Why Hamas did not want to release Israeli women hostages
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 Israeli forces intensify air and ground attacks on southern Gaza Strip, resulting in Palestinian casualties. Concerns raised by US and UN over protection of civilians. Severe airstrikes hit densely populated southern area, including where people sought refuge. Israeli tanks cross into Gaza, closing main north-south route. Hamas militants likely keep female hostages to prevent them sharing experiences of sexual violence. Investigation collects over 1,500 testimonies of gang rape and mutilation. Subdued global reaction to gender-based violence in Gaza. Israeli actions result in nearly 15,900 fatalities.
Mediation efforts are continuing for "a complete and sustained ceasefire" in the Israel-Hamas war, says Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during closing remarks of the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in the Qatari capital Doha. Qatar was a key mediator in negotiations that...
"They bombed the infrastructure at the entrances.. there are now two craters in the southern entrance," says a resident of Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza's Deir el-Balah. Fighting between Israel and..
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls South Africa's accusation of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip "false", after Pretoria launched a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against..
Israeli forces launched a fierce assault on Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Friday night, intensifying their campaign against Hamas militants. Residents reported tank fire and aerial bombings, leaving..
Two women have returned to Israel after being handed to the Red Cross in Gaza City, Israeli authorities said on Thursday, and further hostages are expected to be... IndiaTimes
Israel released 240 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for 105 hostages freed by Hamas during a pause in hostilities, an arrangement attempted to... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
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