This COP28 was supposed to be a landmark moment for West Asia. Dubai is hosting the UN Conference next week, but as opposed to what was expected, the climate talks will be overshadowed by the active war unravelling in the neighbourhood. We talk about how the Israel-Gaza war has derailed West Asia's climate action plans.

War in the West Asia Jeopardises climate talks

The landmark hostage deal has been sealed. A 4-day truce is in effect in Gaza. Hostages are being released, so are Palestinian detainees. As aid trucks flow into Gaza, we break down how this agreement came into being. Which players were involved in these fiercely curtained negotiations? Ghadi Francis reports.

Israel-Hamas war: 4-day pause after 7 weeks of deadly fighting

The breakthrough deal to pause the brutal and calamitous weekly-long war that is dragged on in the Gaza Strip has now come to a pause. It is a humanitarian pause and not a Ceasar as it is understood in the broader sense of the term now all of this has happened due to mediation efforts and this is the first pause in this ongoing Israel-Hamas War. It is aimed at facilitating the release of at least 50 Israeli hostages.

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Trucks of aid have begun entering Gaza through the Rafa Crossing just moments ago the first batch of trucks carrying essential supplies were seen entering Gaza from Egypt

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Seven weeks after Israeli forces relentlessly bombed Gaza, a 4-day truce shouldered on a hostage swap between Israel and Hamas that has come into effect as the fighting comes to a halt. Trucks of aids will also be allowed in the Gaza strip through the Rafah crossing.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli armoured vehicles seen moving away from Gaza strip

Israel-Hamas war: Thousands of displaced Gazans head home as Gaza truce starts

The Gaza Strip is presently underway and with this there's also expectation of the release of hostages from both sides from the Israeli side more than 300 prisoners are expected to be released over a period of 4 days

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Israel-Hamas war: Israeli flyers over Gaza ask people not to head North

World leaders are welcoming the recent breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war. But in the background six weeks of relentless bombing of the Gaza Strip has changed lives forever. Children and women were left to suffer unspeakable horrors is a tragic reality of war. Take a look.

Israel-Hamas war: A Palestinian mother's harrowing tale

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, according to a spokesman for Qatar's foreign ministry, and the first group of 13 Israeli hostages will be released at 4 p.m. on Friday

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Israel-Hamas war: 4-day truce deal allow 300 trucks of humanitarian aid in Gaza | World News | WION

Israeli military unearthed a 55-metre fortified tunnel dug by Hamas under the Al-Shifa hospital. The video revealing Hamas' tunnel was released by Israel. While acknowledging that Hamas has a network of hundreds of kilometres of secret tunnels.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF posts video of tunnel beneath Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital

The death toll from the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict has surpassed 15,900, according to the official data released by both sides on Wednesday.

Israel-Hamas war: Seriously injured bought to Khan Younis Hospital after Israeli airstrike killed 4

A truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will start on friday at 7 AM. (0500 gmt). Listen to the spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry who said that the first batch of hostages is to be released at 4 p.m. This will be the first pause in the seven-week-old Israel-Gaza war.

Qatar: Gaza ceasefire, hostages will be handed over to Red Cross

Defence Forces in Gaza have been forced to contend with a sophisticated maze of underground tunnels and bunkers built by Hamas military experts.

Israel: IDF completes operational assessment of ceasefire lines, destroys Hamas tunnels | WION

The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser and the U.S. said, dashing hopes of relatives that some would be freed on Thursday.

Israel-Hamas war: Israell names 300 Palestinian prisoners who could be released

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they hijacked the ship over its connection to Israel and would continue to target ships in international waters that were linked to or owned by Israelis until the end of Israel's campaign against Gaza's Hamas rulers.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel has deployed ships in the red sea to tackle Houthi threats

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Yemen's Houthis have hijacked an India-bound ship at Red Sea. The ship neither had an Israeli flag, nor was it registered in Israel, so how did the Houthis know the ship is owned by a company with Israeli links? Who supplied Houthis with the intelligence?

