Israel-Hamas war
Gaza war: IDF chief intends to step down once October 7 probe is completed
According to a report by The Times of Israel, Lt. Gen. Halevi wrote a missive to troops where he said, "At the end of the investigations, we will also make personal decisions and commanders will…
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Israel says IDF to remain in Gaza ‘for years’, Hamas ‘drops’ major truce condition
The IDF will be responsible for tackling fresh Hamas fighters in the territory as well as delivering humanitarian aid in more years to come, a senior Israeli minister has said.
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Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah breached as 'more suspects enter southern Lebanon'
Earlier, the Lebanon-based militant organisation said its fighters were "full equipped to deal with the aspirations and assaults of the Israeli enemy” and said their forces had their hands on "…
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Biden provisionally approves $680 million weapon package to Israel just day after Lebanon ceasefire: Report
This comes after Biden's national security adviser Jack Sullivan said that the US President was expected to rendew the Gaza ceasefire talks on November 27.
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US President Biden to immediately push for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Hezbollah deal
"Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza with the hostages released and an end to the war…
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Israel army says killed five Hamas militants in north Gaza raid
According to Hamas-ruled Gaza's health ministry, the latest Israeli operation has killed thousands of people.
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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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Hamas potentially interested in a hostage deal, says senior Israeli official
Hamas has been under a lot of pressure, however, has refused to surrender, the official said.
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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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Israel-Hamas war: US vetoes UNSC resolution on ceasefire
The 15-member council voted on a resolution put forward by 10 non-permanent members that called for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately…
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‘Firepower dramatically reduced,’ IDF eliminates Hezbollah’s anti-tank missile commanders
The IAF is said to have targeted over 100 sites housing Hezbollah’s launchers, weapons storage facilities, and command centres over the past 24 hours.
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Israel-Hamas war: US blocks UN push calling for ceasefire in Gaza
"We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages," said US Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood.
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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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US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza
The December meeting will be the first of a new channel designed to "inform the ongoing work that the State Department has to do to make assessments about the use of US-provided weapons,"…
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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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Israel-Hamas war: US vetoes UNSC resolution on ceasefire
The 15-member council voted on a resolution put forward by 10 non-permanent members that called for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately…
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‘Firepower dramatically reduced,’ IDF eliminates Hezbollah’s anti-tank missile commanders
The IAF is said to have targeted over 100 sites housing Hezbollah’s launchers, weapons storage facilities, and command centres over the past 24 hours.
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Israel-Hamas war: US blocks UN push calling for ceasefire in Gaza
"We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages," said US Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood.
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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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US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza
The December meeting will be the first of a new channel designed to "inform the ongoing work that the State Department has to do to make assessments about the use of US-provided weapons,"…
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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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Morning brief: G20 summit ends with no progress on climate; Gaza war updates, and more
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russia's Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology, Alexander Kozlov, met in Pyongyang on Monday as the two nations continue to deepen ties.
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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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Khamenei's office shares his photo of meeting envoy amid reports of him being in coma
Khamenei's X account shared an image of him meeting Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, in his office
Israel-Hamas war: Ex-IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot loses third close family member in conflict
Gadi Eisenkot has lost his son and two nephews in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
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Pope Francis, for the first time, labels Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide'; calls for investigation
Responding to the Pope Israel's embassy to the Vatican said, "There was a genocidal massacre on 7 October 2023 of Israeli citizens, and since then, Israel has exercised its right of self-defence…
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Israeli strike kills Hezbollah spokesman in central Beirut: Report
Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif was a long-time media adviser of former Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah who was killed on September 27
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Gaza: 26 killed, 59 missing as Israeli air strike levels residential building
Following the strike early Sunday, 26 bodies were pulled from the rubble of the five-storey residential building in Beit Lahia, "including children and women", civil defence spokesman Mahmud…
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Gaza war: Israeli strike on UN-run school kills 10 Palestinians, rescue ops still on
Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported Saturday that two rockets were fired at the Jewish nation from the northern Gaza Strip and both were intercepted
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Nearly 70% Israelis favour hostage deal over continuing Gaza war: Poll
69 per cent of Israelis said the hostage deal is more important whereas 20 per cent of respondents said continuing the war holds more importance.
