It is the third day since the truce collapsed bombing continues in Gaza both Israel and Hamas have ruled out negotiations as bodies line up in the Palestinian Enclave. Israel says it has pulled back mediators from Qatar while Hamas says that another exchange of prisoners and hostages will take place only after a permanent ceasefire.

Israel-Hamas war: Israelis run for cover as sirens sound in several cities

Israel and Hamas brush off international calls to renew an expired truce as air strikes pound militant targets in Gaza and Palestinian groups launch volleys of rockets. French President Emmanuel Macron warns that Israel's aim of eliminating the Palestinian militant group Hamas risked unleashing a decade of war.

Israel-Hamas War: Grim cycle of death in Gaza

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French President Emmanual Macron says Israel's goal to destroy Hamas risks a decade of war. To know more watch this interview with Glenn Diesen, who is a professor at South-Eastern University, Oslo.

Israel-Hamas war: Can diplomacy end Israel-Hamas war?

French President Emmanual Macron says Israel's goal to destroy Hamas risks a decade of war.

Israel-Hamas war: Will Qatar's mediation ensure another truce?

Israeli warplanes and artillery are bombarding the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 193 Palestinians have been killed and 650 wounded since the truce ended on Friday morning, adding to the more than 15,000 Palestinian dead since the start of the war.

Israel-Hamas war | Mediators: Israeli bombardments complicating attempts to again pause

More than 100 hostages captured in Gaza have been released so far by Hamas. The Israeli government said that 137 people were still being held in the strip. What has Hamas gained out of the temporary peace agreement? IDF says Six Israeli hostages held by Hamas are confirmed killed in captivity. What will happen to the remaining Hostages if there is no second ceasefire?

Who are the hostages still left in Gaza?

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) struck over 200 targets in Gaza after a weeklong truce with Hamas ended.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF hits 200 targets, Hamas claims more than 100 killed in Gaza

<p>Israel is&nbsp;planning a global operation to target Hamas leaders once the war in the Gaza Strip ends, media reports said citing Israeli officials.</p>

<p>The nation's intelligence services, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's orders, are developing plans to pursue Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar, a report by WSJ said quoting the officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu publicly announced the intention to target Hamas leaders around the world in a national address on November 22, stating, "I have instructed the Mossad to act against the heads of Hamas wherever they are."</p>

<p>Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has also earlier said, "They are marked for death. The struggle is worldwide, both the terrorists in Gaza and those who fly in expensive planes."</p>

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<p>While Israel usually keeps such operations secret, the leaders have been forthcoming about their intent to pursue those responsible for the recent attacks. The plans represent an extension of Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Mossad director Efraim Halevy has been critical of the plan, deeming it ill-advised, and said that eliminating Hamas leaders may escalate tensions rather than mitigate the threat.</p>

<p>In contrast, retired Israeli general Amos Yadlin supports the years-long campaign, stating that it aligns with justice.&nbsp;“All the Hamas leaders, all those who participated in the attack, who planned the attack, who ordered the attack, should be brought to justice or eliminated,” Yadlin said adding, “It’s the right policy.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel's history&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>This initiative is now recalling Israel's history of conducting over 2,700 worldwide such operations since World War II, according to the book "Rise and Kill First" by Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman, the WSJ report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pursuit of Hamas leaders globally is in the same vein as&nbsp;previous operations, including the failed attempt to poison Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in 1997 in Jordan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The plans are also symbolic of Israel's historical use of covert operations in response to events, such as Operation Wrath of God initiated after the 1972 Munich Olympics attack.</p>

<p>The operation involved hunting down and assassinating individuals linked to the attack while showing Israel's embrace of covert assassinations as a tool of government policy.</p>

<p>The potential targeted killings abroad, the report said, raise concerns about violating international law and potential diplomatic repercussions. Nevertheless, Israel seems determined, just as in earlier instances to pursue this strategy, as part of its broader efforts to neutralise&nbsp;the Hamas threat, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Israel is planning a global operation to target Hamas leaders once the war in the Gaza Strip ends, media reports said citing Israeli officials. The nation's intelligence services, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's orders, are developing plans to pursue Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar, a report by WSJ said quoting the officials.

