While leaders are trying to achieve a breakthrough deal as they push for a ceasefire in Gaza but amidst the talks the plight of hostages remain uncertain. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Foreign Minister says Hostage deal will defer Rafah offensive

An Egyptian delegation is in Israel to broker a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza. The envoys warned that Israeli ground offensive in Gaza's Rafah City will have catastrophic consequences for regional stability. Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia for talks on Gaza truce. Will US stop Rafah offensive?

Israel-Hamas War: Antony Blinken to reach Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks on Gaza

Hamas announced that it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward.

"Today Hamas has received the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal presented to the Egyptian and the Qatari mediators on April 13," Khalil Al-Hayya, who is currently based in Qatar, said in a statement released by the group.

Six months into the conflict with Israel in Gaza, negotiations remains deadlock. Hamas is firm in its demand that any agreement must include an end to the war.&nbsp;

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It is worth mentioning, an Egyptian delegation visited Israel on Friday (Apr 26) for discussions with Israeli officials to find a way to resume talks to end the war. They are also seeking to secure the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during the attack on Israeli towns on October 7, according to an official briefed on the meetings.

Speaking&nbsp;on condition of anonymity, the official said Israel had no new proposals to make, although it was willing to consider a limited truce in which 33 hostages would be released by Hamas, instead of the 40 previously under discussion.

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However on Thursday (Apr 25), the United States and 17 other countries urged Hamas to release all of its hostages as a way to help end the crisis.&nbsp;

Despite international pressure, Hamas has vowed not to give in. However, in a statement released on Friday, the group said it is open to any ideas or proposals that consider the needs and rights of our people. 
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday he saw fresh momentum in talks to end the war and return the remaining hostages.

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According to reports, Israel told the Egyptian mediators that it was ready to give hostage negotiations one last chance to reach a deal with Hamas before moving forward with an invasion of Rafah.

On October 7, Hamas fighters stormed Israeli towns, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of 253 hostages. In response, Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas through an offensive that has caused the deaths of over 34,000 Palestinians, according to reports.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas announced that it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward.

Hamas announced that it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward. "Today Hamas has received the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal presented to the Egyptian and the Qatari mediators on April 13," Khalil Al-Hayya, who is currently based in Qatar, said in a statement released by the group. Six months into the conflict with Israel in Gaza, negotiations remains deadlock. Hamas is firm in its demand that any agreement must include an end to the war. Also read: It could take over 14 years to clear debris in war-ravaged Gaza It is worth mentioning, an Egyptian delegation visited Israel on Friday (Apr 26) for discussions with Israeli officials to find a way to resume talks to end the war. They are also seeking to secure the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during the attack on Israeli towns on October 7, according to an official briefed on the meetings. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said Israel had no new proposals to make, although it was willing to consider a limited truce in which 33 hostages would be released by Hamas, instead of the 40 previously under discussion. Also read: Premature baby rescued from dead mother’s womb in Gaza dies However on Thursday (Apr 25), the United States and 17 other countries urged Hamas to release all of its hostages as a way to help end the crisis. Despite international pressure, Hamas has vowed not to give in. However, in a statement released on Friday, the group said it is open to any ideas or proposals that consider the needs and rights of our people. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday he saw fresh momentum in talks to end the war and return the remaining hostages. Also read: Israeli hostage says Hamas captor proposed her for marriage; ‘he gave me a ring’ According to reports, Israel told the Egyptian mediators that it was ready to give hostage negotiations one last chance to reach a deal with Hamas before moving forward with an invasion of Rafah. On October 7, Hamas fighters stormed Israeli towns, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of 253 hostages. In response, Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas through an offensive that has caused the deaths of over 34,000 Palestinians, according to reports. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas says it received Israel's response in truce talks

An Egyptian delegation is in Israel to broker a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza. The envoys warned that Israeli ground offensive in Gaza's Rafah City will have catastrophic consequences for regional stability.

Israel war: Egyptian delegation in Israel to broker truce between Israel-Hamas

Hamas said it was studying on Saturday the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza, a day after a delegation from mediator Egypt reportedly arrived in Israel. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas says studying Israel's latest truce proposal

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas says studying Israel's new truce proposal

The Hamas massacre and hostage-taking horror in Israel on the 7th of October last year has its tremors in Nepal. The kin of one of the Nepali youth taken hostage has been holding meetings raising a voice in Nepal for the return of the hostages trapped there. WION's Saloni Murarka spoke to the family and has this report on their nightmare.

