'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
- British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow
- Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran
- US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources
- Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-talks-gaza-truce-stalling-mediator-qatar-4272226
Professor who Columbia president said was ‘spoken to’ for calling Hamas invasion ‘astounding’ says he wasn’t disciplined
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Dieter Hallervorden releases “Gaza Gaza” song: That’s not how it works!: Dieter Hallervorden wanted to express his sympathy for the civilian population in Gaza ...
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She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.: Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/africa/nigeria-chibok-girls-kidnapping-boko-haram.html
Now it’s up to Israel: De-escalate or retaliate against Iran?: Tehran’s barrage of drones and missiles was a face-saving maneuver, successfully repulsed ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/14/iran-attack-israel-failed-deescalate-retaliate/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Sirens, boom sound in Jerusalem: * * *
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Quick Glance: Sirens and Explosions in Jerusalem
- Massive Iranian drone attack triggers sirens and explosions in Jerusalem
- Israel intercepts ballistic missiles, IDF responds early on the morning of April 14
- TV report shows missile alerts across Israel, Iran fires ballistic missiles
- Fighter jets and IDF units respond, tragedies in the West Bank by Israeli settlers and missing 14-year-old
Democratic appetite grows for conditions on weapons to Israel : A growing number of Democrats are expressing interest in conditioning weapons to Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4591358-democratic-appetite-grows-for-conditions-on-weapons-to-israel/
California valedictorian will no longer give graduation speech over 'alarming' discussion
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/15/usc-cancels-valedictorian-graduation-speech-israel-hamas/73336731007/
Thousands of Israelis rallied against their government, with some demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu call off the half-year-old war in Gaza amid a ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israelis-rally-against-government-amid-deadlock-gaza-hostages-2024-04-13/
Iran's attacks on Israel bring a covert war into view. What now?: Iran's attack on Israel left the United States and its allies scrambling to avoid a wider ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-attack-israel-israel-war-gaza-hamas-drone-missile-rcna147784
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal: The fate of the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip is being negotiated ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251031346/Gaza-Konflikt-Hamas-legt-wohl-Gegenvorschlag-fuer-Geisel-Deal-vor.html
Israel's air-defense system faces a big test with Iranian drone strike: Israel has deployed a multilayered air-defense system. It faces a big test with Iranian ...
apnews.com/article/israel-iran-missile-defense-iron-dome-arrow-bbf6330918da036f2e000360556a81f6
Possible deal between Israel and Hamas could bring hostages home and prompt cease-fire, US official says
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/14/new-deal-democracy-israeli-hostages/73321053007/
Slain Iranian general planned, executed Hamas’ massacre: Iranian organization, linked to Supreme Leader, praises late general for role in mass murder of 1 ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/slain-iranian-general-planned-executed-hamas-massacre-797014
Saratu Dauda was one of 276 captives known as the Chibok Girls, whose capture in Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram ten years ago set off a global ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/africa/nigeria-chibok-girls-kidnapping-boko-haram.html
Israel launched dozens of air strikes on Gaza overnight, Hamas said, as the army said it will not be distracted from the conflict after Iran’s unprecedented ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
My students rioted after I said, 'I stand with Israel.' Here's how we came together after.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences over the death of his three children and his grandchildren in an Israeli air ... Show more
Sen. John Fetterman says Biden should not rule out US involvement in an Israeli campaign against Iran
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Israeli skies ruffled by air defence rockets as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
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It's been ten years since Boko Haram abducted more than 200 girls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria. While many have returned home, some remain captive ... Show more
US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-sanctions-target-hamas-spokesperson-drone-program-leaders-2024-04-12/
How could Iran's attack on Israel affect gas prices? What you should know: U.S. motorists could see an impact on oil prices, but that depends on what Israel and ...
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Biden administration clings to cease-fire talks with no Plan B: The U.S. strategy is first to get the fighting to stop, with the hope that a hostage release and ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/12/biden-israel-gaza-ceasefire/
Quick Glance: Biden Administration's Cease-Fire Efforts Under Scrutiny
- The Biden administration's aspirations to end the war in Gaza and progress towards a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine hinge on securing a temporary cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages.
- The U.S. strategy focuses on halting the conflict momentarily, aiming for subsequent cease-fires, hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of post-war Gaza under Palestinian Authority.
- Arab involvement, particularly from Saudi Arabia, is pivotal in negotiations to push Israel towards considering a separate Palestinian state amidst escalating tensions.
- With no contingency plan in place, pressures from potential Iranian strikes and the condition of the hostages in Gaza intensify the urgency for a breakthrough in the cease-fire discussions.
