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News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
"Stop Killing People" EU Leads Global Fury On Gaza Aid Deaths And Starvation, Israel Blames Hamas
The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned 'all options are on the table' if Israel's military does not stop killing civilians at aid distribution points in Gaza. Kallas said that "the killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible", adding that she had taken up the issue during a phone call with Israeli foreign minister. Sa'ar said he told Kallas that Hamas, not Israel, is to blame for mass casualty incidents near aid distribution sites in Gaza. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered another strong condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government of allegedly "surpassing Hitler in their barbarism".Erdogan also called for a united international stance for Gaza as well the establishment of a ceasefire and the unrestricted access of aid."Every day, dozens of innocent people die because they cannot find a bite of bread or a sip of water," he said. ğan n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:50 ISRAEL BLAMES HAMAS FOR AID KILLINGS AMID EU WARNING 3:48 "21 GAZA CHILDREN DEAD FROM MALNUTRITION AND STARVATION"5:26 ERDOGAN SLAMS 'CRUELTY' IN GAZA, IRAN URGES JOINT MUSLIM ACTION
News18
19-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
"Swap Only Option" Hamas Mocks Israel's Failure to Free Hostages, Eyes End to Starvation Policy
Hamas has mocked Israel's failure to rescue hostages through military means, declaring that a prisoner swap is the only viable option left. Calling the war a 'strategic collapse' for Israel, Hamas accused it of using starvation as a weapon against Gaza civilians. The group demands a full Israeli withdrawal and an end to the blockade in exchange for any hostage deal, rejecting partial truce proposals, while ceasefire talks remain deadlocked despite international mediation.00:00 INTRODUCTION03:24 GAZA SITE STRIKE LEAVES 90 DEAD05:05 HAMAS DEMANDS ACTION ON GAZA STARVATION06:15 'NO OPTION BUT TO ACCEPT A PRISONER SWAP DEAL' n18oc_world n18oc_crux
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as Trump says there's a ‘very good chance' for ceasefire deal this week
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HAMAS has said it will release 10 hostages amid ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal for war-torn Gaza. The Islamist terror group's statement came after four days of indirect talks brokered by Qatar in a bid to bring peace for the distraught Gazans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Smoke plumes rising from Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia on July 9 Credit: AFP 7 Flames rise in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border Credit: Reuters 7 Israeli soldiers take up positions during a ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip Credit: AP Both have spoken positively about the prospects, but there are reportedly a number of crucial sticking points Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long argued that Hamas must be completely disarmed and expelled from Gaza. In turn, Hamas wants guarantees that the war would not resume after any ceasefire - as happened earlier this year. It comes just days after President Donald Trump signalled his belief that an agreement for a 60-day truce would be struck before the end of the week. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said part of the deal would be the return of 10 living hostages held by militants since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which sparked the war. Of 251 hostages seized during the assault on Israeli border communities near Gaza, 49 are still held in the territory, including 27, the Israeli military says are dead. In its statement, Hamas said while key hurdles remained in the peace talks, they were ready to be flexible. A statement read: "The movement [Hamas] displayed the required flexibility and agreed to release 10 prisoners [hostages]. "Despite the difficulty of negotiations over these issues until now due to the intransigence of the occupation, we continue to work seriously and with a positive spirit with the mediators to overcome the hurdles and end the suffering of our people and ensure their aspirations to freedom, safety and a dignified life." Israel earlier appeared to fall in behind Trump's optimism for an end to the conflict. Trump is nominated for Nobel Peace prize as Netanyahu presents letter to Don at triumphant White House summit As part of the proposed truce, Israel and Hamas would hold fire for 60 days, during which time some hostages would be freed and more aid would enter Gaza. Hamas official Taher al-Nono said they were engaged in a "difficult round" of negotiations. But a source familiar with Hamas' thinking said four days of talks in Doha did not produce any breakthroughs on three main sticking points. These are the free flow of aid into Gaza, withdrawal lines for Israeli forces and guarantees that negotiations would pave the way to a permanent ceasefire Trump met Netanyahu on Tuesday for the second time in two days to discuss the situation in Gaza. The Israeli boss said he believed an agreement was on the horizon. "I think we're getting closer to a deal," he told FOX Business Network's Mornings with Maria programme. "There's a good chance that we'll have it." Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said in a televised address that military action had prepared the ground for a deal that would bring home the Israeli hostages. "We have achieved many significant results, we have caused great damage to the governance and military capabilities of Hamas. "Thanks to the operational power that we have demonstrated, the conditions have been created to advance a deal to release the hostages." 7 Benjamin Netanyahu hands Donald Trump a latter recommending him for the Nobel peace prize, which he sent to the committee Credit: AP 7 Trump shows Netanyahu a painting of the moment after his assassination attempt last year Credit: Instagram Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also said he thought a temporary deal was "achievable" and could even herald talks for a more lasting peace, while President Isaac Herzog talked of "a historic opportunity" for change. "We are in an era of tectonic shifts, where the global balance of power and the regional strategic landscape are being reshaped," Herzog said. "We must not miss this moment." Netanyahu is insistent that he wants to neutralise the threat to Israel from Hamas permanently. But he is under increasing pressure at home and abroad to end the war, particularly as the death toll of soldiers killed by homemade bombs and ambushes in Gaza increases. Hamas has vowed "Gaza will not surrender". The terror group had previously rebuffed pressure to release all the hostages, demanding an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. While Israel wants to ensure Hamas terrorists in Gaza never again threaten its security. Qatari mediators had warned on Tuesday that it would take time to seal a deal. 7 All parties are working towards a ceasefire in Gaza - where Israeli strikes continue Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as Trump says there's a ‘very good chance' for ceasefire deal this week
