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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There is anger on the streets of Israel as frustrated demonstrators called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do more to get the hostages out of Gaza and nearby towns.

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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 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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Latest in Russia-Ukraine war: Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has killed at least seven people including three children. The attacked damaged infrastructure and residential houses. Watch to know more!

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There is anger on the streets of Israel as frustrated demonstrators called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do more to get the hostages out of Gaza and nearby towns. Watch to know more!

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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.

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Latest in Russia-Ukraine war: Russia bombards Ukraine as three Russian drones hit Ukraine's Kharkiv. Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine city of Kharkiv, killing seven people. The attacked damaged infrastructure and residential houses. Watch to know more!

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!

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Latest in Russia-Ukraine war: Russia bombards Ukraine. Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine city of Kharkiv, killing seven people. The attacked damaged infrastructure and residential houses. Watch to know more!

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson came under the spotlight on Thursday (Feb 8) after the Russian president gave an interview,&nbsp;a first in years to an American journalist. 
 
Speaking about the possibility of establishment of peace in Ukraine, Putin told Carlson, “If you really want to stop fighting, you need to stop supplying weapons."

The Russian president was referring to Western aid being supplied to Kyiv. “It will be over within a few weeks. That’s it,” he said.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-putin-make-hour-long-phone-call-accuse-us-of-interference-688406">Xi-Putin interact in hour-long phone call, accuse US of 'interference'</a>

Emphasising the goals of what Putin called the “special military operation” in Ukraine, Putin said it was yet to be achieved since one of the aims “is de-Nazification". 
 
In a rare move, Putin further went on to explain what he meant by "de-Nazification".

“This means the prohibition of all kinds of neo-Nazi movements. We have to get rid of those people who maintain this concept and support this practice and try to preserve it,” the Russian president said. 
 
The Russian president also defended his decision to invade Ukraine in February 2022. 
 
Putin said the West now understood that Russia won't be defeated even though Ukraine gets support from US, European Union and NATO. 
 
"Up until now, there has been the uproar and screaming about inflicting a strategic defeat to Russia on the battlefield. But now they are apparently coming to realize that it is difficult to achieve, if possible, at all. In my opinion, it is impossible by definition," Putin said.

<h2 lang="en-US">Putin shrugs off Nord Stream blast allegations, blames CIA</h2>

Answering Carlson's questions regarding the attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines which took place in the Baltic Sea in September 2022, Putin denied his involvement in the blast.

Watch:&nbsp;China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin vow deeper ties in phone call

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“Who blew up Nord Stream?” quizzed Carlson. Responding to his question, Putin said, “You for sure.”

To which Carlson&nbsp;responded: “I was busy that day. I did not blow up Nord Stream.”

Putin then went on to allege, without presenting any evidence, that only the US was capable of, and could have any interest in, carrying out that attack.

Notably, Washington has consistently denied that it had any role in the attacks.&nbsp;

<h2 lang="en-US">Putin says invading Poland or Latvia 'out of question'</h2>

Russian President Putin said it was "out of the question" to invade Poland or Latvia. "We simply don't have any interest" in expanding the Ukraine war, he added.

"Can you imagine a scenario where you send Russian troops to Poland?" asked Carlson.

"Only in one case, if Poland attacks Russia," said Putin, adding: "We have no interest in Poland, Latvia or anywhere else. Why would we do that? We simply don't have any interest... It is absolutely out of the question."

The two-hour interview with Carlson, a former Fox News host and right wing commentator who supports former US president Donald Trump, was recorded in Moscow.

It was the first interview given by Putin to a Western media outlet since his troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

In the past, Carlson has openly criticised the United States for supporting Ukraine and has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “rat-like Ukrainian pimp.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson came under the spotlight on Thursday (Feb 8) after the Russian president gave an interview, a first in years to an American journalist.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson came under the spotlight on Thursday (Feb 8) after the Russian president gave an interview, a first in years to an American journalist. Speaking about the possibility of establishment of peace in Ukraine, Putin told Carlson, “If you really want to stop fighting, you need to stop supplying weapons." The Russian president was referring to Western aid being supplied to Kyiv. “It will be over within a few weeks. That’s it,” he said. Also Read: Xi-Putin interact in hour-long phone call, accuse US of 'interference' Emphasising the goals of what Putin called the “special military operation” in Ukraine, Putin said it was yet to be achieved since one of the aims “is de-Nazification". In a rare move, Putin further went on to explain what he meant by "de-Nazification". “This means the prohibition of all kinds of neo-Nazi movements. We have to get rid of those people who maintain this concept and support this practice and try to preserve it,” the Russian president said. The Russian president also defended his decision to invade Ukraine in February 2022. Putin said the West now understood that Russia won't be defeated even though Ukraine gets support from US, European Union and NATO. "Up until now, there has been the uproar and screaming about inflicting a strategic defeat to Russia on the battlefield. But now they are apparently coming to realize that it is difficult to achieve, if possible, at all. In my opinion, it is impossible by definition," Putin said. Putin shrugs off Nord Stream blast allegations, blames CIA Answering Carlson's questions regarding the attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines which took place in the Baltic Sea in September 2022, Putin denied his involvement in the blast. Watch: China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin vow deeper ties in phone call “Who blew up Nord Stream?” quizzed Carlson. Responding to his question, Putin said, “You for sure.” To which Carlson responded: “I was busy that day. I did not blow up Nord Stream.” Putin then went on to allege, without presenting any evidence, that only the US was capable of, and could have any interest in, carrying out that attack. Notably, Washington has consistently denied that it had any role in the attacks. Putin says invading Poland or Latvia 'out of question' Russian President Putin said it was "out of the question" to invade Poland or Latvia. "We simply don't have any interest" in expanding the Ukraine war, he added. "Can you imagine a scenario where you send Russian troops to Poland?" asked Carlson. "Only in one case, if Poland attacks Russia," said Putin, adding: "We have no interest in Poland, Latvia or anywhere else. Why would we do that? We simply don't have any interest... It is absolutely out of the question." The two-hour interview with Carlson, a former Fox News host and right wing commentator who supports former US president Donald Trump, was recorded in Moscow. It was the first interview given by Putin to a Western media outlet since his troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022. In the past, Carlson has openly criticised the United States for supporting Ukraine and has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “rat-like Ukrainian pimp.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Historically one of the most highly educated places in the world, Israeli strikes have now left no university or school in Gaza. But in the midst of rubble and dust, a teenage scientist is defying all odds.

