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

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

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-Hamas War: Israeli military says it hit 40 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Israel-Hamas War: IDF strikes 40 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Israel's war on Gaza entered its 200th day with fears mounting of an Israeli ground assault in the overcrowded south of Gaza. Israeli strikes has intensified across Gaza with some really heavy shelling in weeks. The army has ordered fresh evacuations in the North of the strip warning civilians that they are in a dangerous combat zone. Watch to know more!

200 days of Israel-Hamas war: Fate of Israeli hostages remains uncertain

200 days of Israel-Hamas war: Fighting continues, thousands killed

The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of the besieged Gaza Strip amid calls for hostages to be freed. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza

Qatar’s prime minister has said Doha is reassessing its role as a mediator in negotiations between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and the Israeli regime aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza.

Qatari PM reassessing its role as mediator in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out its war against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate hearing on Tuesday. "We don't have evidence of that," Austin told the Senate Armed Services Committee. Watch in for more details!

US has no evidence of unfolding genocide in Gaza: Pentagon

<p>Over 100,000 people rallied against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu across 50 locations of the country, expressing their frustration over the delay in the Gaza hostage deal, several media outlets reported. The massive protests in Tel Aviv and other cities came as both Israelis and Palestinians prepare to mark six months of the war in Gaza on Sunday (Apr 7).</p>

<p>The demonstrations took place after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the body of hostage Elad Katzir. Demonstrators were reportedly chanting "elections now", and "Elad, we're sorry", urging Netanyahu to step down.</p>

<h2><strong>Hostages in Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>Around 130 hostages are still held in Gaza by the militant organisation Hamas. The families of the hostages are also frustrated with the government’s inability to secure their release and reach a ceasefire agreement.</p>

<p>Elad Katzir, whose body was recovered Saturday (Apr 6), was abducted and taken to Gaza during the Hamas attacks on southern Israel on 7 October. In a Hamas video released in January, he appeared to be alive.</p>

<p>"Elad Katzir managed to survive three months in captivity. He should have been with us today. He could have been with us today," one protestor was quoted as saying by BBC.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: UN slams Israel over killing of aid workers, UNSC holds meeting</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Katzir’s sister took to Facebook to blame the “cowardly” leadership of Israel for her brother’s death. "Our leadership is cowardly and driven by political consideration, which is why this deal has not happened yet," she wrote on Facebook.</p>

<h2><strong>Efforts of peace deal underway</strong></h2>

<p>Representatives from different nations will meet in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Sunday to discuss a potential peace plan. Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will join negotiators from Egypt, Israel and Hamas, according to media reports.</p>

<p>In figures released by the Hamas-run health ministry, over 33,000 people have been killed during Israel's offensive in Gaza since October 7, many of them being women and children.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwj8jNbci6-FAxVBS2cHHQSoDZYQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-says-will-not-back-down-on-demands-for-gaza-truce-deal-708472" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-says-will-not-back-down-on-demands-for-gaza-truce-deal-708472&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj8jNbci6-FAxVBS2cHHQSoDZYQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">Hamas says will not ‘back down’ on demands for Gaza truce deal</a></strong></p>

<p>According to Israeli counts, 253 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage during the Hamas attacks. The whereabouts of about 129 hostages remain unknown after being kidnapped, whereas at least 34 of them are presumed dead. 12 bodies have been recovered by the IDF so far.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Over 100,000 people rallied against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu across 50 locations of the country, expressing their frustration over the delay in the Gaza hostage deal, several media outlets reported.

Over 100,000 people rallied against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu across 50 locations of the country, expressing their frustration over the delay in the Gaza hostage deal, several media outlets reported. The massive protests in Tel Aviv and other cities came as both Israelis and Palestinians prepare to mark six months of the war in Gaza on Sunday (Apr 7). The demonstrations took place after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the body of hostage Elad Katzir. Demonstrators were reportedly chanting "elections now", and "Elad, we're sorry", urging Netanyahu to step down. Hostages in Gaza Around 130 hostages are still held in Gaza by the militant organisation Hamas. The families of the hostages are also frustrated with the government’s inability to secure their release and reach a ceasefire agreement. Elad Katzir, whose body was recovered Saturday (Apr 6), was abducted and taken to Gaza during the Hamas attacks on southern Israel on 7 October. In a Hamas video released in January, he appeared to be alive. "Elad Katzir managed to survive three months in captivity. He should have been with us today. He could have been with us today," one protestor was quoted as saying by BBC. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: UN slams Israel over killing of aid workers, UNSC holds meeting × Meanwhile, Katzir’s sister took to Facebook to blame the “cowardly” leadership of Israel for her brother’s death. "Our leadership is cowardly and driven by political consideration, which is why this deal has not happened yet," she wrote on Facebook. Efforts of peace deal underway Representatives from different nations will meet in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Sunday to discuss a potential peace plan. Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will join negotiators from Egypt, Israel and Hamas, according to media reports. In figures released by the Hamas-run health ministry, over 33,000 people have been killed during Israel's offensive in Gaza since October 7, many of them being women and children. Also read: Hamas says will not ‘back down’ on demands for Gaza truce deal According to Israeli counts, 253 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage during the Hamas attacks. The whereabouts of about 129 hostages remain unknown after being kidnapped, whereas at least 34 of them are presumed dead. 12 bodies have been recovered by the IDF so far. (With inputs from agencies)

