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<p>The hostage situation continues to be the flashpoint in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-israeli-foreign-ministry-recalls-its-ambassador-from-south-africa-660921">ongoing Israel-Hamas war </a>with the world urging warring nations to come up with a truce. The families of hostages are frustrated and demanding answers from the Benjamin Netanyahu government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's latest announcement came as a ray of hope as he said on Tuesday (Nov 21) that his militant movement was nearing a truce agreement with Israel. A statement sent by his office to the news agency AFP stated: "We are close to reaching a deal on a truce."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The families of those who were taken as hostages on Oct 7 by the militant group Hamas when it launched a surprise attack have been pressing the government to take urgent action.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-chief-says-close-to-reaching-truce-deal-with-israel-amid-war-660989">Hamas chief says 'close to reaching' truce deal with Israel amid war</a></strong></p>

<p>As quoted by CNN, Shai Wenkert whose son Omer was taken from a music festival and is currently being held hostage in Gaza, said: "I demand their commitment that everyone is returning home. All the hostages. We must get answers, and a commitment … in a written form."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report said that Wenkert spoke to the media on Monday and over a week ago, he urged the European Parliament for help. Media reports have said that Wenkert spoke with the media before he and other relatives met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gil Dickmann, whose cousin is being held in Gaza, chanted: "Bring them home!" The family members held pictures of their loved ones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hen Avigdori, whose wife and daughter were taken on Oct 7, said, "Maybe instead of talking about the dead, talk about the living. Stop talking about killing Arabs. Talk about"saving Jews. This is your job!"&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hijacked-galaxy-leader-ship-in-yemens-hodeidah-port-area-says-owner-660942">Houthi rebels release video of hijacking of 'Galaxy Leader' cargo ship</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;First field hospital enters Gaza Strip since Israel-Hamas war began&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Global calls for truce&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Negotiators have been working to seal a deal to allow the release of around 240 mostly Israeli hostages seized on Oct 7, during the deadliest assault on Israel in its history. Hamas fighters also killed around 1,200 people during their cross-border assault, most of them civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel launched a relentless bombing campaign and ground offensive in retaliation for the attack, vowing to destroy Hamas and secure the release of the hostages.</p>

<p>According to the Hamas government in Gaza, the war has killed more than 13,300 people, thousands of them children. Intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, where Hamas has a political office and where Haniyeh is based, have been underway for weeks.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>


The hostage situation continues to be the flashpoint in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war with the world urging warring nations to come up with a truce. The families of hostages are frustrated and demanding answers from the Benjamin Netanyahu government.

The hostage situation continues to be the flashpoint in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war with the world urging warring nations to come up with a truce. The families of hostages are frustrated and demanding answers from the Benjamin Netanyahu government. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's latest announcement came as a ray of hope as he said on Tuesday (Nov 21) that his militant movement was nearing a truce agreement with Israel. A statement sent by his office to the news agency AFP stated: "We are close to reaching a deal on a truce." The families of those who were taken as hostages on Oct 7 by the militant group Hamas when it launched a surprise attack have been pressing the government to take urgent action. Also read: Hamas chief says 'close to reaching' truce deal with Israel amid war As quoted by CNN, Shai Wenkert whose son Omer was taken from a music festival and is currently being held hostage in Gaza, said: "I demand their commitment that everyone is returning home. All the hostages. We must get answers, and a commitment … in a written form." The report said that Wenkert spoke to the media on Monday and over a week ago, he urged the European Parliament for help. Media reports have said that Wenkert spoke with the media before he and other relatives met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet in Tel Aviv. Gil Dickmann, whose cousin is being held in Gaza, chanted: "Bring them home!" The family members held pictures of their loved ones. Hen Avigdori, whose wife and daughter were taken on Oct 7, said, "Maybe instead of talking about the dead, talk about the living. Stop talking about killing Arabs. Talk about"saving Jews. This is your job!" Also read: Houthi rebels release video of hijacking of 'Galaxy Leader' cargo ship Watch: First field hospital enters Gaza Strip since Israel-Hamas war began × Global calls for truce Negotiators have been working to seal a deal to allow the release of around 240 mostly Israeli hostages seized on Oct 7, during the deadliest assault on Israel in its history. Hamas fighters also killed around 1,200 people during their cross-border assault, most of them civilians. Israel launched a relentless bombing campaign and ground offensive in retaliation for the attack, vowing to destroy Hamas and secure the release of the hostages. According to the Hamas government in Gaza, the war has killed more than 13,300 people, thousands of them children. Intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, where Hamas has a political office and where Haniyeh is based, have been underway for weeks. (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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As per reports, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his fellow war cabinet ministers met on Monday evening with the families of some 240 hostages being held by Hamas and other terror factions in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 atrocities across southern Israel.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets with families of hostages amid reports of imminent deal

Health officials said 31 premature babies in "extremely critical condition" were transferred safely Sunday from Gaza's main hospital and will go to Egypt, while over 250 patients with severely infected wounds and other urgent conditions remained stranded days after Israeli forces entered the compound to look for Hamas operations there.