HAMAS has said it will release 10 hostages amid ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal for war-torn Gaza. The Islamist terror group's statement came after 7 Smoke plumes rising from Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia on July 9 Credit: AFP 7 Flames rise in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border Credit: Reuters 7 Israeli soldiers take up positions during a ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip Credit: AP Both have spoken positively about the prospects, but there are reportedly a number of crucial sticking points Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long argued that Hamas must be completely disarmed and expelled from Gaza. In turn, Hamas wants guarantees that the war would not resume after any ceasefire - as happened earlier this year. It comes just days after President Donald Trump signalled his belief that an agreement for a 60-day truce would be struck before the end of the week. read more in Middle East US special envoy Steve Witkoff said part of the deal would be the return of 10 living hostages held by militants since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which sparked the war. Of 251 hostages seized during the assault on Israeli border communities near Gaza, 49 are still held in the territory, including 27, the Israeli military says are dead. In its statement, Hamas said while key hurdles remained in the peace talks, they were ready to be flexible. A statement read: "The movement [Hamas] displayed the required flexibility and agreed to release 10 prisoners [hostages]. Most read in The US Sun "Despite the difficulty of negotiations over these issues until now due to the intransigence of the occupation, we continue to work seriously and with a positive spirit with the mediators to overcome the hurdles and end the suffering of our people and ensure their aspirations to freedom, safety and a dignified life." Israel earlier appeared to fall in behind Trump's optimism for an end to the conflict. Trump is nominated for Nobel Peace prize as Netanyahu presents letter to Don at triumphant White House summit As part of the proposed truce, Israel and Hamas would hold fire for 60 days, during which time some hostages would be freed and more aid would enter Gaza. Hamas official Taher al-Nono said they were engaged in a "difficult round" of negotiations. But a source familiar with Hamas' thinking said four days of talks in Doha did not produce any breakthroughs on three main sticking points. These are the free flow of aid into Gaza, withdrawal lines for Israeli forces and guarantees that negotiations would pave the way to a permanent ceasefire The Israeli boss said he believed an agreement was on the horizon. "I think we're getting closer to a deal," he told FOX Business Network's Mornings with Maria programme. "There's a good chance that we'll have it." Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said in a televised address that military action had prepared the ground for a deal that would bring home the Israeli hostages. "We have achieved many significant results, we have caused great damage to the governance and military capabilities of Hamas. "Thanks to the operational power that we have demonstrated, the conditions have been created to advance a deal to release the hostages." 7 Benjamin Netanyahu hands Donald Trump a latter recommending him for the Nobel peace prize, which he sent to the committee Credit: AP 7 Trump shows Netanyahu a painting of the moment after his assassination attempt last year Credit: Instagram Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also said he thought a temporary deal was "achievable" and could even herald talks for a more lasting peace, while President Isaac Herzog talked of "a historic opportunity" for change. "We are in an era of tectonic shifts, where the global balance of power and the regional strategic landscape are being reshaped," Herzog said. "We must not miss this moment." Netanyahu is insistent that he wants to neutralise the threat to Israel from Hamas permanently. But he is under increasing pressure at home and abroad to end the war, particularly as the death toll of soldiers killed by homemade bombs and ambushes in Gaza increases. Hamas has vowed "Gaza will not surrender". The terror group had previously rebuffed pressure to release all the hostages, demanding an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. While Israel wants to ensure Hamas terrorists in Gaza never again threaten its security. Qatari mediators had warned on Tuesday that it would take time to seal a deal. 7 All parties are working towards a ceasefire in Gaza - where Israeli strikes continue Credit: AFP 7 Protesters outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv calling for a ceasefire and the release of the remaining hostages Credit: Getty
The Journal
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza truce talks
LAST UPDATE | 25 mins ago HAMAS HAS SAID it has agreed to release 10 hostages held in Gaza as part of ongoing ceasefire talks with Israel, adding it was working to overcome hurdles despite the 'difficulty of negotiations'. The statement came after four days of indirect talks brokered by Qatar and as the United States signalled its belief that agreement for a 60-day truce would be struck before the end of the week. 'In the framework of [Hamas's] commitment to ensuring the success of ongoing efforts, the movement displayed the required flexibility and agreed to release 10 prisoners,' the group said in a statement. It said that the 'core points remain under negotiations', notably the flow of aid, Israel's withdrawal and guarantees for a permanent ceasefire. 'Despite the difficulty of negotiations over these issues until now due to the intransigence of the occupation, we continue to work seriously and with a positive spirit with the mediators to overcome the hurdles,' it said. Advertisement Of 251 hostages taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military believes to have died. Israel earlier appeared to fall in behind US President Donald Trump and his optimism for an end to the conflict. Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said in a televised address that military action had prepared the ground for a deal that would bring home the Israeli hostages. Netanyahu, who after talks with Trump in Washington last night was still uncompromising in his determination to crush Hamas, said he believed an agreement was on the horizon. Hamas has vowed that 'Gaza will not surrender'. One Palestinian source familiar with the negotiations in Qatar said the Israeli delegation was 'mostly listening rather than negotiating, which reflects Netanyahu's ongoing policy of obstruction and sabotaging any potential agreement'.
