American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander released, Hamas says
Monday, 12 May 2025 Hamas says it has released Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier who holds American citizenship, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire with Israel.
Hamas has decided to release Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held since the October 7 attacks. The announcement comes just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded Alexander’s release, urging immediate talks. Sources say the...
Israeli military launches first ground operation into central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah
Eyewitnesses said massive air strikes took place on the city overnight into Monday, one of the last remaining areas of the Strip not to suffer significant damage from the Israel-Hamas war.
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Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida has issued a chilling warning to Israel, vowing intensified guerrilla warfare in Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades claim near-successful attempts to capture IDF soldiers and report hundreds of Israeli casualties. Hamas threatens to halt partial deals if indirect talks fail and reiterates its hostage exchange offer for a full ceasefire. Accusing Israel of war crimes and psychological warfare, the group condemned Arab leaders for silence and praised Yemen’s Ansarallah for striking Israeli-linked targets in solidarity with Gaza. Watch & listen to Abu Obeida's open threat to Israel in this AI-translated video.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are witnessing a disturbing surge in suicides, with five soldiers taking their own lives in just two weeks. This includes a 19-year-old Norwegian immigrant and a Golani Brigade serviceman, both victims of psychological trauma tied to Israel’s prolonged war in Gaza and its broader military campaigns across seven active fronts. In 2024 alone, over 20 IDF suicides have been confirmed, primarily among active-duty reservists recently returned from intense combat.
Army officials blame post-traumatic stress and long deployments for the spike. Opposition leaders are calling it a silent crisis, with thousands of soldiers withdrawing from combat roles due to mental breakdowns. Meanwhile, official numbers may underreport the true toll, as additional non-combat veterans’ deaths remain uncounted. With Israel’s military stretched thin across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and the West Bank, the cost is not only strategic—but deeply human.
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Al-Quds Brigades released a chilling video showing fighters launching a heavy rocket barrage on Israeli towns including Sderot, Mefalsim, and Nir Am. The attack, dedicated to slain commander Hajj Ramadan, signals Hamas’ ongoing resilience in Gaza despite months of conflict. The video praised Iran and Yemen for their support, highlighting the growing regional axis backing Hamas. With over 20,000 fighters still active, Hamas continues its offensive, testing Israel’s Iron Dome defense and escalating tensions across the region.
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Thousands of Israelis flooded the streets of Tel Aviv, marching from Hostage Square to the US Embassy, demanding an immediate and comprehensive hostage deal with Hamas. Families of captives, backed by freed hostages, pleaded with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump to finalize an agreement to bring all remaining hostages home.
Freed hostage Doron Steinbrecher passionately urged both leaders to "make Israel great again," referencing her 471 days of terror in Gaza tunnels. Protesters carried Israeli and American flags, and banners demanding Trump’s leadership. The powerful march came amid stalled ceasefire talks in Qatar, and rising frustration with Israel's government. Some demonstrators also condemned army draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews, adding fuel to the fire. With at least 50 hostages still in captivity and negotiations stalling, desperation and political anger are boiling over. The world watches as Israel pleads for a resolution to this human tragedy.
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