US officials are concerned that Netanyahu could start a full-blown war against Hezbollah for political gain. According to a poll, 48% Israelis prefer benny gantz as pm. Will Netanyahu expand the conflict? Molly gambhir tells you more

Netanyahu to start full-blown war against Hezbollah?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, again in his quest to prevent the Gaza conflict from growing into a regional conflagration, as the Israeli military said its fight against Hamas would continue all year. Antony Blinken warned Israel's war in Gaza could 'Metastasize.'

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Latest in Israel's war on Hamas: Curb civilian casualties, Palestinians to be allowed to return, says US Secy of State, Antony Blinken. Israeli cabinet to vote on the annual war budget for 2024.

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Three months have passed since Israel declared a Complete Siege of Gaza after the October 7th attack by Hamas. Since then The Enclave has weathered blanket bombings and an onslaught of military operations by the Israeli Defense Forces. While Israel has said that its goal is to destroy Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Three months of Gaza siege

Three months have passed since Israel declared a Complete Siege of Gaza after the October 7th attack by Hamas. Since then The Enclave has weathered blanket bombings and an onslaught of military operations by the Israeli Defense Forces. While Israel has said that its goal is to destroy Hamas. To know more watch this interview with former Senior advisor to Israeli PMO, Daniel Levy.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza's humanitarian crisis escalates

Senior Hezbollah Commander has been killed in an Israeli strike on Southern Lebanon. Reports say that he was travelling in his car when hit by the Israeli missile.

Israel-Hamas war | Hezbollah: Commander killed in Israeli strike

The death of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri is sparking new worries for many Israelis. Families of hostages are particularly worried that al-Arouri's killing in Beirut risks a wider war and ruins the prospects for any agreement on the release of hostages.

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The International Court of Justice will hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa. South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war. It is also seeking an emergency suspension of its military campaign. Watch this video for all details.

Israel-Hamas war: What is the genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Palestinian journalists Mustafa Thuria & Hamza Wael killed in Israeli strike. Gazan war correspondent Wael Al-Dahdouh loses third child to Israeli air strikes. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike kills two Palestinian journalists in Gaza

Latest in Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza offensive, he said will not stop until all goals are achieved. Out of remaining 136 hostages, 23 declared dead by Israel's government. Watch to get more insights!

Israel-Hamas war: Kin of hostages divided over Netanyahu's plan to continue operations

Two journalists have been killed in alleged Israeli air strike in southern Gaza this morning the health ministry and medics confirmed to AFP.

Gaza war correspondent Wael Al-Dahdouh loses third child to Israeli air assault

The Israel Ministry is poised to grant approval for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service this week, with the intention to kickstart limited operations in the country, according to a communication ministry official cited by Bloomberg.<o:p></o:p>

Initially, sales will be limited to official bodies, and Starlink has committed not to provide access to humanitarian organisations in the Gaza Strip without Israel's defence establishment approval, as stated by Elad Malka, the deputy director of the ministry, in an interview.<o:p></o:p>

Elon Musk's Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has been in discussions with Israeli authorities regarding its operations, aiming to support wartime communications along Israel's southern and northern borders.<o:p></o:p>

The caveat, however, is that access will be restricted in the Gaza Strip, with concerns that it could be utilised by Hamas, as explained by Elad Malka.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;In November, Musk faced criticism for suggesting Starlink's potential service in Gaza but later clarified that activation would only occur with the approval of the US and Israel governments. <o:p></o:p>

The Israeli government, fast-tracking the Starlink license, sees it as a strategic move amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas.<o:p></o:p>

Malka disclosed that the Israeli government, amid the prolonged conflict with Hamas, expedited plans for the Starlink license. <o:p></o:p>

The satellite internet service provider has established an Israeli subsidiary and is set to commence the sale of its terminals in the coming weeks. <o:p></o:p>

Sales will be limited to approved clients, including communications companies and local councils, as outlined in the license. The move is seen as an effort to enhance wartime communication capabilities while maintaining stringent restrictions to address security concerns.<o:p></o:p>

In response to the development, SpaceX has not immediately commented on the situation. The approval signifies a significant step for Starlink's expansion into Israel, with the company preparing to sell its terminals in the country. <o:p></o:p>

The war between Israel and Hamas, now entering its fourth month, has prompted the government to accelerate the licensing process to leverage Starlink's capabilities for enhanced communication infrastructure.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Bloomberg)<o:p></o:p>

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The Israel Ministry is poised to grant approval for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service this week, with the intention to kickstart limited operations in the country, according to a communication ministry official cited by Bloomberg.

