<p>US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said on Monday (Oct 9) that although US believes Iran is "broadly complicit" in Hamas attacks in Israel, it does not have "direct information" linking Iran to Hamas attacks in Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What we can be quite clear about is that Iran is broadly complicit in these attacks for having supporting Hamas going back decades,” said Finer during ABC News's "Good Morning America" &nbsp;as he referred to weapons, training and financial support to Hamas.</p>

<p>“What we don’t have is direct information that shows Iranian involvement in ordering or planning of the attacks that took place over the last couple of days. It’s something that we’re going to keep looking at closely.”<br />
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During another appearance on "CBS Mornings," Finer said the United States will be "laser-focused" to confirm whether there were any Americans among hostages in captivity of Hamas.</p>

<p>Finer said that the US was ready to offer “expertise on how to address these hostage situations.”</p>

<p>He made a prediction that Israeli response will “continue for quite some time” and that there will be “more US steps to show support and solidarity for Israel.”</p>

<p>The US is Israel's biggest international backer. On Sunday. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a US Navy aircraft carrier and accompanying warships to move to eastern Mediterranean Sea. Israel and Gaza Strip have coasts on Mediterranean Sea.</p>

<h2><strong>Qatar mediating between Israel and Hamas: Report</strong></h2>

<p>Qatar is in touch with Israel and Hamas to secure mutual release of prisoners, Reuters reported. Qatar also said that the talks were progressing positively.</p>

<p>"We are in constant contact with all sides at the moment. Our priorities are to end the bloodshed, release the prisoners and make sure the conflict is contained with no regional spillover," foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari told Reuters, without elaborating.</p>

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<p>It was not immediately clear how many Israeli women and children Hamas was ready to release in exchange of release of 36 Palestinian women and children prisoners in Israel.</p>

<p>Qatar has direct line of communication with Hamas and has previously helped in mediations between Israel and the Islamist group&nbsp;</p>

<p>Qatar, a tiny nation but a wealthy energy and investment powerhouse has ambitious foreign policy goals. It was under global spotlight recently after it hosted more than a year of negotiations between Iran and the US. These negotiations ultimately led to prisoner exchange between the two nations and fund releases.</p>

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US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said on Monday (Oct 9) that although US believes Iran is "broadly complicit" in Hamas attacks in Israel, it does not have "direct information" linking Iran to Hamas attacks in Israel.

US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said on Monday (Oct 9) that although US believes Iran is "broadly complicit" in Hamas attacks in Israel, it does not have "direct information" linking Iran to Hamas attacks in Israel. “What we can be quite clear about is that Iran is broadly complicit in these attacks for having supporting Hamas going back decades,” said Finer during ABC News's "Good Morning America" as he referred to weapons, training and financial support to Hamas. “What we don’t have is direct information that shows Iranian involvement in ordering or planning of the attacks that took place over the last couple of days. It’s something that we’re going to keep looking at closely.” During another appearance on "CBS Mornings," Finer said the United States will be "laser-focused" to confirm whether there were any Americans among hostages in captivity of Hamas. Finer said that the US was ready to offer “expertise on how to address these hostage situations.” He made a prediction that Israeli response will “continue for quite some time” and that there will be “more US steps to show support and solidarity for Israel.” The US is Israel's biggest international backer. On Sunday. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a US Navy aircraft carrier and accompanying warships to move to eastern Mediterranean Sea. Israel and Gaza Strip have coasts on Mediterranean Sea. Qatar mediating between Israel and Hamas: Report Qatar is in touch with Israel and Hamas to secure mutual release of prisoners, Reuters reported. Qatar also said that the talks were progressing positively. "We are in constant contact with all sides at the moment. Our priorities are to end the bloodshed, release the prisoners and make sure the conflict is contained with no regional spillover," foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari told Reuters, without elaborating. Also Read | Did Israel’s famed intelligence service Mossad fail to foresee Hamas’ unprecedented terror attack? It was not immediately clear how many Israeli women and children Hamas was ready to release in exchange of release of 36 Palestinian women and children prisoners in Israel. Qatar has direct line of communication with Hamas and has previously helped in mediations between Israel and the Islamist group Qatar, a tiny nation but a wealthy energy and investment powerhouse has ambitious foreign policy goals. It was under global spotlight recently after it hosted more than a year of negotiations between Iran and the US. These negotiations ultimately led to prisoner exchange between the two nations and fund releases. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Israel has come under the worst attack it's seen in decades. Prime Minister Netanyahu has bowed to crush the enemy and that is the Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip and raise them to ruins. Now the Israeli military has already announced a total siege of the Gaza Strip. Over 300,000 Israeli reservists have also been called up hinting at a possible full-blown invasion of Gaza.

