Israel will face dire consequences if it sends troops into the besieged Gazan city of Rafah, according to Ehud Olmert, a former prime minister.

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert warns Netanyahu amid Rafah invasion plan

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed and some 700 others wounded after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds waiting for food aid southwest of Gaza city. The ministry said the attack was part of Israel’s ongoing “genocidal war”. It called on the international community to “urgently intervene” to forge a ceasefire as “the only way to protect civilians”.

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Ex- Israeli PM Ehud Olmert issues stern warning to Netanyahu

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert issues stern warning to Netanyahu

If you believe the war that you see on TV is far away and will not affect you, then you should reconsider. Recently, there have been reports of undersea internet cables being damaged in the Red Sea, causing disruptions in internet services in several areas. The Houthis previously warned of potential attacks on these cables, but it is unclear who carried out these damages and where they occurred. The incident raises questions about the Houthis' capabilities and whether another country was involved.

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The families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters are launching a four-day march from southern Israel to Jerusalem to demand their loved ones be set free.

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At least 104 people have been killed while waiting for aid in the western part of Gaza city. Palestinian officials have accused Israel of open firing on civilians while IDF says the crowd posed a threat to the troops positioned nearby.

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Israeli journalist and film director Yuval Abraham said he is receiving death threats and has canceled his flight home from the Berlin International Film Festival amid backlash to an acceptance speech in which he decried the "situation of apartheid" and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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At least 77 people have been killed in an alleged Israeli attack while they were waiting for immediate aid. The Palestinian media office in Gaza has accused Israel of intentionally attacking civilians and killing the people waiting for food in cold blood.

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United States President Joe Biden says he hopes to have a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza by next Monday as negotiations to halt hostilities and secure the release of captives appear to gather pace.

Israel 'surprised' that Biden specified a date & Hamas 'unaware' of ceasefire agreement: Report

Hezbollah and Israel were involved in a renewed exchange of hostilities on Tuesday (Feb 27), sparked by Israeli airstrikes in east Lebanon a day earlier.

This conflict, which erupted on October 7 between Israel and the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas, has witnessed continuous clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, a key ally of Hamas.

The recent Israeli raids near Baalbek marked a significant escalation, as they were the first in the area since the commencement of hostilities.

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The Israeli military justified the airstrikes, stating that they targeted Hezbollah's air defences in response to the group's downing of an Israeli drone.

The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, expressed concern about the dangerous cycle of violence and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities, emphasising the need to return to a state of ceasefire.

Hezbollah retaliated on Tuesday (Feb 27) by launching a substantial rocket attack on the Meron air control base. In response, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes, destroying a military site and other infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah.

The situation further escalated as Hezbollah targeted the same base again, along with several other Israeli positions, marking the first time since the onset of hostilities.

The exchange of fire has not been confined to the typical border regions, with strikes reaching areas such as Baisariyeh, nearly 30 kilometres from the nearest Israeli boundary.

The clashes resulted in the death of two Hezbollah fighters in east Lebanon on Monday. Later that day, Hezbollah fired 60 rockets at an Israeli base in the annexed Golan Heights.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel trades fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a warning, noting a concerning shift in the exchanges of fire in recent days.&nbsp;

The statement highlighted an escalation and intensification of strikes, emphasising the potential risk to a political solution. UNIFIL called on all involved parties to halt hostilities, providing space for a diplomatic and political resolution.

Since October, the cross-border exchanges have claimed at least 284 lives on the Lebanese side, predominantly Hezbollah fighters and 44 civilians.

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On the Israeli side, 10 soldiers and six civilians have lost their lives, according to the Israeli army. The situation remains tense, with concerns about further escalation and the impact on regional stability.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah and Israel were involved in a renewed exchange of hostilities on Tuesday (Feb 27), sparked by Israeli airstrikes in east Lebanon a day earlier. This conflict, which erupted on October 7 between Israel and the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas, has witnessed continuous clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, a key ally of Hamas.

Hezbollah and Israel were involved in a renewed exchange of hostilities on Tuesday (Feb 27), sparked by Israeli airstrikes in east Lebanon a day earlier. This conflict, which erupted on October 7 between Israel and the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas, has witnessed continuous clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, a key ally of Hamas. The recent Israeli raids near Baalbek marked a significant escalation, as they were the first in the area since the commencement of hostilities. Also read: Israel Army claims to have killed Hezbollah commander in Lebanon The Israeli military justified the airstrikes, stating that they targeted Hezbollah's air defences in response to the group's downing of an Israeli drone. The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, expressed concern about the dangerous cycle of violence and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities, emphasising the need to return to a state of ceasefire. Hezbollah retaliated on Tuesday (Feb 27) by launching a substantial rocket attack on the Meron air control base. In response, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes, destroying a military site and other infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah. The situation further escalated as Hezbollah targeted the same base again, along with several other Israeli positions, marking the first time since the onset of hostilities. The exchange of fire has not been confined to the typical border regions, with strikes reaching areas such as Baisariyeh, nearly 30 kilometres from the nearest Israeli boundary. The clashes resulted in the death of two Hezbollah fighters in east Lebanon on Monday. Later that day, Hezbollah fired 60 rockets at an Israeli base in the annexed Golan Heights. Watch: Israel trades fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah × The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a warning, noting a concerning shift in the exchanges of fire in recent days. The statement highlighted an escalation and intensification of strikes, emphasising the potential risk to a political solution. UNIFIL called on all involved parties to halt hostilities, providing space for a diplomatic and political resolution. Since October, the cross-border exchanges have claimed at least 284 lives on the Lebanese side, predominantly Hezbollah fighters and 44 civilians. Also read: Israel-Palestine War: Hezbollah unlikely to join the war On the Israeli side, 10 soldiers and six civilians have lost their lives, according to the Israeli army. The situation remains tense, with concerns about further escalation and the impact on regional stability. (With inputs from agencies)

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