October 7 Nightmare: Ripples in Nepal

The Israeli military has massed dozens of tanks and armoured vehicles along its border with the southern Gaza strip in what appears to be a preparation for an invasion of the border city of Rafah. The tanks and armoured vehicles are stationed near Israel's Kerem Shalom crossing next to Rafah. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel masses dozens of tanks near Rafah border

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas says studying new Israeli truce proposal

The Israeli military has massed dozens of tanks and armoured vehicles along its border with the southern Gaza strip in what appears to be a preparation for an invasion of the border city of Rafah. The tanks and armoured vehicles are stationed near Israel's Kerem Shalom crossing next to Rafah. American Diplomat Anthony Blinken is planning to travel to Israel on Tuesday after returning from his trip to China. Reports suggest that Blinken will travel to Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken plans to visit Israel | Will US stop Israel's Rafah offensive?

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Israel’s military is poised to evacuate Palestinian civilians from Rafah and assault Hamas hold-outs in the southern Gaza Strip city, a senior Israeli defence official said on Wednesday, despite international warnings of humanitarian catastrophe.

Rafah Invasion awaits green-light: Israel's plan to invade Rafah in the crosshairs

Israel is willing to decrease its original demand for the release of 40 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, media reports said.

Israel is willing to decrease its original demand for the release of 40 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, media reports said. Israel is now reportedly ready to negotiate for the release of 20 hostages after an offer proposed by Qatari, Egyptian and US negotiators was refused by the terror group, which may have released many abductees if finalised. It was reported by many Hebrew media sites on Thursday evening (April 25) that Israel is now willing to finalise a deal to release only 20 hostages in the first phase of the truce, as long as they are either women or men who are seriously ill and over 50 years old. The release of 40 hostages in those categories was envisioned in the last proposal sent to Hamas, however, the terror outfit denied keeping so many hostages alive in those categories. Also Read: Israel to go ahead with Rafah invasion even as Egypt warns of humanitarian crisis Because of the ongoing deadlock, Israel's war cabinet authorised the negotiating team on Thursday (April 25) to discuss a flexible approach to the truce with an Egyptian delegation. The Egyptian delegation will reach Tel Aviv for additional talks on the matter on Friday (Apr 26), said the Hebrew news sites. The Israeli negotiators in the earlier round insisted that 40 living hostages were falling under the category of female, elderly or sick and if Hamas said that this wasn’t true, then it should agree to release hostages from categories, which are men and soldiers under the age of 50, to meet the benchmark of 40. War cabinet discusses Rafah offensive amid truce talks Israel's war cabinet held a meeting at military headquarters in Tel Aviv on Thursday (April 25) as the country prepared for the Rafah offensive. Watch: Gravitas | Israel's Rafah Offensive: Here's what is very mysterious Amid ongoing preparations for the Rafah offensive, Israel Defense Forces withdrew the Nahal Brigade from the Gaza Strip with the aim of training the rest of the 162nd Division for future operations. Two reserve brigades - the 679th “Yiftah” Armored Brigade and the 2nd “Carmeli” Infantry Brigade - have replaced Nahal in central Gaza. During the cabinet meeting, the families of the hostages protested outside the compound asking for a deal for their release. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel may agree with release of less than 40 hostages in first phase of truce: Reports

Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities on Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested. Watch to know more.

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In a heartbreaking development, the premature Palestinian baby who had been saved from her mother’s womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike amid the ongoing war in Gaza, has died, the doctor who was caring for her told Reuters, on Friday (Apr 26).&nbsp;

<h2>Baby saved from dead mother’s womb dies</h2>

The baby’s mother, Sabreen Al-Sakani had suffered extensive injuries after an Israeli strike hit the family home in southern Gaza’s Rafah.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Premature baby rescued from dead mother’s womb in Gaza dies

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At the time, Sabreen, along with her husband and their other daughter – three-year-old Malak – were asleep. The explosion reportedly took place an hour before midnight on April 20.&nbsp;

The baby, who had been named Rouh, meaning soul died on Thursday (Apr 25) reported Reuters citing Doctor Mohammad Salama, head of the emergency neonatal unit at Emirati Hospital, who had been caring for her. &nbsp;

“I and other doctors tried to save her, but she died. For me personally, it was a very difficult and painful day,” he told the news agency by phone.

