Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

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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: Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing ten people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

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The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday announced the deaths of four Israeli soldiers and the injury of several others during fighting in the southern Gaza Strip a day prior.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reported plan to replace Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with New Hope chair Gideon Sa'ar in the middle of the war in Gaza and as Israel is on the brink of a full-on war with Hezbollah “would be crazy,” a US official tells reporters.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah.&nbsp;

This comes as, nearly a year into the Gaza war, Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar on Monday (Sep 16) said that the militant group has prepared itself to fight a "long war".

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In a statement, PM Netanyahu's office said that the nation's political-security cabinet has "updated the goals of the war this evening so that they include the following section: the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes."

Previously, on Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in conversation with a visiting US envoy, stressed that "military action" was the "only way left to ensure the return of Israel's northern communities to their homes".

Cross-border fire with Hezbollah, a key Hamas ally, has been intensifying since the conflict began on October 7. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been engaging in near-daily strikes with Israeli forces. Although the group has suggested it would stand down if a ceasefire in Gaza were reached, Israel insists that it cannot tolerate militants near its northern border.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, on the Gaza front, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared that the group is prepared for a long fight, backed by Iran-backed regional allies.

In a letter to Yemeni allies - the Houthis, Sinwar, who took over as Hamas leader last month after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, said: "We have prepared ourselves to fight a long war of attrition".&nbsp;

Sinwar, as per AFP, also threatened that Iran-backed groups in Gaza and elsewhere in the region would "break the enemy's political will".

"Our combined efforts with you" and with groups in Lebanon and Iraq "will break this enemy and inflict defeat on it," said the Hamas leader.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah. This comes as, nearly a year into the Gaza war, Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar on Monday (Sep 16) said that the militant group has prepared itself to fight a "long war". Also read | Israeli PM Netanyahu threatening to fire Defence Minister Gallant once again: Reports Israel's war goals In a statement, PM Netanyahu's office said that the nation's political-security cabinet has "updated the goals of the war this evening so that they include the following section: the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes." Previously, on Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in conversation with a visiting US envoy, stressed that "military action" was the "only way left to ensure the return of Israel's northern communities to their homes". Cross-border fire with Hezbollah, a key Hamas ally, has been intensifying since the conflict began on October 7. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been engaging in near-daily strikes with Israeli forces. Although the group has suggested it would stand down if a ceasefire in Gaza were reached, Israel insists that it cannot tolerate militants near its northern border. Also read | Israeli military ‘probably’ killed three hostages in Gaza airstrikes, confirms probe Hamas' long war Meanwhile, on the Gaza front, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared that the group is prepared for a long fight, backed by Iran-backed regional allies. In a letter to Yemeni allies - the Houthis, Sinwar, who took over as Hamas leader last month after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, said: "We have prepared ourselves to fight a long war of attrition". Sinwar, as per AFP, also threatened that Iran-backed groups in Gaza and elsewhere in the region would "break the enemy's political will". "Our combined efforts with you" and with groups in Lebanon and Iraq "will break this enemy and inflict defeat on it," said the Hamas leader. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar stated on Monday that the Palestinian group, with support from Iran-backed regional allies, has the resources to continue its fight against Israel, nearly a year into the Gaza war.

Hamas Leader Sinwar Vows Iran-Aligned Groups Will 'Break the Enemy's Political Will

Southern Israel is seeing a rise in so-called dark tourism as an increasing number of people are visiting sites hit by the October 7 attack, which was Israel's deadliest day and the worst killing of Jews since the Holocaust. Dark tourism involves travel to places associated with death and tragedy, including war museums or tombs.

Israel bears scars of Oct 7th attack, surge in visitors at attack sites in southern Israel

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, as per reports, met with the head of the New Hope party Gideon Sa'ar to negotiate a possible political settlement under which both of them will jointly appoint a new Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff.&nbsp;

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As per the Times of Israel, if rumours prove to be true and the prime minister decides to end the tenure of current Defence Minister Yoav Gallant,&nbsp;Sa'ar, a former ally turned rival, who is currently a member of the opposition,&nbsp;is expected to be appointed as his successor.

