Tag: Hamas
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Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Gaza as Rafah Border Reopens
Deadly Airstrikes Escalate Tensions as Rafah Border Opens The Israeli military conducted a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Saturday, marking one of the deadliest rounds of violence in weeks. Local health officials reported significant casualties as the violence unfolded, threatening to derail international efforts to stabilize a fragile cease-fire that was poised…
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Gaza Ceasefire Advances as Israeli Fire Kills Two Palestinians
Overview: Truce moves into its next phase The humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict faced a fresh test as Israeli fire killed at least two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials. The incident comes as Hamas and Israel prepared to implement the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, signaling a cautious…
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Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase Two as Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians
Background to the Phase-Two Ceasefire The latest phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement moves forward as negotiations seek to solidify a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. Officials say the plan’s second phase focuses on expanding humanitarian access, restoring essential services in the Gaza Strip, and creating a period of monitored calm that could…
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Gaza ceasefire moves into phase two after deadly Israeli fire
Latest strike as truce enters phase two The Gaza Strip was again rocked by violence on [date], with health officials reporting that at least two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire as the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal moved into its second phase. The incident underscored the fragility of a pause in one of the world’s longest-running…
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Hamas Future: Disarming Is a Fantasy, Ex-Mossad Chief Warns
Overview: A Veteran’s Warning on Hamas and the Road Ahead In a recent interview, Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, sounded a stark note about the future of Hamas and the prospects for disarmament. While political leaders often debate strategies for stabilizing Gaza and securing regional peace, Ailam argues that disarming Hamas…
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Ex-Mossad Counterterrorism Chief Warns: Disarming Hamas Is Unrealistic, Expect More Conflict
Introduction: A Realistic Take on Hamas and Future Conflicts Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, recently shared a stark assessment: disarming Hamas is not just difficult, it’s a fantasy under current political, regional, and operational conditions. In a Tuesday interview, Ailam argued that any lasting peace or permanent demobilization would require a…
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Ex-Mossad Chief Warns: Disarming Hamas Is a Fantasy, Not a Realistic Goal
Introduction: A Warning from Experience In a candid Tuesday interview, Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, warned that the idea of disarming Hamas is a fantasy that should not guide Israeli strategic planning. Drawing on decades of field experience, Ailam suggested that while diplomacy and pressure are essential, a complete, enduring seizure…
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German Police Arrest Hamas-Linked Suspect at Berlin Airport
Berlin Airport Arrest Forces New Focus on Counterterrorism in Germany German authorities announced the arrest of a 36-year-old Lebanese citizen at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, a sensational development in the ongoing fight against terrorism on European soil. The individual, who was landing on a flight that departed from Beirut earlier on Friday, has links to Hamas…
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Kushner’s Gaza Vision Faces Major Obstacles as Strip Remains in Ruins
Overview: Kushner’s Plan for a Rebuilt Gaza Jared Kushner, a key architect of the Trump administration’s Middle East policy, has long framed a future Gaza as a potential model of regional renewal. In his proposed blueprint, a rebuilt Gaza would feature modern infrastructure, a bustling port on the Mediterranean, and a revitalized coastline that could…
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Trump unveils Board of Peace at Davos, but key US allies stay away
Overview: A bold new initiative amid lukewarm international support President Donald Trump rolled out his