Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon face a crucial legislative test in the Knesset. Netanyahu will have to make a decision on two military conscription draft law. The outcome is expected to have repercussions for his coalition government, and it also affect its war against Hamas militants.

Netanyahu to make decision on 2 military conscription draft laws

The United States has proposed a draft United Nations security Council resolution which calls for a temporary ceasefire in the war and opposes Israel's ground offensive in Rafah. All EU countries except Hungary have called for an immediate humanitarian pause in the war. Watch to know more!

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon face a crucial legislative test in the Israeli Knesset. The outcome is expected to have repercussions for his coalition government and it also will affect its war against Hamas.

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Pressure is mounting on Israel for ceasefire. Brazil President has linked Israel's war on Hamas equal to Holocast. Several leaders from the United States, Australia, Canada, UK, EU, Jordan joined growing calls for Israel to pause and back off from a planned ground offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, urging a humanitarian ceasefire. But are prospects dim for truce in the Israel-Hamas war? Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel government formally rejects recognition of Palestinian state

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

He further drew a comparison between Israeli military actions and Adolf Hitler's campaign to exterminate the Jewish people.

Lula, while attending an African Union summit, told reporters that what was happening in the Gaza Strip "isn't a war, it's a genocide".

"It's not a war of soldiers against soldiers. It's a war between a highly prepared army and women and children," added the veteran leftist.

"What's happening in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian people hasn't happened at any other moment in history. Actually, it has happened: when Hitler decided to kill the Jews."

<h2>Netanyahu calls Lula's comments 'shameful and grave'</h2>

Deeming Lula's remarks as "shameful and grave", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government had called in Brazil's ambassador in protest.

Netanyahu released a statement saying that the Brazilian President's comments were "Holocaust trivialisation and an attempt to harm the Jewish people and the right of Israel to defend itself".

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"The comparison between Israel to the Holocaust of the Nazis and Hitler is crossing a red line," he said in a statement.

"Israel is fighting to defend itself and ensure its future until total victory and it is doing that while upholding international law."

"I have decided with Foreign Minister (Israel) Katz to summon the Brazilian ambassador in Israel for an immediate reproach."

Katz took to his official X account and said that the meeting would take place on Monday (Feb 19).

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog also lashed out at "leaders who atrociously accuse the nation-state of the Jewish people of the evil of Hitler's deeds", without specifically identifying his Brazilian counterpart.

To do so was an "immoral distortion of history", he added.

Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant dubbed Lula's comments "outrageous and abhorrent". "Brazil has stood with Israel for years," he wrote on X.&nbsp;

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"President Lula supports a genocidal terrorist organisation -- Hamas, and in doing so brings great shame to his people, and violates the values of the free world."

On the other hand, Palestinian militant group Hamas hailed the Brazilian President's remarks, calling them "an accurate description" of what people were facing in the Gaza Strip.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. He further drew a comparison between Israeli military actions and Adolf Hitler's campaign to exterminate the Jewish people. Lula, while attending an African Union summit, told reporters that what was happening in the Gaza Strip "isn't a war, it's a genocide". "It's not a war of soldiers against soldiers. It's a war between a highly prepared army and women and children," added the veteran leftist. "What's happening in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian people hasn't happened at any other moment in history. Actually, it has happened: when Hitler decided to kill the Jews." Netanyahu calls Lula's comments 'shameful and grave' Deeming Lula's remarks as "shameful and grave", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government had called in Brazil's ambassador in protest. Netanyahu released a statement saying that the Brazilian President's comments were "Holocaust trivialisation and an attempt to harm the Jewish people and the right of Israel to defend itself". Also read: Israeli cabinet rejects ‘unilateral’ recognition of Palestinian state, terms offer a ‘prize for terror’ "The comparison between Israel to the Holocaust of the Nazis and Hitler is crossing a red line," he said in a statement. "Israel is fighting to defend itself and ensure its future until total victory and it is doing that while upholding international law." "I have decided with Foreign Minister (Israel) Katz to summon the Brazilian ambassador in Israel for an immediate reproach." Katz took to his official X account and said that the meeting would take place on Monday (Feb 19). הדברים של נשיא ברזיל מבישים וחמורים. אף אחד לא יפגע בזכותה של ישראל להגן על עצמה. הוריתי לאנשי משרדי לזמן את שגריר ברזיל לשיחת נזיפה מחר. — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) February 18, 2024 × Israeli President Isaac Herzog also lashed out at "leaders who atrociously accuse the nation-state of the Jewish people of the evil of Hitler's deeds", without specifically identifying his Brazilian counterpart. To do so was an "immoral distortion of history", he added. Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant dubbed Lula's comments "outrageous and abhorrent". "Brazil has stood with Israel for years," he wrote on X. Accusing Israel of perpetrating a Holocaust is outrageous and abhorrent. Brazil has stood with Israel for years. President Lula supports a genocidal terrorist organization - Hamas, and in doing so brings great shame to his people, and violates the values of the free world. — יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) February 18, 2024 × "President Lula supports a genocidal terrorist organisation -- Hamas, and in doing so brings great shame to his people, and violates the values of the free world." On the other hand, Palestinian militant group Hamas hailed the Brazilian President's remarks, calling them "an accurate description" of what people were facing in the Gaza Strip. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazilian President Lula compares Gaza action to 'Holocaust', leaving Israel furious

