As part of the latest ceasefire agreement, Israel will free 110 Palestinian prisoners, marking a significant step in easing tensions between the two sides.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Israel to release 110 Palestinian prisoners in Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel said on Wednesday that 11 more hostages held in Gaza, including five Thai nationals, would be freed this week as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. This announcement came shortly after Hamas officials accused Israel of delaying aid deliveries to Gaza and jeopardizing the agreement.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Hamas to release 11 hostages this week

Israel said on Wednesday that 11 more hostages held in Gaza, including five Thais, would be freed over two days this week as part of a fragile Gaza ceasefire.

Israel says Hamas to free 11 more hostages this wee

Hours after the Hamas group accused Israel of delaying the delivery of aid to Gaza, Israel denied the accusations, saying that it was "fake news".&nbsp;
Two Hamas officials on Wednesday (Jan 29) accused Israel of delaying the delivery of aid to Gaza and warned that it could impact the release of hostages held since the October 7 attack.
&ldquo;We warn that continued delays and failure to address these points (delivery of key aid) will affect the natural progression of the agreement, including the prisoner exchange,&rdquo; a senior Hamas official told AFP, on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;
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Another Hamas official said that Israel is failing to send key items, including fuel, tents, heavy machinery, and other equipment into the Gaza Strip, as agreed for the first stage of the agreement.
&ldquo;According to the agreement, these materials were supposed to enter during the first week of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gaza-ceasefire" rel="dofollow">ceasefire</a>,&rdquo; the senior Hamas official said.&nbsp;
The officials also said that they raised the issue during an ongoing meeting with Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
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<h2>Israel calls it 'fake news'&nbsp;</h2>
Israel denied the claims made by Hamas officials of causing delays to aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;
"It's totally fake news," a spokesperson for COGAT, an Israeli defence ministry agency that oversees civilian affairs in the Palestinian territories, said.&nbsp;
Moreover, contradicting the Hamas accusations, Channel 12 news reported that over 3,000 aid trucks have already entered the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the week.&nbsp;
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Under the first phase of the ceasefire, 4,200 trucks are meant to enter per week, putting Israel ahead of schedule.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World Middle East: Two Hamas officials accused Israel of delaying the delivery of aid to Gaza and warned that it could impact the release of hostages held since the October 7 attack.

Hours after the Hamas group accused Israel of delaying the delivery of aid to Gaza, Israel denied the accusations, saying that it was "fake news". Two Hamas officials on Wednesday (Jan 29) accused Israel of delaying the delivery of aid to Gaza and warned that it could impact the release of hostages held since the October 7 attack. “We warn that continued delays and failure to address these points (delivery of key aid) will affect the natural progression of the agreement, including the prisoner exchange,” a senior Hamas official told AFP, on condition of anonymity. Also read: Trump to meet Netanyahu at White House on Feb 4, Israel PM's office confirms Another Hamas official said that Israel is failing to send key items, including fuel, tents, heavy machinery, and other equipment into the Gaza Strip, as agreed for the first stage of the agreement. “According to the agreement, these materials were supposed to enter during the first week of the ceasefire,” the senior Hamas official said. The officials also said that they raised the issue during an ongoing meeting with Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Wednesday morning. Also read: Israel says Gazans can now return home as Hamas set to release six hostages, including Arbel Yehud Israel calls it 'fake news' Israel denied the claims made by Hamas officials of causing delays to aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip. "It's totally fake news," a spokesperson for COGAT, an Israeli defence ministry agency that oversees civilian affairs in the Palestinian territories, said. Moreover, contradicting the Hamas accusations, Channel 12 news reported that over 3,000 aid trucks have already entered the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the week. Also read: Israel blocks Gazans from entering north until hostage Arbel Yehud's release is arranged Under the first phase of the ceasefire, 4,200 trucks are meant to enter per week, putting Israel ahead of schedule. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas claims delay in aid delivery to Gaza; Israel denies, calls it 'fake news'

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Two IDF reservists have been arrested for selling critical military intelligence to Iranian handlers for financial gain. One of the reservists served in Israel’s Iron Dome Missile Defence Unit.

