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The state of Israel is demanding that the Israeli Defence Forces immediately begin drafting the ultra-orthodox students into the Army for compulsory military service.

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Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who also holds a ministerial position in the Defense Ministry, gave approval for demolition of the illegal West Bank outpost of Tzur Harel. Watch in for more details!

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The military carried out a drone strike late Tuesday against a cell of terror operatives in the West Bank's Nur Shams, with the Palestinians reporting four killed in the attack. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the operatives were planting an explosive device when they were struck.

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As part of a postwar plan for the Gaza Strip the Israeli military has come up with what is being described as a pilot scheme which will outline how the Palestinian occupied territory will be governed after Hamas. Watch in for more details!

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The Israeli Army has ordered mass evacuation of Palestinians from the eastern half of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a kilometre-long tunnel in the central Gaza Strip's Netzarim Corridor area.</p>

<p>The tunnel, identified by troops serving under the 99th Division, contained multiple interconnected paths used by terrorist operatives for movement, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The destruction of the tunnel was executed by the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit. Within the Netzarim Corridor, forces from the 99th Division, including the Alexandroni Infantry Brigade and 8th Reserveored Brigade of the IDF, have eliminated numerous gunmen and obliterated over 100 sites in the last two months since their deployment.</p>

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<p>These targeted sites encompassed weapon storage facilities, surveillance posts, rocket launch pads, and tunnels.</p>

<p>The IDF also&nbsp;conducted an airstrike on a mosque in the area, which was allegedly&nbsp;being utilised by gunmen as a base of operations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel orders mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis</strong></h2>

<p>In a related development, the Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of thousands of Palestinians from the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip.</p>

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<p>This move comes as part of Israel's ongoing military operations aimed at defeating the Palestinian militant group&nbsp;and securing the release of hostages captured by Hamas-led fighters on October&nbsp;7 last year.</p>

<p>The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened due to the conflict, with thousands of Palestinians killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected Israel's demands to dismiss a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The ICJ ordered Israel to halt its Rafah assault immediately and called on Hamas to release the hostages taken from Israel unconditionally.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a kilometre-long tunnel in the central Gaza Strip's Netzarim Corridor area. The tunnel, identified by troops serving under the 99th Division, contained multiple interconnected paths used by terrorist operatives for movement, as per reports.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a kilometre-long tunnel in the central Gaza Strip's Netzarim Corridor area. The tunnel, identified by troops serving under the 99th Division, contained multiple interconnected paths used by terrorist operatives for movement, as per reports. The destruction of the tunnel was executed by the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit. Within the Netzarim Corridor, forces from the 99th Division, including the Alexandroni Infantry Brigade and 8th Reserveored Brigade of the IDF, have eliminated numerous gunmen and obliterated over 100 sites in the last two months since their deployment. Also Read | Donald Trump has 'absolute immunity' for official acts, rules US supreme court These targeted sites encompassed weapon storage facilities, surveillance posts, rocket launch pads, and tunnels. The IDF also conducted an airstrike on a mosque in the area, which was allegedly being utilised by gunmen as a base of operations. Israel orders mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis In a related development, the Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of thousands of Palestinians from the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip. Also Read | Taiwan’s ‘carrier killers’ look all set to give PLA vessels a bloody nose This move comes as part of Israel's ongoing military operations aimed at defeating the Palestinian militant group and securing the release of hostages captured by Hamas-led fighters on October 7 last year. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened due to the conflict, with thousands of Palestinians killed. Watch | France Elections: Major setback for Macron as far-right wins first round × International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected Israel's demands to dismiss a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The ICJ ordered Israel to halt its Rafah assault immediately and called on Hamas to release the hostages taken from Israel unconditionally. (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 forces demolish kilometre-long tunnel in central Gaza

Iran’s foreign minister accused Israel of seeking “genocide” by enforcing a siege against Gaza. Israel said there would be no humanitarian break to its siege of the Gaza Strip. Watch in for more details!