Israel is planning a global operation to target Hamas leaders once the war in the Gaza Strip ends, media reports said citing Israeli officials. The nation's intelligence services, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's orders, are developing plans to pursue Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar, a report by WSJ said quoting the officials. Netanyahu publicly announced the intention to target Hamas leaders around the world in a national address on November 22, stating, "I have instructed the Mossad to act against the heads of Hamas wherever they are." Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has also earlier said, "They are marked for death. The struggle is worldwide, both the terrorists in Gaza and those who fly in expensive planes." Also Read | Zaporizhzhia plant's power cut carried risk of nuclear 'accident': Ukraine While Israel usually keeps such operations secret, the leaders have been forthcoming about their intent to pursue those responsible for the recent attacks. The plans represent an extension of Israel's ongoing war with Hamas. Former Mossad director Efraim Halevy has been critical of the plan, deeming it ill-advised, and said that eliminating Hamas leaders may escalate tensions rather than mitigate the threat. In contrast, retired Israeli general Amos Yadlin supports the years-long campaign, stating that it aligns with justice. “All the Hamas leaders, all those who participated in the attack, who planned the attack, who ordered the attack, should be brought to justice or eliminated,” Yadlin said adding, “It’s the right policy.” Also Read | Explained: How BLU-109 'bunker buster' bombs could potentially decimate Hamas tunnels in Gaza Israel's history This initiative is now recalling Israel's history of conducting over 2,700 worldwide such operations since World War II, according to the book "Rise and Kill First" by Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman, the WSJ report said. The pursuit of Hamas leaders globally is in the same vein as previous operations, including the failed attempt to poison Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in 1997 in Jordan. Watch | Melodi | Indian PM Modi's selfie with Italian PM Meloni goes viral × The plans are also symbolic of Israel's historical use of covert operations in response to events, such as Operation Wrath of God initiated after the 1972 Munich Olympics attack. The operation involved hunting down and assassinating individuals linked to the attack while showing Israel's embrace of covert assassinations as a tool of government policy. The potential targeted killings abroad, the report said, raise concerns about violating international law and potential diplomatic repercussions. Nevertheless, Israel seems determined, just as in earlier instances to pursue this strategy, as part of its broader efforts to neutralise the Hamas threat, the report added. (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.

What after Gaza war ends? Israel plans to hunt down Hamas leaders globally, says report

The four-day day truce deal between Israel and Hamas was extended multiple times, allowing for the release of more than 100 hostages held in Gaza and 240 Palestinians captured in Israeli jails. Israel's military said it was resuming combat in the Gaza Strip after the end of its truce with Hamas, accusing the militant group of violating the deal. What's next for the remaining hostages? Will there be another ceasefire?

Israel-Hamas truce: Will there be another ceasefire?

Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for the breakdown of the truce. The deal was mediated by Qatar during which 110 hostages were released. But what about the remaining hostages? The mediators are saying the fighting is making it difficult to initiate the talks.

Israel-Hamas War: Fighting resumes, how safe are the hostages?

During the week-long truce deal, a series of exchanges were made between Israel and Hamas to swap Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. But this is not the first time an agreement like this has taken place between Israel and Palestine. In 2011, a captured IDF tank gunner Gilad Shalit, taken by Hamas in 2006, was released in exchange for more than 1000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Find out more.

Israel-Hamas swap deals and history of Gilad Shalit

Video shows plumes of smoke rising from Gaza City, Rafah and Khan Younis after pause in fighting ends.

Israel-Hamas war: Explosions heard and smoke rises as combat resumes

Israeli military claims to have hit over 400 targets in Gaza. From using bunker busters to deadly AH-64 Apache helicopter, Israel is leaving no stone unturned to target Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Decoding Israel's armoury

In a significant development, Israel has communicated its intentions to the Arab states to establish a buffer zone along the Palestinian side of Gaza's border. This move is aimed at preventing future attacks as part of post-war proposals for the region.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel informs Arab states it wants buffer zone in post-war Gaza

It's day two since the truce collapse between Israel and Hamas. Israeli military is constantly bombarding the besieged Gaza Strip. Over 200 have been killed in Gaza since the temporary ceasefire expired.

