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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.

(With inputs from agencies)

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

Russia said on Saturday it had repelled an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Russian "civilian transport ships" on Friday evening in the southwestern part of the Black Sea, a key artery for grain and oil exports from both countries.

Civilian vessels on the Black Sea have not generally been targeted since Moscow ordered its troops into Ukraine in February 2022, but last July both sides said they would start treating ships headed to the other's ports as potential carriers of military cargo.

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In a statement posted on the Telegram messaging app, Russia's Defence Ministry said Ukraine had attempted what it called "a terrorist attack on Russian civilian transport ships using semi-submersible naval drones".

It said Russian patrol boats and warplanes had averted the attack, destroying one Ukrainian naval drone by artillery fire and disabling the rest by electronic warfare. No Russian civilian or military vessels were damaged, it said.

Reuters could not verify the Russian account. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.

Last July, Russia refused to renew a Turkish-brokered deal providing for safe grain exports through the region and said all ships heading to Ukrainian ports would be treated as potential carriers of military cargo.

A day later, Ukraine said it would adopt the same stance on ships bound for Russian and Russian-controlled Ukrainian ports.

It was not clear precisely where the attack took place. The southwestern part of the Black Sea adjoins Turkey's Bosphorus Strait through which cargoes leaving the sea travel.

Ukraine has in recent months mounted a series of drone and missile attacks on Russian military targets in the Black Sea, sinking at least one naval vessel and damaging others.

Russia said on Saturday it had repelled an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Russian "civilian transport ships" on Friday evening in the southwestern part of the Black Sea, a key artery for grain and oil exports from both countries.

Russia said on Saturday it had repelled an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Russian "civilian transport ships" on Friday evening in the southwestern part of the Black Sea, a key artery for grain and oil exports from both countries. Civilian vessels on the Black Sea have not generally been targeted since Moscow ordered its troops into Ukraine in February 2022, but last July both sides said they would start treating ships headed to the other's ports as potential carriers of military cargo. Also Read: Ukraine needs to come up with new strategies to battle, says new Army Chief In a statement posted on the Telegram messaging app, Russia's Defence Ministry said Ukraine had attempted what it called "a terrorist attack on Russian civilian transport ships using semi-submersible naval drones". It said Russian patrol boats and warplanes had averted the attack, destroying one Ukrainian naval drone by artillery fire and disabling the rest by electronic warfare. No Russian civilian or military vessels were damaged, it said. Reuters could not verify the Russian account. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Last July, Russia refused to renew a Turkish-brokered deal providing for safe grain exports through the region and said all ships heading to Ukrainian ports would be treated as potential carriers of military cargo. A day later, Ukraine said it would adopt the same stance on ships bound for Russian and Russian-controlled Ukrainian ports. It was not clear precisely where the attack took place. The southwestern part of the Black Sea adjoins Turkey's Bosphorus Strait through which cargoes leaving the sea travel. Ukraine has in recent months mounted a series of drone and missile attacks on Russian military targets in the Black Sea, sinking at least one naval vessel and damaging others.

Russia says it foiled Ukrainian drone attack on civilian cargo ships in Black Sea

Saudi Arabia demanded on Saturday that the UN Security Council step in and stop Israel's planned army assault in Rafah, calling it a "humanitarian catastrophe."

The foreign ministry statement, which was aired by state media, stated that the kingdom "strongly condemns and rejects the extremely dangerous consequences of storming and targeting" Rafah. It also reiterated its "categorical rejection" of their forcible deportation.

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The statement went on, "This ongoing violation of international humanitarian law and international law reinforces the importance of convening the Security Council promptly to prevent Israel from triggering an imminent humanitarian catastrophe."

On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the army orders to get ready to evacuate Rafah's civilian population in advance of a scheduled ground offensive against Hamas in the city.

In the far south of Gaza, the city has become the home of over a million Palestinian refugees, many of whom are camped out in tents between the sea and Egypt borders.

Saudi Arabia, which is home to some of the most sacred places in Islam, has never recognised Israel but had discussed doing so before to the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October.

