Is AI going to dictate future warfare? While the world debates this topic, the Israeli military has already started using artificial intelligence-backed technology in its war against Hamas in Gaza. AI ethicists have raised concerns about the use of AI-driven technologies to target Palestinians. Its use by the military in conflict zones comes at a time when many countries, along with the U.S., have begun implementing a new policy to govern the responsible military use of such technologies. Molly Gambhir brings you the latest.

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Israel released third batch of hostages to be released by Hamas on Sunday, The Times of Israel reported. The state public broadcaster said that Israel has begun notifying the families of the hostages who are slated to be handed over by Hamas as part of a temporary truce. Qatar, which has been playing the role of a mediator between Israel and Hamas, gave the list to Israel.

Israel-Hamas war: 13 Israelis, 3 Thai, 1 Russian hostage freed: IDF

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas frees third group of Israeli hostages

On Sunday, tens of thousands of protesters marched against antisemitism through central London, with some of them holding Israeli and British flags. Unconfirmed sources stated that over 100,000 people attended the rally. It was held the day after sizable pro-Palestinian crowds marched through the capital of Britain to call for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas.

Boris Johnson joins antisemitism protest as thousands march against hate in London

The Israeli govt says an extension of the four-day pause in fighting will depend on Hamas sharing a new list of hostages to be freed, particularly small children and babies or else Israel's planned offensive will continue

Israel-Hamas war: Iran urges permanent truce to stop Israeli 'crimes' in Gaza

The Israeli govt says an extension of the four-day pause in fighting will depend on Hamas sharing a new list of hostages to be freed, particularly small children and babies or else Israel's planned offensive will continue.

Israel war: NATO Chief urges extension of truce, Israel says open to extension after more releases

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Gaza for the first time since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7. Reports state that Israeli soldiers were informed by Prime Minister Netanyahu during the visit that Israel would not give up until it prevails.

Israel-Hamas war: Tension rise as truce enters final day

The death toll continues to rise in Gaza as the world bears witness to the massacre that takes place with about 15,000 dead in Gaza. Temporary ceasefire is finally in place. Israel has been claiming to attack Gaza to eradicate Mass but contradictory to these claims attacks have also continued in the West Bank where 229 have been killed since the 7th of October.

Israel-Hamas war:  World leaders hope for a permanent ceasefire

Israel-Hamas war: Israelis celebrate in Tel Aviv as hostages arrive safely

Crackdown on anti-government protesters has intensified in Bangladesh ahead of elections. Over two days, 139 senior opposition party officials and activists have been convicted, said lawyers and prosecutors.

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A Red Cross convoy carrying released Thai and Israeli hostages arrives at the Rafah border before crossing into Egypt. The Red Cross said it began Friday a multi-day operation to reunite hostages and detainees with their families in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Israel-Hamas hostage deal: Buses carrying freed Palestinians arrive at Beitunia checkpoint : IDF

Israel-Hamas hostage deal: Hamas frees first batch of hostages under truce, including 13 Israelis

Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to the Red Cross, reported Israel-based news site. It added that the released hostages are on their way to the Rafah crossing -- Gaza's border with Egypt.

Hostages release: Red Cross confirms release of 24 hostages

Hostages release: Convoy of Red Cross vehicles enters Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt

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Tensions are escalating between Lebanon and Israel. Two Lebanese journalists were killed in Israeli strikes this week. Beirut has accused the IDF of assassinating its journalists. While Hezbollah vowed revenge for the brutal attack. Ghadi Francis reports on the border escalations

Israel-Hamas war: Lebanon mourns the death of its journalists

This COP28 was supposed to be a landmark moment for West Asia. Dubai is hosting the UN Conference next week, but as opposed to what was expected, the climate talks will be overshadowed by the active war unravelling in the neighbourhood. We talk about how the Israel-Gaza war has derailed West Asia's climate action plans.

