Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas are set to start a four-day truce.
Mediators in Qatar said that the first group of 13 Israeli women and child hostages would be released later in the day.
However, fighting raged on, with officials saying a hospital in Gaza City was among the targets bombed as the hours counted down to the start of the first break in the near seven-week-old war.
Both sides also signalled the pause would be temporary before fighting resumed.
Israelis are taking to the streets in massive protests, demanding a hostage release deal with Hamas before itâs too late. From chants in Tel Avivâs Hostages Square to anti-war rallies across the country, families accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of sacrificing captives as he pushes ahead with a Gaza City offensive. Hamas has already agreed to a phased ceasefire deal, but Netanyahu insists on tougher conditions â leaving the hostagesâ fate hanging by a thread. Is this truly the last chance to save lives?
#IsraelProtests #HostageCrisis #Netanyahu #HamasDeal #GazaWar #CeasefireNow #BringThemHome #MiddleEastCrisis #TelAvivProtests #BreakingNews #OneIndiaNews
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A new poll shows Benjamin Netanyahuâs government teetering on the edge as 62% of Israelis say the leadership has lost the publicâs confidence. The results come amid intensifying protests across Tel Aviv, where families of hostages and ordinary citizens are demanding an immediate deal with Hamas to bring their loved ones home. While 26% of Israelis want an urgent partial deal to save hostages in deteriorating condition, 46% back a full ceasefire agreement that would end the war in Gaza altogether. Only 18% believe the fighting should continue, regardless of the hostagesâ fate. With public rage spilling into the streets and international pressure mounting, Netanyahu faces the most precarious moment of his political career. The poll suggests a nation deeply divided, yet united in one belief: the prime ministerâs time may be running out.
#Netanyahu #Israel #HostageCrisis #GazaWar #IsraeliPolitics #Protests #TelAviv #Hostages #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #Poll #BreakingNews #IsraelCrisis #PublicOpinion #Hamas #WarInGaza #EndNetanyahu #IsraeliGovernment #HostageDeal #IsraelNews
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Israel is now battling a dangerous two-front war as Yemeni Houthis join Hamas in striking critical targets. Yemenâs Armed Forces announced they fired a âPalestine-2â hypersonic ballistic missile and armed drones past Israeli interception systems, hitting Ben Gurion Airport, a Tel Aviv military site, and Ashkelon. The attack plunged Ben Gurion into chaos, suspending operations and forcing thousands into shelters. Since October 2023, the Houthis have expanded their campaign of solidarity with Hamas, hitting Israeli ships in the Red Sea and targeting airports in their aerial blockade. With 62,300 Palestinians already killed in Gaza, the Houthis vow to continue their strikes until the war and siege end. Israel has retaliated with airstrikes in Yemen, but the rebels show no signs of backing down. The Gaza war is no longer just in GazaâIsrael is now under fire from multiple fronts.
#Israel #Houthis #Yemen #Hamas #GazaWar #TelAviv #BenGurion #HypersonicMissile #DroneStrike #Iran #Hezbollah #RedSea #AxisOfResistance #Ashkelon #TwoFrontWar #IDF #Palestine2 #IsraelHamasWar #MiddleEast #WarEscalation
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Israel has launched Operation Gideonâs Chariots II, marking the decisive stage of war against Hamas. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the âgates of hellâ will open on Hamas unless hostages are freed and weapons surrendered. With 60,000 reservists, the IDF plans a four-phase offensiveâencirclement, evacuation, and a final push into Gaza City. Netanyahu vowed no hostage will be left behind, while Trump backed Hamasâ âcomplete destruction.â Thousands flee south as Israel intensifies its most ambitious Gaza operation yet.
#Israel #Hamas #GazaWar #OperationGideonsChariots #IsraelKatz #Netanyahu #MiddleEastWar #Trump #HostageCrisis #IDF #IsraelVsHamas #BreakingNews #WarInGaza #MilitaryOffensive #GazaUnderAttack #MiddleEastCrisis #DecisiveStage #IsraelStrikes #GazaCity #IsraelDefenseForces #GlobalConflict #SecurityCrisis #IsraelWarUpdate #HamasTargeted
The UN has officially declared a famine in Gazaâthe first ever in the Middle Eastâwarning that over 500,000 Palestinians are already starving, with numbers expected to rise beyond 640,000 by September. The IPC has raised Gaza to Phase Five, its highest alert level, amid Israelâs blockade preventing vital aid deliveries. Despite repeated UN warnings, Israel dismisses famine claims as âHamas lies.â Meanwhile, wealthy Muslim nations largely remain silent, focusing on ties with Israel while Gaza faces unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.
