters have also held demonstrations outside Israeli embassies around the world in recent weeks. A protest was also held in Tokyo against Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip (With inputs from agencies)

Man arrested after car crashes into barricade near Israel embassy in Tokyo

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was escorted to safety after hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war surrounded a Vancouver restaurant where he was dining on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday (Nov 15).&nbsp;

But that is just a part of Trudeau’s problems as even members of his own political party are calling on him to resign as his party is trailing behind in opinion polls, with voters angry about housing and inflation.&nbsp;

<h2>Incident at Vancouver restaurant</h2>

The Canadian PM had to be escorted to safety by nearly 100 police personnel after about 250 pro-Palestinian supporters waving flags and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza surrounded a restaurant in the city’s Chinatown district on Tuesday evening.&nbsp; 
 
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Trudeau is under pressure from Palestinian supporters to push for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.&nbsp;

“Vancouver police deployed nearly 100 officers Tuesday night to disperse a protest outside a Chinatown restaurant where the Prime Minister was dining,” said the police&nbsp;in a statement.&nbsp;

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“Police assisted in controlling and dispersing the crowd, while the Prime Minister was escorted out of the restaurant,” it added. The police&nbsp;also said that they arrested a 27-year-old man for&nbsp;obstruction and punching a female officer in the face.&nbsp;

Vancouver police Sergeant Steve Addison told a news conference that “the actions of the protesters, such as blocking the lane behind the restaurant caused a concern.”

This recent incident also came after Trudeau was heckled at another restaurant owned by celebrity chef Vikram Vij in a different part of the city where a video showed a handful of protesters entering the restaurant and shouting at the prime minister to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed his Canadian counterpart after the latter said the “killing of women, of children, of babies” in the besieged Gaza Strip must end.&nbsp;

Subsequently, Netanyahu, addressing Trudeau in a social media post, said “the forces of civilization must back Israel in defeating Hamas barbarism.”

<h2>Trudeau faces calls to resign</h2>

Trudeau’s problems are not limited to his diplomatic row with India and recently coming under fire for his remarks about Israel, as his popularity in the recent opinion polls among voters also took a hit, prompting members of his own party to call for his resignation.

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While the Canadian PM, thanks to a power-sharing agreement with a left-leaning opposition group, might be able to avoid elections until 2025, giving him some time to turn things around with the voters, the members of his Liberal Party are getting increasingly restless.&nbsp;

A report by Bloomberg citing recent polls said that the opposition Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre is ahead by 10 to 15 points and gaining ground nearly everywhere and if this continues it would produce a large majority government for the 44-year-old opposition leader, ending Trudeau’s eight-year reign.&nbsp;

This comes as Poilievre has channelled Canadians’ anger about the rising cost of living – dubbing it “Justinflation,” and that in eight years that the incumbent PM has been in power, “everything costs more.”

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was escorted to safety after hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war surrounded a Vancouver restaurant where he was dining on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday (Nov 15).

