<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent interview hinted at a potential breakthrough in securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While refraining from disclosing any details that could jeopardise the negotiations, he said "There could be" a deal in the works.</p>

<p>His statement comes soon after the militant group said it was suspending hostage negotiations over Israel's actions at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza.</p>

<h2><strong>What Netanyahu said</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to NBC's "Meet the Press," Netanyahu acknowledged the evolving situation and stated, "There could be" a deal in the works.</p>

<p>However, the Prime Minister was cautious not to disclose specifics, emphasising the sensitivity of the ongoing negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We heard that there was an impending deal of this kind or of that kind and then we learned that it was all hokum. But the minute we started the ground operation, that began to change," he said.</p>

<p>"I think the less I say about it, the more I'll increase the chances that it materialises," remarked Netanyahu.</p>

<h2><strong>What the Hamas said</strong></h2>

<p>On the other hand, Hamas, as per Reuters, on Sunday announced a suspension of hostage negotiations citing concerns over Israel's actions at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Israel intensifies its ground invasion in northern Gaza, the Al-Shifa Hospital has faced severe bombardment, resulting in the destruction of its cardiac ward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Palestinian health officials have also reported the halt of operations at the hospitals due to a lack of fuel.</p>

<p>Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said that individuals attempting to leave the hospital were being shot at. Condemning the situation, the international medical humanitarian organisation accused the Israeli military of putting civilians trapped in Al-Shifa at risk, describing it as a "death warrant."</p>

<p>"Our staff are witnessing people being shot at as they attempt to flee the hospital," said MSF in a report published on Saturday.</p>

<p>"MSF denounces the death warrant of civilians currently trapped in Al-Shifa hospital signed by the Israeli military."</p>

<p>As per Israel Hamas is holding 239 people hostages in Gaza. It has also alleged that the militants are using the Al-Shifa hospital as a cover for a command centre, while Hamas denies the allegations.</p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent interview hinted at a potential breakthrough in securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent interview hinted at a potential breakthrough in securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. While refraining from disclosing any details that could jeopardise the negotiations, he said "There could be" a deal in the works. His statement comes soon after the militant group said it was suspending hostage negotiations over Israel's actions at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza. What Netanyahu said Speaking to NBC's "Meet the Press," Netanyahu acknowledged the evolving situation and stated, "There could be" a deal in the works. However, the Prime Minister was cautious not to disclose specifics, emphasising the sensitivity of the ongoing negotiations. "We heard that there was an impending deal of this kind or of that kind and then we learned that it was all hokum. But the minute we started the ground operation, that began to change," he said. "I think the less I say about it, the more I'll increase the chances that it materialises," remarked Netanyahu. What the Hamas said On the other hand, Hamas, as per Reuters, on Sunday announced a suspension of hostage negotiations citing concerns over Israel's actions at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza. As Israel intensifies its ground invasion in northern Gaza, the Al-Shifa Hospital has faced severe bombardment, resulting in the destruction of its cardiac ward. Palestinian health officials have also reported the halt of operations at the hospitals due to a lack of fuel. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said that individuals attempting to leave the hospital were being shot at. Condemning the situation, the international medical humanitarian organisation accused the Israeli military of putting civilians trapped in Al-Shifa at risk, describing it as a "death warrant." "Our staff are witnessing people being shot at as they attempt to flee the hospital," said MSF in a report published on Saturday. "MSF denounces the death warrant of civilians currently trapped in Al-Shifa hospital signed by the Israeli military." As per Israel Hamas is holding 239 people hostages in Gaza. It has also alleged that the militants are using the Al-Shifa hospital as a cover for a command centre, while Hamas denies the allegations.

Hostage negotiations in flux: Netanyahu signals potential deal while Hamas announces suspension of talks

<p>At least 21 Israelis, including 14 civilians, have been injured after Iranian-backed Lebanon-based militant group, Hezbollah launched anti-tank missiles from southern Lebanon, on Sunday (Nov 12), said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and medical officials. This comes amid concerns of another front opening in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, as skirmishes along the Israel-Lebanon also steadily escalated since the beginning of the war on October 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another attack also attributed to the Lebanon-based group, the IDF reported that seven soldiers were wounded by a mortar near the northern community of Menara.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About those injured</strong></h2>

<p>At least 14 civilians were wounded, including one in serious condition, and the rest were lightly hurt, according to Israeli media reports citing medical officials. This comes after several vehicles near the northern Israeli&nbsp;community of Dovev were hit in the missile strike, the responsibility for which was later claimed by Hezbollah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The victims included Israel Electric Corporation employees who were in the area to fix the power lines damaged by a previous strike from Lebanon. However, Hezbollah, while claiming responsibility for the attack, in its statement said it attacked soldiers installing surveillance equipment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the incident in Menara, the IDF said seven soldiers were lightly wounded and taken to hospital.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel-Hezbollah clash along Lebanon border</strong></h2>

