Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out new terms for Hamas, saying the leaders of the group would be allowed to leave the Gaza Strip if they “give up arms". Watch this report for more details!

Israel-hamas war: Netanyahu vows to crush Hamas to ensure release of hostages

Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders safe exit from enclave amid pending ceasefire proposals

A majority of Israelis say that they do not trust the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a latest poll. Watch this report for more details!

Poll: 70% of Israelis don't support Netanyahu government

Netanyahu: Hamas leaders are allowed to leave Gaza if they lay down arms

Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, but Israel continues its air offensive on Gaza. The IDF has released footage of multiple aerial attacks, claiming to have destroyed weapons storage facilities and killed dozens of militants. Meanwhile, Hamas has released a new video of an Israeli hostage pleading for freedom.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video showing multiple aerial attacks on Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel continues offensive on Gaza

A day after a deadly earthquake jolted Myanmar, the ruling junta said that 1644 people have died so far, with over 3400 people injured. The junta's information team said that at least 139 people are still missing after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Myanmar on Friday.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to release five hostages in return for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, according to Egyptian officials speaking to the Qatari news outlet, The New Arab.
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As the deadly earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, the death toll has risen to 1644 with over 3400 people injured, &nbsp;the ruling junta announced on Saturday (March 29).&nbsp;
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An Indian-American student claimed that in America's Houston University, the course on Hinduism is "misinterpreted and portrayed negatively".&nbsp;
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A special CBI court in Chandigarh has acquitted former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge (Retd) Nirmal Yadav in the 2008 &lsquo;cash-at-judge&rsquo;s door&rsquo; case. The case involved a Rs 15 lakh cash packet that was wrongly delivered to another judge&rsquo;s house.&nbsp;
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President Donald Trump is preparing to roll out his most aggressive trade move&nbsp;yet&nbsp;as his long-promised &ldquo;Liberation Day in America&rdquo; arrives on Wednesday. After already imposing tariffs that have shaken global markets, Trump is now set to launch a sweeping round of reciprocal tariffs&nbsp;aimed at shrinking&nbsp;the United States&rsquo; record trade deficit.
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In a record-breaking revelation, US President Donald Trump has signed 107 executive orders in over two months, nearly tripling the count of former President Joe Biden, the White House stated.&nbsp;
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The recently released Malayalam political thriller L2: Empuraan will undergo 17 voluntary cuts following the backlash since its release on March 27. The film has faced criticism and boycott calls from right-wing groups and certain social media users over its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots.
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The formal and final decision on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI</a>&rsquo;s annual central contract list is further delayed as no meeting, widely reported in the media to get underway on Saturday in Guwahati, ever happened. Per the latest reports, neither chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gautam Gambhir</a>, nor BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia met in the city.

World: Hamas has agreed to release five hostages in return for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, according to Egyptian officials speaking to Qatari media.

A day after a deadly earthquake jolted Myanmar, the ruling junta said that 1644 people have died so far, with over 3400 people injured. The junta's information team said that at least 139 people are still missing after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Myanmar on Friday. Meanwhile, the Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to release five hostages in return for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, according to Egyptian officials speaking to the Qatari news outlet, The New Arab. Click on the headlines for more Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Over 1600 dead as toll continues to rise; India sends 40 tonnes of aid, and field hospital As the deadly earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, the death toll has risen to 1644 with over 3400 people injured, the ruling junta announced on Saturday (March 29). 'Ball is now in Israel, America’s court': Hamas agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr Hamas has reportedly agreed to release five hostages in return for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, according to Egyptian officials speaking to the Qatari news outlet, The New Arab. 'This is not how you speak': Denmark slams JD Vance after US VP says US should ‘own’ Greenland Denmark has responded sharply to US Vice President JD Vance after he accused Copenhagen of neglecting Greenland. His comments, made during a visit to the Pituffik Space Base in north-west Greenland, were seen by both Denmark and Greenland’s capital Nuuk as provocative. 'Papa Biden funded my daughter's birth': Migrant influencer kicked out of US; urged illegals to squat in American homes A Venezuelan migrant who gained popularity for urging illegal border crossers to squat in American homes, has been deported back to Venezuela this week, according to The New York Post. Indian student claims Hinduism course in US university 'portrayed negatively'; prof. calls PM Modi 'Hindu fundamentalist' An Indian-American student claimed that in America's Houston University, the course on Hinduism is "misinterpreted and portrayed negatively". Cash-at-judge’s door case: Former HC Judge Nirmal Yadav acquitted after 17-year trial A special CBI court in Chandigarh has acquitted former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge (Retd) Nirmal Yadav in the 2008 ‘cash-at-judge’s door’ case. The case involved a Rs 15 lakh cash packet that was wrongly delivered to another judge’s house. Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is near: What it means and how it could hit your country? President Donald Trump is preparing to roll out his most aggressive trade move yet as his long-promised “Liberation Day in America” arrives on Wednesday. After already imposing tariffs that have shaken global markets, Trump is now set to launch a sweeping round of reciprocal tariffs aimed at shrinking the United States’ record trade deficit. RECORD BREAKING! Trump signed 107 executive orders in two months, nearly triples Biden's count In a record-breaking revelation, US President Donald Trump has signed 107 executive orders in over two months, nearly tripling the count of former President Joe Biden, the White House stated. L2 Empuraan: Mohanlal starrer to get 17 voluntary cuts after backlash The recently released Malayalam political thriller L2: Empuraan will undergo 17 voluntary cuts following the backlash since its release on March 27. The film has faced criticism and boycott calls from right-wing groups and certain social media users over its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots. BCCI’s annual central contract announcement delayed due to THIS reason The formal and final decision on BCCI’s annual central contract list is further delayed as no meeting, widely reported in the media to get underway on Saturday in Guwahati, ever happened. Per the latest reports, neither chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, nor BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia met in the city.

