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Israeli troops killed hostages, mistaking their cries for help as ambush tactics by Hamas
On Dec. 15, the military immediately took responsibility for killing the three hostages, who were abducted by militants during Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on towns in southern Israel. They were among 240 people taken hostage by the Palestinian group. The Israel military published its findings on Thursday and concluded "that there was no malice in the event, and the soldiers carried out the right action to the best of their understanding of the event at that moment."
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Israel Hamas conflict: '136 of our colleagues in Gaza have been killed in 75 days,' says UN Chief Guterres
The conflict in Gaza intensified following an attack by Hamas on October 7, during which approximately 2,500 individuals breached the border from the Gaza Strip into Israel. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, 136 UN workers have lost their lives in the last 75 days. Additionally, numerous employees of the UN have been displaced from their homes due to the conflict.
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Israel investigates accidental killing of three Gaza hostages
Israel's police force said it had suspended several officers after they severely assaulted a journalist for Turkish news agency Anadolu as he was trying to take photos of Palestinians praying in annexed east Jerusalem. The war continues to be felt across the Middle East, with Yemen witnessing a vast protest in solidarity with Gaza on Friday. Global shipping lines Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced they were halting voyages through the Red Sea following attacks on vessels by Yemeni rebels allied with Hamas.
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Israel reopens Gaza aid crossing as US pushes for restraint
Israel reopened a Gaza aid crossing as the US urged restraint amid conflict. Hamas rocket fire hit Jerusalem, and Israel's offensive continues, aiming to destroy Hamas and rescue abducted hostages. Concerns grow over casualties, aid access, and journalist fatalities. Pressure mounts on Israel to ease civilian impact. The US backs Israel's defense but emphasizes civilian protection. Diplomatic efforts strive for a two-state solution. Meanwhile, Red Sea shipping halts due to Yemeni rebel attacks, escalating regional tensions.
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Hamas turns Gaza streets into deadly maze for Israeli troops
"There is no comparing the scope of this war to 2014, when our forces mostly operated no deeper than a kilometre inside Gaza," said Yaacov Amidror, a retired Israeli major-general and former national security adviser who is now at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA).
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Israel vows to pursue Gaza war despite international pressure
The war, now in its third month, was launched after the unprecedented October 7 attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas that Israeli officials say killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians.
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Hamas members beat civilians, steal humanitarian aid received from int'l organisations: Israel Defence Forces
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) accused Hamas of beating civilians and looting humanitarian aid in Gaza, shared through international organizations with Israel's assistance. IDF highlighted Hamas's prioritization of terrorism over Gaza's needs, sharing videos showcasing assaults and aid theft. They also criticized Hamas for firing rockets from a designated humanitarian zone, endangering civilians. Additionally, IDF revealed Hamas's use of civilian infrastructure like schools and mosques for attacks, while reporting Hamas members surrendering with intelligence on the group's operations.
Israel bombs south Gaza after Hamas hostage threat
Hamas triggered the conflict when it carried out the deadliest-ever attack on Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people, according to Israeli figures, and taking about 240 hostages back to Gaza. Israel has responded with a military offensive that has reduced much of Gaza to rubble and killed at least 17,997 people, mostly women and children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
IDF says it struck manned Hezbollah observation post in Lebanon
In addition, the IDF said it identified a group of operatives at an anti-tank missile launch site, from where the attack was conducted earlier. According to the IDF, the site and operatives were struck.
Gaza death toll tops 1,000 as Israel extends temporary truce
Hamas said it fired several rockets at Israel from the Gaza Strip, after the initial 12-hour truce ended. It said there was "no agreement" on an extension.
373 Palestinians, 7 Israelis killed in Gaza Strip; no sign of ceasefire
Amid intense efforts by world leaders to broker a ceasefire, Israel today expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip
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