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Israel War: Hamas says it lacks ability to locate 40 hostages needed for a ceasefire deal

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Lufthansa, the flag carrier of Germany which operates both domestic and international flights, has prolonged the halt of its flights from Frankfurt to Tehran till April 13 because of the security apprehensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;This decision comes amid heightened vigilance in the region anticipating a potential retaliation from Iran following a suspected Israeli airstrike on Iran’s embassy in Syria.

"Last weekend it was decided not to operate a flight to Tehran with a layover for the crew due to the security situation," a spokesperson for the airline reportedly said.&nbsp;

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The airlines said that the move was made to&nbsp;prevent crew members from spending overnight layovers in the Iranian capital.

"On the route, the crew has to spend the night in Tehran before the return flight to Frankfurt. We want to avoid disembarking for safety reasons," the spokesperson added.&nbsp;

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Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Group and one of the largest airline groups in Europe, are the sole Western carriers operating flights to Tehran.&nbsp;

It is pertinent to note that Tehran, the capital city of Iran and a major economic and cultural hub in the region, is mostly served by several Turkish and Middle Eastern airlines.&nbsp;

Notably, suspected Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital on April 1. Iran reported that the strike resulted in the deaths of seven military advisers.

Amid the threat of a potential retaliation by Iran, US President Joe Biden has vowed US' "ironclad" support to Israel.&nbsp;

<h2>Austrian Airlines Makes Changes</h2>

Meanwhile, Austrian Airlines announced its plans to operate flights to Tehran on Thursday but disclosed adjustments in timings to avoid overnight layovers.&nbsp;

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“The Austrian Airlines flight to Tehran scheduled for today will take place, but will depart from Vienna several hours late in order to minimise the time between landing and departure in Tehran,” a spokesperson said.

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Lufthansa, the flag carrier of Germany which operates both domestic and international flights, has prolonged the halt of its flights from Frankfurt to Tehran till April 13 because of the security apprehensions in the Middle East.

Lufthansa, the flag carrier of Germany which operates both domestic and international flights, has prolonged the halt of its flights from Frankfurt to Tehran till April 13 because of the security apprehensions in the Middle East. This decision comes amid heightened vigilance in the region anticipating a potential retaliation from Iran following a suspected Israeli airstrike on Iran’s embassy in Syria. "Last weekend it was decided not to operate a flight to Tehran with a layover for the crew due to the security situation," a spokesperson for the airline reportedly said. Also Read | US President Biden considering Australia's request to drop Julian Assange's prosecution The airlines said that the move was made to prevent crew members from spending overnight layovers in the Iranian capital. "On the route, the crew has to spend the night in Tehran before the return flight to Frankfurt. We want to avoid disembarking for safety reasons," the spokesperson added. Also Read | Rwanda genocide: Envoy Mukangira shares personal tale of loss, pays homage to victims in Delhi Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Group and one of the largest airline groups in Europe, are the sole Western carriers operating flights to Tehran. It is pertinent to note that Tehran, the capital city of Iran and a major economic and cultural hub in the region, is mostly served by several Turkish and Middle Eastern airlines. Notably, suspected Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital on April 1. Iran reported that the strike resulted in the deaths of seven military advisers. Amid the threat of a potential retaliation by Iran, US President Joe Biden has vowed US' "ironclad" support to Israel. Austrian Airlines Makes Changes Meanwhile, Austrian Airlines announced its plans to operate flights to Tehran on Thursday but disclosed adjustments in timings to avoid overnight layovers. WATCH | Vietnam: Real estate billionaire sentenced to death | Sunak spent over $2 Mn on focus groups × “The Austrian Airlines flight to Tehran scheduled for today will take place, but will depart from Vienna several hours late in order to minimise the time between landing and departure in Tehran,” a spokesperson said. (With inputs from agencies)

Lufthansa extends Tehran flight suspension amid middle east security concerns

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United States President Joe Biden has urged Israel to declare a 'unilateral ceasefire' for at least six to eight weeks and said that&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the war is&nbsp;a mistake.

The statement of Biden appeared to be nullifying the stance of the administration that a truce in Gaza is only possible if Hamas agrees to release some of the hostages, who have still been kept in the Gaza Strip.