Israel-Hamas War | IDF: Expanding operation in the Southern Gaza

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israel has informed several Arab states that it wants to carve out a buffer zone on the Palestinian side of Gaza's border to prevent future attacks as part of proposals for the enclave after war ends.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel proposes for a 'buffer zone' in post-war Gaza

Huge death toll the result of less than 24 hours of Israeli bombing in Gaza, after truce deal expires.

Israel-Hamas War: 178 killed since Gaza truce ends as UN warns of humanitarian 'tsunami'

Israel has informed several Arab states that it wants to carve out a buffer zone on the Palestinian side of Gaza's border to prevent future attacks as part of proposals for the enclave after war ends, Egyptian and regional sources said.

The Israel-Hamas truce was hanging on by a twig has snapped early this morning. Fighting has resumed in the Gaza Strip as Israel has begun its campaign of relentless bombings.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel says they intercepted rockets from Gaza ahead of deadline

<p>Artificial Intelligence, a man-made tool dreaded over the possibility of getting out of human control, seems to be in use by Israelis in its rampage against the Hamas militant group in Gaza, as per media reports citing Israeli defence officials. Israel's military has been conducting an intense bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip with a fresh spotlight on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in its target selection for pounding territories in the besieged&nbsp;region. This is especially crucial as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resumed its offensive against Hamas after the truce between the archrivals ended, even as nations are pushing for a further extension.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>AI Platform - The Gospel</strong></h2>

<p>The IDF is reportedly using an AI platform dubbed "the Gospel" to accelerate target selection in Gaza. It has been described as a lethal production line resembling a "mass assassination factory," multiple media reports have pointed out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Details about the Gospel were attributed to interviews with intelligence sources and statements from the IDF and retired officials.</p>

<p>This new set of information also carries another revelation that suggested the involvement of a secretive AI-facilitated military intelligence unit as part of Israel's retaliation to the war with the Hamas militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>+972 Magazine while quoting a source who is not in support of this kind of practice said,&nbsp;“I remember thinking that it was like if [Palestinian militants] would bomb all the private residences of our families when [Israeli soldiers] go back to sleep at home on the weekend."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Guardian while quoting an unnamed White House official said that the use of AI in Israel's military operations and the use of automated systems on the battlefield will be watched by other states and "learning" will be taken from Israel's approach.</p>

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<p>A source with the +972 Magazine further revealed that a top Israeli intelligence officer, after Hamas' onslaught, directed his officers that the aim was to “kill as many Hamas operatives as possible."</p>

<p>The sources also said that there was no must-follow rule to avoid any Palestinian injury and things are quite flexible.</p>

<p>As per the said source, there are “cases in which we shell based on a wide cellular pinpointing of where the target is, killing civilians. This is often done to save time, instead of doing a little more work to get a more accurate pinpointing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even as reports of Israel's war by putting AI to work against targets in Gaza may be new, the Jewish nation is not unknown to it and has deployed such tech earlier. As per reports, the IDF has earlier claimed to have fought the “first AI war” during the 11-day war in Gaza in May 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Artificial Intelligence, a man-made tool dreaded over the possibility of getting out of human control, seems to be in use by Israelis in its rampage against the Hamas militant group in Gaza, as per media reports citing Israeli defence officials.