Around 1,160 people, primarily civilians, were killed in an attack on southern Israel by Hamas terrorists, which set off the battle, according to an AFP count based on official Israeli numbers.

Israel began a large military attack in Gaza with the goal of eliminating Hamas. According to the health ministry of Hamas-run territory, the offensive has killed at least 27,947 individuals.

While denouncing Israeli "aggression" in Gaza, Riyadh has called for a ceasefire several times.

Although US President Joe Biden's administration has expressed hope that normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel will be restored, Saudi Arabia claimed this week that it had informed Washington that it would not forge diplomatic ties with Israel until an independent Palestinian state was "recognized" and Israeli soldiers withdrew from Gaza.

The leaders of Hamas in Gaza issued a warning on Saturday, claiming that "tens of thousands" of people could die as a result of Israeli operations in Rafah.

Mahmud Abbas, the president of Palestine, said in his office that the action is "a clear violation of all red lines" and "threatens security and peace in the area in the world."

(With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Arabia demanded on Saturday that the UN Security Council step in and stop Israel's planned army assault in Rafah, calling it a "humanitarian catastrophe." The foreign ministry statement, which was aired by state media, stated that the kingdom "strongly condemns and rejects the extremely dangerous consequences of storming and targeting" Rafah.

Saudi Arabia demanded on Saturday that the UN Security Council step in and stop Israel's planned army assault in Rafah, calling it a "humanitarian catastrophe." The foreign ministry statement, which was aired by state media, stated that the kingdom "strongly condemns and rejects the extremely dangerous consequences of storming and targeting" Rafah. It also reiterated its "categorical rejection" of their forcible deportation. Also Read: Gaza war: Israeli Army accused of deliberately attacking ambulance, killing six-year-old girl The statement went on, "This ongoing violation of international humanitarian law and international law reinforces the importance of convening the Security Council promptly to prevent Israel from triggering an imminent humanitarian catastrophe." On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the army orders to get ready to evacuate Rafah's civilian population in advance of a scheduled ground offensive against Hamas in the city. In the far south of Gaza, the city has become the home of over a million Palestinian refugees, many of whom are camped out in tents between the sea and Egypt borders. Saudi Arabia, which is home to some of the most sacred places in Islam, has never recognised Israel but had discussed doing so before to the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October. Around 1,160 people, primarily civilians, were killed in an attack on southern Israel by Hamas terrorists, which set off the battle, according to an AFP count based on official Israeli numbers. Israel began a large military attack in Gaza with the goal of eliminating Hamas. According to the health ministry of Hamas-run territory, the offensive has killed at least 27,947 individuals. While denouncing Israeli "aggression" in Gaza, Riyadh has called for a ceasefire several times. Although US President Joe Biden's administration has expressed hope that normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel will be restored, Saudi Arabia claimed this week that it had informed Washington that it would not forge diplomatic ties with Israel until an independent Palestinian state was "recognized" and Israeli soldiers withdrew from Gaza. The leaders of Hamas in Gaza issued a warning on Saturday, claiming that "tens of thousands" of people could die as a result of Israeli operations in Rafah. Mahmud Abbas, the president of Palestine, said in his office that the action is "a clear violation of all red lines" and "threatens security and peace in the area in the world." (With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Arabia threatens ‘catastrophe’ if Israel strikes Rafah; Gaza death toll crosses 28,000

Police in California, United States, have arrested three people after an Apple store in the town of Emeryville was hit by thieves multiple times in the last three weeks. The arrests were made after a fresh theft on Thursday (February 8). As reported by a local affiliate of Fox News, thieves stole 16 iPhones, six iPads and four MacBooks in the daylight robbery.

A person named Tyler Mims was arrested along with two others whom local police did not identify.

Mims faces charges of three counts of burglary, &nbsp;three counts of conspiracy to commit a crime, three counts of grand theft and three counts of organised retail theft.

