2023-2024 ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR
Context behind Smotrich's remarks about hostages not being a priority
It's important to review the entire conversation before accusing Smotrich of being cynical and neglecting the lives of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas.
Palestinian sources report death of Hamas 'spiritual leader' in Rafah
Sources in the Gaza Strip report the death of the spiritual leader of Hamas Sheikh Anwar al-Outi.
US veto blocks UN resolution on Gaza proposed by Algeria
The United States exercised its veto power to block a draft resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Russia holds talks with Hamas and Fatah ahead of Moscow meeting
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs held telephone conversations with representatives from both Fatah and Hamas.
Knesset advances bill allowing the shut down of foreign media
The Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Zvika Vogel, has made significant changes to the bill allowing the closure of foreign media in Israel.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has arrived in Cairo for negotiations
Ismail Haniyeh heads a Hamas delegation along with the Deputy Chairman of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, who came to Cairo for ceasefire talks earlier this month
Asharq Al-Awsat: Hamas planned to free Palestinian prisoners from Ashkelon prison on October 7
Due to a navigation error, terrorist groups arrived at the wrong place without reaching the Shikma prison in Ashkelon