The US And Israel are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the Biden administrations alternative proposals to an Israeli military invasion of Rafah. The meeting which was supposed to take place last week has become a contentious issue between Biden and Netanyahu.

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<p>Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was&nbsp;detected with&nbsp;hernia. The leader underwent a surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), which as per his office was "successful".</p>

<h2><strong>Netanyahu to Undergo Hernia Surgery</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, the procedure&nbsp;required full anaesthesia for the prime minister.&nbsp; Describing the surgery as&nbsp;"successful," Netanyahu's&nbsp;office on Monday (Apr 1) said that he&nbsp;was "in good shape and beginning to recover".</p>

<p>As&nbsp;the Israeli PM required anaesthesia for the medical procedure, the Deputy Prime Minister and also the current Justice Minister Yariv Levin was supposed to assume temporary leadership responsibilities during the prime minister's absence, as is common in such scenarios.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is often outlined in constitutional or governmental protocols to ensure continuity of leadership and governance.</p>

<p>The hernia was detected in Israeli PM while a routine checkup was carried out on the leader on Saturday (Mar 30).</p>

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<p>Later, the surgery was decided to be carried out.&nbsp;It's worth mentioning that the 74-year-old&nbsp;Netanyahu had a pacemaker implanted in July 2023 following a medical emergency. The Israeli PM earlier underwent a hernia operation in 2013, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel PM Netanyahu Health Update</strong></h2>

<p>The hernia operation will reportedly take place once the Israeli war cabinet conclude its meeting which is scheduled to take place in the evening hours on Sunday (Mar 31). This crucial development comes as Netanyahu is facing calls to resign as over a hundred Israelis continue to be remain as hostages under Hamas' captivity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, at least 32,782 Palestinians have been killed since the war started on October 7 last year. World leaders are urging Israel and Hamas to call an immediate ceasefire however, the militant group remains relentless in their demand that Israeli Defence Forces must retreat from Gaza, a demand which Bibi has ruled out.</p>

<p>The World Court earlier issued an order directing Israel to implement all essential measures to guarantee the delivery of basic food supplies to Gazans. This came after the Jewish nation faced accusations of genocide in Gaza from South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></p>


Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detected with hernia. The leader underwent a surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), which as per his office was "successful".

Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detected with hernia. The leader underwent a surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), which as per his office was "successful". Netanyahu to Undergo Hernia Surgery Notably, the procedure required full anaesthesia for the prime minister. Describing the surgery as "successful," Netanyahu's office on Monday (Apr 1) said that he was "in good shape and beginning to recover". As the Israeli PM required anaesthesia for the medical procedure, the Deputy Prime Minister and also the current Justice Minister Yariv Levin was supposed to assume temporary leadership responsibilities during the prime minister's absence, as is common in such scenarios. Also Read | Ex-UN climate chief warns Trump's victory in presidential polls may lead to climate setback This is often outlined in constitutional or governmental protocols to ensure continuity of leadership and governance. The hernia was detected in Israeli PM while a routine checkup was carried out on the leader on Saturday (Mar 30). Also Read | 'War is always absurdity': Pope Francis calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire during Easter address Later, the surgery was decided to be carried out. It's worth mentioning that the 74-year-old Netanyahu had a pacemaker implanted in July 2023 following a medical emergency. The Israeli PM earlier underwent a hernia operation in 2013, as per media reports. Israel PM Netanyahu Health Update The hernia operation will reportedly take place once the Israeli war cabinet conclude its meeting which is scheduled to take place in the evening hours on Sunday (Mar 31). This crucial development comes as Netanyahu is facing calls to resign as over a hundred Israelis continue to be remain as hostages under Hamas' captivity. Watch | Mexico: Eight Chinese migrants found dead after boat capsize in Oaxaca × According to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, at least 32,782 Palestinians have been killed since the war started on October 7 last year. World leaders are urging Israel and Hamas to call an immediate ceasefire however, the militant group remains relentless in their demand that Israeli Defence Forces must retreat from Gaza, a demand which Bibi has ruled out. The World Court earlier issued an order directing Israel to implement all essential measures to guarantee the delivery of basic food supplies to Gazans. This came after the Jewish nation faced accusations of genocide in Gaza from South Africa. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israeli PM Netanyahu put under full anaesthesia for hernia surgery; recovering after 'successful' procedure

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Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to demonstrate against the Israeli government's handling of the situation in the Gaza Strip and this is for the 11th week in a row. Scuffles between security officials and demonstrators erupted as crowds from two different demonstrations joined each other demanding the government to step down.