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Recently, reports have emerged suggesting that Israel may have been transferring seized Russian weapons from Lebanon to Ukraine. Israel's Ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, has firmly denied these claims. However, indications point to the possibility that such a transfer is taking place. Is Israel secretly sending captured Hezbollah weapons to Ukraine?

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Palestinians returning to Northern Gaza, after 15 months of war, found their homes turned to rubble and things around them destroyed.

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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!

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Lebanon's officials said Israeli fire killed two people Monday and wounded dozens in the south, in a second day of violence as residents tried again to return to border villages. Watch this report for more details!

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US President Trump has revoked Biden’s order halting 2,000-pound (900-kg) bombs to Israel. When asked why he released the powerful bombs, Trump said, "Because Israel bought them" .

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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!

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The White House said Sunday that a deal between Lebanon and Israel had been extended until February 18, as Israel missed a previous deadline to pull troops. Watch this report for more details!

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron will allow Israeli companies to attend this year's Paris air show, after a call Sunday between the two leaders.
"The French president assured the prime minister that Israeli companies would be able to participate in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/paris-air-show" rel="dofollow">Paris Air Show</a>," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.
Macron's office said the French leader told Netanyahu that the presence of Israeli companies "could be examined favourably as a result of the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon".
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The pair fell out last year after Macron restricted Israeli businesses at a French arms fair and called for a halt to weapons exports to the country over the Gaza war.
The Paris show, which takes place during odd-numbered years at the French capital's Le Bourget airport, is one of the world's most important aerospace events for both civil and military companies. This year's event is in mid-June.
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Last October, Macron's government prevented Israeli companies from exhibiting at the Euronaval arms show. That led the then-Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant to call his actions "a disgrace to the French nation and the values of the free world".
The week before, the French president had called for the stopping of weapons exports to Israel, saying it was the only way to end its wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Netanyahu said at the time Israel was fighting "the forces of barbarism... all civilised countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side. Yet, President Macron and other Western leaders are now calling for arms embargoes against Israel. Shame on them".
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Macron's administration also tried to block Israeli companies from a land defence and security exhibition five months earlier, but the decision was overturned by the French courts.&nbsp;
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World: Macron's office said the French leader told Netanyahu that the presence of Israeli companies "could be examined favourably as a result of the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron will allow Israeli companies to attend this year's Paris air show, after a call Sunday between the two leaders. "The French president assured the prime minister that Israeli companies would be able to participate in the Paris Air Show," Netanyahu's office said in a statement. Macron's office said the French leader told Netanyahu that the presence of Israeli companies "could be examined favourably as a result of the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon". Also read: 'Thank you for keeping your promise': Netanyahu expresses gratitude to Trump for ending hold on arms shipment The pair fell out last year after Macron restricted Israeli businesses at a French arms fair and called for a halt to weapons exports to the country over the Gaza war. The Paris show, which takes place during odd-numbered years at the French capital's Le Bourget airport, is one of the world's most important aerospace events for both civil and military companies. This year's event is in mid-June. Also read: 'Great friend of Israel': Netanyahu defends Elon Musk after his 'Nazi' salute Last October, Macron's government prevented Israeli companies from exhibiting at the Euronaval arms show. That led the then-Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant to call his actions "a disgrace to the French nation and the values of the free world". The week before, the French president had called for the stopping of weapons exports to Israel, saying it was the only way to end its wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Netanyahu said at the time Israel was fighting "the forces of barbarism... all civilised countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side. Yet, President Macron and other Western leaders are now calling for arms embargoes against Israel. Shame on them". Also read: Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism' Macron's administration also tried to block Israeli companies from a land defence and security exhibition five months earlier, but the decision was overturned by the French courts. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Israel-Lebanon conflict: IDF opened fire on civilians in two border towns, says Lebanese govt