#GazaFamine #UNReport #StarvationCrisis #Palestine #GazaUnderSiege #HumanitarianCrisis #Blockade #MiddleEast #Israel #UNWarning #HungerCrisis #GlobalJustice #SaveGaza #PalestinianLives #UNAlert #GazaStarvation #MuslimNationsSilent #BreakingNews #WorldCrisis #IPCReport #HumanRights #FamineDeclared #Gaza
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled 5 shocking principles aimed at ending the Gaza war, in a move that could reshape the conflictâs future. In a fiery address, Netanyahu claimed that Gazans are pleading for change as Israel pushes forward with its strategy. The announcement has sent ripples across the Middle East, sparking intense debate and global reactions. Stay tuned for live coverage and in-depth analysis of Netanyahuâs explosive plan.
#NetanyahuGaza #NetanyahuGazaPlan #NetanyahuGazaAttack #TrumpGazaNetanyahu #NetanyahuGazaStrategy #NetanyahuGazaDecision #NetanyahuPolicyGaza #NetanyahuPlanForGaza #GazaWar #NetanyahuFullTakeoverGaza #IsraelGazaWar #GazaWarUpdate #WarInGaza #USResponseToGazaWar #GazaWarEscalation
In a scathing critique, former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon has condemned Israelâs Gaza war strategy under Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling it âunjust, immoral, and unwinnable.â Ayalon warns that Israel risks becoming a global pariah without a political roadmap for Gaza. He criticizes the Abraham Accords for sidelining Palestinians and urges a return to the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. With ICC war crime warrants issued and Hamas vowing more attacks, pressure mounts on Netanyahu to rethink Israelâs military and political course.
#AmiAyalon #ShinBet #Israel #GazaWar #Netanyahu #MiddleEastCrisis #WarInGaza #ICC #TwoStateSolution #AbrahamAccords #IsraelPalestine #PeaceNow #ArabPeaceInitiative #WarCrimes #IsraelUnderFire #Hamas #GazaConflict #SpyChiefSpeaks #BreakingNews #UnwinnableWar #MoralCrisis #StrategicFailure #GlobalPariah #MiddleEastPolitics #HumanRights #GazaUpdate #NetanyahuCriticism #IsraelWarPolicy #PoliticalFailure #PeaceInTheMiddleEast
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In a major policy shift, Germany has suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza, citing rising civilian casualties and humanitarian concerns. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized Israelâs right to self-defense but said Berlin could not ignore the human toll of the conflict. The move marks a rare break from U.S. alignment and reflects mounting European discontent. As the war intensifies, Germany calls for humanitarian corridors and warns against West Bank annexation, signaling a shift in global patience with Netanyahuâs strategy.
#Germany #Israel #GazaWar #ArmsEmbargo #FriedrichMerz #Netanyahu #MiddleEastCrisis #HumanitarianCrisis #GazaStrip #IsraelGazaConflict #WarInGaza #StopArms #CivilianCasualties #WestBank #EUForeignPolicy #BerlinShift #GlobalPressure #GazaAid #HumanitarianCorridors #GermanyIsraelTies #NetanyahuUnderFire #IsraelUnderScrutiny #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #MiddleEastCrisis
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Tensions boil over in Jerusalem as hundreds of Israelis take to the streets, demanding an immediate end to the Gaza war. Hostage families warn Prime Minister Netanyahu that his plan for a full military takeover of Gaza City could doom their loved ones still held by Hamas. Israelâs top military chief publicly opposes escalating the offensive, citing risks to hostages and widespread destruction. With Gaza in ruins, millions displaced, and new polls showing most Israelis favor a hostage deal over continued fighting, the pressure is on. Hear powerful voices from the protests, including a student, historian, and museologist, who call for peace and accountability. Will Netanyahuâs gamble cost Israel its soul?
