Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says three of his sons were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza. Haniyeh’s sons are among the highest profile figures to have been killed in the war so far. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Hamas says it lacks ability to locate 40 hostages

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As international mediators are proposing a six-to-eight weeks cease-fire, Hamas said Wednesday (Apr 10) that they do not have 40 hostages still alive who can meet the humanitarian criteria. This added another roadblock to the negotiations as it not only raised concerns about the derailing of a potential ceasefire but also on the number and condition of the hostages held by the militant group.

Notably, the hostage situation in Gaza took a concerning turn after a top Hamas official said that the&nbsp;militant group&nbsp;does not have 40 hostages 'in the humanitarian category that are still alive'.&nbsp;As per the figures from Israel, a total of 133 hostages, out of 240 that were initially kidnapped from Israel in the October 7 assault by Hamas, are still in captivity.

Out of these 133 hostages, as many as 36 have been confirmed dead, as per Israel.&nbsp;With this, the number of living hostages has been reduced to 97 which is now raising an urgent need for progress in the negotiations to secure their release.

Hamas has already communicated the latest update on 40 hostages proposal with the negotiators in Cairo.&nbsp;This assertion by Hamas was however made anonymously, media reports said.

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The proposed exchange entailed the release of hostages including the elderly, women, those with illnesses, and five female Israeli soldiers. In return, Hamas is seeking the release of hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.&nbsp;

Now, there are fears that more hostages may be dead than previously believed. Talks between the two parties have stalled over various issues.&nbsp;

International mediators included representatives from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. Reports also suggest that Hamas has reportedly informed the mediators that the number of hostages they claim to be alive is much lower than what was proposed.

This development has raised questions about the composition of the first group of hostages to be released and whether young men and soldiers will be included in the exchange.

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Even after efforts to secure the release of hostages, including a brief cease-fire in November, the negotiations remain challenging. The captives are believed to be held in various locations within the Gaza Strip which has been raging in war and constant strikes by Israel.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the latest on hostage/Palestinians release?</h2>

A total of 112 hostages had been returned alive to Israel through various means, according to the data till February 14, 2024, reports indicated. This included&nbsp;prisoner exchange deals (105), IDF rescues (3), and Hamas releases unilaterally (4).

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Under the prisoner exchange deal in November last year which could only sustain seven days, about 81 of the released hostages were Israeli women and children. During that time, Hamas also left free 23 Thai nationals and one Filipino.

Earlier ceasefire efforts resulted in the release of Palestinian prisoners, including minors and individuals not convicted of crimes, as part of the negotiation process. A total of 107 out of&nbsp;240 released at the time were teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 years. A total of 66 were 18-year-old boys, and one teenager was also released who had turned 19 in Israeli jail. Notably, about 75 percent of released Palestinians had not been convicted of any crime.

(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.&nbsp;

As international mediators are proposing a six-to-eight weeks cease-fire, Hamas said Wednesday (Apr 10) that they do not have 40 hostages still alive who can meet the humanitarian criteria.