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Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press on with a powerful operation in Gaza's Rafah even as calls mounted for him to hold off sending troops into the territories' overcrowded city. Netanyahu has insisted Hamas battalions must be eliminated in the city as Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo are hoping to secure a ceasefire that would see more of the roughly 130 hostages still in Gaza released in another swap.

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Israel-Hamas war: Rafah's 1 million refugees fear Israeli onslaught

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has brushed off mounting criticism against his plans to enter the largest city of Southern Gaza. The Prime Minister slammed his critics claiming that telling Israel to not enter Rafah is equivalent to Israel losing its war against Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected ground invasion. Watch to know more!

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A series of Israeli air strikes on the southern Gaza town of Rafah have killed at least 67 people. As per Gaza officials of strikes hit 14 homes and three mosques in different parts of Rafah mediators held new talks in Cairo for a paus in the fighting and he release of around 130 hostages.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: World leaders express deep concern over Netanyahu's Rafah plans. Worries over increasingly scarce supplies of food, water & drugs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected ground invasion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has brushed off mounting criticism against his plans to enter the largest city of Southern Gaza. The Prime Minister slammed his critics claiming that telling Israel to not enter Rafah is equivalent to Israel losing its war against Hamas. Watch to know more!

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12 days after being missing following an Israeli shelling off a family car, the body of the 6-year-old Hind Rajab has been found along with the bodies of five of her family members. Rajab was fleeing the city in car with her family when killed. Watch to know more!

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed his military to prepare to evacuate an estimated 1.3 million people in the city. This comes ahead of an Israeli invasion of the densely populated southern Gaza city. Rafah is located on the Egyptian border...Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: PM Netanyahu orders military to plan evacuations from Rafah

Palestinian militant group Hamas issued a warning to Israel threatening "tens of thousands" of casualties in case of a military action on Rafah.

The group released a statement saying that an army operation would have disastrous repercussions that "may lead to tens of thousands of martyrs and injured if Rafah... is invaded".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (February 9) said that he had ordered his forces to draw up a plan to evacuate people in Rafah - a southern town in the Gaza Strip - ahead of Israel's ground invasion. Israel has been carrying out airstrikes on the now overpopulated town and did so on Friday as well.

Netanyahu ordered its military and security officials late on Friday to "submit to the cabinet a combined plan for evacuating the population and destroying the battalions" of Hamas in the southern city.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-possible-offensive-netanyahu-orders-plan-for-rafah-evacuation-688806">Ahead of possible offensive, Netanyahu orders plan for Rafah evacuation</a>

This came just hours after US President Joe Biden warned Israel against expansion of its Gaza offensive to the southern city.

Biden on Thursday said that Israel's response and conduct in the war after Hamas' deadly October 7 attacks was 'over the top'. This is the harshest criticism yet by Israel's biggest international backer.

"The Israeli occupation's move threatens security and peace in the region and the world. This is a blatant violation of all red lines," said the office of Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas.

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned "another bloodbath in Gaza cannot be allowed", in a post on X.

"An Israeli attack on 1.5 million Palestinians already facing inhumane conditions in Rafah will cause a massacre of innocent people," he wrote, urging the "whole world" to prevent it.

Spain and Germany also warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" if the plan went ahead.

"We call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, respect for international humanitarian law and the entry of aid," Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares posted on X.

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Palestinian militant group Hamas issued a warning to Israel threatening "tens of thousands" of casualties in case of a military action on Rafah. The group released a statement saying that an army operation would have disastrous repercussions that "may lead to tens of thousands of martyrs and injured if Rafah.