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The news outlet reported that Mims was also being held for other crimes committed earlier. Mims was singled out because he was captured on store's CCTV camera during the latest theft. The video has now gone viral. Mims can reportedly be seen in the video, dressed in all black and shoving iPhone down his pants at 12:15 pm in the store. Other customers can be seen to be steering clear of the thieves' path.

The store reported the first theft on January 19.

Thieves struck again on Monday this week as a suspect stole 50 iPhones from the store at 10:30 am. Another theft took place on Tuesday. A suspect was recorded by an onlooker as he stole phones. Interestingly, a police car was right in front of the store.

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Local police have released a statement of the entire saga and have claimed that the police car was unoccupied at the time, without specifying where the officers were.

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Though the police have made the arrests, they have appealed to the public for more information about the multiple thefts. They have encouraged people to call, email or meet police officials in person.

(With inputs from agencies)

Police in California, United States, have arrested three people after an Apple store in the town of Emeryville was hit by thieves multiple times in the last three weeks.

Police in California, United States, have arrested three people after an Apple store in the town of Emeryville was hit by thieves multiple times in the last three weeks. The arrests were made after a fresh theft on Thursday (February 8). As reported by a local affiliate of Fox News, thieves stole 16 iPhones, six iPads and four MacBooks in the daylight robbery. A person named Tyler Mims was arrested along with two others whom local police did not identify. Mims faces charges of three counts of burglary, three counts of conspiracy to commit a crime, three counts of grand theft and three counts of organised retail theft. Watch | Apple Vision pro: The internet goes wild × The news outlet reported that Mims was also being held for other crimes committed earlier. Mims was singled out because he was captured on store's CCTV camera during the latest theft. The video has now gone viral. Mims can reportedly be seen in the video, dressed in all black and shoving iPhone down his pants at 12:15 pm in the store. Other customers can be seen to be steering clear of the thieves' path. The store reported the first theft on January 19. Thieves struck again on Monday this week as a suspect stole 50 iPhones from the store at 10:30 am. Another theft took place on Tuesday. A suspect was recorded by an onlooker as he stole phones. Interestingly, a police car was right in front of the store. Also Read | Canadian tourist opens Thai Airways flight door just before takeoff Local police have released a statement of the entire saga and have claimed that the police car was unoccupied at the time, without specifying where the officers were. Also Read | People are wearing Apple Vision Pro headsets while driving cars or walking. They shouldn't Though the police have made the arrests, they have appealed to the public for more information about the multiple thefts. They have encouraged people to call, email or meet police officials in person. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Israeli Army has been accused of deliberately targeting a rescue operation in besieged Gaza that resulted in the death of a six-year-old Palestinian girl. Her dead body was recovered on Saturday (Feb 10), surrounded by corpses of her family members and two ambulance workers.

<h2>Allegations by Red Crescent Society</h2>

The Palestine Red Crescent Society earlier released audio clips that recorded the girl, named Hind Rajab, pleading with rescuers to “come and get me.” “I’m so scared, please come,” she was heard saying in another audio clip, released some 12 days ago.

Following the call, the survivors reportedly dispatched an ambulance to the area after deciding it was safe to do so. The ambulance had two crews - Youssef Zeino and Ahmed Al-Madhoon.

However, contact with the ambulance and Hind was soon lost after the team came under an alleged attack by the Israeli Army. “The occupation deliberately targeted the Red Crescent crew despite prior coordination to allow the ambulance to arrive at the site to rescue Hind,” the Red Crescent said in a statement.

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Family members of Hind Rajab found the girl’s dead body, along with those of her uncle and aunt and their three children, still in a car near a roundabout in the Tel al-Hawa suburb of Gaza City, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported.

Another of Hind’s uncles, Sameeh Hamadeh, said the car was peppered with bullet holes.

<h2>28,000 people killed in Gaza</h2>

The war between Hamas and Israel began on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and seizing 253 hostages according to Israeli tallies.

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The Israeli military has since launched a brutal retaliatory campaign in the enclave, marked with intense bombardment and targeting of Hamas infrastructure. Israeli’s contentious actions in Gaza have killed nearly 28,000 people so far, according to Gaza health authorities.

