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Israel peddling illusionary advances in Gaza as part of psychological war: Hamas

Palestinian resistance group Hamas has stressed that Israel is trying to market illusionary advances in the Gaza Strip as part of a psychological warfare campaign.

Over 190,000 applications filed for weapons licenses in Israel since start of war

More than 190,000 applications for weapons licenses have been filed with the Israeli security authorities since October 7, according to a report.

Hamas says ready to release 100 hostages against ceasefire

Palestinian group Hamas says it is to release 100 hostages kept in the Gaza Strip on condition of a ceasefire needed to identify the location of 50 of them, member of the movement’s Political Bureau Khalil al-Hayya has said.

EU says has given Ukrainian military €27 billion since last year

The European Union has authorized at least €27 billion in direct military assistance to Ukraine since last year, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has stated, touting the aid as the “highest figure ever reached".

Kremlin says Putin hasn’t decided to run for 2024 presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not yet decided whether he would run for his fifth presidential term in 2024, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Health ministry says all Gaza hospitals could shut down in 48 hours

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 11,200 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Palestinian PM rejects any plan to displace Gazans “under guise of aid”

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye announced on Monday the rejection of any plans to displace Gaza residents "under the guise of humanitarian aid."

Former Iran FM Zarif: Israel’s own-made image of invincibility shattered after Hamas attack

Iran’s former foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Israeli’s foreign policy builds on two components, namely being oppressed and invincibility.

Gaza war costing Israel $260mn per day: Report

Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip is reportedly costing the Tel Aviv regime led by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu around $260 million every day, according to a report.

Palestinian presidency rejects Israel bids to “separate Gaza from West Bank”

The Palestinian presidency has rejected Israel’s efforts to "separate Gaza from the West Bank", saying they "will not achieve security and stability for anyone".

US carries out two strikes on “armed groups” in Syria

The United States Air Force carried out two airstrikes in Syria against what it called two targets affiliated to pro-Iranian forces. Iran says, upon a request by the Syrian government, it maintains an advisory mission in the Middle Eastern country.

Israeli army conducts raids deeper in Gaza City: Spokesperson

The Israeli ground operation has expanded deeper within Gaza City, army spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a news briefing. More than 11,000 Palestinians, including at least 4,500 children, have died so far in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

Hamas assault does not justify collective punishment of Palestinians: UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Hamas’ attacks against Israel do not justify the collective punishment of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Lebanon PM says Beirut has contingency plan in case of war

Caretaker Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, but stated Beirut has drawn up a contingency plan for the next three months should war break out in Lebanon.

More Palestinians killed in West Bank, death toll reaches 186 since start of Israel’s war on Gaza

Israeli raids in north of the West Bank have killed four Palestinians, according to authorities, as violence in the occupied territory escalates amid the war in the Gaza Strip.

Several EU states still buying Russian gas: Gazprom

A number of European Union countries that previously insisted they’d completely quit purchasing Russian gas are still receiving the fuel from the country, Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller has said in an interview with the Russian state broadcaster Rossiya-1.

UAE planning to maintain ties with Israel despite Gaza war: Report

The United Arab Emirates plans to maintain diplomatic relations with Israel despite international outcry over the mounting toll of the war in Gaza and hopes to have some moderating influence over the Israeli campaign while safeguarding its own interests, according to four sources familiar with UAE government policy.

Israelis rally in Tel Aviv asking for release of Hamas-held hostages

Thousands of people have rallied in Tel Aviv, asking for the release of Israeli and foreign captives being held by Hamas in the besieged Gaza Strip and criticising the Israeli government for the way it is dealing with the crisis.

EU says no Ukrainian victory against Russia in sight

There is no victory in sight for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said. He added that the bloc must be ready to support Kiev for an extended period, and potentially substitute US military aid if it wants to stop Moscow from prevailing.

Gazans being “choked” by bombardment and siege: UN

The people of Gaza are being "choked" by the continuous Israeli bombardment and blockade, the head of UNRWA, the UN relief agency that works in the Gaza Strip, Philippe Lazzarini, has warned.

Netanyahu says Israel plans to exercise “security control” in Gaza

Tel Aviv plans to retain security control in the Gaza Strip after its military operation there, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated. Palestinian groups say the governance of the Gaza Strip is a “pure Palestinian affair”, adding the future of the enclave should be decided by the Palestinians and no one else.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Palestine Red Crescent Society says Gaza’s second largest hospital out of service

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 11,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Power of resistance front emanates from Iran’s support: Hezbollah chief

The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah emphasized that the power of Lebanese, Palestinian and resistance groups in the West Asia region stems from Tehran’s support.

Most Americans won’t defend US in next war: Poll

A new survey shows less than a quarter of people in the United States would be willing to join the military if the country entered an armed conflict. It comes amidst the documented presence of US special forces in Israel as Tel Aviv lays a siege to the Gaza Strip.

EU admits won’t reach Ukraine ammunition target

The European Union will not meet its goal of supplying 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine before next March, Bloomberg has reported. Officials previously vowed to ramp up ammunition deliveries through direct transfers and deals with private industry.

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