Despite the final hostage exchange with Israel under a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, Hamas has not publicly committed to downing its weapons.
The attack took place near Shifa Hospital in eastern Gaza. Israel has claimed Al Sharif led a Hamas cell, advancing rocket attacks on IDF, citing intelligence and seized documents.
Netanyahu alleges only 20 out of 50 Hamas-held hostages are believed to be alive. The Israeli PM aims for a 60-day ceasefire, which could lead to a permanent end to the conflict.
Despite Israel’s delays and reluctance, Hamas said it was committed to the deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the cabinet would meet to give final approval to the accord.
At the start of 2024, Israel was apprehensive and under severe doubts, but by year-end, it seems self-assured and upbeat about handling military challenges in the Middle East.
Hamas said initial release of Israelis would include women, children, elderly, and ill hostages in exchange for release of 700-1000 Palestinian prisoners, according to proposal.
With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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