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The doctor also said that the baby suffered respiratory problems and had a “very weak” immune system “that is what led to her death. She joined her family as a martyr,” Dr Salama said.&nbsp;

<h2>About the Israeli airstrike</h2>

Sabreen, who had carried her child through seven-and-a-half months of pregnancy, sustained extensive injuries while her husband and Malak were killed in an Israel airstrike. However, the baby was still alive in her mother’s womb when rescue workers reached the site.&nbsp;

Sabreen was rushed to the Emirati hospital in Rafah where she eventually succumbed to her wounds, but amid the chaos, doctors performed an emergency C-section and were able to save the baby.&nbsp;

In response to the airstrike, an&nbsp;Israeli military spokesperson told&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;that different militant targets were hit in Gaza which included military compounds, launch posts and armed people.

Rouh weighed just 1.4 kilogrammes at birth and survived. At the time, the doctor wrote the words “the baby of the martyr Sabreen al-Sakani” on a piece of tape and attached it to the baby’s body before she was placed in an incubator.

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The baby’s uncle Rami al-Sheikh told the Associated Press that she was buried next to her father on Thursday. “My brother’s family is completely wiped out. It’s been deleted from the civil registry. There is no trace of him left behind.”

At least 34,356 people have been killed in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, said the health ministry run by the Palestinian militant group in an update on Friday.&nbsp;

The tally includes at least 51 deaths in the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run ministry said in the statement, adding that 77,368 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7.

(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.

In a heartbreaking development, the premature Palestinian baby who had been saved from her mother’s womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike amid the ongoing war in Gaza, has died, the doctor who was caring for her told Reuters, on Friday (Apr 26).

In a heartbreaking development, the premature Palestinian baby who had been saved from her mother’s womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike amid the ongoing war in Gaza, has died, the doctor who was caring for her told Reuters, on Friday (Apr 26). Baby saved from dead mother’s womb dies The baby’s mother, Sabreen Al-Sakani had suffered extensive injuries after an Israeli strike hit the family home in southern Gaza’s Rafah. WATCH | Premature baby rescued from dead mother’s womb in Gaza dies At the time, Sabreen, along with her husband and their other daughter – three-year-old Malak – were asleep. The explosion reportedly took place an hour before midnight on April 20. The baby, who had been named Rouh, meaning soul died on Thursday (Apr 25) reported Reuters citing Doctor Mohammad Salama, head of the emergency neonatal unit at Emirati Hospital, who had been caring for her. “I and other doctors tried to save her, but she died. For me personally, it was a very difficult and painful day,” he told the news agency by phone. Also Read | Israeli hostage says Hamas captor proposed her for marriage; 'he gave me a ring' The doctor also said that the baby suffered respiratory problems and had a “very weak” immune system “that is what led to her death. She joined her family as a martyr,” Dr Salama said. About the Israeli airstrike Sabreen, who had carried her child through seven-and-a-half months of pregnancy, sustained extensive injuries while her husband and Malak were killed in an Israel airstrike. However, the baby was still alive in her mother’s womb when rescue workers reached the site. Sabreen was rushed to the Emirati hospital in Rafah where she eventually succumbed to her wounds, but amid the chaos, doctors performed an emergency C-section and were able to save the baby. In response to the airstrike, an Israeli military spokesperson told Reuters that different militant targets were hit in Gaza which included military compounds, launch posts and armed people. Rouh weighed just 1.4 kilogrammes at birth and survived. At the time, the doctor wrote the words “the baby of the martyr Sabreen al-Sakani” on a piece of tape and attached it to the baby’s body before she was placed in an incubator. Also Read | Miracle in doomed Gaza: Baby delivered alive from dead body of mother killed in attack The baby’s uncle Rami al-Sheikh told the Associated Press that she was buried next to her father on Thursday. “My brother’s family is completely wiped out. It’s been deleted from the civil registry. There is no trace of him left behind.” At least 34,356 people have been killed in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, said the health ministry run by the Palestinian militant group in an update on Friday. The tally includes at least 51 deaths in the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run ministry said in the statement, adding that 77,368 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. (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.

Premature baby rescued from dead mother’s womb in Gaza dies

An 18-year-old Israeli hostage, who was held captive by Hamas for about 50 days, on Thursday (Apr 25) revealed that one of the captors of the Palestinian militant group proposed to her for marriage.