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According to recent reports, talks are underway for a possible deal to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

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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 unearths 55-metre fortified tunnel found under Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital

From the Israel-Hamas war to the latest the offensive continues to pick up as Israel makes inroads into the Gazan territory and civilian casualties continue to ramp up with each passing day. Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement that would free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza.

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On Sunday afternoon, 42 Turkish citizens evacuated from Gaza arrived in Istanbul via Egypt. The Turkish Foreign Ministry greeted the group of citizens. They were first moved by AFAD officials from Gaza to Cairo.

Turkey evacuates dozens of its citizens from Gaza

Protesters show solidarity with Palestine and demand an end to the war. Watch the video to know more.

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Israel-Hamas war continues to take a toll on families on both sides. As the days pass on, families of hostages still await some good news. In a bit to press Israeli government into more action for the release of hostages, people called for a 5-day march to Jerusalem.

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The United States is considering imposing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers who have been involved in attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Armenians confront Israeli settlers in Jerusalem

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Israel-Palestine war: 31 premature babies to be shifted to Egypt after their condition stabilises

The foreign minister of Palestine has stated that Israel wants to remove the Palestinian people from their "historical land." Riyad al-Maliki made his remarks on Monday during a meeting between Chinese and Arab diplomats from countries with majorities in Islam and the Arab world.

China-Arab Summit: Arab and foreign ministers urge to end Israel-Palestine war

Protests and demonstrations are raging across the world calling for an immediate end to the Israel Hamas War people have taken to the streets against the killing of civilians including children in Gaza. At least 4,000 people took part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Geneva.

Protesters around the world call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

On Sunday, Houthis claimed to have seized an Israeli cargo ship in the Southern Red Sea. However, Tel Aviv has denied the ownership of the vessel and said that there were no Israelis among them

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Health officials said 31 premature babies in "extremely critical condition" were transferred safely Sunday from Gaza 's main hospital and will go to Egypt, while over 250 patients with severely infected wounds and other urgent conditions remained stranded days after Israeli forces entered the compound to look for Hamas operations there.

Gaza health officials: 8 premature babies died in Al-Shifa hospital due to lack of power & medicine

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Israel's military expanded operation in the Gaza Strip amid the hostage deal talks. Watch the video to know more.

Israel military expands Gaza operation amid hostage deal talks

Arab and Muslim ministers called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation visited Beijing.

In Beijing, Arab and other Muslim ministers urge end to Israel- Gaza war

On Sunday, Houthis claimed to have seized an Israeli cargo ship in the Southern Red Sea. However, Tel Aviv has denied the ownership of the vessel and said that there were no Israelis among them.

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From the Israel-Hamas war to the latest the offensive continues to pick up as Israel makes inroads into the Gazan territory and civilian casualties continue to ramp up with each passing day. Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement that would free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza. To know more watch this interview with Alon Burstein, professor at the University of California Irvine.

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<p>Pakistan is said to be supplying 155mm shells to Israel amid its war with Hamas despite Islamabad's longstanding support to Palestinian cause and specific opposition to the existence of the state of Israel. An account on X, formerly Twitter, cited flight-tracker data to claim that a British Air Force plane flew from Bahrain to Nur Khan base in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, and reached an allied base in Cyprus via Oman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>British Royal Air Force's Akrotiri base in Cyprus has emerged as an international military hub to supply ammunition to Israel amid war with Hamas.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that over 40 US transport aircraft, 20 British transport aircraft and seven heavy transport helicopters flew to RAF Akrotiri carrying equipment, arms and forces.</p>

<p>US planes landing at Nevatim Air Force Base – located in southern Israel near the Negev desert – have delivered arms for the Israel’s military, Haaretz also reported. Furthermore, the US aircraft have landed at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv have carried, among other things, armoured vehicles.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world that does not recognise Israel. At the time of its inception in 1947, Pakistan voted against the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine. The backpage of a Pakistani passport infamously comes with a cautionary note that 'this passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel'.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Reports: Pakistan steps up arms supply to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War</strong></p>