“What I’m calling for is for the Israelis to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight weeks, total access to all food and medicine going into the country,” said Biden, in an interview with Univision, a US Spanish-language TV network.

“I’ve spoken with everyone from the Saudis to the Jordanians to the Egyptians. They’re prepared to move in. They’re prepared to move this food in. And I think there’s no excuse to not provide for the medical and food needs of those people. It should be done now,” the president added.

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Meanwhile speaking about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy in war with Hamas, Biden said, “I think what he’s doing is a mistake… I don’t agree with his approach.”

<h2>White House says no shift in US administration's policy</h2>

Reacting to Biden's appeal to call for a unilateral ceasefire, the White House clarified that the president's statements do not hint at any shift in the US administration's policy.

A White House official said that Biden was speaking about the truce which is being currently&nbsp;negotiated by his administration and would see the release of some 40 hostages over a six-to-eight-week period.

“There is no change in our position. The president was reiterating our longstanding position: we are calling for an immediate ceasefire that would last for at least six weeks as part of a hostage deal,” said the official.

“His quote [to Univision] makes that clear. This is in line with what he said at the State of the Union, and that we’ve repeatedly said,” added the senior White House official.&nbsp;

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Hours before Biden's interview was aired, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had blamed Hamas for delaying a deal.

“There could be a ceasefire in place today that would extend for several weeks to be built upon longer if Hamas would be prepared to release some of those people, so let’s train the attention where it belongs… I believe Israel is ready and Hamas should step up to the table and be prepared to do so as well,” said Sullivan.

Hamas “has an opportunity now to agree to the proposal on a ceasefire and hostages. The ball is in Hamas’s court. The world is watching to see what it does,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden has urged Israel to declare a 'unilateral ceasefire' for at least six to eight weeks and said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the war is a mistake.

United States President Joe Biden has urged Israel to declare a 'unilateral ceasefire' for at least six to eight weeks and said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the war is a mistake. The statement of Biden appeared to be nullifying the stance of the administration that a truce in Gaza is only possible if Hamas agrees to release some of the hostages, who have still been kept in the Gaza Strip. “What I’m calling for is for the Israelis to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight weeks, total access to all food and medicine going into the country,” said Biden, in an interview with Univision, a US Spanish-language TV network. “I’ve spoken with everyone from the Saudis to the Jordanians to the Egyptians. They’re prepared to move in. They’re prepared to move this food in. And I think there’s no excuse to not provide for the medical and food needs of those people. It should be done now,” the president added. Also Read: Israel to buy 40,000 tents for evacuating Palestinians from Rafah before launching ground offensive: Report Meanwhile speaking about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy in war with Hamas, Biden said, “I think what he’s doing is a mistake… I don’t agree with his approach.” White House says no shift in US administration's policy Reacting to Biden's appeal to call for a unilateral ceasefire, the White House clarified that the president's statements do not hint at any shift in the US administration's policy. A White House official said that Biden was speaking about the truce which is being currently negotiated by his administration and would see the release of some 40 hostages over a six-to-eight-week period. “There is no change in our position. The president was reiterating our longstanding position: we are calling for an immediate ceasefire that would last for at least six weeks as part of a hostage deal,” said the official. “His quote [to Univision] makes that clear. This is in line with what he said at the State of the Union, and that we’ve repeatedly said,” added the senior White House official. Watch: Gravitas: Is Israel preparing to target Iran's nuclear facilities? Hours before Biden's interview was aired, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had blamed Hamas for delaying a deal. “There could be a ceasefire in place today that would extend for several weeks to be built upon longer if Hamas would be prepared to release some of those people, so let’s train the attention where it belongs… I believe Israel is ready and Hamas should step up to the table and be prepared to do so as well,” said Sullivan. Hamas “has an opportunity now to agree to the proposal on a ceasefire and hostages. The ball is in Hamas’s court. The world is watching to see what it does,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israel’s Foreign Minister Katz on Wednesday (April 10) threatened that if Iran launches attacks from its own soil then Israel will strike back inside Iran. This statement came amid increasingly aggressive rhetoric between the two countries.

Earlier, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated&nbsp;that Israel should be punished and it shall be for allegedly attacking an Iranian consular building in Syria’s Damascus, which killed two generals among several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers.

