Hamas says two more Israeli hostages dead
The militant group has released footage showing the dead bodies of two Israeli hostages after warning Israel they might be killed if it did not stop its bombardment of Gaza. Follow updates.
Israel Conflict
Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas have launched a large-scale campaign against Israel. Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the war began with a militant invasion of Israel from the Gaza Strip. It continues.
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The foreign affairs minister has flown to Jordan amid rising internal pressure over the Israel-Hamas conflict, with a ceasefire remaining top of the agenda.
IDF launches probe into deadly blast; US puts Israel on notice
The IDF is investigating an unintended detonation that killed six Israeli troops, as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken puts Israel’s Prime Minister on notice over mounting Palestinian casualties. Warning: Graphic
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