Israel-Hamas War Day 248: What's happening in Gaza, Middle East?

Rocket sirens sound overnight • Netanyahu to meet with Blinken

 Israeli soldiers gesture from a military truck as it maneuvers near Gaza border, June 10, 2024
Israeli soldiers gesture from a military truck as it maneuvers near Gaza border, June 10, 2024
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IDF attacks in deepest point in Lebanon targeting trucks, 5 killed - report

ByAMIR BOHBOT
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UNSC approves resolution backing hostage deal in 14-0 vote, Hamas agrees to work with mediators

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
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 THE UN Security Council meets, last month, prior to voting on a resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire for Ramadan leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire and for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The resolution passed.
THE UN Security Council meets, last month, prior to voting on a resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire for Ramadan leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire and for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The resolution passed.
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Watch: How Yamam rescued the hostages under heavy enemy fire

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Helmet camera footage of Shin Bet operatives and Israel Police Counterterrorism Unit Yamam rescuing hostages under heavy fire and kill terrorists, June 10, 2024. (credit: Israel Police)
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Smotrich pledges to thwart creation of Palestinian state as Blinken arrives in Israel

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
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 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on August 9, 2023.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on August 9, 2023.
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Family of reservist who committed suicide fights for him to be recognized as IDF fallen soldier

ByEVE YOUNG
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 Eliran Mizrachi seen in Israeli military uniform
Eliran Mizrachi seen in Israeli military uniform
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Rescued hostage learned Arabic, Russian in Hamas captivity, mother reveals

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Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan reunites with his mother at Sheba Medical Center, June 8, 2024
Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan reunites with his mother at Sheba Medical Center, June 8, 2024
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Watch: IDF kills RPG-armed Hamas terrorists that emerge from tunnels in Gaza

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 IDF soldiers engage in combat in the Gaza Strip, June 10, 2024.
IDF soldiers engage in combat in the Gaza Strip, June 10, 2024.
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Biden adm. discusses holding unilateral talks with Hamas on release of American hostages - report

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US President Joe Biden participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 20, 2023.
US President Joe Biden participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 20, 2023.
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Turkey’s foreign minister meets Hamas leader in Doha

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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 Turkey's newly appointed Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a handover ceremony in Ankara, Turkey June 5, 2023.
Turkey's newly appointed Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a handover ceremony in Ankara, Turkey June 5, 2023.
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Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war

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 Hamas spokesman Sami Abu-Zuhri.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu-Zuhri.
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