#GazaWar #IsraelProtests #Netanyahu #HostageCrisis #JerusalemProtests #EndTheWar #Hamas #GazaOccupation #IsraeliPolitics #PeaceNow
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Ilay David, brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, made an emotional plea in Tel Avivâs Hostage Square, urging global leadersâespecially President Trumpâto act swiftly. Speaking to a massive crowd, Ilay described the agony of imagining his brother's suffering in Hamas captivity. A haunting new video shows Evyatar emaciated and fearful. "We are begging every nation, and every leader, to do whatever it takes to bring them home," Ilay said. The clock is ticking, and families fear time is running out for their loved ones.
TelAvivProtest#Israel #Hostages #Hamas #EvyatarDavid #IlayDavid #HostageCrisis #TelAviv #FreeTheHostages #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #HumanRights #GazaWar #IsraelNews #SaveEvyatar #PrayForHostages #EmotionalAppeal #GlobalCall #UNAction #PresidentTrump #DoSomething #HostageSquare #IsraelFamilies #HamasCaptives #BringThemHome #TelAvivProtest #Terrorism #CrisisAppeal #WorldLeaders #Tragedy #ActNow #OnlyDaysLeft
Israel pounded the outskirts of Gaza City overnight, as Benjamin Netanyahu's government vowed to press on with a planned offensive on the city. Sky News
At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City.
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In a stunning Oval Office press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that fewer than 20 of the remaining hostages in Gaza are still alive â sparking outrage and despair from families demanding answers. Trump credited himself with previous hostage releases but warned that âa couple of them are not around any longer,â contradicting Israelâs official figures. Israel insists that 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with 20 alive, 2 in grave danger, and 28 confirmed dead. Families accused the government of keeping them in the dark while Trumpâs comments intensified pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is preparing to launch a massive Gaza City offensive under the name âOperation Iron Fist.â With one million Palestinians ordered to evacuate, negotiators scramble to reach a ceasefire-hostage deal before the invasion begins. The question now: how many hostages remain alive â and can they be saved in time?
#Trump #Israel #Hostages #GazaWar #Netanyahu #Hamas #GazaCity #OperationIronFist #OvalOffice #IDF #Ceasefire #MiddleEast #HostageCrisis #BreakingNews #TwoFrontWar #USPolitics #Palestine #HostageFamilies #October7 #WarEscalation
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Israeli forces suffer devastating losses in Gaza as 78 soldiers are killed by friendly fire and thousands more are wounded. The Al-Qassam Brigades continue targeting Israeli troops and armored units, escalating the conflict amid the ongoing ground offensive. Watch for full details on the human and military toll of Israelâs blunders.
#Israel #Gaza #FriendlyFire #AlQassamBrigades #IsraeliArmy #MilitaryBlunders #GazaConflict #WarNews #GroundOffensive #MiddleEastCrisis #TroopLosses #BreakingNews
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Israelâs National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was confronted by angry protesters while on his way to a synagogue, with his family present. Demonstrators shouted accusations including âYouâre a criminal, thug, terroristâ and attempted to block his car amid growing backlash over the hostage deal. Watch the full clash and see the dramatic confrontation unfold.
#BenGvir #IsraelProtests #NatSecMinister #HostageDeal #Netanyahu #AngryCrowds #MiddleEastNews #BreakingNews #PoliticalClash #SynagogueConfrontation
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Thousands of Australians protested in support of Palestine on Sunday, two weeks after the country announced it would recognise a Palestinian state. Sky News
In an exclusive conversation with OneIndia News, Vlada Galan â Geopolitical Strategist; President & Chair, International Ukrainian Crisis Fund, says that Trump used India as a Pawn to pressure Putin into a Summit. Vlada however clears that the sanctions on India were nothing personal against India and only a pressure-tactic against Putin, which played a role to some extent to get the Alaska meeting in place.
