Tag: Hamas Israel
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Six Thai hostages return home after Hamas granted them freedom
Six Thai hostages kidnapped and held for weeks in the Gaza Strip by Hamas arrived back in the kingdom on Monday, officials said. Tens of thousands of Thais were working in Israel, mostly in the agricultural sector, when Palestinian militants poured over the border on October 7, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping roughly…
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Panic as Israel-Hamas ceasefire enters last 24hrs
The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours on Monday, November 27, with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages. The pause that began Friday has seen dozens of hostages freed, with over 100 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel in return. Attention now…
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Hamas-Israel conflict: Pope Francis calls for ceasefire
Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his call for an end to the Hamas-Israel conflict, urging the release of hostages and humanitarian aid for Gaza, describing the situation as “very serious”. “I continue to think about the serious situation in Palestine and in Israel where many people have lost their lives,” he said after the traditional…
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Israel-Hamas: Security Council rejects resolutions by U.S., Russia
On Wednesday, China and Russia vetoed a draft resolution sponsored by the United States, while a second Russian-backed resolution failed to secure sufficient votes. The Security Council failed to reach a compromise over any unified response to address the crisis in Gaza and Israel.
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Biden weeps over 11 Americans killed in violence between Hamas, Israel
At least 11 Americans have died in bloody violence in Israel, President Joe Biden said on the third day since Palestinian militants launched a stunning and complex surprise attack in Israel.