As international mediators are proposing a six-to-eight weeks cease-fire, Hamas said Wednesday (Apr 10) that they do not have 40 hostages still alive who can meet the humanitarian criteria. This added another roadblock to the negotiations as it not only raised concerns about the derailing of a potential ceasefire but also on the number and condition of the hostages held by the militant group. Notably, the hostage situation in Gaza took a concerning turn after a top Hamas official said that the militant group does not have 40 hostages 'in the humanitarian category that are still alive'. As per the figures from Israel, a total of 133 hostages, out of 240 that were initially kidnapped from Israel in the October 7 assault by Hamas, are still in captivity. Out of these 133 hostages, as many as 36 have been confirmed dead, as per Israel. With this, the number of living hostages has been reduced to 97 which is now raising an urgent need for progress in the negotiations to secure their release. Hamas has already communicated the latest update on 40 hostages proposal with the negotiators in Cairo. This assertion by Hamas was however made anonymously, media reports said. Also Read | 85-year-old Idaho woman killed home intruder in 'heroic' act of self-defence The proposed exchange entailed the release of hostages including the elderly, women, those with illnesses, and five female Israeli soldiers. In return, Hamas is seeking the release of hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Now, there are fears that more hostages may be dead than previously believed. Talks between the two parties have stalled over various issues. International mediators included representatives from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. Reports also suggest that Hamas has reportedly informed the mediators that the number of hostages they claim to be alive is much lower than what was proposed. This development has raised questions about the composition of the first group of hostages to be released and whether young men and soldiers will be included in the exchange. Also Read | FBI concerned over potential 'organised attack' in US after Russian concert hall shooting Even after efforts to secure the release of hostages, including a brief cease-fire in November, the negotiations remain challenging. The captives are believed to be held in various locations within the Gaza Strip which has been raging in war and constant strikes by Israel. What is the latest on hostage/Palestinians release? A total of 112 hostages had been returned alive to Israel through various means, according to the data till February 14, 2024, reports indicated. This included prisoner exchange deals (105), IDF rescues (3), and Hamas releases unilaterally (4). Watch | Israel War: Hamas says it lacks ability to locate 40 hostages needed for a ceasefire deal × Under the prisoner exchange deal in November last year which could only sustain seven days, about 81 of the released hostages were Israeli women and children. During that time, Hamas also left free 23 Thai nationals and one Filipino. Earlier ceasefire efforts resulted in the release of Palestinian prisoners, including minors and individuals not convicted of crimes, as part of the negotiation process. A total of 107 out of 240 released at the time were teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 years. A total of 66 were 18-year-old boys, and one teenager was also released who had turned 19 in Israeli jail. Notably, about 75 percent of released Palestinians had not been convicted of any crime. (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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Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made clear Washington will stand with Tel Aviv against any threats by Iran. Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh lost his sons and grandchildren. An Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip claimed the lives of Haniyeh's three sons along with his grandchildren. The Israeli military confirmed carrying out the attack.

How Israeli strike kill Hamas' leader, Ismail Haniyeh's son and grandchildren?

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh confirmed that three of his sons and a number of grandchildren had been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday (Apr 10), in an interview. He also accused Israel of acting in “the spirit of revenge and murder.” 
 
Haniyeh, 61, who is based in Qatar, has 13 sons and daughters according to Hamas sources. He said in the interview that&nbsp;“the blood of my sons is not dearer than the blood of our people”.

Haniyeh, who was appointed to the top job of Hamas in 2017, travels between Turkey and Qatar’s capital Doha&nbsp;to avoid&nbsp;Israeli-imposed travel restrictions in Gaza and has been acting as a negotiator in the ceasefire negotiations as well as with Hamas’ main ally Iran.

<h2>Israeli strike in Gaza</h2>

The three sons – Hazem, Amir and Mohammad – of the Hamas leader were killed after the car they were travelling in was bombed in Gaza’s Al-Shati camp, the Palestinian militant group said, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

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A report by Hamas media also said that two of Haniyeh’s grandchildren were also killed in the attack and a third was wounded.&nbsp;

In an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic, the Hamas leader confirmed the death of his sons saying that they were “martyred on the road to liberating Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

“Through the blood of the martyrs and the pain of the injured, we create hope, we create the future, we create independence and freedom for our people and our nation,” said Haniyeh.&nbsp;

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He also said around 60 members of his family, including nieces and nephews, have been killed since the beginning of the war.&nbsp;

“The enemy believes that by targeting the families of the leaders, it will push them to give up the demands of our people,” said Haniyeh, adding that “anyone who believes that targeting my sons will push Hamas to change its position is delusional.”

The Hamas leader currently lives in Qatar in exile and is originally from Shati. Notably, Haniyeh has been the tough-talking face of the Palestinian militant group’s international diplomacy amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. &nbsp;

The Hamas leader’s eldest son, Abdel-Salam Haniyeh, took to Facebook and confirmed the deaths of his three brothers. “Thanks to God who honoured us by the martyrdom of my brothers, Hazem, Amir and Mohammad and their children.”&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli military confirms deaths</h2>

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson for the Arab media, Avichay Adraee, in a post on X, confirmed the killing of three sons of the Hamas leader.&nbsp;

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“The IDF and the General Security Service eliminated three members of the military wing of Hamas in the central Gaza Strip. The three members are the sons of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau,” said Adraee.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh confirmed that three of his sons and a number of grandchildren had been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday (Apr 10), in an interview.