As part of this arrangement, Haaretz and Ynet reported that IDF chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi may find himself replaced. However, it is still uncertain whether Halevi will be forced out or asked to leave voluntarily from his IDF chief of staff post.

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If not the defence minister, Sa'ar may be given the role of the foreign minister while Israel Katz takes over from Gallant, reported Channel 12. It also reported that New Hope MKs Ze'ev Elkin and Sharren Haskel may be offered ministerial portfolios.

The two have reportedly also decided that Sa'ar will have the power to veto and override any legislation pertaining to the judiciary before it is approved or promoted. However, Netanyahu won't need his consent for other actions pertaining to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, like appointing or firing people.

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This comes as on Monday (Sep 16) it was reported that Netanyahu was contemplating the dismissal of defence minister Yoav Gallant. As per reports, Gallant's opposition to Israel's large-scale operation in Lebanon was being used as a convenient pretext to replace him.

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This would not be the first time Netanyahu has tried to fire Gallant. The two leaders have been at odds over a number of government policies and, more recently, the handling of the war in Gaza and the terms of a possible hostage release and ceasefire deal with Islamist militant group Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, as per reports, met with the head of the New Hope party Gideon Sa'ar to negotiate a possible political settlement under which both of them will jointly appoint a new Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, as per reports, met with the head of the New Hope party Gideon Sa'ar to negotiate a possible political settlement under which both of them will jointly appoint a new Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff. Agreement between Netanyahu and Sa'ar As per the Times of Israel, if rumours prove to be true and the prime minister decides to end the tenure of current Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Sa'ar, a former ally turned rival, who is currently a member of the opposition, is expected to be appointed as his successor. As part of this arrangement, Haaretz and Ynet reported that IDF chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi may find himself replaced. However, it is still uncertain whether Halevi will be forced out or asked to leave voluntarily from his IDF chief of staff post. Also read | Israel's initial report on American woman Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi's death doesn't exonerate troops, says US If not the defence minister, Sa'ar may be given the role of the foreign minister while Israel Katz takes over from Gallant, reported Channel 12. It also reported that New Hope MKs Ze'ev Elkin and Sharren Haskel may be offered ministerial portfolios. The two have reportedly also decided that Sa'ar will have the power to veto and override any legislation pertaining to the judiciary before it is approved or promoted. However, Netanyahu won't need his consent for other actions pertaining to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, like appointing or firing people. Gallant's alleged dismissal This comes as on Monday (Sep 16) it was reported that Netanyahu was contemplating the dismissal of defence minister Yoav Gallant. As per reports, Gallant's opposition to Israel's large-scale operation in Lebanon was being used as a convenient pretext to replace him. Also read | Gaza conflict: Israel updates its 'goals of war' as Hamas chief says group prepared to fight 'long war' This would not be the first time Netanyahu has tried to fire Gallant. The two leaders have been at odds over a number of government policies and, more recently, the handling of the war in Gaza and the terms of a possible hostage release and ceasefire deal with Islamist militant group Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

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The war in Gaza has destroyed thousands of homes forcing people to live under the open sky. Now as the rainy season appears, rainfall will bring misery to those housed in worn out makeshift tents.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would inflict a "heavy price" on the Iran-aligned Houthis who control northern Yemen, after they reached central Israel with a missile on Sunday for the first time.

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The Israel Defense Forces announced on Friday that troops operating in Gaza had recovered the bodies of two soldiers and one civilian hostage who were taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7. The military also announced the deaths of three more soldiers as heavy fighting continued in the Strip.

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As the world's attention remains fixed on Gaza, a quieter but equally devastating conflict is unfolding in the West Bank. Watch in for more details!

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The IDF says it carried out an airstrike against a group of Hamas operatives at a command room embedded within a former school in Gaza City a short while ago.

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Some 55 rockets have been fired toward Safed and the surrounding areas this morning, the IDF says. In the first barrage, around 20 rockets were fired and in the second, some 35. A number were intercepted while others fell in open areas. There were no reports of injuries.