Artificial Intelligence, a man-made tool dreaded over the possibility of getting out of human control, seems to be in use by Israelis in its rampage against the Hamas militant group in Gaza, as per media reports citing Israeli defence officials. Israel's military has been conducting an intense bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip with a fresh spotlight on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in its target selection for pounding territories in the besieged region. This is especially crucial as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resumed its offensive against Hamas after the truce between the archrivals ended, even as nations are pushing for a further extension. AI Platform - The Gospel The IDF is reportedly using an AI platform dubbed "the Gospel" to accelerate target selection in Gaza. It has been described as a lethal production line resembling a "mass assassination factory," multiple media reports have pointed out. Also Read | Hamas got 21-year-old hostage operated on by vet, says family Details about the Gospel were attributed to interviews with intelligence sources and statements from the IDF and retired officials. This new set of information also carries another revelation that suggested the involvement of a secretive AI-facilitated military intelligence unit as part of Israel's retaliation to the war with the Hamas militant group. +972 Magazine while quoting a source who is not in support of this kind of practice said, “I remember thinking that it was like if [Palestinian militants] would bomb all the private residences of our families when [Israeli soldiers] go back to sleep at home on the weekend." Also Read | US plans visa ban on violent Israeli settlers in West Bank: Report The Guardian while quoting an unnamed White House official said that the use of AI in Israel's military operations and the use of automated systems on the battlefield will be watched by other states and "learning" will be taken from Israel's approach. Watch | Geert Wilders: Far-right populist wins Dutch election × A source with the +972 Magazine further revealed that a top Israeli intelligence officer, after Hamas' onslaught, directed his officers that the aim was to “kill as many Hamas operatives as possible." The sources also said that there was no must-follow rule to avoid any Palestinian injury and things are quite flexible. As per the said source, there are “cases in which we shell based on a wide cellular pinpointing of where the target is, killing civilians. This is often done to save time, instead of doing a little more work to get a more accurate pinpointing." Even as reports of Israel's war by putting AI to work against targets in Gaza may be new, the Jewish nation is not unknown to it and has deployed such tech earlier. As per reports, the IDF has earlier claimed to have fought the “first AI war” during the 11-day war in Gaza in May 2021. (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.

'The Gospel': Israel puts AI to work in selecting targets for attacks in war-torn Gaza

The truce between Israel and Hamas has ended. At least 109 Palestinians have been killed in the strikes that Israel initiated hours after the truce ended. So, as the war resumes, the question remains, have the mediators failed to extend the truce? And if they did fail, is Israel intending to expand its ground offensive?

Gaza's overwhelmed hospitals receive new wave of wounded

The latest group of freed hostages arrived at a hospital in Israel. The hostages could be seen exiting a military helicopter at Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan. Sixteen hostages were released by Hamas on the final day of a two-day truce extension.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli hostages arrive at Sheba Medical Centre for treatment following release

The clock is ticking as the truce that has been great as it is being renewed every 24 hours. But there are clear complications in this. On Thursday, the temporary ceasefire has been extended for 24 hours and the seventh round of hostages-prison swap has already begun.

Israel-Hamas truce: 8 more hostages, 30 prisoners released

The clock is ticking as the truce has been great as it is being renewed every 24 hours. But there are clear complications in this. On Thursday, the temporary ceasefire was extended for 24 hours and the seventh round of hostages-prison swap has already begun.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel frees 30 Palestinians from jails as Hamas releases eight hostages

As Gaza crumbles under weeks of Israeli bombardment, people's movement calling for a ceasefire, and a free Palestinian state, have grown louder. But the slogan at the heart of these protests, has gained traction and stirred up a storm.

Explainer: The slogan at the heart of Pro-Palestine Rallies

As the war drags on, millions of innocent civilians bear the brunt of violence, death, devastation and irreparable loss. This is a tale of trauma that stems from war ravaged Gaza.

Anxiety & PTSD, a brutal outcome of Israel-Gaza war

The week-long pause in Gaza fighting ended Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza. 30 minutes after the ceasefire expired at 700 am local time. Israeli fighter jets hit Hamas Targets in Gaza accusing the Palestinian militant group of firing rockets at Israel and violating the agreement to free all women held as hostages.

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Israel-Hamas war: Deadly fighting resumes in Gaza as truce expires

Four Palestinians, including two children, have been killed by Israeli forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say.

Israel-Hamas war: 2 Palestinian children killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised India's investigation into the alleged plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Blinken, who was in Tel Aviv, Israel, said India's step is good and appropriate.

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