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Israel-Hamas war: US backs on Security Council vote on Gaza aid

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for 2 long months. The number of civilian deaths have crossed huge numbers. The UN security council vote on Gaza has been delayed for second day. The Hamas Chief is expected to travel to Egypt for negotiations on a cease-fire.

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The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had located a significant Hamas command center in the center of Gaza City, dealing the Islamic militant organization what it called a severe blow as pressure mounted on Israel to reduce its catastrophic military campaign in the coastal territory.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza City cease-fire talks gain momentum but IDF continues heavt attack on Gaza

The vote on a resolution requesting further humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip was postponed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday. The resolution, which also called for a suspension in fighting, was delayed for the third time this week, as US President Joe Biden said the US' support for the resolution is still unresolved

Israel-Hamas war: UNSC again delays vote on resolution calling for more humanitarian aid to Gaza

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India stands ready for any peace efforts in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;"If there is anything India can do to take forward efforts towards peace, we will certainly do so," Modi said during an interview with Financial Times.</p>

<p>The Indian PM added that his country is committed to supporting humanitarian aid to Gaza. While maintaining India's long-standing position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Modi reiterated backing for a two-state solution.</p>

<p>“I remain in touch with the leaders in the region,” the Indian PM added.</p>

<p>Modi also touched upon a varied number of subjects during the interview, including India-US relations, US-China relations, India's political landscape ahead of the national elections next year, and more.</p>

<p>Riding high on recent victories in state elections, Modi is seeking a third term in the upcoming polls. Confident in his party's prospects, the Indian PM highlighted the positive changes witnessed during his leadership.</p>

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<p>While dismissing criticisms of his government's economic and democratic record, Modi asserted that transformative initiatives have been realised through public participation and that “any talk of amending the constitution is meaningless".</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India is poised for a "take-off".&nbsp;“Today, the people of India have very different aspirations from the ones they had 10 years back,” Modi said, adding, “They [people of India] realise that our nation is on the cusp of a take-off."</p>

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<p>“They want this flight to be expedited, and they know the best party to ensure this is the one which brought them this far.”</p>

<h2><strong>India-US relations</strong></h2>

<p>Modi, during the FT interview, said that India's foremost guiding principle in foreign affairs is its national interest, allowing engagement "in a manner that respects mutual interests and acknowledges the complexities of contemporary geopolitics."</p>

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<p>On India's evolving relationship with the United States, Modi described it as "broader in engagement, deeper in understanding, warmer in friendship than ever before." Amid the controversy in connection to a US-based Sikh Separatist, Modi said that the India-US relations are on an “upward trajectory”.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India stands ready for any peace efforts in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. "If there is anything India can do to take forward efforts towards peace, we will certainly do so," Modi said during an interview with Financial Times.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India stands ready for any peace efforts in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. "If there is anything India can do to take forward efforts towards peace, we will certainly do so," Modi said during an interview with Financial Times. The Indian PM added that his country is committed to supporting humanitarian aid to Gaza. While maintaining India's long-standing position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Modi reiterated backing for a two-state solution. “I remain in touch with the leaders in the region,” the Indian PM added. Modi also touched upon a varied number of subjects during the interview, including India-US relations, US-China relations, India's political landscape ahead of the national elections next year, and more. Riding high on recent victories in state elections, Modi is seeking a third term in the upcoming polls. Confident in his party's prospects, the Indian PM highlighted the positive changes witnessed during his leadership. Also Read | India: Ayodhya Trust extends invitations to Kharge, Sonia Gandhi for Ram temple consecration While dismissing criticisms of his government's economic and democratic record, Modi asserted that transformative initiatives have been realised through public participation and that “any talk of amending the constitution is meaningless". Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India is poised for a "take-off". “Today, the people of India have very different aspirations from the ones they had 10 years back,” Modi said, adding, “They [people of India] realise that our nation is on the cusp of a take-off." Also Read | Criminal laws in India: Death penalty for mob-lynching, sedition law to be scrapped - 5 major points “They want this flight to be expedited, and they know the best party to ensure this is the one which brought them this far.” India-US relations Modi, during the FT interview, said that India's foremost guiding principle in foreign affairs is its national interest, allowing engagement "in a manner that respects mutual interests and acknowledges the complexities of contemporary geopolitics." Watch | Shift in Pakistan's anti-India rhetoric amidst election frenzy? × On India's evolving relationship with the United States, Modi described it as "broader in engagement, deeper in understanding, warmer in friendship than ever before." Amid the controversy in connection to a US-based Sikh Separatist, Modi said that the India-US relations are on an “upward trajectory”. (With inputs from agencies)

