Latest news on the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas and current information on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to local media, there have been intense Israeli bombing attacks on the Gaza Strip in the last few hours. According to the Times of Israel, air raid sirens sounded again in the Netiv HaAsara area near Gaza after a 14-hour “pause.”
The official Iranian news agency IRNA reports the execution of a suspected agent of the Israeli secret service Mossad. The person, whose identity has not been released, was executed in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. Only today, Mossad director David Barnea is expected to meet the Prime Minister of Qatar to discuss resuming negotiations for the release of the hostages.
Latest news on the war between Hamas and Israel and insights into the conflict in Palestine
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Netanyahu: “Gaza is demilitarizing even though it is under our control”
“After the elimination of Hamas, the Gaza Strip will be demilitarized and under Israeli security control.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this while reiterating his position on the future of the Gaza Strip, which he said does not include control by the Palestinian Authority. “Despite the sadness, despite the international pressure, we will continue to the end, nothing – he concluded – will stop us.” The Prime Minister reiterated that he will not allow “Hamastan” to turn into “Fatahstan”, that is, that The Palestinian Authority rules Gaza again.
Netanyahu: “The war continues, the death of hostages breaks my heart”
“The war will continue until the destruction of Hamas,” even though the deaths of the three hostages “broke my heart and that of the nation.” This was stated by Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu, who added: “We have learned the lesson” and promised that Israel “will continue all military and diplomatic efforts to bring all hostages home.”
Two Palestinians were killed by the Israeli army in the West Bank
The Wafa news agency published the news of the deaths of two Palestinians “killed by Israel”. The first is Aziz Khalil (20 years old), “killed by Israeli forces in the south of the West Bank.” The second is – according to the same source – Salim Hajar (25 years old), “killed by IDF fire” near Tulkarem. In the West Bank, the Israeli army has not yet given its version.
Hamas: “Israel knows the conditions for the release of hostages”
“The Zionist Army knows very well our conditions for their release, since none of them will be released until our conditions are met,” said Abu Obaida, spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, regarding the release of the hostages in the hands of Hamas. “The Zionist enemy is playing with the lives of its soldiers held captive by the Palestinian resistance and therefore does not care about the feelings of their families. Yesterday the Zionist army deliberately executed three of them, choosing to kill them rather than release them.”
Another Israeli hostage has died in Gaza
The family of 27-year-old Inbar Haiman has been informed of his death in Gaza. The media reported about it. Haiman was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 at the music festival in Reim, near the Strip.
Son Taken Hostage: “Israel Makes an Offer Hamas Cannot Refuse”
The son of an Israeli hostage called on the government to do so Hamas “An offer he cannot refuse” so that his father and the other hostages can be released. The BBC reports on it Lior Peri, The son of Chaim Peri, who was kidnapped during the Oct. 7 attack, reported that the hostages' families “screamed” for the government to negotiate a ceasefire to guarantee the release of their relatives, but “no one seemed to listen.”
Pro-Palestine protests in London: 57 marches across the UK
In Britain, pro-Palestinian protesters gathered again this weekend to demand an end to the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip. Stop the War Coalition organizers listed 57 different pro-Palestinian events across the country on Saturday, including rallies and candlelight vigils.
Criticism of Netanyahu for not announcing the hostages' deaths
There are voices of strong criticism Israel against the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – and his government – for not personally announcing the killing of the three Israeli hostages by the army in Gaza last night. This was reported by me Average noting that in similar cases in the past it was the Prime Minister who told Israel what had happened. Among the reported voices was that of the journalist Einav ship by Yediot Ahronot, according to which “the military spokesman was let down last night. It was not he who had to look public opinion in the eye and inform them of the tragedy, but the Prime Minister, or at least the Defense Minister or the Chief of Staff.” But it is not surprising disappointing“.
After new launches from Lebanon, Israel attacks across the border
The Israeli military said it had since identified three launches Lebanon in the south of the country, where the Mermaids of the alarm. In response – the military spokesman added – Israeli artillery is now striking across the border. According to the same source, the army has previously identified “a number of suspects in an area known to be…” Hezbollah“.
Kirby (USA) on killed hostages: “A terrible tragedy”
“This is a terrible tragedy.” The White House Security Council spokesman said: John Kirby, comments on the murder of three hostages by Israeli forces who managed to free themselves Gaza and which, according to the reconstructions, flew one White flag. The Israel Defense Forces says the soldiers who opened fire were “for Mistake thought it was a threat.” For Kirby, there is “no connection between today's tragic events and the impact on the concrete safety of the other hostages still detained.” Of course we want them all to be released – he added – for the best Security for them would be to release them all, and Hamas could do that if it just wanted to do the right thing, which it has clearly shown itself unwilling to do.”
