Amidst Ramzan, tensions across Israel and Gaza are on the rise, increasing risks of a wider West Asia war.

Ramzan Tensions Heighten Risk of Wider West Asia War

Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday and warned of "additional consequences" if Hamas doesn't accept a new proposal to extend a fragile ceasefire. Watch this report for more details!

Israel warns of 'consequences' if Hamas refuses new terms

After weeks of stalled negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a breakthrough in their prisoner swap deal. Egypt played a crucial role in brokering the agreement, which will see Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise in the region as security concerns mount.

Israel, Hamas reach deal to end swap impasse

Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the already fragile Gaza cease-fire deal after Israel delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners who were supposed to be exchanged for hostages. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel, Hamas blame each other for violation of Gaza truce

Israel has postponed the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners, citing concerns over the "humiliating" nature of hostage handover ceremonies conducted by Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the prisoner release would remain on hold until Hamas guarantees the cessation of such ceremonies and ensures the safe return of additional hostages.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel halts release of Palestinian prisoners

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu halts prisoner exchange with Hamas

Israel-Hamas War: 'Israel prepared to resume fighting in Gaza strip,' says Netanyahu

Israel-Hamas War: Israel refuses to release 608 Palestinians prisoners

Hamas plans to release six hostages on Saturday, while discussions continue on freeing all living Israeli hostages. The group also announced it will hand over the bodies of four other deceased captives on Thursday.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas to release six living Israeli hostages and hand over four bodies this week

Israel expressed commitment on Monday to a US proposal to take over Gaza and displace its Palestinian residents. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu 'committed' to Trump's plan to take over Gaza

Israel-Hamas War: Israel says committed to Trump plan for Gaza displacement

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has released a propaganda video of hostage Arbel Yehoud, who is due to be released on Thursday. Watch this report for more details!

Islamic Jihad releases video of Israeli hostages Arbel Yehud

The Israel-Hamas conflict has left Gaza in a state of catastrophic destruction, with an estimated 60 years of development lost. Nearly two-thirds of the region's buildings have been damaged or completely destroyed, amounting to an overwhelming 42 million tonnes of rubble.

UN warns of massive struggles in Gaza's reconstruction

US President Donald Trump floated a plan to "just clean out" Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Watch this report for more details!

Gaza Ceasefire: Donald Trump proposes plan to 'clean out' Gaza

Gaza Ceasefire: Donald Trump floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Gaza based Hamas militant group will release six hostages this week. Watch this report for more details!

Gaza ceasefire: Israel, Hamas solve dispute over hostages

The Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi after announcing his resignation over the failure to prevent the October 7th, 2023 attacks has called for an external probe to look into the Army's failures. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: IDF Chief Halevi seeks external probe into Oct 7 attack

Hamas has claimed to have released hostage list, whereas Israel hasn't confirmed receiving it yet. Hamas terror group has said in a statement that it will be releasing three women hostages.

Hamas: Names of 3 Israeli women hostages to be freed released

Gaza Ceasefire: Netanyahu Demands 'List' of Hostages to Be Freed Before Ceasefire

Gaza Ceasefire: Netanyahu demands 'list' of hostages to be freed before ceasefire

Israel has carried out fresh strikes in Gaza. IDF vowed to strike Gaza until the truce deal is sealed. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers the hostage list.

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list

Israel-Hamas War: Israel carries out fresh strikes in Gaza

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that a deal to release hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached, two days after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire to pause the 15-month-long fighting. Watch this report for more details!

Israel & Hamas sign hostage-ceasefire deal, cabinet to hold vote

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Thursday that his far-right Otzma Yehudit party will withdraw from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition if the cabinet approves the hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Ben Gvir says his party will quit if cabinet implements Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a security cabinet meeting to hold a vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli security cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza leaving devastation. Over a 24-hour period, Israeli forces targeted over 50 locations killing at least 62 Palestinians. Meanwhile, the ceasefire deal remains in the works.