Noga Weiss was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7 when Hamas launched unprecedented attacks against Israel. She was released in a truce deal last year.

Noga, recalling the incident, said that the captor wanted to marry her and have kids.

“He gave me a ring on day 14 [in captivity], and I stayed with him until day 50,” The Times of Israel quoted Noga as saying.

“He told me, ‘Everyone will be released, but you will stay here with me and have my children’,” she recalled.

“I pretended to laugh so he wouldn’t shoot me in the head,” she further added.

However, Noga's mother Shiri, who was also abducted by the group on Oct 7, rejected the proposal and yelled at the captor until he understood.

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<h2>Noga's abduction</h2>

Noga was with her parents at home in Kibbutz Be’eri when Hamas militants broke through Israel and held thousands of people hostage.

Her 56-year-old father Ilan left the house at around 7:15 am to join the kibbutz emergency squad. However, he was never heard from again and was later confirmed dead.

“They started shooting at the door, something like 40 shots until they managed to get in. We saw the conversations on WhatsApp and understood what was happening. People were writing that their house was on fire and then stopped answering,” Noga said.

Shiri instructed Noga to hide under the bed thinking that upon barging inside the room the terrorists would not notice the 18-year-old and instead shoot the mother.

“I went under the bed, and they came in and took her. After they took her outside, I heard gunshots. I thought she was murdered and not kidnapped,” Noga said.

Noga, however, reunited with her mother several days later.

<h2>US, along with 17 other countries, issues joint statement calling on Hamas to release hostages</h2>

Meanwhile, the United States along with 17 other countries released a joint statement calling on Hamas to release all the hostages so as to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

"We call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now for over 200 days," a statement by the countries said, in what a senior US official called an extraordinary display of unanimity.

"The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza who are protected under international law is of international concern," the statement added.

All the 18 countries that issued an appeal to Hamas have had their citizens held as captives by the Palestinian militant group for more than six months.

(With inputs from agencies)

An 18-year-old Israeli hostage, who was held captive by Hamas for about 50 days, on Thursday (Apr 25) revealed that one of the captors of the Palestinian militant group proposed to her for marriage.

An 18-year-old Israeli hostage, who was held captive by Hamas for about 50 days, on Thursday (Apr 25) revealed that one of the captors of the Palestinian militant group proposed to her for marriage. Noga Weiss was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7 when Hamas launched unprecedented attacks against Israel. She was released in a truce deal last year. Noga, recalling the incident, said that the captor wanted to marry her and have kids. “He gave me a ring on day 14 [in captivity], and I stayed with him until day 50,” The Times of Israel quoted Noga as saying. “He told me, ‘Everyone will be released, but you will stay here with me and have my children’,” she recalled. “I pretended to laugh so he wouldn’t shoot me in the head,” she further added. However, Noga's mother Shiri, who was also abducted by the group on Oct 7, rejected the proposal and yelled at the captor until he understood. Also read: US pro-Palestine protest updates: Columbia University drops deadline to remove encampments Noga's abduction Noga was with her parents at home in Kibbutz Be’eri when Hamas militants broke through Israel and held thousands of people hostage. Her 56-year-old father Ilan left the house at around 7:15 am to join the kibbutz emergency squad. However, he was never heard from again and was later confirmed dead. “They started shooting at the door, something like 40 shots until they managed to get in. We saw the conversations on WhatsApp and understood what was happening. People were writing that their house was on fire and then stopped answering,” Noga said. Shiri instructed Noga to hide under the bed thinking that upon barging inside the room the terrorists would not notice the 18-year-old and instead shoot the mother. “I went under the bed, and they came in and took her. After they took her outside, I heard gunshots. I thought she was murdered and not kidnapped,” Noga said. Noga, however, reunited with her mother several days later. US, along with 17 other countries, issues joint statement calling on Hamas to release hostages Meanwhile, the United States along with 17 other countries released a joint statement calling on Hamas to release all the hostages so as to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. "We call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now for over 200 days," a statement by the countries said, in what a senior US official called an extraordinary display of unanimity. "The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza who are protected under international law is of international concern," the statement added. All the 18 countries that issued an appeal to Hamas have had their citizens held as captives by the Palestinian militant group for more than six months. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli hostage says Hamas captor proposed her for marriage; ‘he gave me a ring’

Israel has stepped up airstrikes on Rafah overnight. Israel said it would evacuate civilians from the southern Gazan city. So that it can launch an all-out assault despite allies' warnings that this could cause mass casualties. Watch this video to find out why Israel is pushing for an all-out assault on Rafah in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Why is Israel pushing for an all-out assault on Rafah in Gaza?