Six months of Gaza war: Over 100,000 Israelis rally against Netanyahu, demand hostage deal

An Israeli strike killed several people delivering food aid to the besieged Gaza Strip on Monday. The foreign nationals -- reported to be from Poland, Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Israel War: Israeli strike on Gaza kills several foreign aid workers

The Gaza authorities claimed on Tuesday that twelve Palestinians drowned while attempting to retrieve airdropped aid that had fallen into the Mediterranean, the latest incident in which an airdrop appears to have resulted in death.

Israel War: Twelve Palestinians drown while trying to retrieve airdrops

Israel's military spokesman says Hamas deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed earlier this month in an Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Israel claims senior Hamas commander killed in recent attack

Israel's military carried out new airstrikes in Gaza and laid siege to two hospitals on Monday, despite what the United Nations chief called a growing international consensus to tell Israel a ceasefire is needed.

Israel War: Despite ceasefire calls, Israel strike Rafah in southern Gaza

Israeli forces took control of two more hospitals in Gaza on Sunday, amid claims that healthcare facilities in the besieged territory are used by Hamas operatives. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: IDF raids two hospitals in Gaza demands full evacuation

With no breakthrough in truce talks, Israeli Defence Forces struck the Al Shifa hospital on Saturday. They claim to have shot down over 170 gunmen. On the other hand, the Palestinian Health office says that at least five patients were also killed in the attacks.

Israel war: Israeli army storms Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Israel war: Israel Defence Forces strikes Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

The head of Israel's spy agency is to return to Doha Friday to meet with his American and Egyptian counterparts and Qatar's prime minister for ongoing Gaza truce talks.

Israel War: Israel spy chief to meet mediators in Qatar to discuss Gaza hostage release

On Wednesday the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken began his sixth West Asia tour since the onset of the Gaza War by holding talks in Saudi Arabia. On the agenda are meetings with Arab foreign ministers and a top Palestinian officials in Egypt...Watch in for more details!

Antony Blinken meets Saudi Arabia's crown prince in Jeddah | Blinken's 6th West Asia tour

The Israeli military says it has taken control of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City in what it called an operation to "thwart terrorist activity". Watch in for more details!

Israel launches overnight raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spurned a plea from Joe Biden to call off a planned ground assault of Rafah, the last refuge in Gaza for more than a million displaced people, where Israel believes Hamas fighters are holed up.

Israel War: Netanyahu spurns Biden's plea to call off Rafah assault

The UN food agency says "famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where an estimated 70% of the population faces catastrophic hunger. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Famine imminent in north Gaza, an 'unprecedented' crisis, says UN

Israel War: UN agency says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza

The head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency said on Monday the hunger in the Gaza Strip is “man-made”. He also added that the crisis can be resolved and reversed through proper political will.

Israel War: UNRWA Chief says hunger in Gaza is 'man-made'

US and Jordanian aircraft dropped food supplies to Palestinian civilians trapped in the Gaza Strip in a joint humanitarian aid operation. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Aid delivery continues in besieged Gaza, US-Jordan jointly airdrop aid

Israel War: US, Jordan conduct joint aid airdrop into war-torn Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticized the United States for increasing scrutiny of his leadership during the ongoing conflict with Hamas and labelled calls for a new election as "wholly inappropriate."

Israel War: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu slams US criticism amid Hamas conflict

Gaza awaits elusive truce as Israeli ground offensive continues. Meanwhile, Hamas issues new ceasefire proposal. Watch in to know what is next in the war?

Gazans hold Friday prayers between rubble

For Gaza, this Ramadan is different than the others. More than 31 thousand people have been killed. There is no food, no money, and very little aid. Misery and devastation have unfortunately become the theme of Ramadan for these Palestinians.

Gazans observe Ramadan under siege

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

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