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was escorted to safety after hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war surrounded a Vancouver restaurant where he was dining on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday (Nov 15). But that is just a part of Trudeau’s problems as even members of his own political party are calling on him to resign as his party is trailing behind in opinion polls, with voters angry about housing and inflation. Incident at Vancouver restaurant The Canadian PM had to be escorted to safety by nearly 100 police personnel after about 250 pro-Palestinian supporters waving flags and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza surrounded a restaurant in the city’s Chinatown district on Tuesday evening. Content warning: The visuals may be disturbing to some users. It may contain some profanity as well. Viewer discretion is advised. WION is not responsible for the content of the video. I manifestanti hanno cacciato il primo ministro canadese Justin Trudeau da un ristorante a Vancouver. Com'è amato... pic.twitter.com/5m5KOlQ2ND — Tina Stella 💚⚪♥️ (@puresoulfree) November 15, 2023 × Trudeau is under pressure from Palestinian supporters to push for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. “Vancouver police deployed nearly 100 officers Tuesday night to disperse a protest outside a Chinatown restaurant where the Prime Minister was dining,” said the police in a statement. ALSO READ | Netanyahu slams Trudeau after Canada PM tells Israel ‘killing of babies’ in Gaza must end “Police assisted in controlling and dispersing the crowd, while the Prime Minister was escorted out of the restaurant,” it added. The police also said that they arrested a 27-year-old man for obstruction and punching a female officer in the face. Vancouver police Sergeant Steve Addison told a news conference that “the actions of the protesters, such as blocking the lane behind the restaurant caused a concern.” This recent incident also came after Trudeau was heckled at another restaurant owned by celebrity chef Vikram Vij in a different part of the city where a video showed a handful of protesters entering the restaurant and shouting at the prime minister to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed his Canadian counterpart after the latter said the “killing of women, of children, of babies” in the besieged Gaza Strip must end. Subsequently, Netanyahu, addressing Trudeau in a social media post, said “the forces of civilization must back Israel in defeating Hamas barbarism.” Trudeau faces calls to resign Trudeau’s problems are not limited to his diplomatic row with India and recently coming under fire for his remarks about Israel, as his popularity in the recent opinion polls among voters also took a hit, prompting members of his own party to call for his resignation. ALSO READ | Jaishankar says evidence needed from Canada before starting Hardeep Nijjar killing probe While the Canadian PM, thanks to a power-sharing agreement with a left-leaning opposition group, might be able to avoid elections until 2025, giving him some time to turn things around with the voters, the members of his Liberal Party are getting increasingly restless. A report by Bloomberg citing recent polls said that the opposition Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre is ahead by 10 to 15 points and gaining ground nearly everywhere and if this continues it would produce a large majority government for the 44-year-old opposition leader, ending Trudeau’s eight-year reign. This comes as Poilievre has channelled Canadians’ anger about the rising cost of living – dubbing it “Justinflation,” and that in eight years that the incumbent PM has been in power, “everything costs more.” (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Trudeau escorted to safety after pro-Palestinian protesters surround restaurant where he dined

The situation in Gaza is deteriorating by the hour as Israeli forces continue their mission to wipe out Hamas. Intense fighting has gripped the streets of Gaza as Israeli forces marched their way into bases they say are operated by Hamas but in all of this it is the civilians who are paying the ultimate price. Watch Biden speak about it in this report.

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Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to free at least 50 women and children held captive in Gaza in exchange for a multi-day pause in fighting and additional humanitarian aid, said a report by The Washington Post citing an Arab diplomat. Israel, which is yet to accept the deal, would reportedly be required to release some Palestinians jailed in Israel.&nbsp;

A report by Reuters citing an official briefed on the negotiations said that Qatari mediators on Wednesday (Nov 15) had sought to negotiate a deal between Hamas and Israel that included the release of around 50 civilian hostages from Gaza in exchange for a three-day ceasefire.&nbsp;

<h2>What do we know about the deal?</h2>

According to the Reuters report, the deal under discussion and coordinated with the United States would see Israel release some Palestinian women and children from Israeli jails and increase the amount of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza.&nbsp;

While both Israel and its biggest supporter, the US, have rejected the growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, Washington has recently urged Israel to consider pauses in fighting amid the mounting death toll and deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unsc-adopts-resolution-for-humanitarian-pauses-in-gaza-659066">UNSC adopts resolution for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza</a>

The Qatari-led negotiations have changed significantly in recent weeks but this is the first time that there have been talks of releasing 50 civilian prisoners in exchange for a three-day truce and that Hamas agreed to an outline of the deal.&nbsp;

The deal in question would also require the Palestinian militant group to hand over a complete list of remaining living civilian hostages held in Gaza. The official also told Reuters that a more comprehensive release of all hostages is not currently under discussion.&nbsp;

Ezzat El Rashq, a member of the Hamas political bureau when asked by Reuters about the negotiations on Wednesday (Nov 15) did not directly confirm the deal or discussion.&nbsp;

Israel “is still refusing and delaying the release of 50 women and children captives and a true humanitarian truce, in exchange for the release of a number of women and children from our people in the occupation prisons and getting relief and humanitarian aid to all areas in the Gaza Strip,” said the Hamas official.&nbsp;

<h2>Israel will not stop till ‘we achieve our goals’: Gantz</h2>

During a press conference on Wednesday, Israeli Minister Benny Gantz, who is also a part of Israel’s war cabinet, said, “Even if we are required to pause fighting in order to return our hostages, there will be no stopping the combat and the war until we achieve our goals.”