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In the heart of west Asia, a tragedy of unprecedented scale is unfolding. Gaza, once a bustling strip of life along the Mediterranean, now lies in ruins.

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The Israeli army walked media on Friday through tunnels discovered by troops in southern Gaza, including the entrance to the underground room where the bodies of six Israeli prisoners executed by Hamas were discovered on September 1.

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For the second successive Saturday, members of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum plan to merge the more sedate protest it has held weekly at Hostages Square with the vociferously anti-government protests located a few blocks away at Tel Aviv’s Begin Road.

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A new report by the Deputy Secretary General for the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has raised alarm over the abysmal state of the Palestinian economy. Watch in for more details!

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The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA on Wednesday (Sep 11) revealed that six of its staffers were killed after two Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza. This incident marks the highest death toll for UN Staff since the start of the war.

"Among those killed was the manager of the UNRWA shelter and other team members providing assistance to displaced people," said the UNRWA on X.

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UN Chief António Guterres, in a statement, has called the lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza "totally unacceptable".

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Israel in a statement said that its air force had "conducted a precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command-and-control centre," on the school grounds".

However, the UNRWA in a post on X said that the school is home to thousands of displaced people.

"This school has been hit five times since the war began. It is home to around 12,000 displaced people, mainly women and children," said the UNRWA.

UN Secretary-General Guterres, in an interview with Reuters, said that the past year has been "very tough, very difficult".

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He said that Israel's retaliation against Hamas in Gaza — which has killed over 41,000 people since Oct 7 — are "very dramatic violations of the international humanitarian law and the total absence of an effective protection of civilians."

"What's happening in Gaza is totally unacceptable," he said, adding that nearly 300 humanitarian aid&nbsp;workers, most of them UN staff, have been killed during the conflict.&nbsp;

He said that there should be an effective investigation and accountability for their deaths.

"We have courts, but we see that the decisions of courts are not respected, and it is this kind of limbo of accountability that is totally unacceptable and that requires also a serious a serious reflection," he stated.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA on Wednesday (Sep 11) revealed that six of its staffers were killed after two Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza.

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA on Wednesday (Sep 11) revealed that six of its staffers were killed after two Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza. This incident marks the highest death toll for UN Staff since the start of the war. "Among those killed was the manager of the UNRWA shelter and other team members providing assistance to displaced people," said the UNRWA on X. Just Tragic.#Gaza Six @UNRWA colleagues killed today when two airstrikes hit a school and its surroundings in Nuseirat in the middle areas. This is the highest death toll among our staff in a single incident. Among those killed was the manager of the UNRWA shelter and other… — UNRWA (@UNRWA) September 11, 2024 × UN Chief António Guterres, in a statement, has called the lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza "totally unacceptable". Also read | Gaza War: Hamas holds key hostage, prisoner swap talks in Doha with Qatar and Egypt Strikes on school Israel in a statement said that its air force had "conducted a precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command-and-control centre," on the school grounds". However, the UNRWA in a post on X said that the school is home to thousands of displaced people. "This school has been hit five times since the war began. It is home to around 12,000 displaced people, mainly women and children," said the UNRWA. UN Secretary-General Guterres, in an interview with Reuters, said that the past year has been "very tough, very difficult". Also read | Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas militants hit UN school, homes in Gaza; 34 killed He said that Israel's retaliation against Hamas in Gaza — which has killed over 41,000 people since Oct 7 — are "very dramatic violations of the international humanitarian law and the total absence of an effective protection of civilians." "What's happening in Gaza is totally unacceptable," he said, adding that nearly 300 humanitarian aid workers, most of them UN staff, have been killed during the conflict. He said that there should be an effective investigation and accountability for their deaths. "We have courts, but we see that the decisions of courts are not respected, and it is this kind of limbo of accountability that is totally unacceptable and that requires also a serious a serious reflection," he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

'Totally unacceptable': Six UN staffers killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza school; UN chief condemns deaths

Israel-Hamas war: A delegation of the militant group Hamas met with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Doha on Wednesday (Sep 11) to hold talks about a potential hostage and prisoner exchange.