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh confirmed that three of his sons and a number of grandchildren had been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday (Apr 10), in an interview. He also accused Israel of acting in “the spirit of revenge and murder.” Haniyeh, 61, who is based in Qatar, has 13 sons and daughters according to Hamas sources. He said in the interview that “the blood of my sons is not dearer than the blood of our people”. Haniyeh, who was appointed to the top job of Hamas in 2017, travels between Turkey and Qatar’s capital Doha to avoid Israeli-imposed travel restrictions in Gaza and has been acting as a negotiator in the ceasefire negotiations as well as with Hamas’ main ally Iran. Israeli strike in Gaza The three sons – Hazem, Amir and Mohammad – of the Hamas leader were killed after the car they were travelling in was bombed in Gaza’s Al-Shati camp, the Palestinian militant group said, as per Reuters. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu making a 'mistake': Joe Biden A report by Hamas media also said that two of Haniyeh’s grandchildren were also killed in the attack and a third was wounded. In an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic, the Hamas leader confirmed the death of his sons saying that they were “martyred on the road to liberating Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.” “Through the blood of the martyrs and the pain of the injured, we create hope, we create the future, we create independence and freedom for our people and our nation,” said Haniyeh. Also Read | Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if it launches attacks from its own territory He also said around 60 members of his family, including nieces and nephews, have been killed since the beginning of the war. “The enemy believes that by targeting the families of the leaders, it will push them to give up the demands of our people,” said Haniyeh, adding that “anyone who believes that targeting my sons will push Hamas to change its position is delusional.” The Hamas leader currently lives in Qatar in exile and is originally from Shati. Notably, Haniyeh has been the tough-talking face of the Palestinian militant group’s international diplomacy amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The Hamas leader’s eldest son, Abdel-Salam Haniyeh, took to Facebook and confirmed the deaths of his three brothers. “Thanks to God who honoured us by the martyrdom of my brothers, Hazem, Amir and Mohammad and their children.” Israeli military confirms deaths The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson for the Arab media, Avichay Adraee, in a post on X, confirmed the killing of three sons of the Hamas leader. Also Read | Hamas rejects USA’s peace proposal for Gaza, will now release its own plan “The IDF and the General Security Service eliminated three members of the military wing of Hamas in the central Gaza Strip. The three members are the sons of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau,” said Adraee. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hamas on Wednesday (Apr 10) rejected a US proposal for a Gaza truce deal and hostage release, saying it would release its own plan instead, the Washington Post reported.

The report said that Hamas is insisting on adding a reference to the permanent end to the war in the said proposal. Hamas will now formulate its own proposal by the end of this week.

The earlier offer was a multi-staged deal that would see Israel release prisoners for some hostages, withdraw some troops from Gaza and also allow access to displaced Palestinians in northern parts of the strip.

<h2>Earlier media reports</h2>

Earlier, Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper reported Wednesday that Hamas could agree to a ceasefire deal, which could see the militant organisation release some hostages without the commitment of a permanent end to the war.

The newspaper, quoting “sources involved in the ongoing negotiations,” said that Hamas has told Qatar and Egypt that it is not interested in any further discussion unless its conditions are met, claiming this is the same stance it presented in the last round of talks.

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The report also added that Hamas was willing to release all captives over three 42-day stages.

<h2>Whereabouts of Israeli hostages</h2>

Meanwhile, Hamas has indicated that the whereabouts of at least 40 Israeli hostages are not known, as per Israeli officials. This could mean that more hostages might have died in Hamas’ captivity than earlier known.

According to a CNN report, Hamas has told international mediators – which include Qatar and Egypt — it does not have 40 living hostages who match those criteria for release.

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It must be noted that the majority of the above 100 hostages still in Hamas’s captivity are believed to be male IDF soldiers and men of military age.

<h2>Israel willing to let Gazans return to north</h2>

Earlier in ceasefire talks, Israel reportedly agreed to let at least 150,000 Palestinians return to northern Gaza. However, Israeli officials complained that Hamas was not willing to strike a peace deal.

More than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed since the Israeli offensive began, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, with most of the 2.3 million population displaced and much of the enclave laid to waste.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas on Wednesday (Apr 10) rejected a US proposal for a Gaza truce deal and hostage release, saying it would release its own plan instead, the Washington Post reported.

