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Netanyahu's bid to oust Shin Bet director draws coalition praise, opposition outrage

Tel Aviv, March 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to fire the head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) drew praise from members of the governing coalition and fierce criticism from the opposition. No Shin Bet director has ever been dismissed in the middle of his term.

Israeli army launches airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa

Beirut, March 14: The Israeli army launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.

Brigadier General Efi Defrin named new Israeli Military spokesman

Tel Aviv, March 9: IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday appointed Brigadier General Efi Defrin as the new IDF Spokesperson. The appointment was approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

Washington, March 6: US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a "last warning" to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza.

White House confirms direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages

Washington, March 6: The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is having direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages.

Israeli Army restricts soldiers' social media use after deadly Base attack

Tel Aviv, March 5: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is moving to tighten restrictions on soldiers' social media use after an internal probe revealed that Hamas exploited online posts to map out Nahal Oz base before its October 7 attack.

Gazans suffer heightened anxiety as ceasefire talks stall during Ramadan

Gaza, March 3: Amid widespread devastation and family losses, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip welcomed this year's holy month of Ramadan with heavy hearts and weary bodies, following 15 months of Israeli assault on the besieged enclave.

Israel accepts US proposal for temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, Passover holidays

Jerusalem, March 2: Israel has accepted a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Jewish Passover holiday, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office around midnight between Saturday and Sunday.

Israel and Hamas agree on 'simultaneous' exchange of hostages' bodies and Palestinian prisoners

Tel Aviv, February 26: Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the transfer of four Israeli hostages' bodies in exchange for the release of 602 Palestinian security prisoners, according to statements from both Hamas and an Israeli official, as reported by The Times of Israel.

Israel willing to extend ceasefire for hostage release: Foreign Minister tells EU counterparts

Brussels, February 25: In Brussels, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar informed his 20 European Union counterparts that Israel is open to extending the ceasefire if more hostages are released, according to a statement from his office quoted by The Times of Israel.

Israel ready to return at any moment to fight, Netanyahu says

Tel Aviv, February 24: Speaking to cadets graduating from the IDF Ground Forces combat officers course, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that Israel is "ready to return at any moment to intensive combat. The operational plans are ready," The Times of Israel reported.

Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release after 'humiliating' hostage handovers

Jerusalem, Feb 23: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the release of Palestinian prisoners would be delayed until Hamas ceases its "humiliating ceremonies" during the release of Israeli hostages under the ceasefire deal.

Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Palestinian issue, Gaza developments

Riyadh, Feb 22: Leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain met in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh to discuss the Palestinian issue and the developments in the Gaza Strip, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Israel begins identifying bodies of hostages amid national mourning

Jerusalem, Feb 21: Israel has announced that the body of Oded Lifshitz, one of the oldest hostages in Gaza, had been identified after being released by Hamas, along with the bodies of a mother and her two sons.

Israel receives shipment of US heavy bombs after delivery ban lifted

Jerusalem, Feb 17: Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs after the US recently lifted a temporary ban on their delivery, the Israeli Defence Ministry said.

369 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails

Ramallah, Feb 15: The Israeli authorities on Saturday released 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees from its jails as part of the sixth batch of prisoner-for-hostage exchanges between Israel and Hamas.

50 patients from Gaza enter Egypt via Rafah crossing

Cairo, Feb 1: Fifty patients from the Gaza Strip entered Egypt on Saturday through the Rafah crossing, the only link between the Palestinian enclave and Egypt, Egypt's state-run Nile TV reported.

Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners after assurance from mediators

Jerusalem, January 31: Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners after receiving security assurance from the mediators of the ongoing ceasefire-hostage deal, following the chaotic scenes in Khan Younis during the handover of Israeli and Thai hostages.

Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal

Jerusalem, Jan 29: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office.

Clean out that whole thing...: Donald Trump asks Jordan, Egypt to take in Palestinians from Gaza

Washington DC, January 27: In a shocker, US President Donald Trump suggested 'cleaning up' of the Gaza Strip, which is battered into rubbles following the intense Israel-Hamas war, and expressed the idea of moving Palestinians from the strip to some neighbouring countries.

Top Israeli Military leaders resign over October 7 failures

Tel Aviv, January 22: Israel's top soldier and a second general responsible for southern Israel announced their resignations on Tuesday over the military's October 7 failures.

India never leaves Palestinians when they need help, says Palestinian Charge D'affaires Abu Jazer

New Delhi, January 21: Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge D'affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, spoke on Tuesday about the longstanding ties India and Palestine share and expressed confidence in India's capabilities of leading humanitarian assistance for Gaza. He outlined several areas where Indian aid can be of assistance for the people of Gaza.

Unable to move forward until we receive list of hostages: Netanyahu on deal with Hamas

Tel Aviv, January 19: Ahead of the implementation of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel cannot proceed with the agreed framework until Hamas provides the list of hostages to be released.

Netanyahu says Israel reserves the right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas falls apart

Tel Aviv, Jan 19: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart -- and that it would have US backing in doing so.

IDF prepares for return of hostages as ceasefire agreement with Hamas set to take effect

Tel Aviv, January 18: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced that preparations have begun for the implementation of the hostages' return agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, after the ceasefire deal was approved by the Israeli security cabinet on Friday.

Israel government approves ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas

Tel Aviv, January 18: The Israeli government has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, according to a report by Times of Israel.

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hamas

Tel Aviv, January 17: The Israeli security cabinet approved the hostage release-ceasefire deal with Hamas and recommended the government to adopt it, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said on Friday.

Israel's cabinet postpones key vote to Gaza ceasefire to January 18

Tel Aviv, January 17: Israel's cabinet has postponed a key vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until Saturday, with a smaller security cabinet vote scheduled for Friday, according to a report by CNN.

Israeli govt to approve Gaza truce deal today

Jerusalem, Jan 16: Israel's Security Cabinet and government are scheduled to convene on Thursday to approve the Gaza ceasefire agreement after the deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday.

Gaza war: Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire, hostage release deal

New Delhi, Jan 16: Over a year after the Gaza war broke out and went on to cause chaos and devastation while rattling the Middle East, a landmark agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, with both sides reportedly agreeing to cease hostilities and exchange Israeli hostages for prisoners from Palestine.

Yemen's Houthis claim new attack on US aircraft carrier in Red Sea

Sanaa, Jan 15: Yemen's Houthi group announced on Wednesday that it had launched a new attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, using cruise missiles and bomb-laden drones.

Egyptian, US leaders discuss Gaza ceasefire mediation efforts

Cairo, Jan 15: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden held a phone conversation to discuss the intensive mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt, the US, and Qatar to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and exchange prisoners and detainees.

Gaza residents await ceasefire, dream of rebuilding lives after war

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