Israeli airstrike kills three sons of Hamas political leader in Gaza as ceasefire talks stutter
cnn.com/2024/04/10/middleeast/hamas-leader-ismail-haniyeh-sons-killed-israel-gaza-intl-hnk/
A mission of mercy, then a fatal strike: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel’s target
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/11/israel-palestinians-aid-workers-killed/c561b960-f7b8-11ee-9506-c8544e5c9d86_story.html
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Gaza: Death of Over 200 Aid Workers
- Since the conflict began, more than 200 aid workers have lost their lives in Gaza, with at least 30 of them killed in action, as reported by the United Nations.
- A tragic incident unfolded when an aid convoy from the World Central Kitchen was mistakenly bombed by Israel, resulting in the loss of all seven staff members.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing war, leading to an imminent threat of famine.
- Israel acknowledged its errors, dismissed two officers, and initiated an investigation to enhance coordination.
Here’s What to Know About the Hunger Crisis in Gaza: “The food production system has been completely obliterated, and the lack of entry of emergency aid within a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/middleeast/gaza-famine-hunger-crisis.html
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Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response, sticks to main demands: The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has rejected an Israeli ceasefire proposal ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-rejects-israels-ceasefire-response-sticks-main-demands-2024-04-13/
🔴 Live: Israel says it will defend itself if Iran responds to consulate attack: Israel’s military said Thursday it is prepared to defend itself and strike back ...
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Families of dead American hostages plead for the return of their bodies: ‘We can’t even mourn’ | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/families-dead-american-hostages-plead-return-bodies/
This is the moment when Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh received news that his sons and grandchildren were killed by an Israeli air strike during his visit to a ... Show more
Anwar Ibrahim launched a scathing rebuke against Israel after an airstrike claimed the lives of Hamas leader Sheikh Ismail Haniyeh’s three sons and two ... Show more
Gaza war: Israel's student soldiers haunted by Hamas attack: Reservists at an Israeli university tell the BBC's Jeremy Bowen how they see the war as a necessity.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68788140
F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones
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Where the protests against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are coming from: Out of anger at Benjamin Netanyahu, more people are once again taking to the streets ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/israel-netanjahu-protest-100.html
Sgt. Habib Kiean, 21: Bedouin Golani soldier who loved video games: Killed battling Hamas at the Paga IDF outpost next to Gaza on October 7
timesofisrael.com/sgt-habib-kiean-21-bedouin-golani-soldier-who-loved-video-games/
Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas may not have enough hostages for proposed deal, source says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/us-skeptical-that-hamas-has-enough-hostages-to-fulfill-1st-phase-of-proposed-deal-source-109093589
Quick Glance: Overcoming Hamas Challenge Amid Israel's Approach to Victory
- Despite the Israeli prime minister's assertion of being on the brink of defeating Hamas, indications suggest the cruel terror group will emerge undefeated.
- Persistently emphasizing relentless pursuit of 'total victory,' Netanyahu's aspirations may not align with reality.
- Hamas stands as a sophisticated underground organization - in the most literal and metaphorical sense.
- Israel's failure to devise a post-war strategic plan for governing Gaza echoes the missteps of the Americans in Baghdad in 2003.
Biden calls Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza a mistake, deepening rift between the two allies
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Middle East conflict live updates: Israel announces new aid crossing as pressure mounts; USAID calls Gaza conditions ‘dire’
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/11/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Families of dead American hostages plead for the return of their bodies: ‘We can’t even mourn’ | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/families-dead-american-hostages-plead-return-bodies/
EPA sets first ever limits on toxic PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in drinking water
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/epa-pfas-drinking-water-limits/73273778007/
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Hamas chief’s sons killed in Israeli attack: Widespread hunger in Gaza overshadows the Muslim holiday with ongoing Israeli strikes ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/10/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-bombards-gaza-kills-14-in-nuseirat-camp
Gaza: The attack on the sons of the Hamas leader jeopardizes the hostage negotiations
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Live blog: Death toll in Israeli strike on Hamas leader's family rises to 7: Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 188th day — has ...
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Shifts in Israel bring Gaza cease-fire talks to a critical point — again: New pressures, particularly on Israel, have raised hopes that negotiators can strike a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/israel-hamas-ceasefire-talks-negotiations/
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Ex-Obama aides become Biden critics on Gaza: Some of former President Obama’s most prominent aides have increased their criticism of President Biden — this time ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4583525-obama-allies-expose-dem-rift-over-bidens-israel-hamas-war-strategy/
Biden pledges US commitment to Israel’s security ‘ironclad’ in face of Iranian threat
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-10-2024/
Security raised for Champions League ties after threat: Security is stepped up for European Champions League ties over threats by a pro-Islamic State group.