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He also declined to elaborate on what is hindering the hostage deal.&nbsp;

Notably, Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, earlier this week said that it had told Qatari negotiators it was willing to release up to 70 women and children in return for a five-day truce.&nbsp;

The next day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they were “working relentlessly for the release of the hostages.” According to Israeli officials, Hamas has taken around 240 hostages after its October 7 attacks on southern Israel.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to free at least 50 women and children held captive in Gaza in exchange for a multi-day pause in fighting and additional humanitarian aid, said a report by The Washington Post citing an Arab diplomat.

Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to free at least 50 women and children held captive in Gaza in exchange for a multi-day pause in fighting and additional humanitarian aid, said a report by The Washington Post citing an Arab diplomat. Israel, which is yet to accept the deal, would reportedly be required to release some Palestinians jailed in Israel. A report by Reuters citing an official briefed on the negotiations said that Qatari mediators on Wednesday (Nov 15) had sought to negotiate a deal between Hamas and Israel that included the release of around 50 civilian hostages from Gaza in exchange for a three-day ceasefire. What do we know about the deal? According to the Reuters report, the deal under discussion and coordinated with the United States would see Israel release some Palestinian women and children from Israeli jails and increase the amount of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza. While both Israel and its biggest supporter, the US, have rejected the growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, Washington has recently urged Israel to consider pauses in fighting amid the mounting death toll and deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave. ALSO READ | UNSC adopts resolution for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza The Qatari-led negotiations have changed significantly in recent weeks but this is the first time that there have been talks of releasing 50 civilian prisoners in exchange for a three-day truce and that Hamas agreed to an outline of the deal. The deal in question would also require the Palestinian militant group to hand over a complete list of remaining living civilian hostages held in Gaza. The official also told Reuters that a more comprehensive release of all hostages is not currently under discussion. Ezzat El Rashq, a member of the Hamas political bureau when asked by Reuters about the negotiations on Wednesday (Nov 15) did not directly confirm the deal or discussion. Israel “is still refusing and delaying the release of 50 women and children captives and a true humanitarian truce, in exchange for the release of a number of women and children from our people in the occupation prisons and getting relief and humanitarian aid to all areas in the Gaza Strip,” said the Hamas official. Israel will not stop till ‘we achieve our goals’: Gantz During a press conference on Wednesday, Israeli Minister Benny Gantz, who is also a part of Israel’s war cabinet, said, “Even if we are required to pause fighting in order to return our hostages, there will be no stopping the combat and the war until we achieve our goals.” ALSO READ | Woman kidnapped by Hamas gave birth in captivity, says Israel PMO He also declined to elaborate on what is hindering the hostage deal. Notably, Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, earlier this week said that it had told Qatari negotiators it was willing to release up to 70 women and children in return for a five-day truce. The next day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they were “working relentlessly for the release of the hostages.” According to Israeli officials, Hamas has taken around 240 hostages after its October 7 attacks on southern Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

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The security forces of Israel have claimed to have found a Hamas-operated tunnel which apparently leads to a hospital in Gaza as reports suggested that medical facilities became inoperative in the Gaza Strip amid the ground operations. 
 
A military spokesperson stated that the tunnel is next to a Hamas operative's house who headed the naval operations of Hamas which led the October 7 raids on Israel. 
 
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that Rantisi Hospital is just 200 yards (183 metres) away, as he tried to prove that the Hamas militants have been operating from the hospitals.

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"Inside these tunnels, Hamas terrorists hide, operate and hold Israeli hostages against their will," stated the Israel Security Forces on X.

