Gaza

Israel Army Says in ‘Operational Control’ of Gaza Side of Rafah Crossing

The Israeli army said it took "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt and that troops were scanning the area.

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Blinken Urges Hamas to Agree Truce to Help Gazans

Top US diplomat Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli warning that the army will keep fighting the group after any ceasefire.

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Netanyahu Says Troops to Enter Rafah ‘With or Without’ Gaza Truce

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military will launch a ground offensive in Rafah "with or without" a truce with Hamas in Gaza.

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Blinken ‘Hopeful’ Hamas Will Accept ‘Extraordinarily Generous’ Gaza Deal

US Secretary of State Blinken said he was hopeful Hamas would accept an "extraordinarily generous" offer to halt Israel's Gaza offensive in return for the release of hostages.

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Gaza Aid Pier Ready in Two to Three Weeks, US Says

The White House said a US-made pier meant to boost aid to Gaza will become operational in a few weeks but cannot replace land routes with trucks as the best way to feed people in the territory.

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Israel Vows to Increase ‘Military Pressure’ on Hamas in ‘Coming Days’

PM Netanyahu said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

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Explosions in Iran, US Media Reports Israeli Strikes

Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.

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Qatar PM Says Re-Evaluating Israel-Hamas Mediation Role

Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas after suffering criticism, its prime minister said.

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Israel-Hamas Talks on Gaza Truce ‘Stalling’: Mediator Qatar

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages have stalled, Qatar's prime minister said.

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Middle East on Edge as Israel and Iran Trade Threats

Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first-ever direct attack on its arch-foe sharply heightened tensions in a region already on edge after six months of war in Gaza.

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