Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the family members of hostages held in Gaza that the regime change in Syria could help advance a deal. Watch for more details!

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<p>Palestinian militant group Hamas had threatened to "neutralise" or kill the captives if Israel carried out a hostage rescue operation, similar to the one it conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday (Dec 4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the document dated November 22, Hamas told its operatives not to consider any repercussions of following the instructions, adding that Israel was responsible for the fate of the hostages.</p>

<p>However, it did not mention anything about when the Israeli operation is expected to take place.</p>

<p>Israel has not commented on this report yet.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-warns-hamas-to-release-hostages-or-face-consequences-hell-to-pay-781086"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Donald Trump warns Hamas to release hostages or face consequences; 'HELL TO PAY'</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier today, Israeli media cited Defence Minister Israel Katz, saying that pressure on Hamas was increasing and this time "we will really be able to advance a hostage deal."</p>

<p>Earlier in June, hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv were rescued by the Israeli security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These four people were abducted on October 7 from the Nova music festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump Warns ‘There Will Be All Hell To Pay’ If Hamas Hostages Aren't Released</strong></p>

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<p>More than 270 Palestinian civilians were killed after Israeli&nbsp;forces hid in aid trucks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet, and the Israeli police conducted a complex operation in the centre of the Gaza Strip. During the operation, Commander Arnon Zamora was killed and the operation was later renamed Operation Arnon.</p>

<p>Around three months after the rescue operation, six hostages were murdered in a tunnel in Rafah by Hamas militants.&nbsp;</p>

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Palestinian militant group Hamas had threatened to "neutralise" or kill the captives if Israel carried out a hostage rescue operation, similar to the one it conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday (Dec 4).

Palestinian militant group Hamas had threatened to "neutralise" or kill the captives if Israel carried out a hostage rescue operation, similar to the one it conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday (Dec 4). According to the document dated November 22, Hamas told its operatives not to consider any repercussions of following the instructions, adding that Israel was responsible for the fate of the hostages. However, it did not mention anything about when the Israeli operation is expected to take place. Israel has not commented on this report yet. Also read: Donald Trump warns Hamas to release hostages or face consequences; 'HELL TO PAY' Earlier today, Israeli media cited Defence Minister Israel Katz, saying that pressure on Hamas was increasing and this time "we will really be able to advance a hostage deal." Earlier in June, hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv were rescued by the Israeli security forces. These four people were abducted on October 7 from the Nova music festival. Watch | Donald Trump Warns ‘There Will Be All Hell To Pay’ If Hamas Hostages Aren't Released × More than 270 Palestinian civilians were killed after Israeli forces hid in aid trucks. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet, and the Israeli police conducted a complex operation in the centre of the Gaza Strip. During the operation, Commander Arnon Zamora was killed and the operation was later renamed Operation Arnon. Around three months after the rescue operation, six hostages were murdered in a tunnel in Rafah by Hamas militants. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas threatens to 'neutralise' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation: Report

<p>India's&nbsp;External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (Dec 5) reaffirmed New Delhi's&nbsp;support for a two-state solution and reiterated that Israel stood by India during security threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Indian Parliament), EAM Jaishankar addressed the Israel-Hamas war and said that India and Israel have a strong record of cooperation in the area of national security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar said that India's decision to continue defence cooperation with Israel relies on national security interests.</p>

<p>"As far as Israel is concerned, it is a country with which we have a strong record of cooperation in national security. It is also a country that has stood by us at different moments when our national security was under threat. When we take any decision, we will bear in mind the larger circumstances but we will be guided by our national security interests," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-unequivocally-condemns-terrorism-in-regular-touch-with-israel-says-jaishankar-at-rome-conference-779133"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'India unequivocally condemns terrorism, in regular touch with Israel, Iran': Jaishankar at Rome conference</strong></a></p>

<p>"We condemn terrorism, we condemn hostage-taking. We do believe countries have the right to respond to the situation but countries should be mindful of civilian casualties. They must observe humanitarian law and we would like a ceasefire and an early end of violence," Jaishankar said while responding to a supplementary regarding India's position on the ongoing Israel-Hamas&nbsp;war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further while reiterating India's support for a two-state solution, he said that issues of terrorism and hostage-taking cannot be underplayed or ignored.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“India’s policy towards Palestine has been long-standing and we have always supported a negotiated two-State solution, towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within secure and recognised borders, living side by side in peace with Israel," the Indian foreign minister&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Iran &amp; Israel</strong></p>

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<p>Responding to a question about India's abstention from some resolutions in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)&nbsp;in October last year, Jaishankar said there were many resolutions in the assembly, adding that in some, India abstained and in some, it voted in favour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, 13 resolutions concerning Palestine were brought in UNGA out of which India voted in favour of 10 resolutions and abstained from three resolutions," Jaishankar said.</p>

<p>"In this particular case, we felt that the resolution was not well-drafted and not well-considered. We had reservations about the language. Our concern was not accommodated. That is why we abstained," he said.</p>

