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CTV News
2 hours ago
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CTV National News: Body of Canadian hostage recovered by Israeli soldiers
Watch The bodies of two Hamas hostages, one of them Canadian, were recovered by Israeli soldiers in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Abigail Bimman reports.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Washington Post admits to faulty reporting on claim that Israel killed dozens of Gazan civilians at aid site
The Washington Post issued a correction on a story it published claiming Israeli soldiers shot and killed 31 civilians in Gaza who were attempting to collect aid at a US-run site. WaPo admitted Tuesday in a post on X that they could not verify the incendiary report published on Sunday baring the headline: 'At least 31 people were killed Sunday morning in southern Gaza, according to the Strip's Health Ministry, when Israeli troops opened fire on crowds making their way to collect aid.' 'The article failed to make clear if attributing the deaths to Israel was the position of the Gaza health ministry or a fact verified by The Post,' the paper said in a post on X, adding, '…The Post didn't give proper weight to Israel's denial and gave improper certitude about what was known about any Israeli role in the shootings.' 'The early version fell short of Post standards of fairness and should not have been published in that form,' the mea culpa ended. An updated version of the story still includes the claim 31 Palestinians were killed while they sought aid from an Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution site, citing local health officials and medics. The article now also includes the denial from the Israel Defense Forces that the shooting came from Israeli soldiers and the GHF pushback against 'fabricated' claims, the BBC reported. 'It is false and fabricated. All aid was distributed today without incident,' the GHF said, Fox News reported. 'No injuries or fatalities as noted in our daily update sent out earlier today. We have heard that these fake reports have been actively fomented by Hamas. They are untrue and fabricated.' Over 175 Palestinians were wounded on Sunday with at least 26 killed, Fox News reported citing the Hamas-run Strip's Health Ministry. The International Committee of the Red Cross field hospital in Rafah stated they received a 'mass casualty influx' of 179 cases on Sunday, according to the BBC. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is promising to parse through conflicting claims about Sunday's tragedy. 'I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday. It is unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food,' Guterres wrote on X, adding, 'I call for an immediate and independent investigation into these events and for perpetrators to be held accountable.' The Washington Post did not respond to a request for comment.
The National
3 days ago
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- The National
Three Israeli soldiers killed in northern Gaza in army's biggest loss of life since ceasefire collapse
Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in northern Gaza, the military said on Tuesday, in the army's biggest loss of life since Israel collapsed a ceasefire deal with Hamas in March. Another two soldiers were injured when the group's vehicle hit a roadside explosive device in the Jabalia area on Monday, according to an initial probe. The military found around 20 similar devices along the route, Israeli media reported. The dead were named as Lior Steinberg, 20, Ofek Barhana, 20, and Omer Van Gelder, 22. The death toll of Israeli personnel in the Gaza war now stands at 423. At least 54,249 Palestinians have been killed and 123,492 wounded since the war began in October 2023. The deaths of the soldiers highlight challenges the Israeli army faces in its campaign in the strip. Despite significantly weakening Hamas and other armed Palestinian factions in Gaza, Israeli troops continue to encounter deadly resistance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement, sending 'condolences from the depths of our hearts to the families of our fighters'. There were widespread reports in Hebrew media in May that the Israeli army estimated Hamas to have around 40,000 fighters, roughly the same number as before the war broke out. Israeli outlet Haaretz reported that the group still possesses thousands of short-range rockets, which continuously rained down on southern Israeli communities for months at the beginning of the war. Haaretz also said a significant tunnel network remained in Gaza, which has been used to great effect by militants to hide hostages and move around the battlefield.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Three Israeli soldiers killed in combat in northern Gaza, army says
(Reuters) -Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, the military said on Tuesday. The soldiers' deaths were announced hours after Hamas' armed wing said on Monday its fighters were engaging in "fierce clashes" with Israeli forces in the north of the territory. Israel began its offensive in Gaza after Hamas militants burst through the border from Israeli-blockaded Gaza, attacking Israelis in homes, cars and at an all-night music festival. Israel says 1,200 people were killed and 251 people taken as hostages into Gaza. An additional four were already held by Hamas. Israel's campaign has devastated much of Gaza, killing more than 54,000 Palestinians and destroying most buildings. Much of the population now lives in shelters in makeshift camps.
Reuters
3 days ago
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- Reuters
Three Israeli soldiers killed in combat in northern Gaza, army says
June 3 (Reuters) - Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, the military said on Tuesday. The soldiers' deaths were announced hours after Hamas' armed wing said on Monday its fighters were engaging in "fierce clashes" with Israeli forces in the north of the territory. Israel began its offensive in Gaza after Hamas militants burst through the border from Israeli-blockaded Gaza, attacking Israelis in homes, cars and at an all-night music festival. Israel says 1,200 people were killed and 251 people taken as hostages into Gaza. An additional four were already held by Hamas. Israel's campaign has devastated much of Gaza, killing more than 54,000 Palestinians and destroying most buildings. Much of the population now lives in shelters in makeshift camps.
