Israeli intelligence chief David Barnea is headed to Doha for talks on a truce and hostage release deal with Hamas, a source told a news agency.

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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!

Israel's finance minister approved demolition in West Bank, says report

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 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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The United States will be releasing a huge shipment of 500 lb bombs to the Israeli occupation as Biden seeks to mend ties with pro-Israelis. Watch in for more details!

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A case of human rights abuse has been caught on video, showing the conditions of Palestinians in the West Bank. As the visuals send shock-waves and trigger global outcry, the spotlight is back on malpractice by Israeli soldiers.

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Amid the growing escalation between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF has claimed fresh attacks against Hezbollah. Israeli fighter jets struck military targets inside South Lebanon and this comes as US continues to urge de-escalation between the two. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Israel's offensive in Lebanon will pull Iran in war, says US

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that the "intense phase of the war with Hamas is about to end," and that the military's focus could then shift to Israel's northern border with Lebanon, where fighting with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah has intensified in recent weeks. Watch in for more details!

'Intense phase of Gaza war nearing end, focus could shift to Lebanon border, Netanyahu says

Eight Palestinians were killed on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. The strike hit part of a vocational college run by the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA that is now providing aid to displaced families. Watch in for more details!

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For the first time since the war broke out in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat down with the Israeli media where he said he is ready for a partial deal with Hamas to return some hostages and further outlined that the intense fighting in Gaza's Rafah city is coming to an end.

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With Israel's mounting assaults in Gaza and the possibility of a ceasefire continuing to seem far, the war in Gaza has already killed over 37,000 people. Watch in for more details!

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US officials estimate that of the 116 hostages believed to be held by Hamas and Gaza, only 50 are still alive. The assessment comes amid Benjamin Netanyahu's government faces massive protests over the hostage crisis. Watch in for more details!

US officials say out of 116 hostages, only 50 are alive

Israel's top army spokesman said that Hamas cannot be defeated as an ideology, prompting the government to quickly re-assert that it remains committed to the Palestinian group's destruction. Watch in for more details!

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Britain's approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply after the start of the war in Gaza, with the value of permits granted for the sale of military equipment to its ally falling by more than 95% to a 13-year low.

The figures, which have not previously been reported, are based on information provided by government officials to Reuters and data from the Department for Business and Trade's Export Control unit.

The United States and Germany increased arms sales to Israel after the start of the war with Hamas.

However, the value of British-approved licences between Oct. 7 and Dec. 31 last year dropped to 859,381 pounds ($1.09 million), government officials told Reuters. That is the lowest figure for the period between Oct. 7 and Dec. 31 since 2010.

This compares with the government approving 20 million pounds of arms sales to Israel for the same period in 2022, including small arms ammunition and components for combat aircraft, according to government data.

In the same period in 2017, the government approved 185 million pounds in arms sales to Israel, including components for tanks and surface-to-air missiles, the data shows, the highest figure for the period in publicly available data going back to 2008.

Unlike the US, Britain's government does not give arms directly to Israel but rather issues licences for companies to sell weapons, with input from lawyers on whether they comply with international law.

Many of the licences approved in the period after the start of the war in Gaza were for items listed for "commercial use" or non-lethal items such as body armour, military helmets or all-wheel drive vehicles with ballistic protection.

Reuters could not establish if the fall in the value of approved licences for Israel was because of a decision by Britain to restrict the sale of certain items, or because there was a drop in demand from Israel.

The Department for Business and Trade, which is responsible for approving the export licences, and the Foreign Office declined to comment. Israel's embassy in London did not respond to a request for comment.

<h2>Restrictions</h2>

Israel's conflict in Gaza was triggered when Hamas fighters charged into Israel on Oct. 7 and killed some 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's subsequent bombardment and invasion of Gaza has killed more than 37,000 Palestinians, according to health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave.

Members of Britain's parliament and human rights groups have criticised the government for the lack of public information about arms sales to Israel since the start of the conflict.