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Israel has launched airstrikes on Beirut, marking its first attack on the city since the ceasefire. The strikes come in retaliation for rockets fired into northern Israel. Meanwhile, the US has defended Israel’s actions, urging Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. Washington has also imposed fresh sanctions targeting Hezbollah’s financial network.

Israel continues military offensive in Northern Gaza

Israel-Lebanon war: US defends Israeli strikes, says Lebanese government must disarm Hezbollah

Israel-Lebanon war: Israel strikes Beirut after ceasefire, retaliates against rocket attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strike-hits-beirut-for-first-time-in-months-lebanon-hunts-those-behind-rocket-attack-on-israel-8900732">Netanyahu</a> on Friday (March 28) issued a strong warning, saying Israel would "strike everywhere in Lebanon against any threat", following the first air strike on south Beirut since a ceasefire with Hezbollah began in November.
"The equation has changed... we will not allow any fire on our communities," Netanyahu said in a statement. 
"We will continue to enforce the ceasefire with force, strike everywhere in Lebanon against any threat to the State of Israel, and ensure that all our residents in the north return safely to their homes," he added.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strike-hits-beirut-for-first-time-in-months-lebanon-hunts-those-behind-rocket-attack-on-israel-8900732">Israeli strike hits Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire; Lebanon hunts those behind rocket attack on Israel</a>
The air strike on Friday came after rockets were launched from Lebanon into Israel. Israel responded by targeting an area in southern Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold.
<h2>'Dangerous escalation'</h2>
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attack, calling it "a dangerous escalation" and criticising what he described as "Israeli attacks that target civilians and safe residential areas where schools and universities are located," according to a statement from his office.
The Lebanese army later reported it had located the rocket launch site, situated north of the Litani River, and said efforts were underway to identify those responsible.
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Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a warning of his own. He said any future attacks on northern Israel would be met with strikes on Hezbollah&rsquo;s Dahieh stronghold in Beirut.
"Any attempt to harm the Galilee communities, the rooftops of the houses in the Dahieh neighbourhood in Beirut will tremble," Katz said in a video message. Addressing Lebanon&rsquo;s leadership directly, he added, "If you do not enforce the ceasefire agreement, we will enforce it."
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-warns-of-new-war-after-israels-retaliatory-attacks-that-killed-two-8880073">Lebanon warns of &lsquo;new war&rsquo; after Israel&rsquo;s retaliatory attacks kill two</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday issued a strong warning, saying Israel would "strike everywhere in Lebanon against any threat." middle east

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (March 28) issued a strong warning, saying Israel would "strike everywhere in Lebanon against any threat", following the first air strike on south Beirut since a ceasefire with Hezbollah began in November. "The equation has changed... we will not allow any fire on our communities," Netanyahu said in a statement. "We will continue to enforce the ceasefire with force, strike everywhere in Lebanon against any threat to the State of Israel, and ensure that all our residents in the north return safely to their homes," he added. Also read: Israeli strike hits Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire; Lebanon hunts those behind rocket attack on Israel The air strike on Friday came after rockets were launched from Lebanon into Israel. Israel responded by targeting an area in southern Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold. 'Dangerous escalation' Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attack, calling it "a dangerous escalation" and criticising what he described as "Israeli attacks that target civilians and safe residential areas where schools and universities are located," according to a statement from his office. The Lebanese army later reported it had located the rocket launch site, situated north of the Litani River, and said efforts were underway to identify those responsible. Also read: Netanyahu to start meeting candidates to replace internal intelligence agency chief Ronen Bar Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a warning of his own. He said any future attacks on northern Israel would be met with strikes on Hezbollah’s Dahieh stronghold in Beirut. "Any attempt to harm the Galilee communities, the rooftops of the houses in the Dahieh neighbourhood in Beirut will tremble," Katz said in a video message. Addressing Lebanon’s leadership directly, he added, "If you do not enforce the ceasefire agreement, we will enforce it." Also read: Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ after Israel’s retaliatory attacks kill two (With inputs from agencies)

‘Won’t allow any fire’: Netanyahu warns of strikes ‘everywhere in Lebanon’ after hitting Beirut

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was lynched by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The No Other Land director says the plan all along was to kill him.