Hamas on Wednesday (Apr 10) rejected a US proposal for a Gaza truce deal and hostage release, saying it would release its own plan instead, the Washington Post reported. The report said that Hamas is insisting on adding a reference to the permanent end to the war in the said proposal. Hamas will now formulate its own proposal by the end of this week. The earlier offer was a multi-staged deal that would see Israel release prisoners for some hostages, withdraw some troops from Gaza and also allow access to displaced Palestinians in northern parts of the strip. Earlier media reports Earlier, Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper reported Wednesday that Hamas could agree to a ceasefire deal, which could see the militant organisation release some hostages without the commitment of a permanent end to the war. The newspaper, quoting “sources involved in the ongoing negotiations,” said that Hamas has told Qatar and Egypt that it is not interested in any further discussion unless its conditions are met, claiming this is the same stance it presented in the last round of talks. Also read: Netanyahu says no force in the world can stop Israel`s military operations in Rafah The report also added that Hamas was willing to release all captives over three 42-day stages. Whereabouts of Israeli hostages Meanwhile, Hamas has indicated that the whereabouts of at least 40 Israeli hostages are not known, as per Israeli officials. This could mean that more hostages might have died in Hamas’ captivity than earlier known. According to a CNN report, Hamas has told international mediators – which include Qatar and Egypt — it does not have 40 living hostages who match those criteria for release. Watch: Israel-Hamas war | Israeli Govt: IDF doesn't use AI in it's targeting systems × It must be noted that the majority of the above 100 hostages still in Hamas’s captivity are believed to be male IDF soldiers and men of military age. Israel willing to let Gazans return to north Earlier in ceasefire talks, Israel reportedly agreed to let at least 150,000 Palestinians return to northern Gaza. However, Israeli officials complained that Hamas was not willing to strike a peace deal. More than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed since the Israeli offensive began, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, with most of the 2.3 million population displaced and much of the enclave laid to waste. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas rejects USA’s peace proposal for Gaza, will now release its own plan

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United States President Joe Biden has urged Israel to declare a 'unilateral ceasefire' for at least six to eight weeks and said that&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the war is&nbsp;a mistake.

The statement of Biden appeared to be nullifying the stance of the administration that a truce in Gaza is only possible if Hamas agrees to release some of the hostages, who have still been kept in the Gaza Strip.

“What I’m calling for is for the Israelis to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight weeks, total access to all food and medicine going into the country,” said Biden, in an interview with Univision, a US Spanish-language TV network.

“I’ve spoken with everyone from the Saudis to the Jordanians to the Egyptians. They’re prepared to move in. They’re prepared to move this food in. And I think there’s no excuse to not provide for the medical and food needs of those people. It should be done now,” the president added.

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Meanwhile speaking about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy in war with Hamas, Biden said, “I think what he’s doing is a mistake… I don’t agree with his approach.”

<h2>White House says no shift in US administration's policy</h2>

Reacting to Biden's appeal to call for a unilateral ceasefire, the White House clarified that the president's statements do not hint at any shift in the US administration's policy.

A White House official said that Biden was speaking about the truce which is being currently&nbsp;negotiated by his administration and would see the release of some 40 hostages over a six-to-eight-week period.

“There is no change in our position. The president was reiterating our longstanding position: we are calling for an immediate ceasefire that would last for at least six weeks as part of a hostage deal,” said the official.

“His quote [to Univision] makes that clear. This is in line with what he said at the State of the Union, and that we’ve repeatedly said,” added the senior White House official.&nbsp;

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Hours before Biden's interview was aired, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had blamed Hamas for delaying a deal.

“There could be a ceasefire in place today that would extend for several weeks to be built upon longer if Hamas would be prepared to release some of those people, so let’s train the attention where it belongs… I believe Israel is ready and Hamas should step up to the table and be prepared to do so as well,” said Sullivan.

Hamas “has an opportunity now to agree to the proposal on a ceasefire and hostages. The ball is in Hamas’s court. The world is watching to see what it does,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden has urged Israel to declare a 'unilateral ceasefire' for at least six to eight weeks and said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the war is a mistake.