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Life-saving aid has tragically taken the form of a new threat in Gaza. This week over a dozen people were killed trying to grab some of the floating or falling aid. Our report on how air drops are risky and why more land crossings are needed to avoid mass deaths by starvation.

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Gaza is facing an acute food shortage. With prices skyrocketing and food supplies dwindling, residents are grappling with severe shortages and soaring costs. In the northern region, the situation has reached a critical point, threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands.

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A report says the US has authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel. This comes even as Washington publicly expresses concerns about an anticipated Israeli military offensive in Rafah.

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<p>The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday (Mar 29) eliminated a high-ranking&nbsp;leader of the militant group Hezbollah in an airstrike in Lebanon as the Jewish country continues to target the position of the Iranian proxy in the Lebanese territory.</p>

<p>The killed&nbsp;Hezbollah militant was reportedly identified as Ali Abed Akhsan Naim. Reports said that he was the deputy commander of Hezbollah's rocket and missiles unit.</p>

<p>Notably, Hezbollah has rocket and missile capabilities in its arsenal and the group has been launching barrage of rockets on Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the IDF, Naim was responsible for orchestrating and executing attacks with the help of heavy-warhead rockets. These rockets used to target Israeli civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fatal strike was reportedly carried out via a drone attack at the time when the Hezbollah leader Naim was travelling in his vehicle in Bazouriye, a region located in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) also carried out airstrikes in one of the largest cities in Syria&nbsp;- Aleppo. The strike resulted in the killing of 42 individuals, including six Hezbollah operatives.</p>

<p>Reports suggested that the tally of Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon thus far is at&nbsp;254.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel strikes UN vehicle?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Initial reports indicated that an Israeli drone strike had targeted a vehicle carrying United Nations observers near Rmeish. However, these claims were refuted by the IDF. The forces stated that they did not strike a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) vehicle in the area.</p>

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<p>IDF, on its social media handle also shared the elimination of Ra’ad Thabat, the head of manpower in Hamas’ military wing. Thabat, considered one of Hamas’ top 10 senior commanders, was responsible for research and development efforts and strengthening systems within the group, as per IDF. He was also&nbsp;head of Hamas’ production unit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"He was found and eliminated during the ongoing operation at Shifa attempting to escape along with 2 other terrorists into the hospital courtyard—part of a planned attack on IDF soldiers," IDF said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>