During the war, the Israeli military has said it takes steps to avoid civilian casualties. It has faced strong international criticism over the toll of dead and injured.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli Army has been accused of deliberately targeting a rescue operation in besieged Gaza that resulted in the death of a six-year-old Palestinian girl. Her dead body was recovered on Saturday (Feb 10), surrounded by corpses of her family members and two ambulance workers.

The Israeli Army has been accused of deliberately targeting a rescue operation in besieged Gaza that resulted in the death of a six-year-old Palestinian girl. Her dead body was recovered on Saturday (Feb 10), surrounded by corpses of her family members and two ambulance workers. Allegations by Red Crescent Society The Palestine Red Crescent Society earlier released audio clips that recorded the girl, named Hind Rajab, pleading with rescuers to “come and get me.” “I’m so scared, please come,” she was heard saying in another audio clip, released some 12 days ago. Following the call, the survivors reportedly dispatched an ambulance to the area after deciding it was safe to do so. The ambulance had two crews - Youssef Zeino and Ahmed Al-Madhoon. However, contact with the ambulance and Hind was soon lost after the team came under an alleged attack by the Israeli Army. “The occupation deliberately targeted the Red Crescent crew despite prior coordination to allow the ambulance to arrive at the site to rescue Hind,” the Red Crescent said in a statement. Watch: Antony Blinken meets Israeli PM Netanyahu for talks on Gaza truce plan × Family members of Hind Rajab found the girl’s dead body, along with those of her uncle and aunt and their three children, still in a car near a roundabout in the Tel al-Hawa suburb of Gaza City, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported. Another of Hind’s uncles, Sameeh Hamadeh, said the car was peppered with bullet holes. 28,000 people killed in Gaza The war between Hamas and Israel began on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and seizing 253 hostages according to Israeli tallies. Also read: Israeli destruction to make Gaza `buffer zone` a `war crime`: UN The Israeli military has since launched a brutal retaliatory campaign in the enclave, marked with intense bombardment and targeting of Hamas infrastructure. Israeli’s contentious actions in Gaza have killed nearly 28,000 people so far, according to Gaza health authorities. During the war, the Israeli military has said it takes steps to avoid civilian casualties. It has faced strong international criticism over the toll of dead and injured. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Israeli Army accused of deliberately attacking ambulance, killing six-year-old girl

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Russia launched a drone attack on&nbsp;Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, killing seven people, including three small children, triggering blazes and damaging infrastructure and residential houses, regional officials said on Saturday.

Oleh Synehubov, Kharkiv regional governor, said the Russian forces struck the city late on Friday, hitting civilian infrastructure, causing several large fires, and damaging at least 15 residential houses in the east of Kharkiv.

"As a result of the strikes, seven people died, among them three children: seven-, four-years old, and a baby about six- months old," he said on the Telegram messaging app.

Three people were wounded, he said.

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The Ukrainian air force said that air defence and mobile groups of drone hunters shot down 23 out of 31 Russian-launched drones, which were targeting the Kharkiv region in the northeast of the country and also the Odesa region in the south.

In Kharkiv, the head of the local prosecutor's office, Oleksandr Filchakov, said in a video posted on Telegram that three drones hit the petrol station in Nemyshlianskyi district of the city.

"There was a great deal of fuel and that's why there are these dreadful consequences from the fire," Filchakov said.

Firefighters and rescuers worked through the night to cope with the consequences of the strike, extinguish fires, and clear through the debris, officials said.

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Synehubov also said that Russian drones hit a restaurant in the small town of Velykyi Berluk, some 100 kilometres from Kharkiv. He reported no casualties there.

Reuters was not able to independently confirm details of the attack. Russia did not immediately respond to a request for comment but has said it does not deliberately target civilian sites.

Kharkiv has been under attack regularly since the start of the Russian invasion of&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;in February 2022 and has been a frequent target of Russian assaults in recent weeks.

In the Black Sea port of Odesa, the regional governor said a drone attack had injured one person.