India stands ready for peace efforts, committed to providing humanitarian aid to Gaza: PM Modi

According to the IDF, Israeli soldiers discovered a network of tunnels that extend deep beneath the heart of Gaza City and are connected to residences owned by senior Hamas organizers Yahya Sinwar and others who planned the October 7 attacks on Israel.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel finds tunnels under homes of Yahya Sinwar | Hamas chief's narrow escape

The leader of Hamas made his first visit to Egypt for more than a month on Wednesday, a rare personal intervention in diplomacy amid what a source described as intensive talks on a new ceasefire to let aid reach Gaza and get hostages freed. However, Netanyahu has said, 'We will continue the war to the end, till Hamas eliminated.' Watch the video to know more.

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The leader of Hamas visited Egypt for this first time in more than a month on Wednesday, a rare personal intervention in diplomacy amid what a source described as intensive talks on a new ceasefire to let aid reach Gaza and free more hostages.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas leader visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire

US President Joe Biden said he does not expect an Israel-Hamas deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza to be struck soon. "We're pushing," Biden told reporters during a trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Efforts are under way to try to arrange for the release of more hostages, with the heads of the U.S. CIA, Israel's Mossad and Qatar's prime minister expected to meet and discuss the issue.

Israel-Hamas war: "No new hostage deal expected anytime soon", clarifies Joe Biden

Uncertainty looms over a new ceasefire deal in the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. The Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh's visit to Egypt and the Hamas Chief's engagement with other officials for the talks was seen as a positive sign. However, both sides have again indicated that a new agreement right now might be off the table.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas says 'no hostage deal without complete ceasefire; Hamas Chief in Egypt

Israeli forces uncovered a network of tunnels running deep beneath central Gaza City from properties registered to Yahya Sinwar and other senior Hamas organizers of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, the military said on Wednesday.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF ‘almost catches’ Yahya Sinwar | Tunnels from Hamas leaders' homes found by IDF

The question is if Israel and Hamas are inching towards another brief military pause. Netanyahu has ruled out Gaza ceasefire before 'elimination' of Hamas. Will there be another hostage deal for the release of Israeli hostages who are presently in the custody of Hamas?

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Israeli Defense Forces have successfully reached the tunnels in Gaza twice almost catching hold of the top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. According to the reports Sinwar had narrowly escaped from The Tunnel right before the IDF managed to reach him.

Israel-Hamas war | Reports: IDF 'almost' caught top Hamas leader

The question is if Israel and Hamas are inching towards another brief military pause. Ceasefire talks gain momentum in Cairo. Netanyahu has ruled out Gaza ceasefire before 'elimination' of Hamas. Will there be another hostage deal for the release of Israeli hostages who are presently in the custody of Hamas?

Israel-Hamas: Ceasefire talks gain momentum in Cairo

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operating around Khan Younis in Southern Gaza to kill Sinwar. The Israeli forces successfully reached the Hamas tunnel twice. Sinwar is currently hiding in Khan Younis. According to reports, IDF almost caught top Hamas leader.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar narrowly escapes Israeli forces

The question is if Israel and Hamas are inching towards another brief military pause. The Hamas Chief's Cairo talks ended without results. Netanyahu has ruled out Gaza ceasefire before 'elimination' of Hamas. Will there be another hostage deal for the release of Israeli hostages who are presently in the custody of Hamas?

Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire before 'elimination' of Hamas

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for 2 long months. The number of civilian deaths have crossed huge numbers. The UN security council vote on Gaza has been delayed for second day. The Hamas Chief is expected to travel to Egypt for negotiations on a ceasefire.

