World, Middle East: Israel's latest offensive in Gaza comes just over two weeks after the first phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas ended.

Israel’s latest Gaza attack kills 400: Why is it happening now, and what does it mean for ceasefire?

World: Hamas accused the US saying that "the criminal occupation, with prior American coordination, is resuming its genocide and committing dozens of massacres against our people.”

'US responsible for massacre': Hamas accuses Trump admin of partnering with Israel as airstrike kills 330 in Gaza

The Israeli military said it was conducting "extensive strikes on terror targets" in Gaza City as explosions were heard in the early hours of Tuesday (Mar 18). The military said it conducted strikes on Hamas targets in the Palestinian enclave.

Israel launches deadliest assault on Gaza since January ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israel's hostage negotiating team to prepare for further talks in Doha to discuss a bridge ceasefire proposal suggested by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The Witkoff proposal calls for an extension of the first phase of talks to meet April if Hamas immediately releases 11 living hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu to hold talks; Hamas says Gaza talks have failed

Israeli airstrikes on northern Gaza have killed at least nine people, including journalists, in what is being called the deadliest attack since the January 19 ceasefire. As truce talks stall, tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate, with accusations of violations on both sides.

Israel-Hamas war: Deadliest Israeli strike in Gaza since ceasefire, 9 killed including journalists

Hamas has announced its willingness to release an Israeli-American soldier while also offering the remains of four other hostages. However, US envoy Steve Witkoff has rejected Hamas' demands, calling them "entirely impractical." Meanwhile, Israeli settlers have raided a village in the West Bank, and tensions continue to escalate in Gaza.

Hamas offers to release Israeli-American soldier amid conflict

US envoy Steve Witkoff rejects offer by Hamas, considers Hamas' demands impractical

World: “Hamas is making a very bad bet that time is on its side. It is not,” a statement from the office of Witkoff and the US National Security Council read.

'Will respond accordingly': White House accuses Hamas of making 'very bad bet' on Gaza talks

World: Hamas on the contrary, has chosen to adopt a proposal presented by US hostage envoy Adam Boehler during their direct talks last week, Channel 12 reported.

'Manipulation, psychological warfare': Netanyahu slams Hamas for rejecting 'Witkoff proposal'

World | Last month, Trump put forward a proposal of the US takeover of Gaza, suggesting Palestinians living in the area should be permanently displaced.

Hamas welcomes Trump’s withdrawal from plans to relocate Palestinians

World: "Every deal that fell through would bring up a lot of frustration, rage and anger,” Wenkert highlighted the painful ordeal of hostages in an interview with Channel 12 news.

'Beaten, spat on, held in a sq metre cell': Hostage's painful ordeal reveals 'he knew' when Gaza truce failed

A senior Hamas official said that a fresh round of Gaza ceasefire talks began on Tuesday in the Qatari capital Doha, with the Palestinian movement approaching the negotiations "positively and responsibly". Watch this report for more details!

Gaza ceasefire talks have begun in doha: Hamas

Gaza truce talks have begun in doha: Hamas

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have begun in Doha

An Israeli delegation is all set to reach Doha for crucial talks on extending the fragile ceasefire deal in Gaza. US Special Envoy for West Asia, Steve Witkoff is also expected to reach Qatar's capital after a brief stopover in Saudi Arabia ahead of the talks. Watch in for more details!

Rights groups call on Israel to restore Gaza electricity

Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Negotiators head to Qatar for hostage talks

World news: Senior Israeli officials were "surprised" to hear US hostage envoy Adam Boehler's remarks, in which he asserted that the United States is not “an agent of Israel,” The Times of Israel reported, citing an Israeli source.

Rubio says US hostage envoy’s direct meeting with Hamas ‘hasn’t borne fruit’

#Gravitas The United States is rolling out a new AI-driven crackdown on foreign nationals who show support for Palestinian armed group Hamas, or any designated terrorist organizations.

Us uses AI to deny visas to pro-Palestinians

World: Israel, on Monday, will dispatch its delegation to Doha, as the fresh round of talks is set to focus on extending the ceasefire in Gaza.

'Continues to renege'; Hamas accuses Israel of backtracking on Gaza truce deal

A potential ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal could be reached within weeks, according to US envoy Adam Boehler. The US is negotiating the release of 21-year-old Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli dual national, along with other remaining hostages. Meanwhile, Israel has cut off electricity supply to Gaza as tensions continue.

Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal possible within weeks: US envoy

World news: The political adviser to the Hamas chief, Taher Al-Nono, confirmed that multiple meetings occurred between Hamas leaders and US hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler, according to news agency Reuters.

‘Hamas militants are pretty nice guys’: US ‘surprises’ Israel after envoy says Washington working for itself

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Top 10 world news: Israel conducts strikes in Gaza; Trump considers allowing Russian diplomats in US, and more

World: The talks between the US hostage envoy Boehler and Hamas broke the decade-long diplomatic code by Washington that bars negotiating with the groups that the US labels as terrorist organisations.

Hamas confirms multiple meetings with US on Gaza ceasefire deal

It's been over a week since the impasse over the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza, and now Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said that Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's Doha on Monday to advance ceasefire negotiations. Watch in for more details!

Gaza ceasefire talks: Israeli delegation to advance ceasefire talks in Qatar's Doha

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