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, killing seven people, including three small children, triggering blazes and damaging infrastructure and residential houses, regional officials said on Saturday.

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, killing seven people, including three small children, triggering blazes and damaging infrastructure and residential houses, regional officials said on Saturday. Oleh Synehubov, Kharkiv regional governor, said the Russian forces struck the city late on Friday, hitting civilian infrastructure, causing several large fires, and damaging at least 15 residential houses in the east of Kharkiv. "As a result of the strikes, seven people died, among them three children: seven-, four-years old, and a baby about six- months old," he said on the Telegram messaging app. Three people were wounded, he said. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces intensify efforts to seize Ukraine's Avdiivka × The Ukrainian air force said that air defence and mobile groups of drone hunters shot down 23 out of 31 Russian-launched drones, which were targeting the Kharkiv region in the northeast of the country and also the Odesa region in the south. In Kharkiv, the head of the local prosecutor's office, Oleksandr Filchakov, said in a video posted on Telegram that three drones hit the petrol station in Nemyshlianskyi district of the city. "There was a great deal of fuel and that's why there are these dreadful consequences from the fire," Filchakov said. Firefighters and rescuers worked through the night to cope with the consequences of the strike, extinguish fires, and clear through the debris, officials said. Also read: Ukraine says Russian strike kills three, injures four Synehubov also said that Russian drones hit a restaurant in the small town of Velykyi Berluk, some 100 kilometres from Kharkiv. He reported no casualties there. Reuters was not able to independently confirm details of the attack. Russia did not immediately respond to a request for comment but has said it does not deliberately target civilian sites. Kharkiv has been under attack regularly since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and has been a frequent target of Russian assaults in recent weeks. In the Black Sea port of Odesa, the regional governor said a drone attack had injured one person.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian drone strike in Kharkiv kills seven, including three children

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After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ terms of a ceasefire in Gaza, five Israeli hostages, who were released in the month of November, launched an appeal seeking&nbsp;him to push for a deal.

During an emotional press conference in Tel Aviv, 72-year-old Adina Moshe pleaded with the Israeli prime minister saying "Everything is in your hands."

Tearful Moshe said that she feared the ones held captive by the Palestinian militant group would have to pay the price for Netanyahu's plan to attain “absolute victory” over Hamas.

She said, “I’m very afraid and very concerned that if you continue with this line of destroying Hamas, there won’t be any hostages left to release.”

The others present in the emotional presser were 34-year-old Sharon Aloni Cunio, 41-year-old Nili Margalit, 62-year-old Aviva Siegel and 16-year-old Sahar Calderon, who were kidnapped by Hamas on Oct 7 when the militant group launched unprecedented attacks against Israel. They were released&nbsp;as&nbsp;part of a temporary truce deal with Israel in November.

The freed hostages came together after Netanyahu rebuffed Hamas' terms for a ceasefire deal saying that the victory was "within reach".

“We are on the way to complete victory. The victory is within reach,” said Netanyahu, during a press conference, adding that the war will be won in a “matter of months” not years.&nbsp;

“We will continue until the end,” said the Israeli PM in his remarks.&nbsp;

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“There is no other solution besides absolute victory.” He also said surrendering to Hamas’ “delusional demands” would spell disaster and only “invite an additional slaughter”.&nbsp;

“The day after is the day after Hamas. All of Hamas,” said Netanyahu.&nbsp;

Cunio who was abducted along with her daughters and her husband said that the fate of her family was in Netanyahu's hands.

“We’ve reached the awful moment when you must decide who lives and who dies … 136 hostages now wait in tunnels, without oxygen, without food, without water and without hope, waiting for you to save them. The price is heavy, unbearable, but the price of negligence will become a stain for generations,” she said.

Calderon who was released along with her brother in November, said that she was desperately waiting for the return of her father who was still in captivity.

“I am alive and breathing, but my soul has been murdered,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Cunio.

“I am grateful to the government for bringing me back, but what about my father who is abandoned anew every day, uncertain if he will live or die? I just want his warm embrace. Bring him back, do not make me lose faith in our country a second time,” she added.