Schlein: “We need an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East”
The Democratic Party insists on “requesting a stop immediately Fire “humanitarian” in the Middle East. This is what the party secretary said Elly Schlein Speech at the party meeting. “We must stop this massacre of civilians immediately. Let us return to demanding the release of all hostages, the protection of all civilians and an end to the bombing of Gaza, which is affecting the civilian population, 40% of whom are minors.”
The PD boss concluded: “We say it from the beginning: Hamas It is not the Palestinian people, and this equation is not only a mistake but also a disservice to Hamas, which must instead be isolated both among the Palestinian people and in the Arab world. We must return to the path of peace in the Middle East. We are in a humanitarian hell in Gaza, even the United Nations says so. Who need to be supported in their multilateral efforts and not attacked. We need a peace conference to restart the process towards “two peoples, two states”, which otherwise risks remaining a mere rhetorical invocation. Also because one, Israel, already exists and has the right to exist in peace and security, but the other, Palestine, still lacks the full recognition that must finally be achieved by the entire international community.”
Parish attacked in the Gaza Strip: two dead
The Israelis opened fire on Christians in the Gaza Strip. Following last night's dramatic and serious bomb attack in the area around the Latin Parish of the Holy Family, a Gaza City, with dozens of dead, are reportedly being shot at by Israeli snipers in these hours. According to incoming news, confirmed by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, two women were killed, probably mother and daughter, the second was murdered while trying to help her elderly mother, who was hit by snipers. There were also five people injured, one of whom was in very serious condition. The ongoing attack would have been justified by the Israelis, who are talking about the presence of a rocket launcher in the community. Despite the intervention of the patriarchy, the operation was not stopped.
Prime Minister Netanyahu will hold a press conference this evening
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a press conference in Tel Aviv at 8:30 p.m. local time (7:30 p.m. in Italy).
War Cabinet in Israel at the meeting between the Mossad and the Prime Minister of Qatar
Israel's War Cabinet is expected this evening to discuss the results of last night's meeting between Mossad chief David Barnea and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on a possible resumption of negotiations on a ceasefire and exchange of hostages and detained Palestinians . Various media reported about it.
Israel: “Hostages were accidentally killed while waving a white flag”
According to a preliminary investigation by the Israeli army i three hostages who were killed by soldiers in Gaza yesterday had raised a stick with a Piece of white fabric. An army source said this in a briefing with journalists. According to the same investigation, the troops did not “adhere to Army rules of engagement.”
Gallant: “Meeting with Mossad, Shin Bet and Army about hostages”
The Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant led a meeting with military and intelligence leaders this morning to discuss “efforts to repatriate hostages held in Gaza.” His office announced that the head of the Mossad also took part in the meeting David Barnea, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and that of the Shin Bet Ronen bar. The meeting took place the day after the army accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Funeral of Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza yesterday
Dozens of people gathered in southern Gaza for the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa, who was killed in an Israeli attack yesterday. The BBC reports on it. Abudaqa was live at a school in Khan Yunis with his colleague Wael Dahdouh, who survived the attack but was injured by shrapnel. After Abudaqa's death, Al Jazeera released a statement saying it held Israel “fully responsible” for its decision and accused it of a “systematic attack” on its employees and their families.
The meeting in Oslo to resume talks between Israel and Hamas over the hostages
The meeting for negotiations on the release of the Israeli hostages in the hands of Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons would take place today in Oslo, Norway. This is what we read in the Wall Street Journal, which talks about a meeting between the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, and the head of the Mossad, David Barnea, after the last previews from Axios and the confirmation Qatar on “continuing its diplomatic efforts”.
WSJ: “Qatar Mossad chief meets in Oslo today”
It would be scheduled for this afternoon Oslo a meeting between Israel and Qatar – and in particular between the director of the Mossad, David Barnea, and the Prime Minister of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani – the aim of which is to resume negotiations for the release of the Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for one Ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners by the Israeli authorities. This is reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources.
Parolin meets delegates and ambassadors from the League of Arab States
The Holy See's concern about the situation in Israel and in Palestine“The oft-repeated request for a ceasefire was the focus of a meeting at the Vatican this morning between the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin and Enas Sayed Mohamed Aly Mekkawy, delegate from league of the Arab states. The representative of the Arab country was accompanied by ambassadors Issa Kassissieh from Palestine; Farid El Khazen, Ambassador of Lebanon; Rahman Farhan Abdullah Alaameri, Ambassador of Iraq; Mahmoud Talaat, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
This was announced by the Press Office of the Holy See. “During the cordial discussions in the Secretariat of State – it is said – the Secretary of State expressed the Holy See's concern about the situation in Israel and Palestine and repeated the call for a ceasefire expressed several times by the Holy Father Francis; access to humanitarian aid in Gaza; the well-known position on the urgent need to achieve the full implementation of the two-state solution and a special, internationally guaranteed status for the city Jerusalemfor lasting peace in the region”.