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As violence rages in Israel, security concerns soar in the region. The country's high-flying tech industry is finding itself in the crosshairs from stock and bond prices taking hits to the closure of numerous businesses. The immediate impact is evident but beyond this, there's a growing concern that tech companies may face.

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<p>Hamas said on Tuesday (Oct 10) that it fired hundreds of rockets on Israel's Ashkelon in "response to the displacement of civilians in Gaza," a statement on Telegram said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after a Hamas spokesperson issued a warning to the residents of the southern port city of Ashkelon to evacuate before 5pm (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamas also shared a video which showed rockets flying through the sky. People were seen taking cover on the side of the road in Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes amid escalating tensions over armed conflict between Israel and Palestinians in the last few days, which killed hundreds of people on both sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel retaliated with air strikes after fighters from the Palestinian militant group Hamas stormed Israeli towns on Saturday (Oct 7) in an assault launched from the Gaza enclave.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-defense-forces-says-it-killed-two-top-hamas-men-during-air-strikes-645045">Israel Defense Forces says it killed two top Hamas men during air strikes</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Rockets fired from south Lebanon</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a fresh wave of rockets was fired from south Lebanon towards Israel on Tuesday, Lebanese state media said, an attack that drew retaliatory fire, according to a military source. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Rockets were fired from... southern Lebanon towards the Galilee" region in northern Israel, the official National News Agency said, while the military source, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, confirmed that it triggered retaliatory Israeli fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/israel-vs-hamas-war-a-look-at-firepower-in-israeli-arsenal-645024">Israel vs Hamas war: A look at firepower in Israeli arsenal</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Protests spark globally after Hamas attack, cities witness pro-Israel vigil&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Hamas threatens to kill hostages</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Palestinian militant group has threatened to execute some of the around 150 hostages it abducted in a weekend assault as it warned on Monday that it could start killing them. Hamas said that Israeli strikes killed four of its hostages. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Every targeting of our people without warning will be met with the execution of one of the civilian hostages," said the Hamas armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denounced "unacceptable blackmail" by Hamas.</p>

<p>He told reporters on a visit to Germany: "The blackmail by Hamas after its terrorist acts is odious and unacceptable."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The French president added that he considered it "likely" that Hamas had received outside "help" in its attack against Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But he stressed there was "no formal trace" of any "direct involvement" by Iran, at a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Hamas said on Tuesday (Oct 10) that it fired hundreds of rockets on Israel's Ashkelon in "response to the displacement of civilians in Gaza," a statement on Telegram said.