Houthi commander visits seized cargo ship, rebels say 'we'll target Israeli ships in the Red Sea'

The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser said on Wednesday night. Israel and Hamas agreed early on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in aid and free at least 50 hostages held by militants in the Palestinian enclave in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel says no pause in Gaza fighting before Friday

The temporary truce between the militant group and Israel has now been delayed. Earlier, Israel's cabinet had approved a ceasefire deal with the Hamas group on Tuesday night, which the world leaders welcomed.

Israel-Hamas war: Will delay in truce hamper hostage deal?

Amid unrelenting strikes, the international community's sluggish response to hostage and aid negotiations, the dire state of Palestinians in Gaza is exacerbated by Israel's operations on the ground. Trapped within a 'circle of death,' Gazans now face the wrath of the rain Gods, rendering their densely populated enclave nearly uninhabitable.

The consequences of this persistent rain are grim, with flooded tents, sewage inundating the streets, and leaky tarp roofs defining the meagre shelters of the Gazans. The overarching question lingers: once this crisis subsides if it does, what will remain of Gaza? The answer remains elusive, overshadowed by the harsh reality Gazans endure.

The besieged enclave is severed from crucial supplies—fuel, aid, water, and food. In this grim reality, bread has become a luxury, while bombs – a grim reality. The blockades and restrictions put in place, have seen a mere 300 trucks enter Gaza—a stark contrast to the pre-war volume and a far cry from what is necessary to meet the enclave's basic needs – whatever is left of it.

Calls for a ceasefire have yielded little relief, with sporadic aid deliveries providing only temporary respite. These deliveries, sometimes agreed upon only on paper as 'tactical pauses,' serve as a brief reprieve until the inevitable cycle of ceasefire calls and subsequent uproar resumes. Gaza, in its current state, remains a testament to the urgent need for sustained international attention and humanitarian assistance, especially considering the impact of Israel's "mowing the lawn" strategy.

With the United States and Israel unequivocally dismissing the possibility of a ceasefire, the sole concession for the people of Gaza appears to be Israel's allowance of two trucks of fuel entering the besieged enclave daily. This limited supply is critical for maintaining the operational functionality of Gaza's water and sewage systems amid the ongoing air and ground siege imposed by Israeli forces.

The decision to permit 140,000 litres (37,000 gallons) of fuel every two days was made by Israel's war cabinet in response to a "special request" from the United States. This humanitarian gesture underscores the severity of the situation in Gaza and the challenging conditions faced by its inhabitants.

Is the authorisation of these limited fuel supplies merely a temporary measure to appease current unrest, possibly reflecting Israel's aim to maintain its activities in Gaza? This interpretation seems plausible. After all lack of sanitation, clean drinking water, food, and medicines will have far-reaching consequences. Some argue that the outbreak of a larger health crisis in the enclave – say an epidemic in Gaza would not only impact the local population but also pose a threat to Israeli troops, potentially compromising their fighting capability. Additionally, is it a stretch to think that this decision provides diplomatic manoeuvrability for Israel to continue advancing its military operations in a bid to weed out Hamas?

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On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged with members of Israel’s war cabinet, cautioning that the fuel shortage presented a serious risk of a humanitarian catastrophe among Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, according to a statement from a State Department official.

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US officials have persistently urged Israel to allow the entry of fuel for an extended period. After weeks of non-compliance, it is now perceived that acceding to this request from the US may alleviate international criticism. This is because it is becoming abundantly clear that the international community, including Israel’s staunch allies, are getting jittery over its operations on the ground in Gaza.&nbsp;

But where will the Gazans go when the limited fuel does get the engine running? The answer, for now at least, remains buried in the rubble.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Amid unrelenting strikes, the international community's sluggish response to hostage and aid negotiations, the dire state of Palestinians in Gaza is exacerbated by Israel's operations on the ground.