United States President Joe Biden has urged Israel to declare a 'unilateral ceasefire' for at least six to eight weeks and said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the war is a mistake. The statement of Biden appeared to be nullifying the stance of the administration that a truce in Gaza is only possible if Hamas agrees to release some of the hostages, who have still been kept in the Gaza Strip. “What I’m calling for is for the Israelis to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight weeks, total access to all food and medicine going into the country,” said Biden, in an interview with Univision, a US Spanish-language TV network. “I’ve spoken with everyone from the Saudis to the Jordanians to the Egyptians. They’re prepared to move in. They’re prepared to move this food in. And I think there’s no excuse to not provide for the medical and food needs of those people. It should be done now,” the president added. Also Read: Israel to buy 40,000 tents for evacuating Palestinians from Rafah before launching ground offensive: Report Meanwhile speaking about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy in war with Hamas, Biden said, “I think what he’s doing is a mistake… I don’t agree with his approach.” White House says no shift in US administration's policy Reacting to Biden's appeal to call for a unilateral ceasefire, the White House clarified that the president's statements do not hint at any shift in the US administration's policy. A White House official said that Biden was speaking about the truce which is being currently negotiated by his administration and would see the release of some 40 hostages over a six-to-eight-week period. “There is no change in our position. The president was reiterating our longstanding position: we are calling for an immediate ceasefire that would last for at least six weeks as part of a hostage deal,” said the official. “His quote [to Univision] makes that clear. This is in line with what he said at the State of the Union, and that we’ve repeatedly said,” added the senior White House official. Watch: Gravitas: Is Israel preparing to target Iran's nuclear facilities? Hours before Biden's interview was aired, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had blamed Hamas for delaying a deal. “There could be a ceasefire in place today that would extend for several weeks to be built upon longer if Hamas would be prepared to release some of those people, so let’s train the attention where it belongs… I believe Israel is ready and Hamas should step up to the table and be prepared to do so as well,” said Sullivan. Hamas “has an opportunity now to agree to the proposal on a ceasefire and hostages. The ball is in Hamas’s court. The world is watching to see what it does,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (With inputs from agencies)

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Too frightened to travel on dangerous roads that lead to their graveyards in Gaza, Palestinian Christians are lowering their loved ones into the ground in Muslim cemeteries amid the chaos of war between Israel and Hamas.

"I've been working at this cemetery for almost 10 years and this is the first time in my life," said Ihsan al-Natour, a worker at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery, where a man picked up a shrouded body and placed it inside a grave as a small child watched.

"Never have I seen a Christian being buried in a Muslim grave, but because of this war, we had no choice but to bury him here."

Since the war broke out six months ago, Israel bombardments have killed more than 33,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry. Some people have lost entire families.

Much of the coastal enclave has been turned into a wasteland, with buildings reduced to rubble and dust. Badly damaged hospitals cannot cope with the casualties, while hunger and possible famine add to the misery.

Travel along roads that could get bombed or shelled only increases the anguish for people trying to bury their dead. Israel has yet to allow residents of northern Gaza, where the Christian cemetery is located, to return home.

Al-Natour said Tal al-Sultan cemetery received the body of a Christian man named Hani Suheil Abu Dawood because it was too dangerous for his family to travel amid the siege. They were unable to say goodbye to him properly.

"So we've buried him here at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery. We don't discriminate between Muslims or Christians here. He's buried amongst Muslims and there are no signs that indicate he is Christian," he said.

Cooperation between Christians and Muslims is not unusual in Gaza.

"I have to take care of him because he is Christian. We have to protect God's creations on this earth," said al-Natour.

"He is a human being, we respect human beings and appreciate humanity and we love every person on earth. It is not in our nature as Muslims to hate humanity."

The war erupted on Oct. 7 when Hamas gunmen burst into Israel from Gaza and killed 1,200 people, according to official Israeli figures, triggering the Israeli assault.

The cemetery is likely to receive many more people as the Palestinian death toll rises every day.

Too frightened to travel on dangerous roads that lead to their graveyards in Gaza, Palestinian Christians are lowering their loved ones into the ground in Muslim cemeteries amid the chaos of war between Israel and Hamas.