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Katz posted in Hebrew on his social media account on X, “If Iran attacks from its territory; Israel will react and attack in Iran.”

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He then posted the same warning in a Persian-language post and tagged Khamenei’s official X account.

Iran, claiming its aim to eradicate the Jewish state, has developed rockets capable of reaching any part of Israel and has proudly asserted its capacity to launch attacks.

In a significant escalation of Israel’s conflict with regional foes, suspected Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on a building in the Syrian capital on April 1. Iran stated that the strike killed seven IRGC military advisers at a consulate site, including Iran’s top commander in Syria, Mohammad Reza Zahedi.

Khamenei condemned the strike, which demolished a five-story building near the Iranian embassy in Syria, stating that it violated international agreements safeguarding diplomatic premises.

“The consulate and embassy offices in any country belong to that country. Attacking a consulate is tantamount to an attack on our territory,” he declared in a speech marking the conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. “The malicious regime made an error and must face consequences, which it shall,” he added.

However, State TV broadcast Khamenei’s remarks live, but he did not elaborate on how or when Iran would retaliate.

Earlier on Tuesday (April 9), unnamed US intelligence sources informed, that Iran is unlikely to attack Israel directly out of fear of American and Israeli retaliation and will urge its various proxies in the region to launch attacks on its behalf in the coming days.

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Released on Monday night, the report raised doubts regarding the prior assessments made by both Washington and Jerusalem, suggesting that an attack by Iran was inevitable.

Notably, Israel has remained on high alert recently following threats of retaliation from Iranian officials&nbsp;after the Damascus airstrike that resulted in the death of IRGC's top commander in Syria, Mohammad Reza Zahedi, along with six other members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and at least one member of the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel’s Foreign Minister Katz on Wednesday (April 10) threatened that if Iran launches attacks from its own soil then Israel will strike back inside Iran. This statement came amid increasingly aggressive rhetoric between the two countries.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Katz on Wednesday (April 10) threatened that if Iran launches attacks from its own soil then Israel will strike back inside Iran. This statement came amid increasingly aggressive rhetoric between the two countries. Earlier, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Israel should be punished and it shall be for allegedly attacking an Iranian consular building in Syria’s Damascus, which killed two generals among several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers. Also read: Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists Katz posted in Hebrew on his social media account on X, “If Iran attacks from its territory; Israel will react and attack in Iran.” اگر ایران از خاک خود حمله کند، اسرائیل واکنش نشان داده و در ایران حمله خواهد کرد @khamenei_ir — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) April 10, 2024 × He then posted the same warning in a Persian-language post and tagged Khamenei’s official X account. Iran, claiming its aim to eradicate the Jewish state, has developed rockets capable of reaching any part of Israel and has proudly asserted its capacity to launch attacks. In a significant escalation of Israel’s conflict with regional foes, suspected Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on a building in the Syrian capital on April 1. Iran stated that the strike killed seven IRGC military advisers at a consulate site, including Iran’s top commander in Syria, Mohammad Reza Zahedi. Khamenei condemned the strike, which demolished a five-story building near the Iranian embassy in Syria, stating that it violated international agreements safeguarding diplomatic premises. “The consulate and embassy offices in any country belong to that country. Attacking a consulate is tantamount to an attack on our territory,” he declared in a speech marking the conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. “The malicious regime made an error and must face consequences, which it shall,” he added. However, State TV broadcast Khamenei’s remarks live, but he did not elaborate on how or when Iran would retaliate. Earlier on Tuesday (April 9), unnamed US intelligence sources informed, that Iran is unlikely to attack Israel directly out of fear of American and Israeli retaliation and will urge its various proxies in the region to launch attacks on its behalf in the coming days. Also read: Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in strike on southern Lebanon Released on Monday night, the report raised doubts regarding the prior assessments made by both Washington and Jerusalem, suggesting that an attack by Iran was inevitable. Notably, Israel has remained on high alert recently following threats of retaliation from Iranian officials after the Damascus airstrike that resulted in the death of IRGC's top commander in Syria, Mohammad Reza Zahedi, along with six other members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and at least one member of the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah. (With inputs from agencies)

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