Tag: Hamas
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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain as Five Palestinians Die in Gaza, Including a Baby
Overview: Tragic deaths test a fragile ceasefire In a development that has shocked many observers of the ongoing Gaza crisis, Israeli forces fired across the ceasefire line in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, killing at least five Palestinians, including an infant. The casualty toll, reported by a local hospital as it received the victims,…
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Delegitimization in Action: Turkey’s Campaign Against Israel
Overview: A multi-pronged campaign emerges In the wake of Hamas’s large-scale assault on Israel on 7 October, Turkish-Israeli relations entered a new, historically tense phase. The deterioration of ties did not occur in a vacuum; it reflected a broader strategy in which Turkey has sought to shape the regional narrative through diplomatic, judicial, and public…
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Former hostages and families press for state inquiry into October 7 attack as 800-day mark nears
Overview of the demand As Israel approaches the 800-day milestone since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, 22 former hostages and bereaved families have intensified their push for accountability. In a formal letter delivered to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, they urged the government to establish a state commission of inquiry into the attack or, failing…
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Former Hostages and Bereaved Families Urge a State Inquiry into October 7 Attacks
Overview: A Call for a State Commission of Inquiry On the 800th day since their abductions, 22 former hostages joined bereaved families in a united appeal to Israel’s leadership: establish a state commission of inquiry into the Hamas onslaught of October 7, 2023, or resign. The letter, delivered to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other…
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Open Oct 7 State Inquiry: Hostages Demand Commission
Background Marking 800 days since the abductions began on October 7, 2023, a coalition of 22 former hostages issued a pointed demand to the Israeli government. In a public letter addressed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the group urged the government to establish a state commission of inquiry to investigate the Hamas onslaught and its…
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 22 Palestinians Across the Territory
Overview of the Latest Strikes In a wave of air strikes across northern and central Gaza, Israeli forces have killed at least 22 Palestinians, according to Hamas medical and civil defense officials. The strikes targeted several sites, including residential homes, and were described by hospital and emergency responders as heavy and sudden. The violence marks…
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Guy Gilboa Dalal Reveals Sexual Assault in Hamas Captivity
New Testimony from a Former Hostage In a watershed interview aired on Israeli Channel 12 News, Guy Gilboa Dalal, a former hostage, revealed the sexual abuse he endured while in captivity under Hamas. His testimony marks one of the most direct public accounts to date of the mistreatment suffered by hostages during captivity. The interview,…
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Courage Under Fire: Guy Gilboa Dalal Describes Sexual Abuse in Hamas Captivity
Overview of a Courageous Disclosure In a deeply personal and courageous interview aired on Israeli Channel 12 News, former hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal spoke publicly about the sexual abuse he endured during captivity with Hamas. The program, broadcast to a wide audience, highlights not only the physical perils faced by hostages but also the profound…
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Rising Gaza Toll: Israel Airstrikes Kill Dozens Amid Fragile Truce Talks
Rising Gaza Toll Shapes the Truce Landscape The latest round of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza has renewed questions about the durability of a recently negotiated truce and the level of protection afforded to civilians in a densely populated territory. According to health officials cited by the Associated Press, at least 24 people were killed and…
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Israel Gaza Airstrikes Amid Truce Test: 24 Dead
Overview: Toll rises as airstrikes continue during fragile truce talks Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least 24 people and wounded dozens more, including children, according to health officials cited by the Associated Press. The strikes occurred as regional and international mediators pressed for a pause in hostilities and a path back to…