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Israel probe finds Hamas 'murdered' hostages in fear of advancing ground troops
An Israeli military investigation into the deaths of six hostages — identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino — revealed that…
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‘Will behead their leaders…,’ Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Houthis have launched a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year, saying their ultimate objective is to enforce a naval blockade on Israel
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Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says 'some progress' made on Gaza hostage deal
The only ceasefire so far, in November last year, saw the release of about 100 hostages by Hamas and its allies in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
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Lebanon blasts: Work began on weaponising walkie-talkies over a decade ago, say ex-Mossad agents
Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted that he had okayed the explosions in Lebanon. Now, two former agents of Mossad said that the Israeli spy agency spent years…
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US launches retaliatory strike on Houthi targets in Yemen after attack on Israel's Tel Aviv
The US military said among its targets was a Houthi missile storage facility and a "command-and-control facility," in Sanaa
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Australia synagogue arson: 'Heinous act can't be separated from anti-Israel sentiment,' says Netanyahu
On early Friday, arsonists wearing masks set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. Some congregants were inside the premises when the incident occurred, the news agency AFP reported…
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Israel-Hamas war: Ex-minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza Strip
Moshe Yaalon had served as the defence minister under Prime Minister Netanyahu from 2013 to 2016. He was also the former chief of army staff.
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Israel's PM Netanyahu 'immune' from ICC warrants, says France
"A state cannot be held to act in a way that is incompatible with its obligations in terms of international law with regards to immunities granted to states which are not party to the ICC," the…
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Hamas ready for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah deal
Both Hamas and Israel refused the conditions mentioned in the deal proposed multiple times by mediators like Qatar and the US.
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Netanyahu says he is ready to implement ceasefire in Lebanon, will present deal to full cabinet
This comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the ceasefire deal being finalised between Israel and Lebanon will boost efforts to secure an end to the war in Gaza.
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Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah ceasefire deal after Netanyahu approves it 'in principle': Report
The Israeli cabinet will vote on the proposed deal on Tuesday and said it is expected to pass, Netanyahu's spokesperson told CNN.
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Netanyahu's minister says voluntary emigration 'only way' Israel could occupy Gaza
Smotrich said implementing the starting of "voluntary emigration" is the "only way" Israel could occupy Gaza.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu approves 'in principle' ceasefire deal with Hezbollah: Report
The source said that Israel still has reservations over some details of the agreement, which were expected to be shared with the Lebanese government on Monday.
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‘Warrant not enough,’ Iran’s Khamenei demands death sentence for Netanyahu, Gallant
Khamenei's comments were in response to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister…
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UK indicates Netanyahu risks being arrested if he enters country, cites 'legal obligations'
UK's ICC Act 2001 says when the ICC issues an arrest warrant to the government minister, "he shall endorse the warrant for execution in the United Kingdom,"
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Netanyahu says he is ready to implement ceasefire in Lebanon, will present deal to full cabinet
This comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the ceasefire deal being finalised between Israel and Lebanon will boost efforts to secure an end to the war in Gaza.
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Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah ceasefire deal after Netanyahu approves it 'in principle': Report
The Israeli cabinet will vote on the proposed deal on Tuesday and said it is expected to pass, Netanyahu's spokesperson told CNN.
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Netanyahu's minister says voluntary emigration 'only way' Israel could occupy Gaza
Smotrich said implementing the starting of "voluntary emigration" is the "only way" Israel could occupy Gaza.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu approves 'in principle' ceasefire deal with Hezbollah: Report
The source said that Israel still has reservations over some details of the agreement, which were expected to be shared with the Lebanese government on Monday.
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‘Warrant not enough,’ Iran’s Khamenei demands death sentence for Netanyahu, Gallant
Khamenei's comments were in response to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister…
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UK indicates Netanyahu risks being arrested if he enters country, cites 'legal obligations'
UK's ICC Act 2001 says when the ICC issues an arrest warrant to the government minister, "he shall endorse the warrant for execution in the United Kingdom,"
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Hungary PM defies ICC arrest warrant by inviting Netanyahu over, Israel PM responds
The ICC issued the arrest warrant against Netanyahu and former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant earlier on Thursday, accusing the duo of using “starvation as a method of warfare”.
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Morning brief: Netanyahu warns 'consequences' on ICC arrest warrant; Trump's new attorney general pick, & more
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Netanyahu calls ICC arrest warrant 'antisemitic,' warns of 'severe consequences'
Israeli PM Netanyahu called the ICC arrest warrant against him and his former defence secretary 'antisemitic.' He said ICC will have to face 'serious consequences.'
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ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Deif are 'binding' on all states: EU
The ICC's move now theoretically limits the movement of Netanyahu as any of the court's 124 national members would be obliged to arrest him on their territory
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ICC issues arrest warrants against Israeli PM Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader over war crimes
It further classified the arrest warrants as “secret” to safeguard the conduct of the investigations.
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Netanyahu makes rare Gaza visit, announces $5 million reward for each hostage returned
Israeli PM Netanyahu made a rare Gaza visit on Tuesday (Nov. 19) and announced a $5 million reward for the return of each hostage.
