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Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive

Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive

Israeli reservists began responding to call-up orders on Tuesday, swelling the military's ranks ahead of a planned offensive to capture Gaza City...

03.09.2025 20

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Israel army says Gaza City now 'a dangerous combat zone'

Israel army says Gaza City now 'a dangerous combat zone'

The Israeli military declared Gaza City "a dangerous combat zone" on Friday ahead of a looming offensive to conquer the Palestinian territory's...

30.08.2025 2

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Israeli protesters call for hostage deal ahead of cabinet meeting

Israeli protesters call for hostage deal ahead of cabinet meeting

Thousands of demonstrators massed in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, seeking to push the government to end the war in Gaza and strike a deal to return hostages,...

27.08.2025 2

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Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City

Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City

Israel's defence minister approved a plan on Wednesday for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists, piling...

21.08.2025 2

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New vines bring hope to Israeli monastery scorched by wildfire

Swapping his monk's habit for overalls and a sun hat, Father Christian-Marie knelt alongside volunteers in the freshly dug earth, planting grape vines...

23.07.2025 3

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'Settlers on all sides': West Bank bypass raises fears of Israeli annexation

A creeping Israeli presence is nothing new for the Bedouins who inhabit the arid hills east of Jerusalem, but a recently approved road in the area...

13.05.2025 6

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Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages...

22.03.2025 20

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First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not return hostages held in Gaza, while...

04.03.2025 5

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Thousands mourn Bibas family, symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a cemetery in southern Israel on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who were killed...

27.02.2025 4

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By Alice Chancellor

Israelis mass for funeral of Bibas hostages killed in Gaza

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a cemetery in southern Israel on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who were killed...

27.02.2025 4

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Hamas to free 6 Israeli Gaza hostages, hand over 4 bodies this week

Hamas and Israel announced a deal Tuesday for the release of six living hostages from Gaza and the return of four captives' bodies -- including, the...

19.02.2025 2

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By Alice Chancellor