<p>There had been multiple sporadic clashes throughout the day between Hezbollah and Israel on Sunday. The IDF also reported that two more cells launched mortars from Lebanon at areas near the communities of Menara and Yir’on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, rocket sirens were sounded in a number of northern Israeli towns, but there was no immediate report of damage or casualties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the IDF, some 15 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel out of which four were intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system and others landed in open areas causing no injuries or damage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an update, an Israeli army spokesperson said that a fighter jet and other aircraft attacked several Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including “a military compound containing a warehouse of weapons and military infrastructure”.</p>

<p>The clashes also took place a day after a televised speech by Hezbollah’s chief, Hassan Nasrallah who said that the group is using new weapons including attack drones “for the first time in the history of the resistance” in Lebanon.</p>

<p>The remarks prompted a response from Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant who said, “If it (Hezbollah) makes this kind of mistake here, the ones who will pay the price will be first and foremost Lebanese citizens.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What we’re doing in Gaza, we can also do in Beirut,” Gallant told soldiers on Israel’s northern border, according to his office.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hezbollah reports death of member</strong></h2>

<p>Hezbollah reported the death of one of its members following the clashes with the Israeli army&nbsp;on Sunday,&nbsp;bringing the group’s total reported fatalities to 73 since October 8. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)<br />
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At least 21 Israelis, including 14 civilians, have been injured after Iranian-backed Lebanon-based militant group, Hezbollah launched anti-tank missiles from southern Lebanon, on Sunday (Nov 12), said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and medical officials.

At least 21 Israelis, including 14 civilians, have been injured after Iranian-backed Lebanon-based militant group, Hezbollah launched anti-tank missiles from southern Lebanon, on Sunday (Nov 12), said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and medical officials. This comes amid concerns of another front opening in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, as skirmishes along the Israel-Lebanon also steadily escalated since the beginning of the war on October 7. In another attack also attributed to the Lebanon-based group, the IDF reported that seven soldiers were wounded by a mortar near the northern community of Menara. About those injured At least 14 civilians were wounded, including one in serious condition, and the rest were lightly hurt, according to Israeli media reports citing medical officials. This comes after several vehicles near the northern Israeli community of Dovev were hit in the missile strike, the responsibility for which was later claimed by Hezbollah. The victims included Israel Electric Corporation employees who were in the area to fix the power lines damaged by a previous strike from Lebanon. However, Hezbollah, while claiming responsibility for the attack, in its statement said it attacked soldiers installing surveillance equipment. Speaking about the incident in Menara, the IDF said seven soldiers were lightly wounded and taken to hospital. Israel-Hezbollah clash along Lebanon border There had been multiple sporadic clashes throughout the day between Hezbollah and Israel on Sunday. The IDF also reported that two more cells launched mortars from Lebanon at areas near the communities of Menara and Yir’on. Additionally, rocket sirens were sounded in a number of northern Israeli towns, but there was no immediate report of damage or casualties. According to the IDF, some 15 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel out of which four were intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system and others landed in open areas causing no injuries or damage. In an update, an Israeli army spokesperson said that a fighter jet and other aircraft attacked several Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including “a military compound containing a warehouse of weapons and military infrastructure”. The clashes also took place a day after a televised speech by Hezbollah’s chief, Hassan Nasrallah who said that the group is using new weapons including attack drones “for the first time in the history of the resistance” in Lebanon. The remarks prompted a response from Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant who said, “If it (Hezbollah) makes this kind of mistake here, the ones who will pay the price will be first and foremost Lebanese citizens.” “What we’re doing in Gaza, we can also do in Beirut,” Gallant told soldiers on Israel’s northern border, according to his office. Hezbollah reports death of member Hezbollah reported the death of one of its members following the clashes with the Israeli army on Sunday, bringing the group’s total reported fatalities to 73 since October 8. (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 chorus grows for a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at a possible deal to free hostages being held by Hamas. It comes as the U.S. leads talks between Israel and Qatar, which is communicating with Hamas. In fact, on Sunday, President Joe Biden dialled Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed urgent ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages.