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<p>The director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital, Ahmed Kahlot, has admitted during an interrogation by Israel's internal security service, Shin Bet, that the hospital was converted into a military facility by Hamas militant group.</p>

<p>Kahlot, who claims to have been a lieutenant colonel in Hamas since 2010, revealed that the hospital housed Hamas offices, served as a base for operational activities, and even accommodated a kidnapped Israeli soldier at one point.</p>

<p>According to Kahlot, 16 members of the hospital staff, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, were Hamas operatives affiliated with the al-Qassam Brigades. He also mentioned the presence of members from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Al-Quds Brigades within the hospital.</p>

<p>In a joint statement by Shin Bet and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), it was confirmed that Israeli forces entered Kamal Adwan hospital on December 12, detaining around 90 operatives and seizing weapons.</p>

<p>Some of those captured were also allegedly involved in the October 7 onslaught by Hamas in southern Israel, media reports said.</p>

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<p>Kahlot disclosed, “There is a designated space for interrogations, internal security and special security. They all have private phone lines within the hospital.”</p>

<p>He acknowledged that Hamas hides in hospitals, believing them to be safe places.</p>

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<p>Additionally, Kahlot revealed that Hamas operates its own ambulances with a distinct colour, separate from those used by medics. He claimed that these ambulances are not used for medical purposes, prioritising the group's missions over humanitarian needs.</p>

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<p>In criticising Hamas after two and a half months of the war, Kahlot described the leaders as "cowards", accusing them of hiding while leaving others exposed in the field.</p>

<p>Israel has long asserted that Hamas uses Gaza hospitals for military purposes and says that the militant group is using humans as shields during the ongoing conflict.</p>

<p>The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry reported over 19,600 casualties since the war's onset, though the numbers cannot be independently verified. The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants, estimating around 7,000 combatant deaths since the war began.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></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.</strong></em></p>


The director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital, Ahmed Kahlot, has admitted during an interrogation by Israel's internal security service, Shin Bet, that the hospital was converted into a military facility by Hamas militant group.

The director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital, Ahmed Kahlot, has admitted during an interrogation by Israel's internal security service, Shin Bet, that the hospital was converted into a military facility by Hamas militant group. Kahlot, who claims to have been a lieutenant colonel in Hamas since 2010, revealed that the hospital housed Hamas offices, served as a base for operational activities, and even accommodated a kidnapped Israeli soldier at one point. According to Kahlot, 16 members of the hospital staff, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, were Hamas operatives affiliated with the al-Qassam Brigades. He also mentioned the presence of members from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Al-Quds Brigades within the hospital. In a joint statement by Shin Bet and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), it was confirmed that Israeli forces entered Kamal Adwan hospital on December 12, detaining around 90 operatives and seizing weapons. Some of those captured were also allegedly involved in the October 7 onslaught by Hamas in southern Israel, media reports said. Also Read | Italian court sentences Pakistani parents to life for murdering daughter over refusal to marry cousin Kahlot disclosed, “There is a designated space for interrogations, internal security and special security. They all have private phone lines within the hospital.” He acknowledged that Hamas hides in hospitals, believing them to be safe places. Also Read | Trump barred from Colorado ballot for role in January 6 attack on US Capitol Additionally, Kahlot revealed that Hamas operates its own ambulances with a distinct colour, separate from those used by medics. He claimed that these ambulances are not used for medical purposes, prioritising the group's missions over humanitarian needs. Watch | US: Biden administration to use last of Ukraine funds × In criticising Hamas after two and a half months of the war, Kahlot described the leaders as "cowards", accusing them of hiding while leaving others exposed in the field. Israel has long asserted that Hamas uses Gaza hospitals for military purposes and says that the militant group is using humans as shields during the ongoing conflict. The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry reported over 19,600 casualties since the war's onset, though the numbers cannot be independently verified. The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants, estimating around 7,000 combatant deaths since the war began. (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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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out stopping war in Gaza until Hamas is completely eliminated from the region. Netanyahu's charged statement comes at a time when multiple reports have claimed that another truce deal was in the works to exchange the hostages and prisoners from both sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We won't stop fighting until we've achieved all the objectives we've set ourselves: the elimination of Hamas, the release of our hostages and the end of the threat from Gaza," Netanyahu said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Anyone who thinks we’ll stop is unmoored from reality.&nbsp;We’re raining fire on Hamas, hell fire. All Hamas terrorists, from first to last face death. They have two options only: surrender or die," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UN vote on pause in war</strong></h2>