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The breakthrough deal to pause the brutal and calamitous weekly-long war that is dragged on in the Gaza Strip has now come to a pause. It is a humanitarian pause and not a Ceasar as it is understood in the broader sense of the term now all of this has happened due to mediation efforts and this is the first pause in this ongoing Israel-Hamas War. It is aimed at facilitating the release of at least 50 Israeli hostages.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF completes preparations to receive hostages

Seven weeks after Israeli forces relentlessly bombed Gaza, a 4-day truce shouldered on a hostage swap between Israel and Hamas that has come into effect as the fighting comes to a halt. Trucks of aids will also be allowed in the Gaza strip through the Rafah crossing.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli armoured vehicles seen moving away from Gaza strip

Israel-Hamas war: Thousands of displaced Gazans head home as Gaza truce starts

Israeli military unearthed a 55-metre fortified tunnel dug by Hamas under the Al-Shifa hospital. The video revealing Hamas' tunnel was released by Israel. While acknowledging that Hamas has a network of hundreds of kilometres of secret tunnels.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF posts video of tunnel beneath Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital

A truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will start on friday at 7 AM. (0500 gmt). Listen to the spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry who said that the first batch of hostages is to be released at 4 p.m. This will be the first pause in the seven-week-old Israel-Gaza war.

Qatar: Gaza ceasefire, hostages will be handed over to Red Cross

Actress Melissa Barrera has issued a statement for the first time since her exit from the Scream franchise. Barrera was fired by the Spyglass Media Group over her pro-Palestine posts on social media. The production banner deemed the posts as antisemitic. Barrera’s response came on Wednesday afternoon through a post on her Instagram story. 
 
“First and foremost I condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people,” Barrera wrote. “As a Latina, a proud Mexicana, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and therefore I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need. Every person on this earth — regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status — deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom. I believe a group of people are NOT their leadership, and that no governing body should be above criticism.” 
 
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“I pray day and night for no more deaths, for no more violence, and for peaceful co-existence,” Barrera’s statement continues. “I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.”

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Earlier in the month, Barrera had reshared a post accusing Israel of “genocide and ethnic cleansing” as well as a passage from Jewish Currents magazine that accused the Israeli government of distorting “the Holocaust to boost the Israeli arms industry.”&nbsp;

Spyglass had initially refused to comment on Barrera's statement, however later it clarified that the actress was not fired for her support of the Palestinian cause. Rather, the company interpreted her social media posts as antisemitic. 
 
“We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” the spokesperson said in a statement. 
 
Barrera was supposed to star in the seventh instalment of Scream after leading the fifth and sixth entries alongside Jenna Ortega. Following Barrera’s firing, Ortega was also confirmed to be leaving the franchise, though sources state that Ortega’s exit is due to a scheduling conflict with production on Season 2 of Wednesday. 
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Actress Melissa Barrera has issued a statement for the first time since her exit from the Scream franchise. Barrera was fired by the Spyglass Media Group over her pro-Palestine posts on social media.

Actress Melissa Barrera has issued a statement for the first time since her exit from the Scream franchise. Barrera was fired by the Spyglass Media Group over her pro-Palestine posts on social media. The production banner deemed the posts as antisemitic. Barrera’s response came on Wednesday afternoon through a post on her Instagram story. “First and foremost I condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people,” Barrera wrote. “As a Latina, a proud Mexicana, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and therefore I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need. Every person on this earth — regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status — deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom. I believe a group of people are NOT their leadership, and that no governing body should be above criticism.” Scream actress Melissa Barrera dropped from next film over support for Palestine “I pray day and night for no more deaths, for no more violence, and for peaceful co-existence,” Barrera’s statement continues. “I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.” Earlier in the month, Barrera had reshared a post accusing Israel of “genocide and ethnic cleansing” as well as a passage from Jewish Currents magazine that accused the Israeli government of distorting “the Holocaust to boost the Israeli arms industry.” Spyglass had initially refused to comment on Barrera's statement, however later it clarified that the actress was not fired for her support of the Palestinian cause. Rather, the company interpreted her social media posts as antisemitic. “We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” the spokesperson said in a statement. Barrera was supposed to star in the seventh instalment of Scream after leading the fifth and sixth entries alongside Jenna Ortega. Following Barrera’s firing, Ortega was also confirmed to be leaving the franchise, though sources state that Ortega’s exit is due to a scheduling conflict with production on Season 2 of Wednesday.

Melissa Barrera reacts after being fired from Scream over her pro-Palestine posts