Too frightened to travel on dangerous roads that lead to their graveyards in Gaza, Palestinian Christians are lowering their loved ones into the ground in Muslim cemeteries amid the chaos of war between Israel and Hamas. "I've been working at this cemetery for almost 10 years and this is the first time in my life," said Ihsan al-Natour, a worker at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery, where a man picked up a shrouded body and placed it inside a grave as a small child watched. "Never have I seen a Christian being buried in a Muslim grave, but because of this war, we had no choice but to bury him here." Since the war broke out six months ago, Israel bombardments have killed more than 33,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry. Some people have lost entire families. Much of the coastal enclave has been turned into a wasteland, with buildings reduced to rubble and dust. Badly damaged hospitals cannot cope with the casualties, while hunger and possible famine add to the misery. Travel along roads that could get bombed or shelled only increases the anguish for people trying to bury their dead. Israel has yet to allow residents of northern Gaza, where the Christian cemetery is located, to return home. Al-Natour said Tal al-Sultan cemetery received the body of a Christian man named Hani Suheil Abu Dawood because it was too dangerous for his family to travel amid the siege. They were unable to say goodbye to him properly. "So we've buried him here at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery. We don't discriminate between Muslims or Christians here. He's buried amongst Muslims and there are no signs that indicate he is Christian," he said. Cooperation between Christians and Muslims is not unusual in Gaza. "I have to take care of him because he is Christian. We have to protect God's creations on this earth," said al-Natour. "He is a human being, we respect human beings and appreciate humanity and we love every person on earth. It is not in our nature as Muslims to hate humanity." The war erupted on Oct. 7 when Hamas gunmen burst into Israel from Gaza and killed 1,200 people, according to official Israeli figures, triggering the Israeli assault. The cemetery is likely to receive many more people as the Palestinian death toll rises every day.

Chaos of Gaza war forces Christians to bury dead in Muslim cemeteries

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A drone footage of Gaza shows the scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave since the beginning of the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The video shows how the once lively and vibrant Gaza has turned into a wasteland of rubble and twisted steel after more than six months of Israeli bombardment.&nbsp;

<h2>Watch: Before and after drone footage</h2>

Before the war, Palestinians in Gaza would be able to stand on the balconies of their buildings and view the Mediterranean Sea.&nbsp;

However, the footage by news agency Reuters and other sources, shows how those buildings and structures have now turned into rubble. It also shows the days when, one of the most densely populated areas on Earth, would look like any other city.&nbsp;

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The war began on October 7 after the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched attacks in southern Israel, killed 1,200 people and dragged more than 200 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israel officials.&nbsp;

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Israel has since responded with near-constant bombardment and a ground operation in Gaza, killing at least 33,360 people and leaving 75,993 others injured, according to the recent update by the Hamas-run health ministry, on Tuesday (Apr 9).&nbsp;

<h2>No end in sight</h2>

The ongoing war crossed the six-month mark on April 7, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeating his stance saying that Israel’s military offensive will not stop until Hamas is eliminated.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, over the past few months, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war have largely stalled. The recent round of negotiations reportedly began over the weekend in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo.&nbsp;

At the end of the weekend, the Palestinian militant group was presented with a new proposal for ceasefire talks but it appears that it would not lead to a deal.&nbsp;

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Hamas has confirmed that it is reviewing the latest proposal but said Israel “has not responded to any of the demands of our people and our resistance”.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Israel has rejected Palestinian demands to allow hundreds of thousands of Gazans back to the enclave’s north. The Hamas proposal also includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli military ground forces from the strip.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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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.

A drone footage of Gaza shows the scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave since the beginning of the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The video shows how the once lively and vibrant Gaza has turned into a wasteland of rubble and twisted steel after more than six months of Israeli bombardment.

A drone footage of Gaza shows the scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave since the beginning of the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The video shows how the once lively and vibrant Gaza has turned into a wasteland of rubble and twisted steel after more than six months of Israeli bombardment. Watch: Before and after drone footage Before the war, Palestinians in Gaza would be able to stand on the balconies of their buildings and view the Mediterranean Sea. However, the footage by news agency Reuters and other sources, shows how those buildings and structures have now turned into rubble. It also shows the days when, one of the most densely populated areas on Earth, would look like any other city. Drone footage of Gaza over the six months of warfare between Israel and Hamas shows how the once-vibrant Palestinian enclave has been transformed into a vast wasteland https://t.co/XREmnoaWrT pic.twitter.com/73VwVK9THR — Reuters (@Reuters) April 8, 2024 × The war began on October 7 after the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched attacks in southern Israel, killed 1,200 people and dragged more than 200 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israel officials. Also Read | Israel to buy 40,000 tents for evacuating Palestinians from Rafah before launching ground offensive: Report Israel has since responded with near-constant bombardment and a ground operation in Gaza, killing at least 33,360 people and leaving 75,993 others injured, according to the recent update by the Hamas-run health ministry, on Tuesday (Apr 9). No end in sight The ongoing war crossed the six-month mark on April 7, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeating his stance saying that Israel’s military offensive will not stop until Hamas is eliminated. Meanwhile, over the past few months, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war have largely stalled. The recent round of negotiations reportedly began over the weekend in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo. At the end of the weekend, the Palestinian militant group was presented with a new proposal for ceasefire talks but it appears that it would not lead to a deal. Also Read | Brazil: Amazon tribe faces full-blown epidemic as 80% members show flu-like symptoms Hamas has confirmed that it is reviewing the latest proposal but said Israel “has not responded to any of the demands of our people and our resistance”. Meanwhile, Israel has rejected Palestinian demands to allow hundreds of thousands of Gazans back to the enclave’s north. The Hamas proposal also includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli military ground forces from the strip. (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.