#Trump #Putin #AlaskaMeeting #USRussia #Diplomacy #JointBaseElmendorf #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #Kremlin #PoliticalShowdown #TarmacGreeting #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #HighStakes #RedCarpet #BilateralTalks #BreakingNews #PoliticalDrama #USNews
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During the live coverage of the historic TrumpâPutin meeting in Alaska, a heated debate broke out between Burzine Waghmar SOAS, University of London, and journalist Nagen Singh of OneIndia News. Waghmar argued that Russiaâs economy is overheated and claimed Putin cannot sustain the Ukraine war beyond a year. He also questioned Indiaâs obsession with Moscow and the romanticization of Indo-Russian ties. Countering him, Singh accused the West of hypocrisy and blamed the UK and U.S. for Indiaâs deep-rooted closeness with Russia.
#Trump #Putin #AlaskaMeeting #USRussia #Diplomacy #JointBaseElmendorf #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #Kremlin #PoliticalShowdown #TarmacGreeting #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #HighStakes #RedCarpet #BilateralTalks #BreakingNews #PoliticalDrama #USNews
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In an exclusive conversation with OneIndia, Political Analyst Dr. Ămit Nazmi Hazır, says tat there cannot be any solution without Ukraineâs representation and Europeâs opinion too. Dr. Umit express hope that there will be a second meeting soon referring to Putinâs comments that he is ready to meet Zelensky if the conditions are right. Political Commentator Cliston Brown reiterates the meeting will not yield anything, and even as there are meetings after meetings, the war continues and that is what Putin wants.
#Trump #Putin #AlaskaMeeting #USRussia #Diplomacy #JointBaseElmendorf #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #Kremlin #PoliticalShowdown #TarmacGreeting #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #HighStakes #RedCarpet #BilateralTalks #BreakingNews #PoliticalDrama #USNews
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In an exclusive conversation with OneIndia, Burzine Waghmar â SOAS, University of London, says that he is not very optimistic of the meeting delivering any big deals or breakthroughs in the meeting. Waghmar adds that this meeting is just a precursor to a second meeting between Putin & Trump, possibly in Moscow and even a trilateral meeting which could involve Putin, Trump and Zelensky.
#Trump #Putin #AlaskaMeeting #USRussia #Diplomacy #JointBaseElmendorf #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #Kremlin #PoliticalShowdown #TarmacGreeting #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #HighStakes #RedCarpet #BilateralTalks #BreakingNews #PoliticalDrama #USNews
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In an exclusive conversation with OneIndia News, Vlada Galan â Geopolitical Strategist; President & Chair, International Ukrainian Crisis Fund, says that Putin is running short of time and this time around Trump has called out his bluff. Vlada adds that Putin will suffer consequences as Trump is not afraid to impose secondary sanctions on Russia's largest trading partners. Vlada says that Putin is aware that he can't 'make a 'fool' out of Trump and hence there could be a breakthrough at the Summit
#Trump #Putin #AlaskaMeeting #USRussia #Diplomacy #JointBaseElmendorf #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #Kremlin #PoliticalShowdown #TarmacGreeting #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #HighStakes #RedCarpet #BilateralTalks #BreakingNews #PoliticalDrama #USNews
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Books, literature and scholarships: Exploring education in Qatar
The annual Doha International Book Fair brings together bookworms, literary fans and cultural exchanges from all over the world. We explore how Qatarâs libraries and national reading campaigns incorporate technology and art into their strategies, and meet a few international publishers.
In partnership with Media City
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Israel under pressure to respond to ceasefire proposal as strikes on Gaza continue
Qatar has stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas showed a âpositive responseâ to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas.
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After Hamas accepted new ceasefire terms to release half of the hostages, Israel has shifted conditions, demanding the release of all 50 remaining captives. The move risks derailing a Qatar- and Egypt-brokered truce. Netanyahu insists war will only end if Hamas disarms, Gaza is demilitarized, and Israeli security control is secured. With over 62,000 killed and Gaza on the brink of famine, Trumpâs call for the âfull destruction of Hamasâ fuels fears of a trilateral conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Hamas.
#Israel #Gaza #Ceasefire #Hamas #Trump #MiddleEastCrisis #Hostages #TrilateralConflict #WarInGaza #IsraelPalestine #Netanyahu #USIsrael #Qatar #Egypt #Turkey #Mediation #FullDestruction #TrumpStatement #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #CeasefireDeal #IsraelArmy #TruthSocial #HostageCrisis #GlobalConflict #IsraelWar #GazaCeasefire #TrumpWarTalk #Palestine #GazaWar
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