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Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza's South, Hague Decision Looms

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

🔴 Live: 10 Israeli and four Thai hostages released from Gaza, Israel's army says

Ten Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals have been released from Gaza, Israel's army said late Wednesday. Qatar's foreign ministry said those released included Dutch, German and American dual nationals. Hours before a six-day pause in fighting expired, a Hamas source said the group was not yet satisfied with Israeli…

France 24 · Nov 29, 2023

CIA, Mossad chiefs meet in Qatar as Israel-Hamas truce is extended

Talks between US and Israeli spy agencies in Qatar, which is key mediator, include issue of captives held in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023

Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says

The White House says Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Netanyahu rejected ceasefire-for-hostages deal in Gaza, sources say

Israeli PM said to have turned down proposal in early talks and continues to take tough line

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023

More than 300 Americans have fled Gaza in recent days, White House says

White House official does not specify number of Americans who remain inside Gaza

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

The death toll in Gaza surpasses 10,000 as the conflict enters a second month

Israeli forces have reached the coast of Gaza, splitting the besieged area in half and essentially cutting off the north from the south.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2023

Israeli troops encircling Gaza City expected to enter in force within 48 hours

Gaza split into two parts, says Israel, as US sends missile-carrying submarine to Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

Libya’s premier under fire for reported role in normalisation with Israel

Reports have emerged that Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was aware of his foreign minister’s meeting with Israel’s top diplomat.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023

Libya’s Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush dismissed: Sources

Israel’s foreign minister announced he met Najla al-Mangoush in Rome, causing protests to erupt across Libya.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023