Some countries such as Italy, Canada and the Netherlands have imposed restrictions on arms exports to Israel because of concerns about how the weapons could be used.

While Germany approved arms exports to Israel worth 326 million euros last year, 10 times more than in 2022, the volume of approvals fell to around 10 million euros in the first quarter of this year.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been one of Europe's strongest advocates of Israel's right to respond with overwhelming force against Hamas.

He has resisted calls to halt arms transfers to Israel but has said the government adheres to a "very careful licensing regime".

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Britain is expected to provide information about arms sales to Israel in the first half of this year in the coming months.

The government has in the past blocked arms sales to Israel, such as in 2009 when it revoked some licences, and in 1982 when there was a formal restriction after the invasion of Lebanon.

(With inputs from agencies)

Britain's approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply after the start of the war in Gaza, with the value of permits granted for the sale of military equipment to its ally falling by more than 95% to a 13-year low.

Britain's approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply after the start of the war in Gaza, with the value of permits granted for the sale of military equipment to its ally falling by more than 95% to a 13-year low. The figures, which have not previously been reported, are based on information provided by government officials to Reuters and data from the Department for Business and Trade's Export Control unit. The United States and Germany increased arms sales to Israel after the start of the war with Hamas. However, the value of British-approved licences between Oct. 7 and Dec. 31 last year dropped to 859,381 pounds ($1.09 million), government officials told Reuters. That is the lowest figure for the period between Oct. 7 and Dec. 31 since 2010. This compares with the government approving 20 million pounds of arms sales to Israel for the same period in 2022, including small arms ammunition and components for combat aircraft, according to government data. In the same period in 2017, the government approved 185 million pounds in arms sales to Israel, including components for tanks and surface-to-air missiles, the data shows, the highest figure for the period in publicly available data going back to 2008. Unlike the US, Britain's government does not give arms directly to Israel but rather issues licences for companies to sell weapons, with input from lawyers on whether they comply with international law. Many of the licences approved in the period after the start of the war in Gaza were for items listed for "commercial use" or non-lethal items such as body armour, military helmets or all-wheel drive vehicles with ballistic protection. Reuters could not establish if the fall in the value of approved licences for Israel was because of a decision by Britain to restrict the sale of certain items, or because there was a drop in demand from Israel. The Department for Business and Trade, which is responsible for approving the export licences, and the Foreign Office declined to comment. Israel's embassy in London did not respond to a request for comment. Restrictions Israel's conflict in Gaza was triggered when Hamas fighters charged into Israel on Oct. 7 and killed some 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's subsequent bombardment and invasion of Gaza has killed more than 37,000 Palestinians, according to health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave. Members of Britain's parliament and human rights groups have criticised the government for the lack of public information about arms sales to Israel since the start of the conflict. Some countries such as Italy, Canada and the Netherlands have imposed restrictions on arms exports to Israel because of concerns about how the weapons could be used. While Germany approved arms exports to Israel worth 326 million euros last year, 10 times more than in 2022, the volume of approvals fell to around 10 million euros in the first quarter of this year. Also read: Israel`s intel failed despite prior knowledge of Hamas` plan weeks before October 7 attack: Report British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been one of Europe's strongest advocates of Israel's right to respond with overwhelming force against Hamas. He has resisted calls to halt arms transfers to Israel but has said the government adheres to a "very careful licensing regime". Also read: In a threatening message to Israel, Hezbollah releases surveillance footage of Haifa Britain is expected to provide information about arms sales to Israel in the first half of this year in the coming months. The government has in the past blocked arms sales to Israel, such as in 2009 when it revoked some licences, and in 1982 when there was a formal restriction after the invasion of Lebanon. (With inputs from agencies)

UK official data shows arms sale to Israel plunged following start of Gaza war

A new report revealed that Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) knew about Hamas’ October 7 attack. Report revealed that IDF intelligence officials have informed seniors about the possible attack but they ignored it. Watch in for more details!