The Palestinian group in a statement said that its lead negotiator Khalil al-Hayya met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel.&nbsp;

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As per the Hamas, they had discussed "developments concerning the Palestinian cause and the aggression on the Gaza Strip". However, the Palestinian group did not reveal whether any headway was achieved because of the talks.

However, the statement reiterated the group's "readiness for the immediate implementation of the ceasefire agreement based on President Biden's declaration".

In the statement, Hamas also reiterated its demand for Israel's withdrawal from "all Gaza territories".

The Palestinian militant group also claimed it had not placed any further demands on negotiators and said that it was "rejecting any new conditions to this agreement from any party".

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In May, US President Joe Biden, at mediations held in Cairo and Doha, laid out a framework to the parties involved in the negotiations. More recently, in August, the US President presented a "bridging proposal".

For months now, the US, Egypt, and Qatar have been engaged in behind-the-scenes negotiations. However, except for a one-week truce beginning in late November last year, they have failed to secure a halt to the war between Hamas and Israel that will on Oct 7 complete one year.

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Calls for a deal have intensified after Israeli authorities at the beginning of September announced the discovery of the bodies of six hostages, killed execution style, just before the IDF forces reached their location in Hamas tunnels in Gaza. 
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However, as per AFP, even in the face of external pressure for an agreement, both Hamas and Israel continue to dig in their heels and are refusing to budge on their demands.

While Hamas is demanding Israel's exit from all of Gaza, Israel is seeking control of the so-called Philadelphi Corridor on the Gaza-Egypt border.

Doubling down on the demand, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that the control was essential to stop the Hamas from rearming. This is despite both Egypt and Qatar last week rejected&nbsp;the charge that the border was used to arm the Hamas.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: A delegation of the militant group Hamas met with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Doha on Wednesday (Sep 11) to hold talks about a potential hostage and prisoner exchange.

Israel-Hamas war: A delegation of the militant group Hamas met with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Doha on Wednesday (Sep 11) to hold talks about a potential hostage and prisoner exchange. The Palestinian group in a statement said that its lead negotiator Khalil al-Hayya met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel. Also read | Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas militants hit UN school, homes in Gaza; 34 killed What was discussed? As per the Hamas, they had discussed "developments concerning the Palestinian cause and the aggression on the Gaza Strip". However, the Palestinian group did not reveal whether any headway was achieved because of the talks. However, the statement reiterated the group's "readiness for the immediate implementation of the ceasefire agreement based on President Biden's declaration". In the statement, Hamas also reiterated its demand for Israel's withdrawal from "all Gaza territories". The Palestinian militant group also claimed it had not placed any further demands on negotiators and said that it was "rejecting any new conditions to this agreement from any party". Negotiations ongoing In May, US President Joe Biden, at mediations held in Cairo and Doha, laid out a framework to the parties involved in the negotiations. More recently, in August, the US President presented a "bridging proposal". For months now, the US, Egypt, and Qatar have been engaged in behind-the-scenes negotiations. However, except for a one-week truce beginning in late November last year, they have failed to secure a halt to the war between Hamas and Israel that will on Oct 7 complete one year. Also read | European Union warns Israeli-occupied West Bank becoming 'new Gaza' Calls for a deal have intensified after Israeli authorities at the beginning of September announced the discovery of the bodies of six hostages, killed execution style, just before the IDF forces reached their location in Hamas tunnels in Gaza. However, as per AFP, even in the face of external pressure for an agreement, both Hamas and Israel continue to dig in their heels and are refusing to budge on their demands. While Hamas is demanding Israel's exit from all of Gaza, Israel is seeking control of the so-called Philadelphi Corridor on the Gaza-Egypt border. Doubling down on the demand, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that the control was essential to stop the Hamas from rearming. This is despite both Egypt and Qatar last week rejected the charge that the border was used to arm the Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza War: Hamas holds key hostage, prisoner swap talks in Doha with Qatar and Egypt

The Palestinian Hamas group has said that it is ready to implement an immediate cease fire with Israel in Gaza based on a proposal made by US President Joe Biden months ago now. Watch in to know more.

