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Roya News
2 hours ago
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- Roya News
New Hamas tactics against 'Israeli' soldiers in Gaza revealed
Hamas fighters in Gaza have 'shifted to a strategy of sacrifice, showing significantly more audacity and engaging in close combat' in an attempt to capture 'Israeli' soldiers, one senior official said, cited by Hebrew news outlet 'Israel Hayom'. As the military pushes deeper into urban areas of Gaza, the 'Israeli' military is concerned that Hamas' efforts could come to a fruition. After 21 months of war, the change in combat strategy came after the 'Israeli' military changed its approach after the latest ceasefire ended in March. Previously, it relied on short, targeted raids, but the military's goal now is to maintain a continuous presence in Gaza and its cities, the report adds. One recent incident happened last week, where Hamas fighters charged head-on an 'Israeli' soldier operating a bulldozer in the southern city of Khan Younis, killing him at close quarters after he abandoned the machinery. Hamas' military wing released a video of the incident, showing the fighters standing on top of the soldiers' lifeless body, after they took his firearms. Another recent incident happened in north Gaza's Beit Hanoun, where a planted IED killed at least five soldiers during night hours. Following the detonation, reports in Hebrew media said helicopters were deployed amid heavy gunfire as Hamas fighters charged the 'Israeli' soldiers to possibly carry out a kidnapping. The 'Israeli' military now instructs its troops to stay vigilant, but the issue poses a risk for military commanders. The army is now awaiting a decision from the government regarding the next phase of operations in Gaza, as the current operation, named 'Gideon's Chariots' is nearing its end.
Leaders
5 days ago
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- Leaders
Qatar Urges Patience in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Qatar announced on Tuesday that more time is necessary for negotiations regarding a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, following US President Donald Trump's optimistic remarks about a potential breakthrough in the ongoing discussions. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman, Majed Al-Ansari, emphasized the need for patience, stating, 'I don't think that I can give any timeline at the moment, but we will need time for this.' As indirect negotiations continued into their third day in Doha, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington. This marked Netanyahu's third trip to the White House since Trump returned to power. Trump, who actively advocates for a ceasefire, expressed confidence that a deal could materialize soon. He stated, 'I don't think there is a hold-up. I think things are going along very well.' Qatar, alongside the United States and Egypt, serves as a mediator in these discussions. The meetings in Doha primarily focus on establishing a framework for the negotiations. However, a Palestinian official close to the talks indicated that no significant breakthroughs had occurred thus far. Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to join the discussions in Doha this week. Casualties on the Ground Tragically, five Israeli soldiers lost their lives in combat in northern Gaza, marking one of the deadliest days for Israeli forces this year. Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense reported that 29 individuals died due to Israeli strikes on Tuesday. The ongoing violence underscores the urgency of reaching a ceasefire. Israel and Hamas initiated the latest round of negotiations on Sunday, with representatives situated in separate rooms within the same building. During a meeting with Netanyahu, Trump remarked that Hamas expressed a willingness to end the Gaza conflict, which has now persisted for 22 months. 'They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire,' Trump stated when asked about the potential impact of ongoing clashes on the talks. An Israeli official accompanying Netanyahu in Washington revealed that the proposal under discussion aligns with '80-90 percent of what Israel wanted.' The official expressed optimism, stating, 'I believe that with military and political pressure, all the hostages can be returned.' Ariel Kahana of Israel Hayom daily reported that Trump and his advisers are working diligently to secure an agreement that could lead to the release of hostages and potentially end the war in Gaza. Opposition to Negotiations However, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir opposed negotiations with Hamas, stating, 'There is no need to negotiate with those who murder our fighters; they must be torn to shreds.' Netanyahu described the loss of five soldiers in Gaza as a 'difficult morning,' mourning 'our heroic soldiers who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages.' Since the ground offensive began on 27 October, 2023, the Israeli military has reported 450 soldier fatalities. The ongoing war has created dire humanitarian conditions for Gaza's more than two million residents. While Israel enjoys the full backing of the Trump administration, the US leader increasingly pushes for an end to what he termed the 'hell' in Gaza. On Sunday, Trump expressed optimism, stating he believed there was a 'good chance' of reaching an agreement this coming week. The US proposal includes a 60-day truce during which Hamas would release ten living hostages and several bodies in exchange for Palestinians detained by Israel. Hamas also demands specific conditions for Israel's withdrawal, guarantees against renewed fighting during negotiations, and the restoration of the UN-led aid distribution system. Hostage Situation and Casualties Figures Of the 251 hostages taken by Palestinian militants during the October 2023 Hamas attack, 49 remain in Gaza, including 27 that the Israeli military claims are dead. The October 2023 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,219 individuals, primarily civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. In response, Israel's retaliatory campaign has claimed at least 57,575 lives in Gaza, predominantly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The UN considers these figures reliable. Short link : Post Views: 9
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Qatar says 'we will need time' for Gaza ceasefire