<p>The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is due to vote later on Wednesday on the much-delayed resolution, calling for a pause to the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Members of the council have been grappling for days to find common ground on the resolution which was first postponed on Monday, before being pushed back several times on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Netanyahu claims Israel will not stop war, Russia and the Arab League have increased the diplomatic pressure on Israel to give up its tough act. The Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum in Morocco is being used to persuade Tel Aviv to agree to the deal.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Statement by White House</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the White House also said the negotiations to secure another deal between the two parties remain "very serious".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These are very serious discussions and negotiations and we hope that they lead somewhere," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters aboard Air Force One.</p>

<p>A report in <em>The Guardian, </em>citing sources said that, Hamas and Israel envoys are discussing which hostages should be freed in the new truce deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel insists&nbsp;remaining women and infirm men among hostages be released while Hamas said&nbsp;Palestinians convicted of serious offences should be the first to be released.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ever since the October 7 attacks, as many as 1,140 people have died, most of them civilians, according to Israeli authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza claims Israel's military response has killed 19,667 people, mostly women and children.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out stopping war in Gaza until Hamas is completely eliminated from the region. Netanyahu's charged statement comes at a time when multiple reports have claimed that another truce deal was in the works to exchange the hostages and prisoners from both sides.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out stopping war in Gaza until Hamas is completely eliminated from the region. Netanyahu's charged statement comes at a time when multiple reports have claimed that another truce deal was in the works to exchange the hostages and prisoners from both sides. "We won't stop fighting until we've achieved all the objectives we've set ourselves: the elimination of Hamas, the release of our hostages and the end of the threat from Gaza," Netanyahu said in a statement. "Anyone who thinks we’ll stop is unmoored from reality. We’re raining fire on Hamas, hell fire. All Hamas terrorists, from first to last face death. They have two options only: surrender or die," he added. UN vote on pause in war The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is due to vote later on Wednesday on the much-delayed resolution, calling for a pause to the Israel-Hamas war. Members of the council have been grappling for days to find common ground on the resolution which was first postponed on Monday, before being pushed back several times on Tuesday. While Netanyahu claims Israel will not stop war, Russia and the Arab League have increased the diplomatic pressure on Israel to give up its tough act. The Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum in Morocco is being used to persuade Tel Aviv to agree to the deal. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Why are Houthi rebels attacking vessels in Red Sea? × Statement by White House Meanwhile, the White House also said the negotiations to secure another deal between the two parties remain "very serious". "These are very serious discussions and negotiations and we hope that they lead somewhere," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters aboard Air Force One. A report in The Guardian, citing sources said that, Hamas and Israel envoys are discussing which hostages should be freed in the new truce deal. Israel insists remaining women and infirm men among hostages be released while Hamas said Palestinians convicted of serious offences should be the first to be released. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged cargo ships from its ports Ever since the October 7 attacks, as many as 1,140 people have died, most of them civilians, according to Israeli authorities. Meanwhile, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza claims Israel's military response has killed 19,667 people, mostly women and children. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Won’t stop fighting’: Netanyahu rules out stopping war until Hamas elimination

The UN Security Council intensifies ceasefire resolution negotiations to try and avoid another US. Veto. A delayed vote now expected on Tuesday morning as countries are given more time to meet US. Objections on wording.

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Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh to visit Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks.The UN Security Council intensifies ceasefire resolution negotiations to try and avoid another US. Veto. A delayed vote now expected on Tuesday morning as countries are given more time to meet US. Objections on wording.

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh to visit Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks

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