Hamas rejects deal proposal, IDF kills Hamas weapons smuggler

Gantz: 'Israel must remove prospect of Iranian nuclear capabilities' • Hamas: Consultations regarding response to Israeli proposal 'nearing completion'

MESSAGES IN support of the hostages and calling for the destruction of Hamas are posted on a makeshift tunnel symbolizing the Hamas tunnels in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. ‘This year, my freedom lies deep, so deep within the tunnels,’ says the writer.
MESSAGES IN support of the hostages and calling for the destruction of Hamas are posted on a makeshift tunnel symbolizing the Hamas tunnels in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. ‘This year, my freedom lies deep, so deep within the tunnels,’ says the writer.
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Hamas rejects Israel's proposal to release 10 hostages in exchange for 45-day ceasefire

Israeli hostages can be released if the Israeli government agrees to end the war, fully withdraw from Gaza, and allow for the reconstruction of Gaza to start, al Hayya said.

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Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, attend a protest calling for their release, outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem. Today marks a year and a half after the October 7 massacre. April 7, 2025.
Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, attend a protest calling for their release, outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem. Today marks a year and a half after the October 7 massacre. April 7, 2025.
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WATCH: IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas head of weapons smuggling, additional PIJ terrorist

The IDF and Shin Bet also struck and killed a key member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Khan Yunis last week.

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IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas weapons smuggler in Gaza, April 17, 2025.
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IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas weapons smuggler in Gaza, April 17, 2025.

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Hamas crippled by lack of funds, unable to pay its members - report

Prior to the Israel-Hamas War, Hamas received $15 million monthly transfers from Qatar, as well as $500 million in funds it raised worldwide.

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Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025
Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025
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Opposition heads blast Netanyahu, say PM was 'afraid' to attack Iran

Yair Lapid: "Destroying Iran's oil industry would collapse its economy and ultimately bring down the regime. Netanyahu was afraid and stopped it."

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(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.
(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.
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Hamas claims consultations regarding response to Israeli proposal 'nearing completion'

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Trump blocked planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, in favor of talks - NYT

The president told Israel of his decision earlier in April, according to the report, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Washington visit. 

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US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)
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Potential Israeli attacks on Iran nukes dropped since Oct. 2024, sources tell 'Post'

Early Thursday, the New York Times reported on Israel’s hope to attack Iran’s nuclear program this May, with direct support from the US.

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An Israel Air Force jet takes off. March 18, 2025.
An Israel Air Force jet takes off. March 18, 2025.
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IDF strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

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Gantz: 'Israel must remove prospect of Iranian nuclear capabilities'

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Israel at war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.

  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.

  • 59 hostages remain in Gaza.

  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.

  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.

  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.

  • Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.


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