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<p>The Pakistani government has maintained throughout that it will not pursue a normalised relationship with Israel until the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as the Palestine's capital city.</p>

<p>But there has been a history of Pakistan reaching out to Israel via Turkey.</p>

<p>In 2009, Wikileaks reported that Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI had cautioned Israel against an upcoming terrorist attack in Mumbai -- the 26/11 attacks -- when Pakistan-based terrorists also targeted a Jewish cultural centre.<br />
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Following the success of the Abraham Accords in 2020, ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed that the United States and "at least one other country" had been putting increased diplomatic pressure on Islamabad to normalise ties with Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>Between Ukraine and Israel: The 155mm factor</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan is a&nbsp;producer of the types of basic munitions needed for ground assaults.</p>

<p>In September 2023, a report in The Intercept had claimed that secret Pakistani arms sales to the US helped Islamabad facilitate a much-contested bailout from International Monetary Fund (IMF). &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/everything-will-be-forgiven-how-the-us-got-pakistans-support-for-ukraine-after-aiding-imran-khans-ouster-637134">'Everything will be forgiven': How the US got Pakistan's support for Ukraine after aiding Imran Khan's ouster</a></strong></p>

<p>The arms sales were reportedly made for the purpose of supplying the Ukrainian military with 155mm shells among others.</p>

<p>This claim was specifically denied by Islamabad, as it emphasised its policy of 'strict neutrality' in Russia-Ukraine war.</p>

<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>


Pakistan is said to be supplying 155mm shells to Israel amid its war with Hamas despite Islamabad's longstanding support to Palestinian cause and specific opposition to the existence of the state of Israel.

Pakistan is said to be supplying 155mm shells to Israel amid its war with Hamas despite Islamabad's longstanding support to Palestinian cause and specific opposition to the existence of the state of Israel. An account on X, formerly Twitter, cited flight-tracker data to claim that a British Air Force plane flew from Bahrain to Nur Khan base in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, and reached an allied base in Cyprus via Oman. British Royal Air Force's Akrotiri base in Cyprus has emerged as an international military hub to supply ammunition to Israel amid war with Hamas. Pakistan is exporting 155mm shells to Israel. Due to lack of global supplies, these weapons have been exported to Israel The British Airforce RRR6664/5 flew from Bahrain to Rawalpindi PAF Nur Khan base, from Nur khan base to Bahrain. From Bahrain to Duqum , Oman and Duqum Oman… pic.twitter.com/Am96juoTMM — People Talk Shows (@peopletalkshows) November 17, 2023 × Earlier, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that over 40 US transport aircraft, 20 British transport aircraft and seven heavy transport helicopters flew to RAF Akrotiri carrying equipment, arms and forces. US planes landing at Nevatim Air Force Base – located in southern Israel near the Negev desert – have delivered arms for the Israel’s military, Haaretz also reported. Furthermore, the US aircraft have landed at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv have carried, among other things, armoured vehicles. What does it mean? Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world that does not recognise Israel. At the time of its inception in 1947, Pakistan voted against the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine. The backpage of a Pakistani passport infamously comes with a cautionary note that 'this passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel'. Also watch | Reports: Pakistan steps up arms supply to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War × The Pakistani government has maintained throughout that it will not pursue a normalised relationship with Israel until the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as the Palestine's capital city. But there has been a history of Pakistan reaching out to Israel via Turkey. In 2009, Wikileaks reported that Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI had cautioned Israel against an upcoming terrorist attack in Mumbai -- the 26/11 attacks -- when Pakistan-based terrorists also targeted a Jewish cultural centre. Following the success of the Abraham Accords in 2020, ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed that the United States and "at least one other country" had been putting increased diplomatic pressure on Islamabad to normalise ties with Israel. Between Ukraine and Israel: The 155mm factor Pakistan is a producer of the types of basic munitions needed for ground assaults. In September 2023, a report in The Intercept had claimed that secret Pakistani arms sales to the US helped Islamabad facilitate a much-contested bailout from International Monetary Fund (IMF). Also read | 'Everything will be forgiven': How the US got Pakistan's support for Ukraine after aiding Imran Khan's ouster The arms sales were reportedly made for the purpose of supplying the Ukrainian military with 155mm shells among others. This claim was specifically denied by Islamabad, as it emphasised its policy of 'strict neutrality' in Russia-Ukraine war. 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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