Relief aid has begun to arrive in Gaza, both from the air and in trucks through the border crossing in Rafah. Israel's military (IDF) has initiated "humanitarian pauses" in its fighting in densely populated areas of Gaza, and established secure land corridors for aid convoys.
ConflictsFrance has blocked several Israeli arms manufacturers' booths at the large air show Paris Air Show, reports AFP. The action took place "in the middle of the night" before the fair's opening on Monday, claims Israel.
WorldShortly after Pope Francis' death, the Israeli Foreign Ministry published a brief message on X: "Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing." A few hours later, the post was deleted – without explanation.
WorldHamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President. Prime Minister Netanyahu points out Hamas as "monsters" and the UN says the handover was "humiliating".
WorldAn agreement on a six-week ceasefire in Gaza has been reached during the negotiations in Qatar. The ceasefire is to come into effect on Sunday, January 19, and 33 Israeli hostages will be released in the first phase of the ceasefire.
ConflictsAn agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza has been reached at the negotiations in Qatar. The ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday, January 19, and 33 Israeli hostages will be released in the first phase of the ceasefire. The ceasefire will apply for 42 days, equivalent to six weeks.
ConflictsNo agreement on ceasefire has yet been reached between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas in Gaza – and the parties are accusing each other of stalling.
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