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Hamas Apologizes to Gaza's People for the War

Hamas has apologized for the first time to Gazans for the suffering caused by the war, in a lengthy statement published Sunday evening on its Telegram channel. The Palestinian Islamist movement "apologizes" for the difficulties caused by the war against the Israeli army, which has been going on for almost six months. But it also reiterates its ...

Israeli Army Withdraws from Gaza Hospital After Major Operation

The Israeli army has withdrawn tanks and vehicles from the Al-Shifa hospital complex in Gaza following a major operation, as confirmed by the Gaza health ministry on Monday. The health ministry in Gaza said Monday the Israeli military had withdrawn tanks and vehicles from the complex housing the besieged territory's main hospital, Al-Shifa, days ...

War Diary: Day 177

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 31, 2024.

Gaza truce: New Round of Talks in Cairo or Doha Uncertain

A Hamas official told AFP on Sunday the Palestinian militant group had not made a decision on whether to send a delegation to a new round of truce and hostage release talks. Talks were to resume in Cairo on Sunday, Egyptian TV station Al-Qahera reported, two days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave approval for fresh ...

Two Israelis Stabbed in the Negev

Israeli police said a man was shot dead Sunday after stabbing an Israeli soldier at bus station in the southern city of Beersheva. Another soldier was wounded in the attack, police said, and the Israeli army said one of its troops then "neutralised the terrorist". The Israeli military said an "IDF officer was lightly injured as a result of a ...

War Diary: Day 176

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 30th, 2024

Tel Aviv: Demonstrations for the Release of Hostages

Since October 7, demonstrators, including hostage families, have been gathering every week to demand the release of the hostages and express their dissatisfaction with Benjamin Netanyahu's government, which they consider partly responsible for the current situation. On Saturday evening, these gatherings took a rather violent turn between the ...

Gaza: Israeli Raids, Uncertain Truce and Disastrous Humanitarian Situation

The Israeli army continued its attacks, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire on Monday. These included targeted operations on hospitals. On Saturday, the Israeli army said it had hit dozens of targets in central Gaza, and had continued its operations, notably around Gaza's largest hospital complex "al-Shifa", as well ...

Despite Tensions, United States Delivers New Weapons to Israel

Despite the growing tensions between the Israeli government and the Biden administration, the United States authorized the transfer of several weapons, including bombs and fighter jets, worth billions of dollars a few days ago, according to information reported by The Washington Post. The delivery reportedly includes over 1,800 MK84 bombs and 500 ...

Gaza: New Aid Distribution Turns Chaotic

The Palestinian Red Crescent said five people were killed and dozens were wounded by gunfire and a stampede during an aid delivery on Saturday in Gaza, where famine is looming. AFP video footage shows a convoy of trucks moving quickly past burning debris near the distribution point in pre-dawn darkness as people shout and gunfire echoes, some of ...

War Diary: Day 174

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 28th, 2024

Israel Backtracks on Canceled Rafah Talks

Israel wants to reschedule talks in Washington to discuss a possible offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah, days after it canceled the trip in protest at a UN ceasefire resolution, a US official said Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily scrapped the visit on Monday after Israel's closest ally, the United States, abstained on the UN ...