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Palestinians return to Khan Younis; Hamas studying Gaza cease-fire proposal
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna146956
Shifts in Israel bring Gaza cease-fire talks to a critical point — again: New pressures, particularly on Israel, have raised hopes that negotiators can strike a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/israel-hamas-ceasefire-talks-negotiations/
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Harris meets with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas: Vice President Harris on Tuesday met with family members of Americans still being held hostage by ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4583677-harris-israel-hamas-families-americans-hostages/
Netanyahu Says Date for Rafah Invasion Has Been Set as Israel Continues Its Deadly Attacks
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CIA director presented new proposal for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: CIA Director Bill Burns presented a new proposal to try to bridge the gaps in ongoing ...
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/cia-director-new-proposal-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-deal/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
In the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, people prepare to mark Eid al-Fitr, the feast that ends the month-long observance of Ramadan www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-says-israeli-proposal-failed-meet-palestinian-demands-yet-it-is-under-2024-04-09/
40% of Latinos support ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war, poll finds: Just 16% of respondents said the U.S. should continue to support Israel with arms and funds.
axios.com/2024/04/09/ceasefire-israel-hamas-support-latinos
From The New York Times Opinion Section
“Israel must destroy Hamas as a military and political force in the territory while minimizing harm to civilians ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/opinion/netanyahu-israel.html
Lord Cameron visits Washington as Gaza strategy faces new scrutiny: Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron met his US counterpart in Washington, but his Middle East ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-10/lord-cameron-visits-washington-as-gaza-strategy-faces-new-scrutiny
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Jerusalem: Thousands demonstrate for return of hostages: Demonstration in Jerusalem: Six months after the attack on October 7th, former hostages and relatives of ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/israel-jerusalem-protest-geiseln-freilassung-100.html
Families of hostages held by Hamas mark somber 6-month milestone : The families of four hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza marked a somber milestone on Sunday ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4580013-families-of-hostages-held-by-hamas-mark-somber-6-month-milestone/
Iran warns Israel its embassies are not safe after deadly Damascus strike: Top military adviser says ‘none of the embassies of the (Israeli) regime are safe ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-embassies-damascus-strike-b2524754.html
ADDS CONTEXT: Drone footage shows parts of Gaza prior to and following destruction from the war Israel launched against Hamas ... Show more reut.rs/3TRmMLr
AP Photos chronicle 6 months of devastation in Gaza war with no sign of an end: .
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Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Pakistan: One killed, 12 injured in blast near mosque in Quetta - News | Khaleej Times
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Foreign terrorists targeting US 'increasingly concerning': FBI director: The warning comes as experts predict ISIS will try to carry out a U.S. attack.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/foreign-terrorists-targeting-us-increasingly-fbi-director/story
🔴 LIVE DAY 195 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli air strikes on Rafah killed 7 people, including 3 children
- 11 bodies recovered from different areas of Khan Younis
- ... Show more
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
middleeasteye.net/live/israel-war-palestine-gaza-widespread-death-destruction
BBC visits ruins of kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel, untouched since Hamas attack: BBC's Jeremy Bowen visits kibbutz Nir Oz six months after Hamas attack.
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68744777
Freed Gaza hostage says she was abducted by armed civilians, sold to Hamas: Touring Europe to raise awareness of captives, Nili Margalit tells French magazine ...
timesofisrael.com/freed-gaza-hostage-says-she-was-abducted-by-armed-civilians-sold-to-hamas/
Israel Says It Recovered Body of Elad Katzir, an Oct. 7 Hostage: Elad Katzir lived in a kibbutz near the border with the Gaza Strip. His sister said Israel’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/world/middleeast/israel-hostage-elad-katzir.html
Quick Glance: Israel recovers body of hostage in Gaza raid
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have rescued the body of Elad Katzir from Gaza and brought it back to Israel.
- Mr. Katzir was abducted on October 7 during the Hamas attack in southern Israel, and his father was killed in Nir Oz.
- The UN has held Israel accountable for the crisis in Gaza, resulting in thousands of deaths and millions displaced.
- Israel plans a ground offensive in Rafah, while Hamas continues to fire rockets from Gaza and other groups from southern Lebanon.
Ceasefire also an issue: CIA director meets Hamas for talks about hostage release
n-tv.de/politik/CIA-Direktor-trifft-Hamas-fuer-Gespraeche-ueber-Geiselfreilassung-article24856595.html
Six months after Oct. 7, Israel’s borderlands are frozen in time — and fear: In Israel’s south and north, neighborhoods are still front lines ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/06/israel-six-months-october-7/
Iranian official warns Israel that its embassies are not safe after deadly Damascus strike
nbcnews.com/news/world/iranian-official-warns-israel-embassies-are-not-safe-deadly-damascus-s-rcna146758
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel withdraws ground troops from southern Gaza, IDF says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/idf-suspends-2-military-commanders-after-deadly-airstrike-israeli-media-108866461
WHO in destroyed Al-Shifa clinic: "It smells like sewers and rotting corpses": Employees of the World Health Organization see a horrific scene in the destroyed ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Es-riecht-nach-Kanalisation-und-verwesenden-Leichen-article24855726.html
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