<p>“A country like India, which is itself a victim of terrorism, if we countenance the fact that terrorism is underplayed and ignored, it is not in our interests that we do so. We look at any resolution, we look at the wording and take a mature view," the EAM&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (Dec 5) reaffirmed New Delhi's support for a two-state solution and reiterated that Israel stood by India during security threats.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (Dec 5) reaffirmed New Delhi's support for a two-state solution and reiterated that Israel stood by India during security threats. During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Indian Parliament), EAM Jaishankar addressed the Israel-Hamas war and said that India and Israel have a strong record of cooperation in the area of national security. Jaishankar said that India's decision to continue defence cooperation with Israel relies on national security interests. "As far as Israel is concerned, it is a country with which we have a strong record of cooperation in national security. It is also a country that has stood by us at different moments when our national security was under threat. When we take any decision, we will bear in mind the larger circumstances but we will be guided by our national security interests," he said. Also read: 'India unequivocally condemns terrorism, in regular touch with Israel, Iran': Jaishankar at Rome conference "We condemn terrorism, we condemn hostage-taking. We do believe countries have the right to respond to the situation but countries should be mindful of civilian casualties. They must observe humanitarian law and we would like a ceasefire and an early end of violence," Jaishankar said while responding to a supplementary regarding India's position on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Further while reiterating India's support for a two-state solution, he said that issues of terrorism and hostage-taking cannot be underplayed or ignored. “India’s policy towards Palestine has been long-standing and we have always supported a negotiated two-State solution, towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within secure and recognised borders, living side by side in peace with Israel," the Indian foreign minister said. Watch | West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Iran & Israel × Responding to a question about India's abstention from some resolutions in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in October last year, Jaishankar said there were many resolutions in the assembly, adding that in some, India abstained and in some, it voted in favour. "Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, 13 resolutions concerning Palestine were brought in UNGA out of which India voted in favour of 10 resolutions and abstained from three resolutions," Jaishankar said. "In this particular case, we felt that the resolution was not well-drafted and not well-considered. We had reservations about the language. Our concern was not accommodated. That is why we abstained," he said. “A country like India, which is itself a victim of terrorism, if we countenance the fact that terrorism is underplayed and ignored, it is not in our interests that we do so. We look at any resolution, we look at the wording and take a mature view," the EAM added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Israel stood by India during national security threats,' Jaishankar briefs parliament on Israel-Hamas war

Qatar is set to renew mediation efforts for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip following a visit from US President-elect Donald Trump’s envoy, according to a report.

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According to reports, Israel has submitted a revised proposal to Hamas, signaling its willingness to agree to a ceasefire lasting up to 60 days. The updated terms largely reflect a phased approach discussed in August, but the focus has shifted to ensuring the immediate execution of the first phase. This phase is believed to prioritize the release of hostages and may include reciprocal concessions. The proposal aims to create a framework for broader negotiations while addressing urgent humanitarian and security concerns. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Israel has shared an updated proposal for a hostage deal with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to an Axios report, citing two Israeli officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The updated proposal is similar to the phased plan under discussion in August, however, it is now focused primarily on getting the first phase done, as per the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the updated proposal, Israel is now open to the option of a ceasefire that would last up to 60 days, whereas, earlier, the first stage was only 42 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Axios report, all living female hostages, all living men over 50, and people with serious medical conditions, would be released.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has also reportedly asked for 33 living hostages from these groups, but, believes that there are not that many alive anymore.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-threatens-to-neutralise-hostages-if-israel-launches-rescue-operation-report-781575"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hamas threatens to 'neutralise' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Hamas has also shown a new openness to a partial deal, the Israeli officials said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Israel is still willing to release hundreds of Palestinian security prisoners, including some serving life sentences for deadly terror attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, several other senior ministers and security chiefs approved the proposal on Sunday, the report stated. Following this, the proposal was passed to Egypt, who has been involved in the mediation efforts amid the ongoing war, and then presented it to Hamas in Cairo on Monday and Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War | Chance For Hostage Deal With Hamas: Israeli Defence Minister</strong></p>

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<p>United States President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Middle East adviser Massad Boulos told the French Le Point outlet that "both sides have agreed on the broad outlines of an agreement," The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The war is practically over,” he said, adding, “There is practically no more significant military activity. The only issue that remains is the hostages, and the parties have already agreed on several occasions on an exchange between hostages and Palestinian prisoners.”</p>

<p>Boulos further said that the key lines of the agreement have already been established and there are only very small details to be settled on a few names.&nbsp;</p>

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Israel has shared an updated proposal for a hostage deal with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to an Axios report, citing two Israeli officials. The updated proposal is similar to the phased plan under discussion in August, however, it is now focused primarily on getting the first phase done, as per the report.