Amid unrelenting strikes, the international community's sluggish response to hostage and aid negotiations, the dire state of Palestinians in Gaza is exacerbated by Israel's operations on the ground. Trapped within a 'circle of death,' Gazans now face the wrath of the rain Gods, rendering their densely populated enclave nearly uninhabitable. The consequences of this persistent rain are grim, with flooded tents, sewage inundating the streets, and leaky tarp roofs defining the meagre shelters of the Gazans. The overarching question lingers: once this crisis subsides if it does, what will remain of Gaza? The answer remains elusive, overshadowed by the harsh reality Gazans endure. The besieged enclave is severed from crucial supplies—fuel, aid, water, and food. In this grim reality, bread has become a luxury, while bombs – a grim reality. The blockades and restrictions put in place, have seen a mere 300 trucks enter Gaza—a stark contrast to the pre-war volume and a far cry from what is necessary to meet the enclave's basic needs – whatever is left of it. Calls for a ceasefire have yielded little relief, with sporadic aid deliveries providing only temporary respite. These deliveries, sometimes agreed upon only on paper as 'tactical pauses,' serve as a brief reprieve until the inevitable cycle of ceasefire calls and subsequent uproar resumes. Gaza, in its current state, remains a testament to the urgent need for sustained international attention and humanitarian assistance, especially considering the impact of Israel's "mowing the lawn" strategy. With the United States and Israel unequivocally dismissing the possibility of a ceasefire, the sole concession for the people of Gaza appears to be Israel's allowance of two trucks of fuel entering the besieged enclave daily. This limited supply is critical for maintaining the operational functionality of Gaza's water and sewage systems amid the ongoing air and ground siege imposed by Israeli forces. The decision to permit 140,000 litres (37,000 gallons) of fuel every two days was made by Israel's war cabinet in response to a "special request" from the United States. This humanitarian gesture underscores the severity of the situation in Gaza and the challenging conditions faced by its inhabitants. Is the authorisation of these limited fuel supplies merely a temporary measure to appease current unrest, possibly reflecting Israel's aim to maintain its activities in Gaza? This interpretation seems plausible. After all lack of sanitation, clean drinking water, food, and medicines will have far-reaching consequences. Some argue that the outbreak of a larger health crisis in the enclave – say an epidemic in Gaza would not only impact the local population but also pose a threat to Israeli troops, potentially compromising their fighting capability. Additionally, is it a stretch to think that this decision provides diplomatic manoeuvrability for Israel to continue advancing its military operations in a bid to weed out Hamas? Also read | Indianising internationalisation of higher education: A perspective on International Students' Day On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged with members of Israel’s war cabinet, cautioning that the fuel shortage presented a serious risk of a humanitarian catastrophe among Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, according to a statement from a State Department official. Also read | Second Global South Summit: A holistic assessment US officials have persistently urged Israel to allow the entry of fuel for an extended period. After weeks of non-compliance, it is now perceived that acceding to this request from the US may alleviate international criticism. This is because it is becoming abundantly clear that the international community, including Israel’s staunch allies, are getting jittery over its operations on the ground in Gaza. But where will the Gazans go when the limited fuel does get the engine running? The answer, for now at least, remains buried in the rubble. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

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The breakthrough deal to pause the brutal and bloody 7-week-old war in West Asia has now delayed the release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. Gaza will not happen before Friday with the deal being delayed Israeli and Palestinian families are torn between hope and fear.

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Shani Gabay, a 25-year-old Israeli woman&nbsp;who was missing since an unprecedented attack by Palestine-based militant group Hamas on October 7, was found dead by Israeli authorities, local media reported.&nbsp;

Times of Israel reported that they have identified the body of Gabay, nearly seven weeks after the massacre at the Supernova rave near Gaza. She was reportedly&nbsp;taken hostage and kept with others.&nbsp;

Gabay&nbsp;of Yokne'am&nbsp;had been working at the party and she was wounded in the leg. She was reportedly last seen seeking refuge in a police command post.&nbsp;

Some reports on social media forums claimed that she was only identified by her teeth as she was found completely burned inside an ambulance set on fire by Hamas terrorists.&nbsp;

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The town's municipality confirmed her death as mayor, Simon Alfasi, wrote: "Our Shani is gone. Our hearts are broken into pieces. We are all crying and refuse to believe, how much we waited for a different ending."&nbsp;