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IDF: United and committed to bring back civilian hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday discussed a possible deal to free the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7., Gaza’s governance following the war, and death toll figures produced by Gaza officials in an interview

IDF: United and committed to bring back civilian hostages

Amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Arab League's Ambassador to Delhi Yusuf Mohamed Jameel has said that he has got assurances from India that its position on the Palestine issue remains unaltered. In an interview with our Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Jameel pointed to his discussions with Indian officials and emphasized that "Our friends in India always assure us that the only solution is the peace solution, the 2-state solution with borders of 1967, and this is the main issue."

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The war is raging between Israel and Hamas and attacks from both sides are intensifying. It's now many days since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by the militants over the weekend. The death toll continues to mount on both sides.

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Diplomatic efforts are picking up a pace to prevent the leading players from allowing the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over. According to reports US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed concern to his Israeli counterpart during a conversation on Saturday.

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Israel-Hamas war | Al-Shifa no longer functioning as hospital | WION

<p>Hamas militant group sought to unleash a mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what actually transpired on the fateful day on October 7, as per a report by the Washington Post. The report is backed by circumstantial evidence and statements by multiple officials over the Hamas attack. The report cited few current and former intelligence and security officials from four Western and Middle Eastern countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It pointed out that the Hamas plot included an attack on the Jewish nation with an aim to flare up an expanded conflict in the West Asian region, while predicting that Israel would hit back in a full-throttled way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Islamist militant group, who led an onslaught on the southern region of Israel killing over a thousand Israelis, wanted to rip through the heart of Israel and vied to reach out straight up to the West Bank region, another Palestinian territory that has been trapped in violence for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The militants who entered the kibbutz town of Berri, and carried out a surprise attack, had contentious material with them leading to these conclusions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among them, the report said, was a notebook with hand-scrawled Quranic verses.&nbsp;It also carried extreme directions for instance, “Kill as many people and take as many hostages as possible.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just this, some of the Hamas militants were also laden with gas canisters, handcuffs, and thermobaric grenades. It is worth noting that the visuals after the Hamas war reportedly showed militants setting houses on fire mercilessly and butchering innocent civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The situation still remains grim as many officials who refrained from speaking earlier are now indicating that more intel is trickling in, solidifying what Hamas' plots and intentions were.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One stark finding in the report which quotes officials was that some of these Hamas militants were even carrying ample amounts of food, ammunition, and equipment that could last for several days.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas planned to storm more Israeli territories</strong></h2>

<p>They had future plans in place in case the initial attack turned out to be a success, something which officials said was seen in the documents and maps.&nbsp;The militants sought to storm much greater Israeli territories targeting more cities. It also had instructions to torch homes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report also suggested that the group stayed low-key to avoid raising any suspicions even though it had been planning for the attack for 16 years.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“If you’re in prison, you study the prison security system. That is what Hamas has been doing for 16 years,” Ali Soufan, a former FBI counterterrorism official said adding, “Their on-the-ground intelligence was way better than anything the Iranians could have given them.”</p>

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Hamas militant group sought to unleash a mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what actually transpired on the fateful day on October 7, as per a report by the Washington Post.

Hamas militant group sought to unleash a mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what actually transpired on the fateful day on October 7, as per a report by the Washington Post. The report is backed by circumstantial evidence and statements by multiple officials over the Hamas attack. The report cited few current and former intelligence and security officials from four Western and Middle Eastern countries. It pointed out that the Hamas plot included an attack on the Jewish nation with an aim to flare up an expanded conflict in the West Asian region, while predicting that Israel would hit back in a full-throttled way. The Islamist militant group, who led an onslaught on the southern region of Israel killing over a thousand Israelis, wanted to rip through the heart of Israel and vied to reach out straight up to the West Bank region, another Palestinian territory that has been trapped in violence for a long time. Also Read | Deputy finance minister of Japan resigns from position following tax scandal The militants who entered the kibbutz town of Berri, and carried out a surprise attack, had contentious material with them leading to these conclusions. Among them, the report said, was a notebook with hand-scrawled Quranic verses. It also carried extreme directions for instance, “Kill as many people and take as many hostages as possible.” Not just this, some of the Hamas militants were also laden with gas canisters, handcuffs, and thermobaric grenades. It is worth noting that the visuals after the Hamas war reportedly showed militants setting houses on fire mercilessly and butchering innocent civilians. Also Read | US Senator Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 White House bid The situation still remains grim as many officials who refrained from speaking earlier are now indicating that more intel is trickling in, solidifying what Hamas' plots and intentions were. One stark finding in the report which quotes officials was that some of these Hamas militants were even carrying ample amounts of food, ammunition, and equipment that could last for several days. Hamas planned to storm more Israeli territories They had future plans in place in case the initial attack turned out to be a success, something which officials said was seen in the documents and maps. The militants sought to storm much greater Israeli territories targeting more cities. It also had instructions to torch homes. Watch | Israeli army claims to leave fuel near Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital × The report also suggested that the group stayed low-key to avoid raising any suspicions even though it had been planning for the attack for 16 years. “If you’re in prison, you study the prison security system. That is what Hamas has been doing for 16 years,” Ali Soufan, a former FBI counterterrorism official said adding, “Their on-the-ground intelligence was way better than anything the Iranians could have given them.” (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.