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Israel launches attacks on Syria's Damascus, at least 15 killed
The military said that the strikes are a "significant blow" to the Gaza Strip-based Palestinian group and its operatives.
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UN accuses Israel of 'genocidal warfare' in Gaza, citing mass casualties, starvation
The United Nations Special Committee pointed to "mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palestinians", in a fresh report covering the period from Hamas's…
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Israeli hostage calls for pressure on Netanyahu government in video shared by Hamas ally
In the video, Trufanov was seen speaking about Israeli military operations in Lebanon. He also said that he and the other hostages were running out of food and hygiene products.
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Mike Huckabee says West Bank annexation 'of course' possible in Trump's second term
Using the Biblical terms used by the right-wing of West Bank in the interview, Huckabee said, "Well I have been as you know, a frequent visitor to Judea and Samaria,” The Time Of Israel reported…
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Israel says killed a Gaza militant who took part in Oct 7 attacks, Hamas ally releases new hostage video
IDF however didn’t provide any evidence linking the man to the attacks that triggered the Israel-Hamas war more than a year ago.
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Gaza war: IDF chief intends to step down once October 7 probe is completed
According to a report by The Times of Israel, Lt. Gen. Halevi wrote a missive to troops where he said, "At the end of the investigations, we will also make personal decisions and commanders will…
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Israel says IDF to remain in Gaza ‘for years’, Hamas ‘drops’ major truce condition
The IDF will be responsible for tackling fresh Hamas fighters in the territory as well as delivering humanitarian aid in more years to come, a senior Israeli minister has said.
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Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah breached as 'more suspects enter southern Lebanon'
Earlier, the Lebanon-based militant organisation said its fighters were "full equipped to deal with the aspirations and assaults of the Israeli enemy” and said their forces had their hands on "…
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Biden provisionally approves $680 million weapon package to Israel just day after Lebanon ceasefire: Report
This comes after Biden's national security adviser Jack Sullivan said that the US President was expected to rendew the Gaza ceasefire talks on November 27.
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US President Biden to immediately push for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Hezbollah deal
"Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza with the hostages released and an end to the war…
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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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Independent commission blames 'arrogant' Israeli leaders for Oct 7 massacre
Israel-Hamas war: The report blames Netanyahu and top military commanders for exposing Israel to the invasion through years of faulty decisions.
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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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‘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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Shootout near Israeli embassy in Jordan: Govt says shooting was terror attack targeting security forces
In a statement posted on X, the Jordanian communications ministry said, "Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Al-Momani said that the shooting incident that…
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Gunman killed, three cops injured following shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
Citing state media, a report by the news agency AFP said that the Public Security Directorate dealt with an incident of gunfire at a patrol operating in the Rabieh area in Amman.
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West Asia crisis updates: Israeli strikes kill 19 in Gaza, 11 in Beirut
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, which began on October 7, 2023.
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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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Israel army says killed five Hamas militants in north Gaza raid
According to Hamas-ruled Gaza's health ministry, the latest Israeli operation has killed thousands of people.
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Morning brief: Netanyahu warns 'consequences' on ICC arrest warrant; Trump's new attorney general pick, & more
Good morning! Start your day with WIONs Morning News Brief.
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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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Hamas potentially interested in a hostage deal, says senior Israeli official
Hamas has been under a lot of pressure, however, has refused to surrender, the official said.
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In Pics | Emotional reunion in Israel, West Bank as more hostages, prisoners are released
In Israel, emotional scenes emerged on Sunday (November 26) as hostages formerly held by Hamas in Gaza, returned to their homes and families.
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Israel vs Hamas | Blast at Gaza hospital sparks protests worldwide
A Gaza City hospital became the casualty of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Tuesday.
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In Pics | Here's how Hamas secretly built a 'mini-army' to fight Israel
Israel's security agencies, by their own admission, were caught off guard when the Hamas militant group launched an all-front attack by air, sea and land on October 7, killing thousands of civilian
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How was Israel formed? The nation's history can be traced back to the Iron Age
Israel was officially declared an independent state in 1948, but many years before its creation and many years after its creation, the nation has been in conflict with the Palestinians and its Arab
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In pics | Israel-Hamas war: Supporters of Palestinians, Israel protest across the world
As the war in Israel raged on, on Friday (Oct 13) its effects were seen across the world as people in several countries took to the streets to show support for either Israelis or the Palestinians.
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