The Israeli military said on Wednesday Israeli fighter jets and artillery had hit 40 targets linked to Hezbollah fighters around Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. It said the targets included storage facilities and weapons and other infrastructure. Watch in for more details!

Israel willing to accept release of fewer hostages: Reports | US & 17 other nations pressure Hamas

Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities on Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested. Watch in for more details!

Israel Hamas war: Hundreds of students arrested across campuses in US

Amid pro-Palestine protests across U.S. universities, campuses have become the new frontline. Dozens of students have been arrested amid clashes with authorities across campuses. On Wednesday, over 100 students were arrested in California, Texas as campuses across the country brace for more unrest.

Gravitas: New York to Texas, students protest US support for Israel amid Gaza wa

Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday (Apr 24), marking the initial evidence of his survival after being severely injured during his capture on October 7.

Goldberg-Polin, aged 23 at the time, was seized from the Nova music festival amidst Hamas' attack on Israel, which resulted in over 1,200 casualties and the abduction of more than 200 individuals.

In the video, Goldberg-Polin is seen missing a substantial portion of his left arm. Previous footage from October 7 showed him being taken hostage with his arm severely wounded.&nbsp;

Goldberg-Polin is seated, occasionally gesturing with his injured arm as he addresses the camera. He introduces himself, providing his date of birth and parents' names, in the video. He mentioned that nearly 200 days have passed since he was captured which indicates that the video was shot before April 23, the 200th day of the war.

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Goldberg-Polin, like other Israeli hostages in Hamas propaganda videos, voiced criticism towards the Israeli government, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

He urged his family to remain resilient and extended wishes, especially for the Jewish holiday of Passover.

The Biden administration received the video two days before its public release and&nbsp;initiated contact with Goldberg-Polin's family. The FBI is currently analysing the video for potential evidence related to Goldberg-Polin's captivity.

Goldberg-Polin's parents expressed relief at seeing him alive but voiced concern for his well-being and that of other hostages.

His family demanded immediate action for his release, along with other hostages still detained in Gaza.&nbsp;

“Seeing the video of Hersh today is overwhelming. We are relieved to see him alive, but we are also concerned about his health and wellbeing as well as that of all the other hostages and all of those suffering in this region,” his parents said in a video statement.

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They added, “Hersh, we heard your voice today for the first time in 201 days. If you can hear us, know that we love you. Stay strong, survive.” 
 
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Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday (Apr 24), marking the initial evidence of his survival after being severely injured during his capture on October 7.

Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday (Apr 24), marking the initial evidence of his survival after being severely injured during his capture on October 7. Goldberg-Polin, aged 23 at the time, was seized from the Nova music festival amidst Hamas' attack on Israel, which resulted in over 1,200 casualties and the abduction of more than 200 individuals. In the video, Goldberg-Polin is seen missing a substantial portion of his left arm. Previous footage from October 7 showed him being taken hostage with his arm severely wounded. Goldberg-Polin is seated, occasionally gesturing with his injured arm as he addresses the camera. He introduces himself, providing his date of birth and parents' names, in the video. He mentioned that nearly 200 days have passed since he was captured which indicates that the video was shot before April 23, the 200th day of the war. The Goldberg-Polin family has given permission for the propaganda video released by the Hamas jihadi death cult to be shared. They want the world to see the horrors their beloved Hersh has endured. He was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7 after his arm was blown… pic.twitter.com/yK8J9UYVPr — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) April 24, 2024 × Goldberg-Polin, like other Israeli hostages in Hamas propaganda videos, voiced criticism towards the Israeli government, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He urged his family to remain resilient and extended wishes, especially for the Jewish holiday of Passover. The Biden administration received the video two days before its public release and initiated contact with Goldberg-Polin's family. The FBI is currently analysing the video for potential evidence related to Goldberg-Polin's captivity. Goldberg-Polin's parents expressed relief at seeing him alive but voiced concern for his well-being and that of other hostages. His family demanded immediate action for his release, along with other hostages still detained in Gaza. “Seeing the video of Hersh today is overwhelming. We are relieved to see him alive, but we are also concerned about his health and wellbeing as well as that of all the other hostages and all of those suffering in this region,” his parents said in a video statement. "Hersh, we heard your voice today for the first time in 201 days and if you can hear us, we are telling you, we love you, stay strong, survive." Hersh's parents released this message in response to the hostage video of Hersh. pic.twitter.com/RznOuZZ3Cb — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) April 24, 2024 × They added, “Hersh, we heard your voice today for the first time in 201 days. If you can hear us, know that we love you. Stay strong, survive.” (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas releases video of American-Israeli hostage in first proof of his survival after October attack

