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  Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Israel confirms it received hostages' names to be released

  World | January 19, 2025 16:25 IST

  The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins after Israel said it received the names of three female hostages to be released by Hamas. Earlier, Israel had vowed to keep fighting until Hamas provides the list of three hostages to be released later on Sunday.

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  Hamas reveals names of 3 hostages to be released later today, clears way for Gaza truce

  World | January 19, 2025 14:40 IST

  As Hamas shares the names of three hostages to be released later today, it has potentially cleared the way for truce in Gaza. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked for the names of the hostages to begin the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

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  Netanyahu clears way for Israeli approval of agreement with Hamas: Deal to release hostages reached

  World | January 17, 2025 13:49 IST

  Benjamin Netanyahu has cleared Israel's approval of the deal reached with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages. Earlier, his office said that the deal was facing last minute hiccups and accused Hamas of a last-minute dispute.

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  Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu appoints Mossad director for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

  World | January 11, 2025 23:32 IST

  Israel and Hamas are under pressure from outgoing US President Joe Biden and Trump to reach a deal before the January 20 inauguration.

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  'No one will be spared': Netanyahu's stern warning after bus shooting kills several Israelis

  World | January 06, 2025 16:26 IST

  Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service reported that two women in their 60s and a man in his 40s were killed, while the military searches for the attackers.

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  Israel questions legitimacy of ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, vows to contest court order

  World | November 28, 2024 8:44 IST

  The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, his former defence minister, and Hamas military commander Ibrahim Al-Masri, also known as Mohammed Deif, over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict.

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  Desperate Lebanese returning home to south as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect | WATCH

  World | November 27, 2024 16:32 IST

  Cars honking and people hugging flooded the streets of Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on Wednesday (November 27) after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah came into effect.

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  Is the Israel-Lebanon War over? Here's what top insiders reveal

  World | November 27, 2024 12:19 IST

  According to the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.

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  Has Israel struck ceasefire deal with Hezbollah? Netanyahu's spokesperson breaks silence

  World | November 25, 2024 19:09 IST

  Michael Herzog, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, told Israel's GLZ radio an agreement was close and "it could happen within days ... We just need to close the last corners".

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  International Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas officials, Netanyahu reacts

  World | November 21, 2024 19:02 IST

  ICC issued warrants for the arrest of Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (also known as Mohammed Deif), Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and its former defence minister Yoav Gallant.

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  Netanyahu issues video message for Iranians: 'Khamenei govt fears its people more than Israel'

  World | November 12, 2024 23:54 IST

  Israel and Iran are standing on the verge of war after both nations fired rockets against each other. Iran stepped into the conflict in the Middle East after the Israeli military started attacking Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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  What Trump's phenomenal comeback means for Ukraine, Middle East, China and rest of world | ANALYSIS

  World | November 07, 2024 14:51 IST

  During the campaign, Trump made explosive claims and announcements. Now that Trump has claimed victory, many at home and abroad are asking an urgent question: will he make good on his long list of foreign policy threats, promises and pronouncements?

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  'Crisis of trust': Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister Yoav Gallant in surprise announcement

  World | November 06, 2024 0:35 IST

  Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.

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  'Worse than a coffin': Lebanese family was holding Sunday gathering when Israeli strike killed all

  World | October 28, 2024 16:13 IST

  The entire building tipped over down a hillside and landed on its face, taking with it 17 apartments full of families and visitors. More than 70 people were killed, and 60 injured.

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  IDF releases video of Hamas leader Sinwar, his family moving to unknown location hours before attack

  World | October 20, 2024 11:03 IST

  The Israeli army released a newly declassified video it says shows late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and his family walking through a tunnel in an unknown location hours before the October 7 attacks.

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  US intel classified document detailing Israel's masterplan to attack Iran leaked online, probe on

  World | October 20, 2024 10:44 IST

  Israel's masterplan to attack Iran leaked online: The documents, dated October 15 and 16, began circulating online on Friday after being posted on Telegram by an account called “Middle East Spectator.”

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  Benjamin Netanyahu's first reaction after assassination bid: 'Proxies of Iran made a grave mistake'

  World | October 20, 2024 6:41 IST

  The fighting with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Gaza-based Hamas showed no pause after the killing of the Hamas mastermind of last year's October 7 attack. Recently, Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the chief architect of the raid on Israel on October 7.

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  'It's beginning of end...': Netanyahu on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's killing

  World | October 18, 2024 8:31 IST

  As one of the highest-ranking figures within the militant organization, his removal is expected to impact Hamas' leadership and operational capabilities.

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  Netanyahu assures US that Israel would not strike Iran's nuclear or oil facilities: Report

  World | October 15, 2024 11:21 IST

  Netanyahu's unusually moderate stand has signalled that Israel wants to conduct a limited counterstrike to avoid a full-scale war. US President Joe Biden has publicly voiced his opposition to an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

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  Netanyahu's message to UN: 'Mr Secretary General, get UNIFIL forces out of harm's way in Lebanon'

  World | October 14, 2024 6:24 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a stern message to the United Nations that it should get UNIFIL forces out of harm's way immediately from Lebanon where the military is carrying out attacks against Hezbollah.