Israel’s Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
The militant group has so far resisted the idea as it moved to reassert its control over the Gaza Strip. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
18 Oct 20:51 · The Straits Times
Father 'finally home', says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel
The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel.
19 Oct 10:53 · Bbc
Israel says Rafah crossing stays shut until hostage bodies returned
Its reopening will be considered based on how Hamas fulfils its obligations to return the bodies of the hostages. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
18 Oct 16:53 · The Straits Times
Israel identifies dead hostage returned on Oct 17
His daughter had also been a hostage, but was returned in November 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
18 Oct 07:27 · The Straits Times
Gaza-Egypt border crossing will remain closed, Netanyahu says
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding its reopening will depend on Hamas handing over bodies of deceased hostages. Netanyahu's statement came shortly after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt announced that the Rafah crossing,…
18 Oct 20:25 · Japan Today
US says ‘credible reports’ Hamas planning attack against Gaza civilians
The US State Department reports credible intelligence of Hamas planning an imminent attack on Gaza civilians, threatening ceasefire integrity. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
18 Oct 23:02 · The Straits Times
Israel says it received body of another hostage held in Gaza amid dispute over delays
This was the 10th dead hostage it has received out of 28 bodies held in Gaza. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
17 Oct 22:20 · The Straits Times
Gaza awaits the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, its link to the outside world
Palestinians and aid workers are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which is the Gaza Strip’s lifeline for food and other aid and its only gateway to the outside world that wasn't controlled by Israel before the war. The crossing between Gaza and Egypt will probably reopen…
18 Oct 00:30 · Japan Today
Hamas aims to keep grip on Gaza security and can't commit to disarm, senior official says
Hamas intends to maintain security control in Gaza during an interim period, a senior Hamas official told Reuters, adding he could not commit to the group disarming - positions that reflect the difficulties facing U.S. plans to secure an end to the war. Hamas politburo member Mohammed Nazzal also said…
18 Oct 20:35 · Japan Today
US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire
The U.S. State Department says it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
18 Oct 15:15 · The Seattle Times
Rafah crossing to reopen for Gaza returnees from Egypt starting Monday: Palestinian embassy
The embassy urged all Palestinians wishing to travel to register their information, including full name, date of birth, passport number if available, ID number, and mobile phone number, via WhatsApp at 01223301974.
18 Oct 18:21 · EgyptToday
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