Video: Before and after drone footage shows destruction of Gaza more than six months into Israel-Hamas war

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An Israeli official has confirmed the purchase of 40,000 tents, hinting at&nbsp;preparations for the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the region.

Rafah holds strategic value&nbsp;as it is believed to house four battalions of Hamas, the terrorist&nbsp;group governing Gaza and responsible for the unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel last year. Israel says&nbsp;that achieving its war objectives hinges on an offensive in Rafah. Additionally, there are concerns that Hamas leaders, potentially holding Israeli hostages, may be hiding within the city.

The population of Rafah has swelled&nbsp;to over one million, constituting half of Gaza's total population, due to civilians fleeing the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The influx has raised international alarms, with the United States and others cautioning against actions that could jeopardise Palestinian civilians.

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<h2>Evacuation plans and tent procurement</h2>

Israel claims to have devised a plan to evacuate civilians before launching any offensive. To support this effort, the Defence Ministry recently issued a tender seeking tent suppliers. These tents are intended to facilitate the evacuation process and form part of the preparations for action in Rafah.

The United States, Israel's ally, has warned against a ground operation in Rafah, stressing on&nbsp;the need for a credible plan to safeguard civilians. Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement came as Israeli negotiators were in Cairo discussing international efforts to broker a cease-fire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-israels-withdrawal-from-south-gaza-a-rest-and-refit-plan-says-biden-govt-frustrated-708781">Also read |&nbsp;'Frustrated' Biden administration says Israel's withdrawal from south Gaza not indicative of new operations</a>

Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 33,200 Palestinian deaths and nearly 76,000 wounded in the war. Women and children constitute two-thirds of the casualties, according to the ministry, which doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants.

The war started on October 7 when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the capture of around 250 hostages.

(With inputs from agencies)

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An Israeli official has confirmed the purchase of 40,000 tents, hinting at preparations for the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city.

An Israeli official has confirmed the purchase of 40,000 tents, hinting at preparations for the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the region. Rafah holds strategic value as it is believed to house four battalions of Hamas, the terrorist group governing Gaza and responsible for the unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel last year. Israel says that achieving its war objectives hinges on an offensive in Rafah. Additionally, there are concerns that Hamas leaders, potentially holding Israeli hostages, may be hiding within the city. The population of Rafah has swelled to over one million, constituting half of Gaza's total population, due to civilians fleeing the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The influx has raised international alarms, with the United States and others cautioning against actions that could jeopardise Palestinian civilians. Also watch | Israel War: Gaza truce talks still deadlocked despite reports of progress, Hamas says Evacuation plans and tent procurement Israel claims to have devised a plan to evacuate civilians before launching any offensive. To support this effort, the Defence Ministry recently issued a tender seeking tent suppliers. These tents are intended to facilitate the evacuation process and form part of the preparations for action in Rafah. The United States, Israel's ally, has warned against a ground operation in Rafah, stressing on the need for a credible plan to safeguard civilians. Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement came as Israeli negotiators were in Cairo discussing international efforts to broker a cease-fire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Also read | 'Frustrated' Biden administration says Israel's withdrawal from south Gaza not indicative of new operations Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 33,200 Palestinian deaths and nearly 76,000 wounded in the war. Women and children constitute two-thirds of the casualties, according to the ministry, which doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants. The war started on October 7 when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the capture of around 250 hostages. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like 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.

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