Israel-Hamas War Day 238: What's happening in Gaza?
Two soldiers killed in Gaza combat • US urges Israel to increase aid to Strip • Hamas says it will not enter negotiations unless war ends
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East in the State Dining room at the White House in Washington, US, May 31, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)
Biden: 'Israel has offered new three-stage proposal for ceasefire, return of hostages'
The ceasefire agreement would see the release of all remaining hostages, including soldiers and the bodies of captives killed.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks, at a celebration for Jewish American Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden at the White House, in Washington, U.S., May 20, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS)Go to the full article > >
Families of American hostages praise Biden's push for a deal, urge Hamas and Israel to accept terms
"Now is the time for all of us—governments, NGOs, celebrities, and concerned citizens everywhere—to use our voices and demand a deal before it is too late," the families said.
ByHANNAH SARISOHN A demonstrator holds American and Israeli flags during a protest calling for the release of hostages, Tel Aviv on March 9.(photo credit: REUTERS/CARLOS GARCIA RAWLINS)Go to the full article > >
Senior WH official: 'There is a roadmap to the end of the crisis'
The official said the US will act as a kind of guarantor together with Egypt and Qatar ensuring that the Israelis live up to their commitments as well as making sure Hamas lives up to their's.
ByHANNAH SARISOHN Israelis are seen protesting for the return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.(photo credit: DYLAN MARTINEZ/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Hamas says it 'positively' views Gaza ceasefire proposal set out by Biden
Hamas' position signals a change in attitude from the group, which in recent months had accused the US of siding with Israel and obstructing attempts for a ceasefire.
European Union places new sanctions on Iran for attack on Israel, aiding Russia
The European Union and the United States added new sanctions against Iran on Friday after its repeated supplies of weaponry to Russia and terror groups in the Middle East.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei votes during runoff parliamentary elections in Tehran, Iran, May 10, 2024.(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
South Africa quietly excludes citizens in Israel from voting amid growing tensions
SAZF noted that while DIRCO criticized Israel for denying Palestinians their rights, “it is ironic that the SA government is willing to deny their own citizens’ rights..." when beneficial for them.
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Hamas publishes video with voice of Gaza hostage Noa Argamani - report
"125 hostages have been in Hamas captivity for 238 days. There is no need for a propaganda video from Hamas to echo our call to the Israeli government," the Hostages & Missing Families Forum stated
Shin Bet reveals the Hamas unit masterminding terror attacks in West Bank
Intelligence gathered by the Shin Bet highlights that Gaza-based operatives were involved in executing at least 20 additional shooting terror attacks in the West Bank in 2023.
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
125 hostages remain in Gaza
39 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says