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Tens of thousands of men rallied in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood to protest the order. But after nightfall, the crowd made its way toward central Jerusalem and turned violent. Israeli police said protesters threw rocks and attacked the car of an ultra-Orthodox Cabinet minister, pelting it with stones.

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Israel's military on Friday said it was conducting raids backed by air strikes in northern Gaza, killing "dozens" of militants in an area where it had declared the command structure of Hamas dismantled months ago.

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Israel's assault on the Shejaiya district of Gaza City has entered a fourth day, with many Palestinians killed and thousands more trapped and injured. Watch in for more details!

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Sixty-six percent of poll respondents said Netanyahu should not compete in the next elections, compared with 27% who thought he should, and 7% who don’t know. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted a major operation in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City, eliminating at least 40 Hamas militants and destroying several of the group's underground tunnels.&nbsp;The IDF's 98th Division, comprising the 7th Armored Brigade and Paratroopers Brigade, is leading the current operation in Shejaiya, Gaza City.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the IDF, the operation was prompted by intelligence indicating that Hamas operatives were regrouping in the Shejaiya area and rebuilding their infrastructure.</p>

<p>The military launched the targeted strike on a school compound that had been repurposed by Hamas as a "combat complex," uncovering a long-range rocket launcher and other previously unknown facilities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The IDF said the operation involved robust resistance from Hamas, including RPG fire, explosives, sniper attacks, and close-quarters combat. Two Israeli soldiers were killed and two others seriously injured during the clashes in Shejaiya.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Military assessments suggested that the surviving Hamas members in northern Gaza have converged in Shejaiya, bolstering their ranks with new recruits.</p>

<h2><strong>Tunnel networks found</strong></h2>

<p>The IDF operation has enabled the discovery of previously unknown tunnel networks and other Hamas infrastructure in the area.</p>

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<p>The Shejaiya mission is part of the IDF's ongoing efforts to disrupt Hamas activities and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. The military has characterised the operation as intelligence-driven and targeted, aiming to eliminate the group's presence and capabilities in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the IDF has not provided an exact timeline, the Shejaiya operation is expected to conclude within a few weeks, similar to previous targeted strikes in northern Gaza. The military is determined to degrade Hamas's capacity to threaten Israeli civilians and security.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted a major operation in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City, eliminating at least 40 Hamas militants and destroying several of the group's underground tunnels.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted a major operation in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City, eliminating at least 40 Hamas militants and destroying several of the group's underground tunnels. The IDF's 98th Division, comprising the 7th Armored Brigade and Paratroopers Brigade, is leading the current operation in Shejaiya, Gaza City. According to the IDF, the operation was prompted by intelligence indicating that Hamas operatives were regrouping in the Shejaiya area and rebuilding their infrastructure. The military launched the targeted strike on a school compound that had been repurposed by Hamas as a "combat complex," uncovering a long-range rocket launcher and other previously unknown facilities. Also Read | US offers revised terms to unlock Israel-Hamas ceasefire, prisoner swap The IDF said the operation involved robust resistance from Hamas, including RPG fire, explosives, sniper attacks, and close-quarters combat. Two Israeli soldiers were killed and two others seriously injured during the clashes in Shejaiya. Also Read | New York police officer fatally shoots 13-year-old armed with replica handgun Military assessments suggested that the surviving Hamas members in northern Gaza have converged in Shejaiya, bolstering their ranks with new recruits. Tunnel networks found The IDF operation has enabled the discovery of previously unknown tunnel networks and other Hamas infrastructure in the area. Watch | France Snap Elections: Three major political blocs in the fray × The Shejaiya mission is part of the IDF's ongoing efforts to disrupt Hamas activities and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. The military has characterised the operation as intelligence-driven and targeted, aiming to eliminate the group's presence and capabilities in the region. While the IDF has not provided an exact timeline, the Shejaiya operation is expected to conclude within a few weeks, similar to previous targeted strikes in northern Gaza. The military is determined to degrade Hamas's capacity to threaten Israeli civilians and security. (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.