Margalit, who was abducted from the Nir Oz kibbutz, said, “If the hostages do not return to their homes, every mother and father will know that they are next in line and that they live in a country that is not committed to their safety.”

While Keshet said, “This is a decisive moment. I want to stress the urgency of the situation. We urge the world’s leaders to help us make sure that the deal goes through. The price on our society is unbearable. The price of not getting them back while we still can is unbearable.”

(With inputs from agencies)

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ terms of a ceasefire in Gaza, five Israeli hostages, who were released in the month of November, launched an appeal seeking him to push for a deal.

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ terms of a ceasefire in Gaza, five Israeli hostages, who were released in the month of November, launched an appeal seeking him to push for a deal. During an emotional press conference in Tel Aviv, 72-year-old Adina Moshe pleaded with the Israeli prime minister saying "Everything is in your hands." Tearful Moshe said that she feared the ones held captive by the Palestinian militant group would have to pay the price for Netanyahu's plan to attain “absolute victory” over Hamas. She said, “I’m very afraid and very concerned that if you continue with this line of destroying Hamas, there won’t be any hostages left to release.” The others present in the emotional presser were 34-year-old Sharon Aloni Cunio, 41-year-old Nili Margalit, 62-year-old Aviva Siegel and 16-year-old Sahar Calderon, who were kidnapped by Hamas on Oct 7 when the militant group launched unprecedented attacks against Israel. They were released as part of a temporary truce deal with Israel in November. The freed hostages came together after Netanyahu rebuffed Hamas' terms for a ceasefire deal saying that the victory was "within reach". “We are on the way to complete victory. The victory is within reach,” said Netanyahu, during a press conference, adding that the war will be won in a “matter of months” not years. “We will continue until the end,” said the Israeli PM in his remarks. Also read: Vladimir Putin mocks Tucker Carlson for being rejected by CIA “There is no other solution besides absolute victory.” He also said surrendering to Hamas’ “delusional demands” would spell disaster and only “invite an additional slaughter”. “The day after is the day after Hamas. All of Hamas,” said Netanyahu. Cunio who was abducted along with her daughters and her husband said that the fate of her family was in Netanyahu's hands. “We’ve reached the awful moment when you must decide who lives and who dies … 136 hostages now wait in tunnels, without oxygen, without food, without water and without hope, waiting for you to save them. The price is heavy, unbearable, but the price of negligence will become a stain for generations,” she said. Calderon who was released along with her brother in November, said that she was desperately waiting for the return of her father who was still in captivity. “I am alive and breathing, but my soul has been murdered,” said Cunio. “I am grateful to the government for bringing me back, but what about my father who is abandoned anew every day, uncertain if he will live or die? I just want his warm embrace. Bring him back, do not make me lose faith in our country a second time,” she added. Margalit, who was abducted from the Nir Oz kibbutz, said, “If the hostages do not return to their homes, every mother and father will know that they are next in line and that they live in a country that is not committed to their safety.” While Keshet said, “This is a decisive moment. I want to stress the urgency of the situation. We urge the world’s leaders to help us make sure that the deal goes through. The price on our society is unbearable. The price of not getting them back while we still can is unbearable.” (With inputs from agencies)

Released Israeli hostages plead with Netanyahu to push for ceasefire deal

Latest in Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif reaching out to rival parties PPP, MQM-P, JUI-F for coalition government. Sharif urged the rival parties to join hands. Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif said, "all parties to sit together and form a government." Watch to know more!

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Latest in Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif reaching out to rival parties PPP, MQM-P, JUI-F for coalition government. Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif said, "all parties to sit together and form a government." Watch to know more!

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UK's Minister of State Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan speaks to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia. While speaking to our correspondent on Indo-UK ties she said, "UK govt has made strong permanent reliance. Both the Euro-Atlantic and Indo Pacific are equally important for UK and global interests. We are proud to be here. I am thrilled to share UK's perspective. Indian Ocean conference is an important part of the India-Pacific region." Watch to know more!

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