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Long before Netanyahu’s goal of eliminating Hamas, the Israeli leader has been trying to dismantle UNRWA. Why does Netanyahu want the global aid agency for Palestinians out?

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More than four months into the war and five US diplomatic visits later, there is still no progress on hostage release and truce talks. Have global negotiators failed Gaza?

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An international low when anticipated Israeli operation in southern city of Rafah is growing every passing hour. Eight groups have warned that any Israeli military Advance into Southern Gaza's Rafah area could cause a bloodbath.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in an interview published on Friday about war and peace in Ukraine, the risks of advances in genetics and artificial intelligence and fears of a world war. Watch this video for all details.

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Netanyahu has rejected Hamas' proposal for a truce. Top U.S. diplomat Blinken says there is hope for more negotiations. Amid all this Russian President Putin has said that Moscow is in talks with Hamas to release hostages. Will Putin broker a peace deal in Gaza?

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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.

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The front lines are heating up in Ukraine. Russian forces are advancing its operations in various parts of Ukraine. There has been a surge in attacks in Ukraine's war ravaged Donetsk region. The Russian military has fired between 1500 to 2500 shells and Rockets and is now targeting crucial infrastructure in the region.

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In less than 30 minutes, the United States struck 85 targets spread across 7 cities in Iraq and Syria. These American airstrikes were carried out as a reprisal against a drone attack on an American base in Jordan, in which 3 American soldiers were killed and 40 others were injured. And according to the United States, this is just the beginning of a multi-tiered response. Even though both the Americans and the Iranians have repeatedly insisted that neither side wants a full-blown conflict. What is abundantly clear is that the Israel-Gaza war that began on the 7th of October has spread way beyond the frontiers of Gaza. By backing the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip to the hilt, the United States is getting more and more involved in this new West Asia conflict. And even if the political leaders at this moment are not willing to say it out loud, what is playing out is a subtle but steady proxy war between the United States and Iran. Our next report will get you the details

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The United States and several other countries have suspended aid to UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency in Gaza, since the 26th of January. The unprecedented funding crisis was precipitated by Israel's claim that 13 of UNRWA's 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved in the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel which killed about 1200 people. Tel Aviv claims that as many as 190 UNRWA staff were militants. UNRWA, 150 of whose staff have been killed since October last year, shelters about a million Palestinians in its buildings, besides running several other essential services. If funding is not restored soon, the UN agency will have to end operations by the end of this month. As a course corrective measure, it promptly fired staff after being alerted to Israel's allegations. The UNRWA chief, Philippe Lazzarini, has dubbed the suspension "an additional collective punishment" for Palestinians. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Israeli claims of UNRWA culpability remain unsubstantiated

Ukrainian President is replacing senior officials. Ukraine's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi was the first on the list. Speculations have been rife that Zelensky will fire the highly popular Valerii Zaluzhnyi.

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French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne will visit Israel and the West Bank tomorrow, the French Embassy announces.

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Russia’s deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko visited South Korea to discuss the Ukrainian war and bilateral ties, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Sunday, as the two countries trade increasingly heated rhetoric over the nuclear-armed North.

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Israel on Saturday (Feb 3) said that it had struck over 50 targets linked to the Iranian-backed Lebanese movement Hezbollah since the war broke out in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.

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The US is actively pursuing a second hostage deal as well as humanitarian assistance to Gaza. In the latest US Secy State Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation with the Saudi counterpart about the Israel-Hamas war. Watch to know more!

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Israeli protesters demand PM Netanyahu to resign. Israel issues warning to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli military says it hit 50 Hezbollah targets since October 7. Watch to know more!

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At least 20 people have been killed in what Russia says was a Ukrainian attack at a bakery in the occupied eastern city of Lysychansk. Russia's emergency ministry said that at least 20 people had been killed in the incident and several were injured. Watch to know more!

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