IDF knew weeks before October 7 attacks of Hamas, says report

Israeli intelligence and IDF were warned of October 7 attack, says report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised plans announced by the military to hold daily tactical pauses in fighting. This was along one of the main roads into Gaza to facilitate aid delivery into the Palestinian. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu denounces tactical pauses by military in Gaza fighting to get in aid

Palestinian militant group Hamas has reportedly accepted a United Nations-backed peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, several media outlets reported on Tuesday (June 11) quoting a senior official of the group.

Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said the group was ready for further negotiations and that it was up to Washington to ensure that Israel abides by the UN resolution.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reacted to the development and called it “a hopeful sign”.

However, he cautioned that a definitive word was still required from the militant group. “That’s what counts, and that’s what we don’t have yet,” he said.

Earlier, Blinken met officials in Israel to court them to end the country’s air and ground offensive against Hamas.

This comes a day after President Joe Biden’s proposal for a truce was approved by the UN Security Council.

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According to the peace proposal, Israel will have to withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza.

Hamas, on the other hand, will have to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners incarcerated in Israel.

“The US administration is facing a real test to carry out its commitments in compelling the occupation to immediately end the war in an implementation of the U.N. Security Council resolution,” Abu Zuhri was quoted as saying by news agency Reuters.

<h2>US to provide $404 million in aid for Palestinians</h2>

US on Tuesday (Jun 11) declared it will wire another $404 million in humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.

The new aid package will&nbsp;bring&nbsp;the total amount of US assistance for Palestinians to $674 million&nbsp;since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

“As the largest single country humanitarian donor to the Palestinian people, we recognize the urgent need for more assistance to reach civilians given the dire humanitarian conditions and call on all donors to support life-saving operations for Palestinians in Gaza and the region,” a statement from the US State Department said.

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“This new funding will provide essential support to vulnerable Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and the region, including food, safe drinking water, health care, protection, education, shelter and psychosocial support,” the statement added.

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)

Palestinian militant group Hamas has reportedly accepted a United Nations-backed peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, several media outlets reported on Tuesday (June 11) quoting a senior official of the group.

Palestinian militant group Hamas has reportedly accepted a United Nations-backed peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, several media outlets reported on Tuesday (June 11) quoting a senior official of the group. Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said the group was ready for further negotiations and that it was up to Washington to ensure that Israel abides by the UN resolution. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reacted to the development and called it “a hopeful sign”. However, he cautioned that a definitive word was still required from the militant group. “That’s what counts, and that’s what we don’t have yet,” he said. Earlier, Blinken met officials in Israel to court them to end the country’s air and ground offensive against Hamas. This comes a day after President Joe Biden’s proposal for a truce was approved by the UN Security Council. Watch: Israel war: A glimpse of Gaza war devastation in the form of numbers × According to the peace proposal, Israel will have to withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza. Hamas, on the other hand, will have to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners incarcerated in Israel. “The US administration is facing a real test to carry out its commitments in compelling the occupation to immediately end the war in an implementation of the U.N. Security Council resolution,” Abu Zuhri was quoted as saying by news agency Reuters. US to provide $404 million in aid for Palestinians US on Tuesday (Jun 11) declared it will wire another $404 million in humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank. The new aid package will bring the total amount of US assistance for Palestinians to $674 million since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. “As the largest single country humanitarian donor to the Palestinian people, we recognize the urgent need for more assistance to reach civilians given the dire humanitarian conditions and call on all donors to support life-saving operations for Palestinians in Gaza and the region,” a statement from the US State Department said. Also read: US pushes for Gaza peace: Blinken visits Israel and Egypt to secure ceasefire “This new funding will provide essential support to vulnerable Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and the region, including food, safe drinking water, health care, protection, education, shelter and psychosocial support,” the statement added. 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)

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At least 21 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attacks on a tent camp housing displaced families in al-Mawasi, near Gaza’s southern city of Rafah. Watch in for more details!

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