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Netanyahu criticises Biden admin’s policies, says attack damaged Iran's nuke programme
Speaking nearly two weeks after the US election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly criticised the Biden administration’s judgment and policies at major junctures in Israel’s ongoing war…
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20 killed in anti-'gang' operation after looting of aid convoy: Gaza ministry
"More than 20 members of gangs involved in stealing aid trucks were killed in a security operation carried out by security forces in cooperation with tribal committees," the ministry said in a…
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Two flash bombs fired towards Israeli PM Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, police arrest 3
The police said that neither Prime Minister Netanyahu nor his family were present (at the house) and no damage was reported. The police added that an investigation was launched.
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Israel: Ben Gvir slams attorney general for suggesting Netanyahu to fire him, calls it 'attempt to coup'
According to a report by The Times of Israel, Baharav-Miara sent a letter to Netanyahu on Thursday (Nov 14) suggesting him to fire Ben Gvir as police minister over his illegal attempts to…
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West Asia crisis | 'Rushing to advance ceasefire deal in Lebanon,' Israel tells Trump: Report
Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
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Third attack on Israel would cripple Iran's economy, says Netanyahu
After claiming that Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel in October cost the Shia country $2.3 billion, Netanyahu said, "It would rob you of many more billions of dollars."
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Netanyahu admits he ‘okayed’ Lebanon pager blasts; talked to US President-elect Trump thrice on Iran threat
"Netanyahu confirmed Sunday that he greenlighted the pager operation in Lebanon," spokesperson Omer Dostri told AFP.
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Netanyahu's spokesman Eli Feldstein suspected of leaking intel that could have hurt hostage deal efforts
Four Israelis, including Netanyahu’s adviser, have been arrested in connection with the serious security leaks case.
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Gaza: One child killed every hour, says UNRWA
The latest figures from Gaza's health authorities indicate that over 45,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict intensified following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which killed…
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Israel probe finds Hamas 'murdered' hostages in fear of advancing ground troops
An Israeli military investigation into the deaths of six hostages — identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino — revealed that…
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‘Will behead their leaders…,’ Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Houthis have launched a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year, saying their ultimate objective is to enforce a naval blockade on Israel
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Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says 'some progress' made on Gaza hostage deal
The only ceasefire so far, in November last year, saw the release of about 100 hostages by Hamas and its allies in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
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Lebanon blasts: Work began on weaponising walkie-talkies over a decade ago, say ex-Mossad agents
Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted that he had okayed the explosions in Lebanon. Now, two former agents of Mossad said that the Israeli spy agency spent years…
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US launches retaliatory strike on Houthi targets in Yemen after attack on Israel's Tel Aviv
The US military said among its targets was a Houthi missile storage facility and a "command-and-control facility," in Sanaa
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Putin doubts Israel, 'main beneficiary of Assad regime's fall', would withdraw troops from buffer zone
Vladimir Putin condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria and said, “We hope that Israel will at some point leave the territory of Syria. But now it is bringing in additional troops.”
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Gaza war: Hamas says truce talks in Doha are 'serious and positive'
Since the Gaza war began, Qatar, along with the United States (US) and Egypt, has been working for months to secure a truce and hostage release deal. But apart from a one-week pause in fighting…
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Hamas concerned Trump would allow Israel to resume Gaza war after first phase of ceasefire: Report
The military said the two soldiers were killed while two others were injured after a building they were in collapsed in the Rafah area. The building was already damaged which led to its collapse…
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Israel greenlights $11 million plan to 'double' Golan Heights population amid regional tensions
The Israeli government, as per reports, has approved 40 million shekel ($11 million) for this population plan
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Netanyahu corruption trial: Israeli PM says he didn't discuss give and take with ex-owner of news site
The trial involves three separate cases in which prosecutors said that Netanyahu exchanged regulatory favours with media titans for favourable press coverage and advanced the personal interests of…
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Netanyahu corruption trial: Israeli PM calls allegations 'simply ridiculous'
The trial involves three separate cases in which prosecutors said that Netanyahu exchanged regulatory favours with media titans for favourable press coverage and advanced the personal interests of…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu to take witness stand on Dec 10 in his corruption trial
Prime Minister Netanyahu is on trial for accusations of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate affairs. He has denied wrongdoing.
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Netanyahu orders military to 'seize' Syria buffer zone, IDF terms it 'defensive, temporary' measure
However, IDF said its deployment in the buffer zone is just a defensive and temporary measure amid the chaos in the country.
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‘Historic day’: Israeli PM Netanyahu on overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria
In recent months, Israel has killed commanders in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as well as the senior leaders of Palestinian Hamas and Lebanese Hezbollah, both of which are backed by…
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Netanyahu calls Albanese govt 'anti-semitic' over Australia synagogue attack
He cited Canberra's "outrageous decision" to vote for a United Nations General Assembly resolution that demanded the end of Israel's "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory".
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Australia synagogue arson: 'Heinous act can't be separated from anti-Israel sentiment,' says Netanyahu
On early Friday, arsonists wearing masks set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. Some congregants were inside the premises when the incident occurred, the news agency AFP reported…
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Israel-Hamas war: Ex-minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza Strip
Moshe Yaalon had served as the defence minister under Prime Minister Netanyahu from 2013 to 2016. He was also the former chief of army staff.
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Israel's PM Netanyahu 'immune' from ICC warrants, says France
"A state cannot be held to act in a way that is incompatible with its obligations in terms of international law with regards to immunities granted to states which are not party to the ICC," the…
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Hamas ready for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah deal
Both Hamas and Israel refused the conditions mentioned in the deal proposed multiple times by mediators like Qatar and the US.
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