DOHA: Qatar said Tuesday more time was needed for negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, after US President Donald Trump voiced optimism about a possible breakthrough. "I don't think that I can give any timeline at the moment, but I can say right now that we will need time for this," Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said as indirect negotiations continued into a third day in Doha. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington, meanwhile, on his third visit to the White House since Trump returned to power. Trump, who is pushing for a ceasefire, expressed confidence a deal could be reached, saying: "I don't think there is a hold-up. I think things are going along very well." Qatar, a mediator along with the United States and Egypt, said the meetings in Doha were focused on a framework for the talks, while a Palestinian official close to the negotiations said no breakthrough had been achieved so far. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff was set to join the talks in Doha this week. On the ground, five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in northern Gaza -- one of the deadliest days this year for Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory. Gaza's civil defence meanwhile reported 29 killed in Israeli strikes on Tuesday. Israel and Hamas began the latest round of negotiations on Sunday, with representatives seated in separate rooms within the same building. At the White House, sitting across from Netanyahu, Trump said Hamas was willing to end the Gaza conflict, now in its 22nd month. "They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire," Trump said when asked if ongoing clashes would derail talks. An Israeli official accompanying Netanyahu to Washington said the proposal under discussion was "80-90 percent of what Israel wanted." "I believe that with military and political pressure, all the hostages can be returned," the official told Israeli media. According to Ariel Kahana of Israel Hayom daily, "President Trump and his advisers are currently exerting considerable effort to reach an agreement that would lead to the release of the hostages and could even end the war in Gaza". However, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir opposed negotiations with Hamas, saying that "there is no need to negotiate with those who murder our fighters; they must be torn to shreds". Netanyahu described the loss of five soldiers in Gaza as a "difficult morning" and mourned "our heroic soldiers who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages". Israeli military correspondents reported the deaths occurred due to improvised explosive devices near Beit Hanun in northern Gaza. According to the Israeli military, 450 soldiers have been killed in the Gaza military campaign since the start of the ground offensive on October 27, 2023. Gaza's civil defence agency reported 29 people killed in Israeli strikes across the territory, including three children. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesman for the agency, said nine of those were killed in a drone strike on a camp for displaced people in southern Gaza. "I was in front of my tent preparing breakfast for my four children -- beans and a bit of dry bread. Suddenly, there was an explosion," said Shaimaa Al-Shaer, 30, who lives in the camp. Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties in accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military when contacted by AFP. The war has created dire humanitarian conditions for Gaza's more than two million people. While Israel has the full backing of the Trump administration, the US leader has increasingly pushed for an end to what he called the "hell" in Gaza and said on Sunday he believed there was a "good chance" of an agreement this coming week. "The utmost priority for the president right now in the Middle East is to end the war in Gaza and to return all of the hostages," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. The US proposal included a 60-day truce, during which Hamas would release 10 living hostages and several bodies in exchange for Palestinians detained by Israel, two Palestinian sources close to the discussions had earlier told AFP. Hamas was also demanding certain conditions for Israel's withdrawal, guarantees against a resumption of fighting during negotiations, and the return of the UN-led aid distribution system, they said. Of the 251 hostages taken by the group during the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered the war, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. - AFP
Shafaq News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Hamas–Israel talks in Doha end without progress as negotiations continue
Shafaq News – Doha Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel concluded their second round in Doha on Monday with no breakthrough, though both sides are expected to resume talks later in the evening, a senior Palestinian official told AFP. A separate source confirmed that delegations from both Hamas and Israel will return to the table for another session Monday night in the Qatari capital. Contrary to speculation, Israel Hayom quoted an Israeli source denying reports that the talks had collapsed, stating that communication remains active through mediators. Palestinian sources cited by Reuters identified Israel's refusal to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza as a key obstacle to progress in the latest round of negotiations hosted by Qatar. The talks, which began on Sunday, were launched following the submission of a new ceasefire proposal to both parties. According to informed sources, the proposal is based on a framework developed by US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Saba Yemen
7 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Study: 20,000 Zionist settlers fled to Greece
Al-Quds - Saba A study conducted last week revealed that approximately 20,000 Zionist settlers have fled the occupied Palestinian territories to Greece and Cyprus since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge on October 7, 2023. The study, the results of which were published by the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom, indicated that approximately 10,000 Zionist settlers have moved to Greece since the beginning of the war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