Hamas sought to rip deeper into Israel, unleash mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what unfolded: Report

<p>Israel has revised the death toll from the October 7 Hamas terror attack in southern Israel. The foreign ministry has now said that the death toll is 'around 1200' while earlier estimates from Israeli government said that the death toll was 1400.</p>

<p>"Around 1,200 is the official number of victims of the October 7 massacre," said Lior Haiat, spokesman of Israel's foreign ministry in a statement cited by Reuters. He said that the figure was revised on Thursday (November 9).</p>

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<p>"This is the updated number," he said. "It is due to the fact that there were lot of corpses that were not identified and now we think those belong to terrorists...not Israeli casualties."</p>

<p>This quote was reported by AFP, but the agency shortly&nbsp;said that the spokesperson withdrew the latter part of the quote.</p>

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<p>Hamas fighters crossed the border from Gaza Strip and mounted an attack inside Israel on October 7. In addition to killing people, Hamas fighters also took more than 200 hostages most of whom still remain in their custody.</p>

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<p>Israel has responded with an overwhelming military action and has pounded Gaza Strip with hundreds of air raids. Israel has also initiated ground attacks with deployment of tanks and troops. According to Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the death toll in the enclave has crossed 11,000. There is a growing demand from different countries in the world for a ceasefire but Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly refused saying that ceasefire was not possible unless all hostages are freed.</p>

<h2><strong>Fighting around hospitals raises concerns</strong></h2>

<p>Hospitals in Gaza, already battling shortage of medicines and other resources are facing fresh challenge as fighting is taking place around them. Israel has alleged that Hamas has placed its fighters around hospitals and has warned that if Hamas uses hospitals to stage attacks on Israeli troops, Israel would eliminate them.</p>

<p>There are reports of fighting raging around number of hospitals in the enclave including the Al-Shifa hospital.</p>

<p>World Health Organization chief has told United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that health system in Gaza is 'on its knees'</p>

<p>"Hospital corridors crammed with the injured, the sick, the dying; morgues overflowing; surgery without anesthesia; tens of thousands of displaced people sheltering at hospitals," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.</p>

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Israel has revised the death toll from the October 7 Hamas terror attack in southern Israel. The foreign ministry has now said that the death toll is 'around 1200' while earlier estimates from Israeli government said that the death toll was 1400.

Israel has revised the death toll from the October 7 Hamas terror attack in southern Israel. The foreign ministry has now said that the death toll is 'around 1200' while earlier estimates from Israeli government said that the death toll was 1400. "Around 1,200 is the official number of victims of the October 7 massacre," said Lior Haiat, spokesman of Israel's foreign ministry in a statement cited by Reuters. He said that the figure was revised on Thursday (November 9). Watch | Gravitas: Israel's PM Netanyahu reveals long-term plan for Gaza × "This is the updated number," he said. "It is due to the fact that there were lot of corpses that were not identified and now we think those belong to terrorists...not Israeli casualties." This quote was reported by AFP, but the agency shortly said that the spokesperson withdrew the latter part of the quote. Also Read | French President Emmanuel Macron asks Israel to stop bombing Gaza Hamas fighters crossed the border from Gaza Strip and mounted an attack inside Israel on October 7. In addition to killing people, Hamas fighters also took more than 200 hostages most of whom still remain in their custody. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Will kill Hamas militants if seen firing from hospitals in Gaza, says Israeli military Israel has responded with an overwhelming military action and has pounded Gaza Strip with hundreds of air raids. Israel has also initiated ground attacks with deployment of tanks and troops. According to Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the death toll in the enclave has crossed 11,000. There is a growing demand from different countries in the world for a ceasefire but Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly refused saying that ceasefire was not possible unless all hostages are freed. Fighting around hospitals raises concerns Hospitals in Gaza, already battling shortage of medicines and other resources are facing fresh challenge as fighting is taking place around them. Israel has alleged that Hamas has placed its fighters around hospitals and has warned that if Hamas uses hospitals to stage attacks on Israeli troops, Israel would eliminate them. There are reports of fighting raging around number of hospitals in the enclave including the Al-Shifa hospital. World Health Organization chief has told United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that health system in Gaza is 'on its knees' "Hospital corridors crammed with the injured, the sick, the dying; morgues overflowing; surgery without anesthesia; tens of thousands of displaced people sheltering at hospitals," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel revises estimate of October 7 Hamas attack death toll from 1,400 to ‘around 1,200’