British ship shoots down suspected drone in Red Sea
A British destroyer shot down a suspected attack drone in the Red Sea. This was announced by the Minister of Defense Grant Shapps, as maritime tensions increase in the region. “Overnight, HMS Diamond shot down a suspected attack drone targeting merchant ships in the Red Sea. A Sea Viper missile was fired and successfully destroyed the target,” Shapps said in a statement published on X.
Funeral of Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza yesterday
Dozens of people gathered in southern Gaza for the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman. Samer Abudaqa, killed in an Israeli attack yesterday. The BBC reports on it. Abudaqa was live from a school in Khan Yunis with colleagues, Wael Dahdouh, survived the attack but was injured by shrapnel. After Abudaqa's death, Al Jazeera released a statement saying it held Israel “fully responsible” for its decision and accused it of a “systematic attack” on its employees and their families.
Iran: “We will respond to Western sanctions against Quds Forces”
Iran reserves the right to take measures in response to “unacceptable actions.” United States And Great Britain, which imposed new sanctions on the armed forces Quds, a branch of the Revolutionary Guard that handles operations abroad, and its commanders for their alleged support of Palestinian resistance groups. This was stated by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani, adding that they “will always remain the nightmare of terrorist groups and the countries that support them.” “The absurd and worthless accusations against the anti-terror forces have so far failed to change the regional equations in favor of the United States and the United Kingdom and will only bring more misfortune to the warmongers,” Kanani said last night, quoted by IRNA.
Telephone and internet connections remain down in Gaza
The communications blackout continues, disrupting telephone and internet connections in the region Gaza Strip. According to internet access advocacy group NetBlocks.org, internet and phone lines have been down since Thursday evening and remain inaccessible this morning, making it difficult to deliver relief supplies. “The internet blackout is ongoing and according to our data, this is the longest outage” in the more than two months of the war, he said Alp Toker, Group leader. The United Nations humanitarian affairs department said communications with Gaza had been “severely disrupted” due to damage to telecommunications lines in the south.
Qatar confirms negotiations to “renew humanitarian pause”
The Qatar “confirms the continuation of its diplomatic efforts for renewal humanitarian pause” as hostilities between them continue Israel And Hamasand hopes that we can “build on the progress made to reach a global and sustainable agreement that ends the war, stops the bloodshed of our Palestinian brothers and leads to serious negotiations and the start of a political process leading to a comprehensive agreement “, lasting and just peace, in accordance with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.” This is reported by the satellite television al-Jazeera based on a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
After “enemy planes from Lebanon” Israel strikes across the border
Tensions continue in northern Israel on the border with Israel Lebanon. After warning sirens sounded in the area, the Israeli army announced it had “intercepted an enemy aircraft” that had flown across the border from Lebanon. Another “enemy aircraft,” which the army said also arrived from Lebanon, crashed in an open area near Margaliot, an agricultural village in northern Israel. In response, he continued, Israeli artillery attacks Lebanon.
Families of Israeli hostages came together for new initiatives
The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza are currently gathered in Tel Aviv at their committee's headquarters to discuss next steps. This was announced by the spokesman for the families who demonstrated yesterday in front of the Ministry of Defense – after the news of the killing of three hostages due to a “tragic mistake” by the Israeli army – and asked the government of Benjamin Netanyahu for further intervention. crucial for the immediate release of the “live” hostages.
Who are the three Israeli hostages “accidentally” killed in Gaza?
Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz are the three Israeli hostages who were “accidentally” killed by the army in Gaza. They were all under 30 and were captured by Hamas on October 7th.
The USA orders two warships to remain in the Mediterranean
The Minister of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the cruiser Normandy to remain in the Mediterranean for “several more weeks.” This was reported by several informed sources to the Associated Press agency. It is the third time the Ford deployment has been extended since the Pentagon increased its military presence in the region following the October 7 Hamas attacks
Israel begins investigating the killing of two Palestinians in the West Bank
Israel has announced its opening an investigation the military police to kill two Palestinians in West Bank, after an Israeli human rights group released videos that appeared to show Israeli troops killing men – one incapacitated and one unarmed – during a military attack on a West Bank refugee camp. Human rights group B'Tselem accused the army of carrying out “illegal executions.”
THE Videos from surveillance cameras show two Israeli military vehicles pursuing a group of Palestinians in the Faraa refugee camp in the northern West Bank. A man who appears to be holding a red canister is killed by soldiers. B'Tselem identified the man as Rami Jundob, 25. The military jeep approaches Jundob, who is lying on the ground in a pool of blood, and fires several shots at him until he remains motionless. The soldiers then approach a man, identified by B'Tselem as Thaar Shahin, 36, who is hiding under the hood of a car. They shoot him point blank. B'Tselem stated that Shahin was killed immediately and Jundob died of his wounds the next day.