Hamas official claim group will lay down weapons. Will Israel now agree to two-state solution? Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: Will Israel agree to two-state solution?

Israel's reserve brigades are being deployed, tents are been erected, heavy shelling has begun- Israel says it is moving ahead with the Rafah offensive. The big question and the big mystery is: Why is Israel holding consultations about an offensive against Arab Palestinians with Arab Egypt?

Gravitas | Israel's Rafah Offensive: Here's what is very mysterious

Israel appears to be readying to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah. Watch the video to know more.

Israel war: Israel prepares to send troops into Rafah

Israel: IDF peparing to evacuate Palestinians from Rafah, warplanes pound northern Gaza

Israel prepares to send troops into Rafah, IDF preparing to evacuate Palestinians from Rafah

Israel war: IDF preparing to evacuate Palestinians from Rafah

Who tied the hands of the bodies that were recovered from Gaza's mass graves? Mass graves have been uncovered at two hospitals in Gaza- Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza city and Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The U.N. says the bodies were 'buried deep in the ground and covered with waste'. Among the deceased were older people, women and wounded. While some bodies were found with their hands tied, some were stripped of their clothes.

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The Israeli army intensified its strikes across Gaza on Tuesday (April 23) as it carried out some of the heaviest shelling in weeks. Meanwhile, fresh evacuations were ordered by the army in the north of the enclave, as it warned civilians that they were in a "dangerous combat zone".

The Israeli army intensified its strikes across Gaza on Tuesday (April 23) as it carried out some of the heaviest shelling in weeks. Meanwhile, fresh evacuations were ordered by the army in the north of the enclave, as it warned civilians that they were in a "dangerous combat zone". The residents in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip also reported strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground late on Tuesday (April 23). Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, in a post on social media platform X, appealed to the residents of four zones in Beit Lahiya, located on the northern edge of Gaza, to shift to two designated areas. He stated that the military "will work with extreme force against terrorist infrastructure and subversive elements" in the region. In a statement, which was issued later on Tuesday (April 23), the military said it "follows international law and takes feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm." Also Read: Satellite photos show extent of damage in Iran during alleged Israeli attack Israel renewed its bombing and shelling of northern Gaza almost four months after its army announced that it was moving down troops there and claimed that Hamas no longer controlled those areas. Israel this month also drew down most of its forces in southern Gaza. The bombardment took place on Tuesday after alerts were sounded regarding incoming rockets in two southern Israeli border towns, even though no casualties were reported. The responsibility for the attacks on Sderot and Nir Am was claimed by the armed wing of Islamic Jihad, which is a group allied to Hamas. Hezbollah launches 'dozens' of rockets at Israel Iran-backed Hezbollah group fired dozens of rockets at northern Israel on Tuesday (April 23) while responding to the killing of two civilians in Lebanon's south in a strike which was blamed on Israel. Israel has been exchanging regular fire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in the south of Lebanon since October. Hezbollah fighters fired "dozens of Katyusha rockets" at northern Israel "as part of the response to the Israeli enemy's attacks on... civilian homes, specifically the horrific massacre in Hanin and the killing and injuring of civilians," said the group in a statement. The local officials and rescuers stated that two members of the same family were killed in an Israeli strike on a house in Hanin, close to the Israeli border. Watch: Israel war: 200 days of perpetual attacks reduce Gaza to wastelands Speaking to AFP, a civil defence source said that "a woman in her 50s and a 12-year-old girl have been killed" in the strike, while many others were injured and admitted to the hospital. The deaths were confirmed by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) which stated that six others were wounded in the strike. "Enemy warplanes carried out a raid on a two-storey house, firing two air-to-surface missiles and completely destroying it," stated the NNA, further reporting that the building housed "a family that had not left... since Israeli attacks started". (With inputs from agencies)

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