The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday (Mar 29) eliminated a high-ranking leader of the militant group Hezbollah in an airstrike in Lebanon as the Jewish country continues to target the position of the Iranian proxy in the Lebanese territory.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday (Mar 29) eliminated a high-ranking leader of the militant group Hezbollah in an airstrike in Lebanon as the Jewish country continues to target the position of the Iranian proxy in the Lebanese territory. The killed Hezbollah militant was reportedly identified as Ali Abed Akhsan Naim. Reports said that he was the deputy commander of Hezbollah's rocket and missiles unit. Notably, Hezbollah has rocket and missile capabilities in its arsenal and the group has been launching barrage of rockets on Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza war. According to the IDF, Naim was responsible for orchestrating and executing attacks with the help of heavy-warhead rockets. These rockets used to target Israeli civilians. The fatal strike was reportedly carried out via a drone attack at the time when the Hezbollah leader Naim was travelling in his vehicle in Bazouriye, a region located in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel. Also Read | Baltimore bridge: Constructing a new bridge could cost minimum $400 million, experts say Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) also carried out airstrikes in one of the largest cities in Syria - Aleppo. The strike resulted in the killing of 42 individuals, including six Hezbollah operatives. Reports suggested that the tally of Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon thus far is at 254. Israel strikes UN vehicle? Initial reports indicated that an Israeli drone strike had targeted a vehicle carrying United Nations observers near Rmeish. However, these claims were refuted by the IDF. The forces stated that they did not strike a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) vehicle in the area. Also Read | Moscow terror attack: 15-year-old who saved over 100 lives receives medal IDF, on its social media handle also shared the elimination of Ra’ad Thabat, the head of manpower in Hamas’ military wing. Thabat, considered one of Hamas’ top 10 senior commanders, was responsible for research and development efforts and strengthening systems within the group, as per IDF. He was also head of Hamas’ production unit. Watch | US: Members of Biden admin call for Israel aid cut, White House declines to comment × "He was found and eliminated during the ongoing operation at Shifa attempting to escape along with 2 other terrorists into the hospital courtyard—part of a planned attack on IDF soldiers," IDF said. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>The Syrian Army said early Friday (Mar 29) that Israel as well as some insurgent groups launched airstrikes near the northern city of Aleppo, killing and wounding several people and damaging military structure. The army didn’t reveal the exact number of casualties but a war monitor claimed that 42&nbsp;Syrian soldiers were killed.</p>

<p>"The aggression resulted in the martyrdom and injury of a number of civilians and military personnel and caused material losses to public and private property," the Syrian Army statement said.</p>

<p>According to Syrian state media, which cited local military sources, the Syrian insurgent groups targeted civilians in Aleppo and its suburbs.</p>

<p>Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said in a statement that Israeli strikes hit missile depots belonging to Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group in Aleppo’s southern suburb of Jibreen near the Aleppo International Airport. The group claimed that 36 soldiers were killed or wounded in the strikes.</p>

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<p>Israel has so far not issued any statement regarding the Aleppo attack.</p>

<p>This comes a day after similar airstrikes targeted the Syrian capital Damascus and wounded at least two people.</p>

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<p>Such airstrikes in Syria have become commonplace over the last three to four months in the wake of the ongoing war in Gaza.</p>

<p>The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has maintained significant presence in Syria since it joined the country’s conflict fighting alongside government forces.</p>

<p>Aleppo, once the country’s commercial centre, faces frequent attacks nowadays, often leading to the closure of its international airport.</p>

<p>However, Friday’s attacks didn’t affect the airport.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Syrian Army said early Friday (Mar 29) that Israel as well as some insurgent groups launched airstrikes near the northern city of Aleppo, killing and wounding several people and damaging military structure.

The Syrian Army said early Friday (Mar 29) that Israel as well as some insurgent groups launched airstrikes near the northern city of Aleppo, killing and wounding several people and damaging military structure. The army didn’t reveal the exact number of casualties but a war monitor claimed that 42 Syrian soldiers were killed. "The aggression resulted in the martyrdom and injury of a number of civilians and military personnel and caused material losses to public and private property," the Syrian Army statement said. According to Syrian state media, which cited local military sources, the Syrian insurgent groups targeted civilians in Aleppo and its suburbs. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said in a statement that Israeli strikes hit missile depots belonging to Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group in Aleppo’s southern suburb of Jibreen near the Aleppo International Airport. The group claimed that 36 soldiers were killed or wounded in the strikes. Watch: WION looks back at deadly earthquake in Turkey & Syria × Israel has so far not issued any statement regarding the Aleppo attack. This comes a day after similar airstrikes targeted the Syrian capital Damascus and wounded at least two people. Also read: Iran launches barrage of missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria; US condemns attacks Such airstrikes in Syria have become commonplace over the last three to four months in the wake of the ongoing war in Gaza. The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has maintained significant presence in Syria since it joined the country’s conflict fighting alongside government forces. Aleppo, once the country’s commercial centre, faces frequent attacks nowadays, often leading to the closure of its international airport. However, Friday’s attacks didn’t affect the airport. (With inputs from agencies)

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