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Pro Palestinian and anti-war protesters in Melbourne Australia today escalated into violent clashes. A big police crackdown and arrest became the focus of demonstrations outside the venue of a key defense Expo in the city. Watch in for more details!

Australia: Pro-Palestine protesters clash with police; 24 policemen injured, 39 people arrested

A strike on a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 40 people and injuries to 60 others, reported Gaza's civil defence agency early on Tuesday (Sep 10).&nbsp;

According to the civil defence agency, the attack took place in the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone. However, the Israeli army claims it had targeted a Hamas command and control centre in the area.

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Mohammed Al-Mughair, a civil defence official, stated that recovery efforts are still ongoing, with 15 people reported missing following the strike on the tents of displaced individuals.

Speaking to AFP, he said, "40 martyrs and 60 injured were recovered and transferred" to nearby hospitals.

"Our crews are still working to recover 15 missing people as a result of targeting the tents of the displaced in Mawasi, Khan Yunis," he added.

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The Israeli military, in a statement, confirmed the strike but said that its aircraft had "struck significant Hamas terrorists" at a command centre in the area.&nbsp;

It said that Hamas has been "operating within a command and control center embedded inside the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis".

"The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to systematically abuse civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, including the designated Humanitarian Area, to carry out terrorist activity against the State of Israel and IDF troops," it claimed.

Hamas has, however, denied the claim, calling it "a blatant lie" and stating that no fighters were present at the site.

The strike has left large craters, and civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal described the aftermath as "Entire families disappeared in the Mawasi Khan Yunis massacre, under the sand, in deep holes." Rescue efforts are still underway to locate missing persons in the devastated area. Videos circulating on social media platforms show civilians desperately searching for their missing family members even as the rescue attempts to free individuals trapped in sand craters continue.

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A strike on a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 40 people and injuries to 60 others, reported Gaza's civil defence agency early on Tuesday (Sep 10).

A strike on a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 40 people and injuries to 60 others, reported Gaza's civil defence agency early on Tuesday (Sep 10). According to the civil defence agency, the attack took place in the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone. However, the Israeli army claims it had targeted a Hamas command and control centre in the area. Also read | Gaza war: India's Jaishankar calls for 'ceasefire as soon as possible', urges two-state solution Rescue underway Mohammed Al-Mughair, a civil defence official, stated that recovery efforts are still ongoing, with 15 people reported missing following the strike on the tents of displaced individuals. Speaking to AFP, he said, "40 martyrs and 60 injured were recovered and transferred" to nearby hospitals. "Our crews are still working to recover 15 missing people as a result of targeting the tents of the displaced in Mawasi, Khan Yunis," he added. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Chances of hostage-truce deal 'close to zero', US not to present bridging proposal - Report Hamas targets or 'blatant lies'? The Israeli military, in a statement, confirmed the strike but said that its aircraft had "struck significant Hamas terrorists" at a command centre in the area. It said that Hamas has been "operating within a command and control center embedded inside the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis". "The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to systematically abuse civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, including the designated Humanitarian Area, to carry out terrorist activity against the State of Israel and IDF troops," it claimed. Hamas has, however, denied the claim, calling it "a blatant lie" and stating that no fighters were present at the site. The strike has left large craters, and civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal described the aftermath as "Entire families disappeared in the Mawasi Khan Yunis massacre, under the sand, in deep holes." Rescue efforts are still underway to locate missing persons in the devastated area. Videos circulating on social media platforms show civilians desperately searching for their missing family members even as the rescue attempts to free individuals trapped in sand craters continue. NOW: In Al-Mawasi area, Khan Younis, an alleged “safe zone”, Israeli forces bombed the highly populated area densely crowded with forcibly displaced Palestinians. Civil defense are searching through 30 meter deep craters for survivors. Many of the tents have simply evaporated. pic.twitter.com/q389URC0RH — Good Shepherd Collective (@Shepherds4Good) September 9, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli strike on 'Hamas command centre' in humanitarian zone in Gaza kills 40

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