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AsiaOne
10 hours ago
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Israeli president visits Gaza, speaks of 'intensive' talks on hostages, World News
PUBLISHED ON July 24, 2025 1:21 AM Israel's President Isaac Herzog visited the Gaza strip on Wednesday (July 23) and told soldiers that there were "intensive negotiations" about returning the hostages in Gaza, adding that he hopes that they will soon "hear good news", a statement from the president's spokesperson reported. [[nid:720542]] Israel-Hamas conflictPalestinehostage
Roya News
17 hours ago
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‘Israeli' President hints at progress in Gaza negotiations
'Israeli' President Isaac Herzog told soldiers in Gaza on Wednesday that "intensive negotiations" are currently underway, expressing hope for 'good news soon.' His remarks come amid ongoing international and regional efforts to broker a ceasefire deal between the occupation and Hamas, though conflicting signals persist about the prospects of success. While Herzog offered no details about the nature or timeline of the talks, his comments reflect growing speculation that a potential deal could involve a captive exchange and a halt to military operations. The Gaza Strip continues to face catastrophic humanitarian conditions under relentless 'Israeli' attacks.
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18 hours ago
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President Herzog denies Israel's role in Gaza crisis, blames Hamas for blocking aid
Israel's President Isaac Herzog visited the Gaza strip on Wednesday and told soldiers that there were 'intensive negotiations' about returning the hostages in Gaza, adding that he hopes that they will soon 'hear good news'. read more Palestinian children wait for a meal at a charity kitchen in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 22, 2025. Image- AFP President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday dismissed claims that Israel is to blame for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, asserting that the country is operating within the bounds of international law in its ongoing war with Hamas. 'We are acting here according to international law. We are providing humanitarian aid according to international law,' Herzog told troops during a visit to the Palestinian territory – his first time there since the war began in October 2023, according to a presidency statement. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He blamed militant group 'Hamas and its people' for 'trying to sabotage this aid' in a bid to obstruct Israel's military campaign. Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the military and Defense Ministry agency overseeing humanitarian aid to Gaza, stated that approximately 950 truckloads of supplies are currently awaiting pickup by the United Nations on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom and Zikim border crossings. 🎥 WATCH: 950 trucks worth of aid, currently waiting in Gaza❗️for international organizations to pick up and distribute to Gazan civilians. This is after Israel facilitated the aid entry into Gaza. — LTC Nadav Shoshani (@LTC_Shoshani) July 22, 2025 An official from COGAT noted that the aid stockpiled at the crossings is sufficient to meet Gaza's food requirements for about two and a half weeks. 'At this stage, we have not observed signs of starvation,' the official said, 'but we recognise the need for immediate action to stabilise the humanitarian conditions.' He acknowledged that while food might not be reaching all areas effectively, this was a problem that needed addressing. His remarks followed what he described as a thorough evaluation of the humanitarian situation in the enclave. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The official added that COGAT had been engaged in discussions with UN representatives to coordinate the distribution of the growing volumes of aid that have entered Gaza but remain undelivered. According to him, while there are no barriers preventing aid from reaching the border crossings and entering the territory, the primary challenge lies in its distribution. Although an agreement was reached to deliver between 70 and 80 truckloads on Tuesday, only 30 were actually moved into Gaza, he said. The UN, however, has consistently argued that COGAT has denied its requests for permission to collect and distribute the aid, also citing the hazardous and complicated situation on the ground as a major obstacle to effective distribution. With inputs from agencies
Reuters
19 hours ago
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Israeli president visits Gaza, speaks of 'intensive' talks on hostages
July 23 (Reuters) - Israel's President Isaac Herzog visited the Gaza strip on Wednesday and told soldiers that there were "intensive negotiations" about returning the hostages in Gaza, adding that he hopes that they will soon "hear good news", a statement from the president's spokesperson reported.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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Former hostage Agam Berger performs at Air Force pilot's graduation ceremony
Berger performed the song "They Will Always Wait for You" alongside the IDF's military band. Former Gaza hostage Agam Berger performed the song "They Will Always Wait for You" on the violin alongside the IDF's military band at the 190th Air Force graduation ceremony on Thursday. The Israel Air Force's Wing Ceremony took place at Hatzerim base with President Isaac Herzog, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington at the time of the ceremony. Berger, an IDF observer who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base on October 7, noted, was released in January 2025. Berger enlisted after a year of preparatory military service at "Gal" in Akko with the "Acharei" program. While training to be an observer, she was selected to be the platoon commander's assistant, and was chosen as a candidate for the 'Stars' track, which identifies candidates for command positions. When asked to explain why she deserved to join the track, she wrote that she saw the role as a mission and wanted to provide soldiers with a sense of faith and security. During the course, Agam was stationed at the Kerem Shalom outpost, and one week before the end of the course, her assignment was changed, and she arrived at Nahal Oz. Berger was kidnapped along with her fellow observers Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Ori Megidish, and Noa Marciano. Karina, Daniella, Naama, and Liri were released in the second wave of the exchange that same month. Ori was rescued in a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet, and Noa Marciano was murdered in captivity.