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Qatar has provided a final ceasefire and hostage release draft to Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Qatar presents final ceasefire draft to Israel, Hamas

A Hamas official said the Palestinian militants were ready to free 34 hostages in the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Reports citing Hamas official suggest new prisoner swap proposal

Israel-Hamas War: 'Ready to release 34 Israeli hostages in first phase', says Hamas official

The latest Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed 12 people, including five in the Nuseirat refugee camp, four in the southern city of Khan Younis, and three in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. They say that at least 88 people had been killed in the past 24 hours. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel says Hamas command centers targeted

The Israeli military said on Sunday that it has struck over 100 terror targets in the Gaza Strip over the last two days. According to a report by AFP, the rescuers in the Palestinian territory have reported dozens of deaths.&nbsp;
The majority of the strikes were launched to target locations, which Palestinian militants were using to fire projectiles into Israel.
A military statement from Israel said, &ldquo;IAF struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip and eliminated dozens of Hamas terrorists.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-initiate-major-8-billion-defence-deal-with-israel-report-8592558">US to initiate major $8 billion defence deal with Israel: Report</a>
According to Gaza&rsquo;s civil defence agency, more than 30 people were killed in Israeli strikes. During a press conference last week, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz gave a warning of revert strikes if the Palestinian rockets continue to hit Israeli territory.
The recent escalation in Gaza coincides with the resumption of indirect negotiations in Qatar aimed at securing a ceasefire and a hostage release deal.
For months, mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have been working to broker an agreement to end the conflict and facilitate the release of dozens of hostages still detained in Gaza.
<h2>Other developments</h2>
As per the latest reports, the Biden administration is also looking to propose $8 billion in arms sales to Israel, according to two US officials.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-resumes-indirect-ceasefire-talks-with-hamas-in-qatar-amid-escalating-gaza-humanitarian-crisis-8592151">Israel says indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas resume in Qatar</a>
According to a report by Reuters, sources have also indicated that the package comprises small-diameter bombs, warheads, AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, and 155mm artillery shells, along with $6.75 billion worth of other bombs and guidance systems.
The US has spent nearly $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the start of the Gaza war after the Hamas attack on October 7, which resulted in the death of 1,139 Israelis.
Gaza is currently under a complete blockade, with some reports claiming the stoppage of fuel and water from entering the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;
(With input from agencies)

World, Middle East: In a span of two days, Israeli forces have targeted several sites in Gaza, resulting in dozens of casualties and escalating tensions in the region significantly.

The Israeli military said on Sunday that it has struck over 100 terror targets in the Gaza Strip over the last two days. According to a report by AFP, the rescuers in the Palestinian territory have reported dozens of deaths. The majority of the strikes were launched to target locations, which Palestinian militants were using to fire projectiles into Israel. A military statement from Israel said, “IAF struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip and eliminated dozens of Hamas terrorists.” Also read: US to initiate major $8 billion defence deal with Israel: Report According to Gaza’s civil defence agency, more than 30 people were killed in Israeli strikes. During a press conference last week, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz gave a warning of revert strikes if the Palestinian rockets continue to hit Israeli territory. The recent escalation in Gaza coincides with the resumption of indirect negotiations in Qatar aimed at securing a ceasefire and a hostage release deal. For months, mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have been working to broker an agreement to end the conflict and facilitate the release of dozens of hostages still detained in Gaza. Other developments As per the latest reports, the Biden administration is also looking to propose $8 billion in arms sales to Israel, according to two US officials. Also read: Israel says indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas resume in Qatar According to a report by Reuters, sources have also indicated that the package comprises small-diameter bombs, warheads, AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, and 155mm artillery shells, along with $6.75 billion worth of other bombs and guidance systems. The US has spent nearly $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the start of the Gaza war after the Hamas attack on October 7, which resulted in the death of 1,139 Israelis. Gaza is currently under a complete blockade, with some reports claiming the stoppage of fuel and water from entering the Gaza Strip. (With input from agencies)

Dozens dead in Gaza as Israel hits 100 terror targets in 2 days

Gaps between Israel and the Hamas terror group over a possible Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal have narrowed, according to officials. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Official Says Hamas Not Delivering Living Hostages List

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