Hamas said on Tuesday (Oct 10) that it fired hundreds of rockets on Israel's Ashkelon in "response to the displacement of civilians in Gaza," a statement on Telegram said. This comes after a Hamas spokesperson issued a warning to the residents of the southern port city of Ashkelon to evacuate before 5pm (local time). Hamas also shared a video which showed rockets flying through the sky. People were seen taking cover on the side of the road in Israel. This comes amid escalating tensions over armed conflict between Israel and Palestinians in the last few days, which killed hundreds of people on both sides. Israel retaliated with air strikes after fighters from the Palestinian militant group Hamas stormed Israeli towns on Saturday (Oct 7) in an assault launched from the Gaza enclave. Also read: Israel Defense Forces says it killed two top Hamas men during air strikes Rockets fired from south Lebanon Meanwhile, a fresh wave of rockets was fired from south Lebanon towards Israel on Tuesday, Lebanese state media said, an attack that drew retaliatory fire, according to a military source. "Rockets were fired from... southern Lebanon towards the Galilee" region in northern Israel, the official National News Agency said, while the military source, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, confirmed that it triggered retaliatory Israeli fire. Also read: Israel vs Hamas war: A look at firepower in Israeli arsenal Watch: Protests spark globally after Hamas attack, cities witness pro-Israel vigil × Hamas threatens to kill hostages The Palestinian militant group has threatened to execute some of the around 150 hostages it abducted in a weekend assault as it warned on Monday that it could start killing them. Hamas said that Israeli strikes killed four of its hostages. "Every targeting of our people without warning will be met with the execution of one of the civilian hostages," said the Hamas armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denounced "unacceptable blackmail" by Hamas. He told reporters on a visit to Germany: "The blackmail by Hamas after its terrorist acts is odious and unacceptable." The French president added that he considered it "likely" that Hamas had received outside "help" in its attack against Israel. But he stressed there was "no formal trace" of any "direct involvement" by Iran, at a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. (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. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The risks emanating from the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict in addition to the Ukraine war point to a worsening global economic outlook. Just when the world was starting to recover somewhat from the war in Ukraine the Israel-Hamas conflict came as a severe economic risk that's reflected in a surge in crude prices which is likely to push up elevated inflation even further.

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump's alleged act of sharing classified intelligence with Russian officials in 2017 has come back into the spotlight once again amid an ongoing state of war in Israel after one of the deadliest attacks on the country by Hamas militants.</p>

<p>In 2017, Trump reportedly shared intelligence related to the ISIS plot in West Asia as well as 'flight safety' issues with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in Washington DC. The purported intelligence had reportedly come from Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Back then, concerns were raised that Russia may share the Israeli intelligence details with Iran, a staunch supporter of Hamas as well as the chief backer of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group, Newsweek reported.</p>

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<p>This weekend, Hamas, recognised as a terrorist group by the United States and the European Union, launched one of the deadliest attacks against Israel in decades, resulting in one of the most damaging days of violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict.</p>

<h2><strong>Questions raised on Donald Trump's intelligence-sharing moment from 2017</strong></h2>

<p>Prominent American commentators hinted at Trump's alleged role in intelligence-sharing with Russia as a potential reason why Hamas was able to dodge the Israeli intelligence network as it went on to launch one of its deadliest attacks on Israel in decades, catching Israelis off-guard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This isn't hard to follow," musician and author Mikel Jollett wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>"Trump gave military intel to the Russians. The Russians, who are extremely close allies with Iran, gave it to Iran. Iran gave that information to Hamas. Hamas used it to attack Israel. This is why intel security matters. Republicans DO NOT CARE."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;What's at stake in the civil fraud case against Trump?</strong></p>

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<p>Thom Hartmann, author and political commentator, posted on X: "Hamas apparently knew how to get around Israel's Iron Dome defenses. They probably learned this from Iran. Iran almost certainly got the information from Russia. And who gave it to Russia? Sure looks like it was Donald Trump, at the request of Putin."</p>

<p>Israeli officials remain stunned that a Hamas assault of such scale that must have required months of planning and entailed a significant military buildup could not be detected by them.</p>

<p>In his defence, Trump, in 2017, had justified sharing sensitive intelligence with Russia at the White House.</p>

<p>"As president, I wanted to share with Russia (during an openly scheduled WH meeting) facts related to terrorism and airline flight safety, which I have an absolute right to do. This was driven by humanitarian reasons, and I also aimed to encourage Russia to enhance its efforts against ISIS and terrorism."</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump's alleged act of sharing classified intelligence with Russian officials in 2017 has come back into the spotlight once again amid an ongoing state of war in Israel after one of the deadliest attacks on the country by Hamas militants.

