Tel Aviv is facing growing International pressure to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas. Israel is preparing for an incursion into the crowded Southern Gaza City of Rafah where more than a million Palestinians are trapped. US CIA director met Mossad Chief in Cairo for talks on a brokered plan to temporarily halt fighting in exchange for Hamas frees hostages. Watch to know more!

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has brushed off mounting criticism against his plans to enter the largest city of Southern Gaza. The Prime Minister slammed his critics claiming that telling Israel to not enter Rafah is equivalent to Israel losing its war against Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected ground invasion. Watch to know more!

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected ground invasion.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed his military to prepare to evacuate an estimated 1.3 million people in the city. This comes ahead of an Israeli invasion of the densely populated southern Gaza city. Rafah is located on the Egyptian border...Watch to know more!

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Thousands gathered in support of Palestinians. Houthi supporters gathered in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen in solidarity with Gazans. Yemenis raised anti US & anti-Israel slogans. Houthis say their assaults won't stop until Gaza war ends. Watch to know more!

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Latest in Israel-Hamas war: Israel claims success in Khan Younis. US to punish those accused of settler violence in West bank. According to reports Hamas may demand some changes in the existing proposal. The new ceasefire proposal provides for 40 day pause in fighting. Hamas to release remaining hostages if truce comes into effect. Watch to know more!

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<p>Turkish police authorities, in a swift and successful operation, apprehended an armed man and rescued a total of seven staff members kept hostage at a Procter &amp; Gamble (PG.N) facility in northwestern Turkey on Thursday (Feb 1).</p>

<p>The Kocaeli governor's office confirmed that the hostages, which included six men and a woman, were safe and not unharmed. Notably, the rescue operation was initiated after negotiations with the assailant, an employee of the factory, proved unsuccessful.</p>

<p>"Our security forces intervened and neutralised the suspect," stated the governor's office. The motive behind the hostage-taking was revealed as&nbsp;a protest against Israel's onslaught in Gaza and the hostage-taker wanted to "draw attention" to the ongoing "occupation" in the besieged territory.</p>

<p>The assailant entered the Procter &amp; Gamble facility in the Gebze industrial zone in Kocaeli province during day time, at around 3 pm (1200 GMT), reported Reuters while giving information pertaining to the incident which unfolded in the major Turkish city, around 466 kilometres from the capital of Ankara.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ops at Procter &amp; Gamble factory to rescue hostages</strong></h2>

<p>To tackle the situation, the Turkish police responded promptly. As per reports, firstly, the police tried to convince the hostage-taker to surrender peacefully, however, the plans failed to bore fruit and thus the rescue operation was kicked off by the&nbsp;authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, a photograph was circulated which showed the assailant inside the factory. In that, his face was seen covered with a Palestinian scarf, and possibly wearing an explosive device.</p>

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<p>A separate image showed the hostage-taker in possession of a gun. He was seen making a 'V' sign in front of Turkish and Palestinian flags with this written on it - "Gates will open. Either coffin rest or death for Gaza," underscoring the protest's connection to the hostage situation.</p>

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<p>This incident occurred against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, the deadliest since 1948, showing no signs of abating. The short-lived cease-fire between Israel and Hamas couldn't lead&nbsp;to the rescue of all the hostages, with more than 100 of them still waiting to be freed from the clutches of the militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Turkish police authorities, in a swift and successful operation, apprehended an armed man and rescued a total of seven staff members kept hostage at a Procter & Gamble (PG.

Turkish police authorities, in a swift and successful operation, apprehended an armed man and rescued a total of seven staff members kept hostage at a Procter & Gamble (PG.N) facility in northwestern Turkey on Thursday (Feb 1). The Kocaeli governor's office confirmed that the hostages, which included six men and a woman, were safe and not unharmed. Notably, the rescue operation was initiated after negotiations with the assailant, an employee of the factory, proved unsuccessful. "Our security forces intervened and neutralised the suspect," stated the governor's office. The motive behind the hostage-taking was revealed as a protest against Israel's onslaught in Gaza and the hostage-taker wanted to "draw attention" to the ongoing "occupation" in the besieged territory. The assailant entered the Procter & Gamble facility in the Gebze industrial zone in Kocaeli province during day time, at around 3 pm (1200 GMT), reported Reuters while giving information pertaining to the incident which unfolded in the major Turkish city, around 466 kilometres from the capital of Ankara. Ops at Procter & Gamble factory to rescue hostages To tackle the situation, the Turkish police responded promptly. As per reports, firstly, the police tried to convince the hostage-taker to surrender peacefully, however, the plans failed to bore fruit and thus the rescue operation was kicked off by the authorities. Also Read | Russia to incorporate ex-Wagner units into its national guard, says UK Ministry of Defence Earlier, a photograph was circulated which showed the assailant inside the factory. In that, his face was seen covered with a Palestinian scarf, and possibly wearing an explosive device. Also Read | Hamas gives 'initial positive confirmation' on truce plan, says Qatar A separate image showed the hostage-taker in possession of a gun. He was seen making a 'V' sign in front of Turkish and Palestinian flags with this written on it - "Gates will open. Either coffin rest or death for Gaza," underscoring the protest's connection to the hostage situation. Watch | Gravitas | Myanmar Junta extends Military rule × This incident occurred against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, the deadliest since 1948, showing no signs of abating. The short-lived cease-fire between Israel and Hamas couldn't lead to the rescue of all the hostages, with more than 100 of them still waiting to be freed from the clutches of the militant group. (With inputs from agencies)

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