"Fourty-seven days of hope came to an end with receiving the bitter news this morning about the murder of Shani on October 7. My heart goes out to her dear parents Jacob and Michal, her brother Aviel and her sister Nitzan - who for seven weeks turned every stone and went everywhere in Israel and the world to find Shani, and fought and cried out to bring her home. We all hug the family and stand by their side. May her memory be a blessing," Alfasi was quoted as saying by media outlets.&nbsp;

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<h2>'We will forever remember her'</h2>

As quoted by the report, her older brother, Aviel Gabay, said that the recent law school graduate had called her mother at 6:40 am (local time), telling her about the stream of rockets and asking what she should do.&nbsp;

The report said that her mother instructed her to pull over and locate a safe area while she was driving. She proceeded to a field shelter near Kibbutz Alumim, unaware that there were terrorists shooting partygoers.&nbsp;

Aviel told the newspaper Maariv that they were "hoping for a different ending, and today we unfortunately discovered the worst ending possible. We believed for many days that she would come back, we were optimistic that there would be a happy ending."&nbsp;

"We will forever remember her joy and happiness. She was amazing and we hoped she would continue to spread her goodness in the world. She was just beginning her life and was in the middle of a law degree, which she will never finish," he added.&nbsp;

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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Shani Gabay, a 25-year-old Israeli woman who was missing since an unprecedented attack by Palestine-based militant group Hamas on October 7, was found dead by Israeli authorities, local media reported.

Shani Gabay, a 25-year-old Israeli woman who was missing since an unprecedented attack by Palestine-based militant group Hamas on October 7, was found dead by Israeli authorities, local media reported. Times of Israel reported that they have identified the body of Gabay, nearly seven weeks after the massacre at the Supernova rave near Gaza. She was reportedly taken hostage and kept with others. Gabay of Yokne'am had been working at the party and she was wounded in the leg. She was reportedly last seen seeking refuge in a police command post. Some reports on social media forums claimed that she was only identified by her teeth as she was found completely burned inside an ambulance set on fire by Hamas terrorists. Also read: IDF uncovers tunnel with bathroom, kitchen under Gaza hospital allegedly used as Hamas command centre Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🔴 The body of #ShaniGabay, 25, presumed to have been kidnapped on #October7 by #Hamasterrorists while seeking refuge in a police command post at the #Supernova desert rave, has been discovered in Israel. 🔴 In fact, she was only identified by her teeth as she was completely… pic.twitter.com/Rs4np4r9PA — Schulla (@Schulla007) November 23, 2023 × The town's municipality confirmed her death as mayor, Simon Alfasi, wrote: "Our Shani is gone. Our hearts are broken into pieces. We are all crying and refuse to believe, how much we waited for a different ending." "Fourty-seven days of hope came to an end with receiving the bitter news this morning about the murder of Shani on October 7. My heart goes out to her dear parents Jacob and Michal, her brother Aviel and her sister Nitzan - who for seven weeks turned every stone and went everywhere in Israel and the world to find Shani, and fought and cried out to bring her home. We all hug the family and stand by their side. May her memory be a blessing," Alfasi was quoted as saying by media outlets. Also read: No Gaza hostage release before Friday, say Israeli officials Watch this report: × 'We will forever remember her' As quoted by the report, her older brother, Aviel Gabay, said that the recent law school graduate had called her mother at 6:40 am (local time), telling her about the stream of rockets and asking what she should do. The report said that her mother instructed her to pull over and locate a safe area while she was driving. She proceeded to a field shelter near Kibbutz Alumim, unaware that there were terrorists shooting partygoers. Aviel told the newspaper Maariv that they were "hoping for a different ending, and today we unfortunately discovered the worst ending possible. We believed for many days that she would come back, we were optimistic that there would be a happy ending." "We will forever remember her joy and happiness. She was amazing and we hoped she would continue to spread her goodness in the world. She was just beginning her life and was in the middle of a law degree, which she will never finish," he added. 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.

Body of Shani Gabay, 25, thought to have been kidnapped by Hamas, found in Israel, say authorities

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