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Shejaiya, killing at least 40 militants

<p>The United States has put forward new wording in an effort to close the gap&nbsp;in discussions between Israel and Hamas regarding a ceasefire and a hostage agreement in Gaza, media reports said citing a US official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The updated language is to resolve a current disagreement arising from Hamas insisting that discussions in the second phase should solely revolve around the release of Palestinian prisoners, while Israel wants to address demilitarisation of Gaza and other matters during these negotiations.</p>

<p>Times of Israel reported that as per partial leaks of the Israeli proposal earlier this month, Clause 8 read, “No later than day 16 [of phase one], the commencement of indirect negotiations between the two sides to agree on the conditions for implementing stage two of this agreement, including those relating to the keys for the exchange of hostages and prisoners (soldiers and remaining men), and this should be concluded and agreed upon before the end of week five of this [first] stage."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US proposal, endorsed by Israel, seeks to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. It is divided into three phases, with the initial phase involving a six-week cessation of hostilities in Gaza, during which Hamas would release the remaining female, elderly, and sick hostages. Simultaneously, discussions will be held to secure a subsequent six-week truce, during which Hamas would release the remaining hostages, including young men and male soldiers.</p>

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<p>The US is urging Egypt and Qatar to pressure Hamas into accepting the revised wording, as one of the sources mentioned by media reports that if Hamas agrees to the new language, it could lead to finalising the deal.</p>

<h2><strong>'Nothing new'</strong></h2>

<p>However, a senior Palestinian Hamas official stated that there is "nothing new" and "no real progress" in the negotiations, as per AFP news agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The fate of the deal came into question following conflicting statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who initially expressed willingness to strike "a partial deal" with Hamas to secure the return of some hostages from Gaza, diverging from the proposal. However, after facing criticism from hostage families and Israeli politicians, he retracted his statements and reaffirmed commitment to the ceasefire proposal endorsed by US President Biden.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States has put forward new wording in an effort to close the gap in discussions between Israel and Hamas regarding a ceasefire and a hostage agreement in Gaza, media reports said citing a US official.

The United States has put forward new wording in an effort to close the gap in discussions between Israel and Hamas regarding a ceasefire and a hostage agreement in Gaza, media reports said citing a US official. The updated language is to resolve a current disagreement arising from Hamas insisting that discussions in the second phase should solely revolve around the release of Palestinian prisoners, while Israel wants to address demilitarisation of Gaza and other matters during these negotiations. Times of Israel reported that as per partial leaks of the Israeli proposal earlier this month, Clause 8 read, “No later than day 16 [of phase one], the commencement of indirect negotiations between the two sides to agree on the conditions for implementing stage two of this agreement, including those relating to the keys for the exchange of hostages and prisoners (soldiers and remaining men), and this should be concluded and agreed upon before the end of week five of this [first] stage." Also Read | Rishi Sunak invokes Bhagavad Gita, says Hindu dharma guides his approach as prime minister The US proposal, endorsed by Israel, seeks to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. It is divided into three phases, with the initial phase involving a six-week cessation of hostilities in Gaza, during which Hamas would release the remaining female, elderly, and sick hostages. Simultaneously, discussions will be held to secure a subsequent six-week truce, during which Hamas would release the remaining hostages, including young men and male soldiers. Also Read | New York police officer fatally shoots 13-year-old armed with replica handgun The US is urging Egypt and Qatar to pressure Hamas into accepting the revised wording, as one of the sources mentioned by media reports that if Hamas agrees to the new language, it could lead to finalising the deal. 'Nothing new' However, a senior Palestinian Hamas official stated that there is "nothing new" and "no real progress" in the negotiations, as per AFP news agency. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: US and Europe tell Hezbollah to back off × The fate of the deal came into question following conflicting statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who initially expressed willingness to strike "a partial deal" with Hamas to secure the return of some hostages from Gaza, diverging from the proposal. However, after facing criticism from hostage families and Israeli politicians, he retracted his statements and reaffirmed commitment to the ceasefire proposal endorsed by US President Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

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