'They wanted to kill me': Palestinian filmmaker describes harrowing ordeal

Israel is conducting strikes not just in Gaza, but also in Lebanon and Syria. Israeli troops are still stationed in the border region of Syria and Lebanon. Is there an end to Israel's multi-front warfare?

Israel ends truce with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has passed a highly controversial law increasing political power and influence over the judicial appointment process in Israel. Israelis are not having any of it. They want Netanyahu to step down, they want elections.

Netanyahu's strategy to retain coalition

Egypt, one of the mediators in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, has received positive indications from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that would include a transitional phase. Watch this report for more details!

Egypt sees 'positive signals' in Gaza truce talks

Israel’s parliament has passed the highly controversial judicial reform bill, which changes the makeup of the country’s judicial selection committee. The bill has faced significant backlash, particularly for increasing politicians' roles in selecting judges, including those who will sit in the Supreme Court.

Israeli parliament passes controversial judicial reform bill

#Gravitas The war that began in Gaza has now spilled across borders, leaving a trail of utter destruction and bloodshed. Israel has now widened its military campaign, targeting Syria and Lebanon with equal intensity.

Bloodbath as Israel takes war from Gaza to Syria and Lebanon

While the Israeli forces continued to bombard the Gaza Strip, at home the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is pressing ahead with his domestic agenda. On Thursday, the Israeli parliament passed a law, a controversial law in connection with that very contentious judicial overhaul. The Israeli Knesset voted to allow for more power to the government over judicial appointments. Watch this report for more details!

Israel judicial overhaul: 67 lawmakers vote in favor of bill, opposition boycotts vote

The people of Israel and especially the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have paid an unimaginable price in the aftermath of what has happened on the 7th of October and also the Israeli relentless campaign of bombardment of the Palestinian occupied territories of Gaza. A ceasefire briefly provided a breather in this longstanding war, but more attacks by the Israelis on the Gaza Strip have fueled a lot of desperation.

Israel-Hamas war: Gazans and Israelis march against war, demand peace

As hundreds of Palestinians protested against Hamas and called for an end to the war for the second day in a row, Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israeli threats to take control of Gaza territory if Hamas does not free the remaining Israeli captives.

Israeli PM Netanyahu threatens to seize territory in Gaza if hostages not released

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Wednesday to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages, while the militant group warned they would return "in coffins" if Israel does not stop bombing the Palestinian territory.

Netanyahu threatens to seize parts of Gaza as anti-Hamas protests in enclave intensifies

Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing opposition from within Israel with street protests becoming an almost daily occurrence. Fresh protests swept the country as the Israeli parliament discussed changes in the committee that appoints judges. Protesters blocked a highway leading to Jerusalem at the Shoresh Junction. Meanwhile, with Netanyahu resuming the war on Hamas after ending a two-month ceasefire, the mass protests demanding a return to negotiations to bring back the remaining hostages are only increasing in their urgency.

Israel: Thousands protest in Jerusalem; demonstrators demand end of Gaza war, return of hostages

The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in Gaza significantly, moving to reoccupy another major area in the Palestinian enclave. It is also getting another one of its divisions ready for possible action in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli army issues evacuation orders amid renewed bombardment

Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was released by Israeli authorities after being detained a day earlier. His detention occurred following a confrontation in the West Bank village of Susya, where activists alleged that Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians. Watch to know more!

Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal released from Israeli detention