The Israeli soldiers have killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 80 in southern Lebanon as hundreds of Lebanese tried to reach southern villages near the border with Israel by force.&nbsp;
Earlier, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) warned them not to enter the villages as the ceasefire's 60-day deadline for Israel to withdraw its forces passed with troops remaining in parts of the country&rsquo;s south.
Israel said the 60-day <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lebanon-ceasefire" rel="dofollow">Lebanon ceasefire </a>agreement had not been fully implemented, and it was unclear how many of its soldiers remained in Lebanon or how long they would stay.
The IDF attacked these Lebanese people as they attempted to enter locations that were still under occupation, the Lebanese Health Ministry said.&nbsp;
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It added that one of its soldiers had been killed and another wounded by Israeli fire.&nbsp;
However, the Israeli military said they fired "warning shots in multiple areas" of southern Lebanon without specifying if people had been hit, adding that they have apprehended several people who, according to them, posed an "imminent threat".
The IDF added that the suspects are currently being interrogated in the area.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The IDF remains deployed in southern Lebanon, continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, and is monitoring Hezbollah&rsquo;s attempts to return to southern Lebanon. The IDF will operate against any threat posed to IDF troops and the State of Israel,&rdquo; the military said.
<h2>Israel accuses Hezbollah</h2>
The Israeli army has accused Hezbollah for its deadly attacks in southern Lebanon, saying that the group sent "rioters" into the area to cause trouble.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Hezbollah does not care about Lebanon&rsquo;s interests. The images coming from certain areas in southern Lebanon are evidence of this,&rdquo; a statement said.&nbsp;
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Troops fired warning shots to &ldquo;remove threats in a number of areas where suspects were identified approaching&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The one who sent the rioters is Hezbollah, which is trying to heat up the situation in order to strengthen its status and position," it added.&nbsp;
On Saturday, the Lebanese army said it was ready to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of "procrastination" in its withdrawal under a ceasefire.&nbsp;
It said it was "ready to continue its deployment as soon as the Israeli enemy withdraws".
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel will not complete its full withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday, which marks the 60-day deadline set under the ceasefire deal in November.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The IDF attacked these Lebanese people as they attempted to enter locations that were still under occupation, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. 

The Israeli soldiers have killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 80 in southern Lebanon as hundreds of Lebanese tried to reach southern villages near the border with Israel by force. Earlier, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) warned them not to enter the villages as the ceasefire's 60-day deadline for Israel to withdraw its forces passed with troops remaining in parts of the country’s south. Israel said the 60-day Lebanon ceasefire agreement had not been fully implemented, and it was unclear how many of its soldiers remained in Lebanon or how long they would stay. The IDF attacked these Lebanese people as they attempted to enter locations that were still under occupation, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Also read: Israel won't completely withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday deadline, says PM Netanyahu It added that one of its soldiers had been killed and another wounded by Israeli fire. However, the Israeli military said they fired "warning shots in multiple areas" of southern Lebanon without specifying if people had been hit, adding that they have apprehended several people who, according to them, posed an "imminent threat". The IDF added that the suspects are currently being interrogated in the area. Also read: Israel's withdrawal delay sparks tension, Lebanon army accuses of ‘procrastination’ “The IDF remains deployed in southern Lebanon, continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, and is monitoring Hezbollah’s attempts to return to southern Lebanon. The IDF will operate against any threat posed to IDF troops and the State of Israel,” the military said. Israel accuses Hezbollah The Israeli army has accused Hezbollah for its deadly attacks in southern Lebanon, saying that the group sent "rioters" into the area to cause trouble. “Hezbollah does not care about Lebanon’s interests. The images coming from certain areas in southern Lebanon are evidence of this,” a statement said. Also read: ICJ judge Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon Prime Minister by President Joseph Aoun Troops fired warning shots to “remove threats in a number of areas where suspects were identified approaching”. “The one who sent the rioters is Hezbollah, which is trying to heat up the situation in order to strengthen its status and position," it added. On Saturday, the Lebanese army said it was ready to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of "procrastination" in its withdrawal under a ceasefire. It said it was "ready to continue its deployment as soon as the Israeli enemy withdraws". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel will not complete its full withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday, which marks the 60-day deadline set under the ceasefire deal in November. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Lebanon ceasefire: 15 people killed by Israeli forces as troops stay beyond withdrawal deadline

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