Former US President Donald Trump's alleged act of sharing classified intelligence with Russian officials in 2017 has come back into the spotlight once again amid an ongoing state of war in Israel after one of the deadliest attacks on the country by Hamas militants. In 2017, Trump reportedly shared intelligence related to the ISIS plot in West Asia as well as 'flight safety' issues with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in Washington DC. The purported intelligence had reportedly come from Israel. Back then, concerns were raised that Russia may share the Israeli intelligence details with Iran, a staunch supporter of Hamas as well as the chief backer of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group, Newsweek reported. Also read | Explained | Durham report: Key takeaways from the Trump-Russia investigation This weekend, Hamas, recognised as a terrorist group by the United States and the European Union, launched one of the deadliest attacks against Israel in decades, resulting in one of the most damaging days of violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Questions raised on Donald Trump's intelligence-sharing moment from 2017 Prominent American commentators hinted at Trump's alleged role in intelligence-sharing with Russia as a potential reason why Hamas was able to dodge the Israeli intelligence network as it went on to launch one of its deadliest attacks on Israel in decades, catching Israelis off-guard. "This isn't hard to follow," musician and author Mikel Jollett wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Trump gave military intel to the Russians. The Russians, who are extremely close allies with Iran, gave it to Iran. Iran gave that information to Hamas. Hamas used it to attack Israel. This is why intel security matters. Republicans DO NOT CARE." Also watch | What's at stake in the civil fraud case against Trump? × Thom Hartmann, author and political commentator, posted on X: "Hamas apparently knew how to get around Israel's Iron Dome defenses. They probably learned this from Iran. Iran almost certainly got the information from Russia. And who gave it to Russia? Sure looks like it was Donald Trump, at the request of Putin." Israeli officials remain stunned that a Hamas assault of such scale that must have required months of planning and entailed a significant military buildup could not be detected by them. In his defence, Trump, in 2017, had justified sharing sensitive intelligence with Russia at the White House. "As president, I wanted to share with Russia (during an openly scheduled WH meeting) facts related to terrorism and airline flight safety, which I have an absolute right to do. This was driven by humanitarian reasons, and I also aimed to encourage Russia to enhance its efforts against ISIS and terrorism." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In Israel, 300,000 reservists have been called up amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. Israeli forces have already announced a total Siege of the Gaza Strip in a sign that it may be planning a full-blown ground assault. So far over 900 people have been confirmed dead in Israel and over 700 deaths have been reported from Gaza.

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<p>Hamas threatened to kill Israeli citizens taken captive on live television if Israel bombarded locations in Gaza. In a statement to Al-Jazeera, Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the so-called military wing of the militant group that controls Gaza claimed:&nbsp;"Each targeting of our people will be accompanied by the live televised execution of the enemy's civilian prisoners."</p>

<p>Israel has already flagged the modus operandi of Hamas as the one opted by the Islamic State terrorist group in the early 2010s, citing the brutalities meted out to the captive Israelis since last weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Because the enemy does not comprehend the language of humanity and morals, we shall address him in the language he understands," Hamas spokesperson told the Qatar-based publication late Monday evening (Oct 9).</p>

<p>Hamas said it will not negotiate regarding Israeli hostages while 'under fire'.</p>

<h2><strong>Human Rights Watch takes note of Hamas&nbsp;threat</strong></h2>

<p>The Human Rights Watch described Hamas' threat to kill captives as 'grotesque', and said such potential acts would amount to 'flagrant war crimes by Hamas'.</p>

