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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 284?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 13, 2024.  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 13, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Hamas and Fatah officials to meet in China for discussions on Gaza’s day after plans - NYT

Officials from the two groups will meet in China next week.

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  PALESTINIANS IN Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, earlier this week. (photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)
PALESTINIANS IN Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, earlier this week.
(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)

China is going to host officials from Fatah and Hamas next week for discussions on what will happen in Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war has concluded, the New York Times reported on Monday. 

A meeting held in Beijing in April attempted to bridge the gap between the two groups, which the New York Times claims is seen by many as a key component of rebuilding Gaza.

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US military confirms Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea

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Houthis launched multiple attacks in the Red Sea against MT Bentley I, which was carrying vegetable oil from Russia to China, and also attacked the Chios Lion tanker ship, the US military said.

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Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know


  • 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 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 120 hostels remain in Gaza
  • 43 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says