<p>At a joint summit in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11), Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza.</p>

<p>The countries also condemned Israel for its counter-offensive and declared that Tel Aviv bears responsibility for "crimes" against Palestinians.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, gathered Arab and Muslim leaders for the summit as the kingdom exercised its impact to push the United States and Israel for an end to the conflict in war-torn Gaza.</p>

<p>Leaders including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended the summit.</p>

<h2><strong>Condemn war against our brothers in Palestine, says Prince Mohammed</strong></h2>

<p>Prince Mohammed said the kingdom substantiates its "condemnation and categorical rejection of this barbaric war against our brothers in Palestine".</p>

<p>"We are facing a humanitarian catastrophe that proves the failure of the Security Council and the international community to put an end to the flagrant Israeli violations of international laws," he said in an address to the summit.</p>

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<p>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinians were facing a "genocidal war" further calling on the US to end Israeli "aggression".</p>

<h2><strong>Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hails Hamas</strong></h2>

<p>Voicing support for the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas for launching unprecedented attacks against Israel, Raisi urged Islamic countries to impose oil and goods sanctions on Tel Aviv.</p>

<p>"There is no other way but to resist Israel, we kiss the hands of Hamas for its resistance against Israel," he said in his address.</p>

<p>On his first visit to Saudi Arabia, after the two countries agreed to mend ties in March, Raisi said Islamic nations should designate the Israeli army a "terrorist organisation" for its conduct in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders, Prince Mohammed bin and Raisi also held their first meeting on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Summit.</p>

<p>The official Saudi Press Agency, taking to its X account, shared a picture of the two leaders saying, "HRH the #Crown_Prince meets with the president of the Islamic Republic of #Iran on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit.<br />
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<h2><strong>Countries reject Israel's 'self-defence' claim</strong></h2>

<p>The final declaration rebuffed Israeli claims that dubbed its counter-offensive an act of "self-defence", calling the United Nations Security Council to adopt "a decisive and binding resolution" to halt Israel's "aggression".&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also disregarded out of hand any future political resolution to the war that would keep Gaza separate from the Israeli-occupied West Bank.</p>

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At a joint summit in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11), Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The countries also condemned Israel for its counter-offensive and declared that Tel Aviv bears responsibility for "crimes" against Palestinians.

At a joint summit in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11), Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The countries also condemned Israel for its counter-offensive and declared that Tel Aviv bears responsibility for "crimes" against Palestinians. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, gathered Arab and Muslim leaders for the summit as the kingdom exercised its impact to push the United States and Israel for an end to the conflict in war-torn Gaza. Leaders including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended the summit. Condemn war against our brothers in Palestine, says Prince Mohammed Prince Mohammed said the kingdom substantiates its "condemnation and categorical rejection of this barbaric war against our brothers in Palestine". "We are facing a humanitarian catastrophe that proves the failure of the Security Council and the international community to put an end to the flagrant Israeli violations of international laws," he said in an address to the summit. Also read: Microsoft chief says Russia spreading 'disinformation' about Israel-Hamas war Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinians were facing a "genocidal war" further calling on the US to end Israeli "aggression". Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hails Hamas Voicing support for the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas for launching unprecedented attacks against Israel, Raisi urged Islamic countries to impose oil and goods sanctions on Tel Aviv. "There is no other way but to resist Israel, we kiss the hands of Hamas for its resistance against Israel," he said in his address. On his first visit to Saudi Arabia, after the two countries agreed to mend ties in March, Raisi said Islamic nations should designate the Israeli army a "terrorist organisation" for its conduct in Gaza. The two leaders, Prince Mohammed bin and Raisi also held their first meeting on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Summit. The official Saudi Press Agency, taking to its X account, shared a picture of the two leaders saying, "HRH the #Crown_Prince meets with the president of the Islamic Republic of #Iran on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit. #SPAGOV." HRH the #Crown_Prince meets with the president of the Islamic Republic of #Iran on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit.#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/JfJlCFztGI — SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) November 11, 2023 × Countries reject Israel's 'self-defence' claim The final declaration rebuffed Israeli claims that dubbed its counter-offensive an act of "self-defence", calling the United Nations Security Council to adopt "a decisive and binding resolution" to halt Israel's "aggression". It also disregarded out of hand any future political resolution to the war that would keep Gaza separate from the Israeli-occupied West Bank. (With inputs from agencies)

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