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<h2>Solar panels used to provide electricity in tunnels</h2>

He further claimed that the tunnel provided electricity using solar panels and had a bulletproof and explosives-proof door which is around 20 metres below the ground level. "It looks like a hard and clear evidence that the hospital is connected," Hagari added. 
 
The Israeli forces stated that the tunnel has been kept covered so that nobody is able to find it and the hospital is located next to a&nbsp;UN building and a school. 
 
The military spokesperson further entered the hospital's basement where he claimed to have found "operational gears" of the Hamas in a room, which included Kalashnikov rifles, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), explosive body vests and hand grenades.

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"Hamas is using hospitals...people shooting RPGs from hospitals. This is Hamas. The world has to understand who is Israel fighting against," he added. 
 
He further claimed that the Hamas militants brought the hostages from Israel and kept them in this basement while pointing towards a bike which had bullet marks. 
 
The spokesperson added that the clothes of women, diapers, feeding bottles and ropes tied to a chair in the basement further led to the "suspicion for areas where hostages were held". “We see infrastructure like toilets, showers and a small kitchen provided the terrorists their needs," he stated. 
 
After unprecedented attacks were carried out by Hamas militants on October 7 in Israel, the nation declared war and launched a counter-offensive with the aim of driving out Hamas - which has been ruling the area since 2007 - from the Gaza Strip and to free around 240 hostages taken by Hamas.

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)&nbsp;

The security forces of Israel have claimed to have found a Hamas-operated tunnel which apparently leads to a hospital in Gaza as reports suggested that medical facilities became inoperative in the Gaza Strip amid the ground operations.

The security forces of Israel have claimed to have found a Hamas-operated tunnel which apparently leads to a hospital in Gaza as reports suggested that medical facilities became inoperative in the Gaza Strip amid the ground operations. A military spokesperson stated that the tunnel is next to a Hamas operative's house who headed the naval operations of Hamas which led the October 7 raids on Israel. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that Rantisi Hospital is just 200 yards (183 metres) away, as he tried to prove that the Hamas militants have been operating from the hospitals. EXCLUSIVE RAW FOOTAGE: Watch IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari walk through one of Hamas' subterranean terrorist tunnels—only to exit in Gaza's Rantisi hospital on the other side. Inside these tunnels, Hamas terrorists hide, operate and hold Israeli hostages against their… pic.twitter.com/Nx4lVrvSXH — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 13, 2023 × "Inside these tunnels, Hamas terrorists hide, operate and hold Israeli hostages against their will," stated the Israel Security Forces on X. ALSO READ | Israel captures Gaza parliament, other institutions run by Hamas: Report Solar panels used to provide electricity in tunnels He further claimed that the tunnel provided electricity using solar panels and had a bulletproof and explosives-proof door which is around 20 metres below the ground level. "It looks like a hard and clear evidence that the hospital is connected," Hagari added. The Israeli forces stated that the tunnel has been kept covered so that nobody is able to find it and the hospital is located next to a UN building and a school. The military spokesperson further entered the hospital's basement where he claimed to have found "operational gears" of the Hamas in a room, which included Kalashnikov rifles, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), explosive body vests and hand grenades. WATCH | Israel-Palestine war: Al-Shidfa hospital nearly a cemetery: WHO "Hamas is using hospitals...people shooting RPGs from hospitals. This is Hamas. The world has to understand who is Israel fighting against," he added. He further claimed that the Hamas militants brought the hostages from Israel and kept them in this basement while pointing towards a bike which had bullet marks. The spokesperson added that the clothes of women, diapers, feeding bottles and ropes tied to a chair in the basement further led to the "suspicion for areas where hostages were held". “We see infrastructure like toilets, showers and a small kitchen provided the terrorists their needs," he stated. After unprecedented attacks were carried out by Hamas militants on October 7 in Israel, the nation declared war and launched a counter-offensive with the aim of driving out Hamas - which has been ruling the area since 2007 - from the Gaza Strip and to free around 240 hostages taken by Hamas. 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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