Israel has shared an updated proposal for a hostage deal with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to an Axios report, citing two Israeli officials. The updated proposal is similar to the phased plan under discussion in August, however, it is now focused primarily on getting the first phase done, as per the report. In the updated proposal, Israel is now open to the option of a ceasefire that would last up to 60 days, whereas, earlier, the first stage was only 42 days. According to the Axios report, all living female hostages, all living men over 50, and people with serious medical conditions, would be released. Israel has also reportedly asked for 33 living hostages from these groups, but, believes that there are not that many alive anymore. Also read: Hamas threatens to 'neutralise' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation: Report Hamas has also shown a new openness to a partial deal, the Israeli officials said. Meanwhile, Israel is still willing to release hundreds of Palestinian security prisoners, including some serving life sentences for deadly terror attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, several other senior ministers and security chiefs approved the proposal on Sunday, the report stated. Following this, the proposal was passed to Egypt, who has been involved in the mediation efforts amid the ongoing war, and then presented it to Hamas in Cairo on Monday and Tuesday. Watch | Israel-Hamas War | Chance For Hostage Deal With Hamas: Israeli Defence Minister × United States President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Middle East adviser Massad Boulos told the French Le Point outlet that "both sides have agreed on the broad outlines of an agreement," The Times of Israel reported. “The war is practically over,” he said, adding, “There is practically no more significant military activity. The only issue that remains is the hostages, and the parties have already agreed on several occasions on an exchange between hostages and Palestinian prisoners.” Boulos further said that the key lines of the agreement have already been established and there are only very small details to be settled on a few names. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The missing US-Israeli soldier Omer Maxim Neutra was killed in the Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year, and his body is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 21-year-old lone soldier from New York served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was called a "lone soldier" because his parents were not in Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Until the IDF confirmed his killing, it was believed that Neutra was alive and being held hostage by Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-publishes-video-of-israeli-american-hostage-pleading-for-trumps-help-in-securing-release-780558"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hamas publishes video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump's help in securing release</strong></a></p>

<p>On the day of the attack last year, October 7, he was stationed in a tank on the Gaza border near the southern community of Nahal Oz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the attack, their tank was attacked by the Hamas group with RPG fire and explosive devices. Then, the four people, including Neutra, Sgt. Shaked Dahan, the driver, Sgt. Nimrod Cohen, the gunner, and Sgt. Oz Daniel, the loader, were abducted to Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dahan's death was confirmed in November, while Daniel's death was confirmed in February.</p>

<p>Now, after 14 months of the deadly attack, Neutra's death has been confirmed by the Israeli military.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Lebanon War: Thousands Protest In Tel Aviv Demanding Release Of Hostages</strong></p>

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<p>However, nothing has been confirmed about Cohen. His father on Monday told Ynet news, "We have received indications that Nimrod is alive. I am sure my son is alive, and I am fighting.”</p>

<p>Neutra’s death was declared by the Military Rabbinate based on findings and new intelligence information, according to the IDF.</p>

<p>His family spoke with him last on October 6. Later, when his parents, Ronen and Orna, heard what was happening on October 7, Neutra's father tried contacting his son.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mother of Neutra, Ronen, told CBS News that her&nbsp;son was interested in peace-building and had looked forward to returning to Long Island and college.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They said that he’s been taken captive,” said Orna Neutra. “So many have died that it’s just insane that you feel relief to think that your son is not dead, you know?" Orna said.</p>

<p>Reportedly, 97 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, are still in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 35 confirmed dead by the Israeli military.&nbsp;</p>

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The missing US-Israeli soldier Omer Maxim Neutra was killed in the Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year, and his body is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday.

The missing US-Israeli soldier Omer Maxim Neutra was killed in the Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year, and his body is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday. The 21-year-old lone soldier from New York served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion. He was called a "lone soldier" because his parents were not in Israel. Until the IDF confirmed his killing, it was believed that Neutra was alive and being held hostage by Hamas. Also read: Hamas publishes video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump's help in securing release On the day of the attack last year, October 7, he was stationed in a tank on the Gaza border near the southern community of Nahal Oz. During the attack, their tank was attacked by the Hamas group with RPG fire and explosive devices. Then, the four people, including Neutra, Sgt. Shaked Dahan, the driver, Sgt. Nimrod Cohen, the gunner, and Sgt. Oz Daniel, the loader, were abducted to Gaza. Dahan's death was confirmed in November, while Daniel's death was confirmed in February. Now, after 14 months of the deadly attack, Neutra's death has been confirmed by the Israeli military. Watch | Israel-Lebanon War: Thousands Protest In Tel Aviv Demanding Release Of Hostages × However, nothing has been confirmed about Cohen. His father on Monday told Ynet news, "We have received indications that Nimrod is alive. I am sure my son is alive, and I am fighting.” Neutra’s death was declared by the Military Rabbinate based on findings and new intelligence information, according to the IDF. His family spoke with him last on October 6. Later, when his parents, Ronen and Orna, heard what was happening on October 7, Neutra's father tried contacting his son. The mother of Neutra, Ronen, told CBS News that her son was interested in peace-building and had looked forward to returning to Long Island and college. “They said that he’s been taken captive,” said Orna Neutra. “So many have died that it’s just insane that you feel relief to think that your son is not dead, you know?" Orna said. Reportedly, 97 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, are still in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 35 confirmed dead by the Israeli military. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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