Palestinian militant group Hamas issued a warning to Israel threatening "tens of thousands" of casualties in case of a military action on Rafah. The group released a statement saying that an army operation would have disastrous repercussions that "may lead to tens of thousands of martyrs and injured if Rafah... is invaded". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (February 9) said that he had ordered his forces to draw up a plan to evacuate people in Rafah - a southern town in the Gaza Strip - ahead of Israel's ground invasion. Israel has been carrying out airstrikes on the now overpopulated town and did so on Friday as well. Netanyahu ordered its military and security officials late on Friday to "submit to the cabinet a combined plan for evacuating the population and destroying the battalions" of Hamas in the southern city. Also read: Ahead of possible offensive, Netanyahu orders plan for Rafah evacuation This came just hours after US President Joe Biden warned Israel against expansion of its Gaza offensive to the southern city. Biden on Thursday said that Israel's response and conduct in the war after Hamas' deadly October 7 attacks was 'over the top'. This is the harshest criticism yet by Israel's biggest international backer. "The Israeli occupation's move threatens security and peace in the region and the world. This is a blatant violation of all red lines," said the office of Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned "another bloodbath in Gaza cannot be allowed", in a post on X. "An Israeli attack on 1.5 million Palestinians already facing inhumane conditions in Rafah will cause a massacre of innocent people," he wrote, urging the "whole world" to prevent it. Spain and Germany also warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" if the plan went ahead. "We call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, respect for international humanitarian law and the entry of aid," Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares posted on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas says military action in Rafah may lead to ‘tens of thousands’ of casualties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&nbsp;on Friday (February 9) said that he had ordered his forces to draw up a plan to evacuate people in Rafah - a southern town in the Gaza Strip - ahead of Israel's ground invasion.&nbsp;Israel has been carrying out airstrikes on the now overpopulated town and did so on Friday as well

The&nbsp;attack on Rafah came just hours after Biden administration warned Israel against expansion of its Gaza offensive to the southern city. More than half of Gaza Strip's 2.3 million population has moved&nbsp; into&nbsp;Rafah.&nbsp;People have sought refuge in Rafah, escaping the war that so far rages in northern regions of the city.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said that Israel's response and conduct in the war after Hamas' deadly October 7 attacks was 'over the top'. This is the harshest criticism yet by Israel's biggest international backer.

Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to submit dual plan for Rafah

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Meanwhile, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has said that Palestinian death toll in the war is approaching the 28,000 mark. It says that about two-thirds of the tally includes women and children.

Reacting to&nbsp;Israel's offensive in Gaza,&nbsp;Vedant Patel, a US State Department spokesperson&nbsp;on Thursday said, “We have yet to see any evidence of serious planning for such an operation."

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“With no planning and little thought in an area where there is sheltering of a million people would be a disaster,"&nbsp;Patel further said.

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby has said that a ground operation in Rafah is &nbsp;“not something we would support.”

Netanyahu has spoken of “total victory” in the war in spite of Israel's increasing friction with the US.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (February 9) said that he had ordered his forces to draw up a plan to evacuate people in Rafah - a southern town in the Gaza Strip - ahead of Israel's ground invasion.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (February 9) said that he had ordered his forces to draw up a plan to evacuate people in Rafah - a southern town in the Gaza Strip - ahead of Israel's ground invasion. Israel has been carrying out airstrikes on the now overpopulated town and did so on Friday as well The attack on Rafah came just hours after Biden administration warned Israel against expansion of its Gaza offensive to the southern city. More than half of Gaza Strip's 2.3 million population has moved into Rafah. People have sought refuge in Rafah, escaping the war that so far rages in northern regions of the city. US President Joe Biden on Thursday said that Israel's response and conduct in the war after Hamas' deadly October 7 attacks was 'over the top'. This is the harshest criticism yet by Israel's biggest international backer. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to submit dual plan for Rafah × Meanwhile, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has said that Palestinian death toll in the war is approaching the 28,000 mark. It says that about two-thirds of the tally includes women and children. Reacting to Israel's offensive in Gaza, Vedant Patel, a US State Department spokesperson on Thursday said, “We have yet to see any evidence of serious planning for such an operation." Also Read | Syrian air defenses 'engage hostile targets' near Damascus, source of attack unclear “With no planning and little thought in an area where there is sheltering of a million people would be a disaster," Patel further said. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby has said that a ground operation in Rafah is “not something we would support.” Netanyahu has spoken of “total victory” in the war in spite of Israel's increasing friction with the US. (With inputs from agencies)

Ahead of possible offensive, Netanyahu orders plan for Rafah evacuation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Hamas's proposals for a ceasefire. Netanyahu ordered troops to prepare for moving onto the city of Rafah in Gaza's far south where more than 1 million Palestinians have sought Refuge. However, the US Secretary of State Blinken says he still sees space for an agreement to be reached.

Israel-Hamas War: Blinken pushes for ceasefire as Netanyahu rejects Hamas proposal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected ground invasion.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to submit dual plan for Rafah

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Israel-Hamas war | Israel PM Netanyahu dismisses Hamas' ceasefire demand

Hamas has now proposed a 135-day truce and hostage deal. This is in response to a US backed- Israel plan that reportedly included a six-week truce. The militant group has proposed a three-stage plan with each stage spanning over 45 days. Under the plan, the remaining hostages will be exchanged for around 1500 Palestinian prisoners. The deal also envisages flow of aid to Gaza, withdrawal of Israeli forces along with reconstruction of the besieged strip.

Antony Blinken discusses Hamas' truce deal with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Antony Blinken meets Israeli PM Netanyahu for talks on Gaza truce plan

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