The Israel Ministry is poised to grant approval for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service this week, with the intention to kickstart limited operations in the country, according to a communication ministry official cited by Bloomberg. Initially, sales will be limited to official bodies, and Starlink has committed not to provide access to humanitarian organisations in the Gaza Strip without Israel's defence establishment approval, as stated by Elad Malka, the deputy director of the ministry, in an interview. Elon Musk's Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has been in discussions with Israeli authorities regarding its operations, aiming to support wartime communications along Israel's southern and northern borders. The caveat, however, is that access will be restricted in the Gaza Strip, with concerns that it could be utilised by Hamas, as explained by Elad Malka. In November, Musk faced criticism for suggesting Starlink's potential service in Gaza but later clarified that activation would only occur with the approval of the US and Israel governments. The Israeli government, fast-tracking the Starlink license, sees it as a strategic move amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Malka disclosed that the Israeli government, amid the prolonged conflict with Hamas, expedited plans for the Starlink license. The satellite internet service provider has established an Israeli subsidiary and is set to commence the sale of its terminals in the coming weeks. Sales will be limited to approved clients, including communications companies and local councils, as outlined in the license. The move is seen as an effort to enhance wartime communication capabilities while maintaining stringent restrictions to address security concerns. In response to the development, SpaceX has not immediately commented on the situation. The approval signifies a significant step for Starlink's expansion into Israel, with the company preparing to sell its terminals in the country. The war between Israel and Hamas, now entering its fourth month, has prompted the government to accelerate the licensing process to leverage Starlink's capabilities for enhanced communication infrastructure. (With inputs from Bloomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Turkey, his first stop in the week-long new West Asia trip. This is US' top diplomat's fourth crisis visit to the region amid escalating tensions. Watch the video to know more!

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Mass protests have taken place around Israel, with demonstrators calling for the return of Israeli captives held in Gaza, the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government and an end to the war in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Thousands protest across Israel, angry protesters call for elections

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike kills two journalists in Gaza, officials say

Tariq Habash, department of Education staffer is the second official to quit Biden administration over U.S' inaction on Gaza crisis. US' Gaza policy exposes White House division. Watch the video to know more!

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Israel-Hamas war: 2 more Gaza Journalists killed in alleged strike

Latest in Israel-Hamas war: Six dead in West Bank as violent clashes erupt in Jenin following Israeli raid. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Turkey, his first stop in the week-long new West Asia trip. This is US' top diplomat's fourth crisis visit to the region amid escalating tensions. Watch the video to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: PM Netanyahu says war must not be stopped until Hamas is eliminated

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Air raid sirens sounded across northern Israel on Saturday as Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah group said it fired rockets at Israel, and Israel said it struck a "terrorist cell" in retaliation, as top U.S. and EU diplomats visited the region seeking to keep the war from spreading.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel & Hezbollah trade fire across Lebanon border

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Israel-Hamas War: Hezbollah says it launched 60 rockets at Israeli Military Base

Angry Israeli protesters want Netanyahu to go, calls for elections

The French and Jordanian air forces have dropped seven tonnes of urgent humanitarian and medical aid for a field hospital set up in Gaza’s second city. Watch the video to know more!

Israel-Gaza War: French-Jordanian aid air-dropped into Gaza by military cargo plane

A top adviser at the Education Department has resigned over President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war, the second official to do so as the administration faces divisions over U.S. support for Israel’s bombardment in Gaza.

US education official resigns over Biden's Israel-Gaza war response

Protests erupted in the occupied West Bank after top Hamas official Saleh Al-Arouri and six other members of the militant group were killed by a drone strike in Beirut.

Israel-Gaza War: Protests in West Bank over the killing of Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri

Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah has issued a fresh warning of retaliation against Israel after the killing Hamas Deputy Chief Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut. The chief says Lebanon would be exposed to more Israeli operations if his militant group does not respond.

Israel-Gaza War: Hezbollah chief warns Israel amid retaliation fears

Hezbollah chief warns Lebanon could be ‘exposed’ to more Israeli attacks. Israel assassinated Saleh Al-Arouri, Hamas's deputy leader, in a drone strike on Beirut. Lebanon's Hezbollah said that Arouri's killing “will not go unpunished” and claimed a strike on a group of soldiers in Israeli territory. Watch the video to know more!

Hezbollah, Hamas blame Israel for Saleh Al-Arouri's death

Israel assassinated Saleh Al-Arouri, Hamas's deputy leader, in a drone strike on Beirut. This incident has triggered protest in the West Bank. Lebanon's Hezbollah said that Arouri's killing “will not go unpunished” and claimed a strike on a group of soldiers in Israeli territory. Watch the video to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Protest in West Bank after Hamas leader Arouri's killing

The US State Department is offering up to $10 million for information on five Hamas financiers or anything leading to the disruption of the Palestinian militant group's financial mechanisms.

Israel-Gaza War: US offers $10 mn for financial information on Hamas backers

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