Palestinian militant group Hamas warned Israel on Wednesday (March 26), saying that if they try to retrieve hostages "by force", Hamas will send them back "in coffins".&nbsp;
Hamas shared a statement, saying that the Palestinian militant group is doing everything possible to keep the hostages alive.&nbsp;
"It was "doing everything possible to keep the occupation's captives alive, but the random Zionist (Israeli) bombardment is endangering their lives," the group said in the statement.&nbsp;
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"Every time the occupation attempts to retrieve its captives by force, it ends up bringing them back in coffins," it added.&nbsp;
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with the mother of hostage Elkana Bohbot. This comes a day after she criticised the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, the new head of the hostage negotiating team, for not speaking with her or her family.
&ldquo;No one is speaking with us,&rdquo; Ruhama Bohbot said last night when asked by Channel 12 if any government officials, including Dermer and Netanyahu, had contacted the family.
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Moreover, Elkana&rsquo;s two brothers also joined the conversation, the PMO said.&nbsp;
Last week, US President Donald Trump expressed his full support for Israel's deadly resumption of air and ground operations in Gaza.&nbsp;
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, on Thursday (Mar 20), condemned Hamas for the escalating conflict and said that Trump had already warned the Palestinian militant group that if it does not release hostages, "there would be all hell to pay".
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-gaza-war-update-there-should-be-a-death-sentence-to-palestinian-teens-did-israeli-envoy-david-roet-say-this-8888111">'There should be a death sentence' to Palestinian teens involved in Gaza war: Did Israeli envoy David Roet say this? Find out</a>
"He fully supports Israel and the IDF and the actions that they've taken in recent days," Leavitt told reporters when asked if Trump was trying to get a Gaza ceasefire back on track.
Earlier on Wednesday, two rockets were launched from the central Gaza Strip at southern Israel, the Israeli military said.&nbsp;
Rocket sirens sounded in the Gaza border communities of Alumim, Zimrat, Shuva, Kfar Maimon and Tushia.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said that one of the rockets was intercepted by air defenses, while the second struck in the area of Zimrat.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-airstrike-hits-gazas-nasser-hospital-kills-hamas-official-ismail-barhoum-8883614">Israel kills top Hamas official Ismail Barhoum in targeted airstrike at Gaza's Nasser hospital</a>
(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: "It was "doing everything possible to keep the occupation's captives alive, but the random Zionist (Israeli) bombardment is endangering their lives," Hamas said.

Palestinian militant group Hamas warned Israel on Wednesday (March 26), saying that if they try to retrieve hostages "by force", Hamas will send them back "in coffins". Hamas shared a statement, saying that the Palestinian militant group is doing everything possible to keep the hostages alive. "It was "doing everything possible to keep the occupation's captives alive, but the random Zionist (Israeli) bombardment is endangering their lives," the group said in the statement. Also read: VIDEO: It's Palestinians vs Hamas in Gaza as people protest against militant group: 'Where is press', 'We want peace' "Every time the occupation attempts to retrieve its captives by force, it ends up bringing them back in coffins," it added. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with the mother of hostage Elkana Bohbot. This comes a day after she criticised the Prime Minister’s Office and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, the new head of the hostage negotiating team, for not speaking with her or her family. “No one is speaking with us,” Ruhama Bohbot said last night when asked by Channel 12 if any government officials, including Dermer and Netanyahu, had contacted the family. Also read: 'Woke up half-naked': Former hostage shares harrowing account of sexual assault by Hamas militants in Gaza Moreover, Elkana’s two brothers also joined the conversation, the PMO said. Last week, US President Donald Trump expressed his full support for Israel's deadly resumption of air and ground operations in Gaza. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, on Thursday (Mar 20), condemned Hamas for the escalating conflict and said that Trump had already warned the Palestinian militant group that if it does not release hostages, "there would be all hell to pay". Also read: 'There should be a death sentence' to Palestinian teens involved in Gaza war: Did Israeli envoy David Roet say this? Find out "He fully supports Israel and the IDF and the actions that they've taken in recent days," Leavitt told reporters when asked if Trump was trying to get a Gaza ceasefire back on track. Earlier on Wednesday, two rockets were launched from the central Gaza Strip at southern Israel, the Israeli military said. Rocket sirens sounded in the Gaza border communities of Alumim, Zimrat, Shuva, Kfar Maimon and Tushia. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said that one of the rockets was intercepted by air defenses, while the second struck in the area of Zimrat. Also read: Israel kills top Hamas official Ismail Barhoum in targeted airstrike at Gaza's Nasser hospital (With inputs from agencies)

Will return hostages ‘in coffins’ if Israel tries to release them by ‘force’, warns Hamas

Israel has intensified its military operations in Syria, with airstrikes reportedly killing six people. Syria condemns the attacks, while Israel blames "armed fighters" for the escalation. The UN expresses concern as violence forces residents to evacuate, raising fears of a prolonged conflict.

Israel-Syria war: Israel blames 'armed fighters' for violence

Israel-Syria war: Syria claims six people killed in bombing by Israeli force

Israel presses ground offensive in Gaza, thousands flee from Rafah

#Gravitas As Israel continues to intensify its strikes against Syria, one question looms large, is Turkiye the new front for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

West Asia crisis: Türkiye, new front for Netanyahu

#Gravitas Israel's top domestic intelligence agency chief Ronen Bar has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants him dead.

'Netanyahu wants me dead,' alleges Israel spy chief in battle for power

The Israeli Army says it has yet again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union's foreign policy chief warned strikes in Syria and Lebanon risked escalation, now referring to the two targets, one in Palmyra and another 50 kilometers west of the city.

Israel-Syria conflict: IDF claims it has struck two military bases in central Syria

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