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<p>Dozens of&nbsp;Israeli hostages, including women and children, have been taken into Gaza by Hamas, hugely complicating any Israeli military operation to free them.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it had called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and was imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip to stop the supply of food, water and fuel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The total blockade is being interpreted as a sign that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government may be planning a ground assault on what it deems as Hamas hideouts in the Gaza Strip.</p>

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<p>Inside Israel, Palestinians owing allegiance to Hamas&nbsp;were holed up in several locations, the country's major dailies reported.</p>

<p>Israeli TV channels said the death toll from the Hamas attack had climbed to 900.</p>

<p>In Gaza, Israel has upped the ante&nbsp;with its most intensive retaliatory strikes ever, which have killed more than 500 people since Saturday.</p>

<p>Several Hamas security headquarters and ministries were hit. The strikes also destroyed some roads and houses.</p>

<p>In a further signal of Israel's rapid shift to a war footing, a cabinet member from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party said it could set up a national unity government joined by opposition leaders within hours.</p>

<p>Netanyahu told mayors of southern towns hit by Saturday's surprise assault that Israel's response would "change the Middle East".</p>

<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said some 137,000 people were taking shelter with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the UN agency that provides essential services to Palestinians.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Hamas threatened to kill Israeli citizens taken captive on live television if Israel bombarded locations in Gaza. In a statement to Al-Jazeera, Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the so-called military wing of the militant group that controls Gaza claimed: "Each targeting of our people will be accompanied by the live televised execution of the enemy's civilian prisoners.

Hamas threatened to kill Israeli citizens taken captive on live television if Israel bombarded locations in Gaza. In a statement to Al-Jazeera, Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the so-called military wing of the militant group that controls Gaza claimed: "Each targeting of our people will be accompanied by the live televised execution of the enemy's civilian prisoners." Israel has already flagged the modus operandi of Hamas as the one opted by the Islamic State terrorist group in the early 2010s, citing the brutalities meted out to the captive Israelis since last weekend. "Because the enemy does not comprehend the language of humanity and morals, we shall address him in the language he understands," Hamas spokesperson told the Qatar-based publication late Monday evening (Oct 9). Hamas said it will not negotiate regarding Israeli hostages while 'under fire'. Human Rights Watch takes note of Hamas threat The Human Rights Watch described Hamas' threat to kill captives as 'grotesque', and said such potential acts would amount to 'flagrant war crimes by Hamas'. Grotesque. These threatened acts would amount to flagrant war crimes by Hamas’ armed wing. The @IntlCrimCourt will be watching. Quote from @OmarSShakir ⤵️ https://t.co/FuNtvHe0YG pic.twitter.com/6cnHODLWyZ — Human Rights Watch (@hrw) October 9, 2023 × Dozens of Israeli hostages, including women and children, have been taken into Gaza by Hamas, hugely complicating any Israeli military operation to free them. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it had called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and was imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip to stop the supply of food, water and fuel. Also watch | Israel-Palestine war: A look back at Israel's conflict in the Palestinian settlements × The total blockade is being interpreted as a sign that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government may be planning a ground assault on what it deems as Hamas hideouts in the Gaza Strip. Also read | The Capitals: Jerusalem vows to change ground reality in Palestine 'for next 50 years' Inside Israel, Palestinians owing allegiance to Hamas were holed up in several locations, the country's major dailies reported. Israeli TV channels said the death toll from the Hamas attack had climbed to 900. In Gaza, Israel has upped the ante with its most intensive retaliatory strikes ever, which have killed more than 500 people since Saturday. Several Hamas security headquarters and ministries were hit. The strikes also destroyed some roads and houses. In a further signal of Israel's rapid shift to a war footing, a cabinet member from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party said it could set up a national unity government joined by opposition leaders within hours. Netanyahu told mayors of southern towns hit by Saturday's surprise assault that Israel's response would "change the Middle East". UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said some 137,000 people were taking shelter with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the UN agency that provides essential services to Palestinians. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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