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Cease-fire Progress

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Israel and Hamas are making progress in talks for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. The international community, including South Africa and the United States, is pressuring for a resolution to the conflict. President Biden welcomes the King of Jordan to discuss the situation.

Outrage and condemnation over Israeli attacks on civilians in Rafah amid calls for a lasting ceasefire, as Israel betrayed Palestinians by telling them to evacuate to Rafah only to bomb them.

Excitement and jubilation - Israel's successful hostage rescue mission and airstrikes against Hamas are celebrated as a victorious and necessary response to terrorism.

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In a dramatic hostage rescue operation, Israeli special forces raided a Hamas-held apartment in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. The operation resulted in the successful release of two Israeli hostages who had been held captive by Hamas for several months [France24]. However, the rescue operation also led to a significant number of casualties, with at least 67 Palestinians killed in the ensuing clashes [San Diego Union-Tribune]. The raid sparked concerns and raised questions internationally. China called on Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza, while a Bay Area man expressed concern for his relatives in Gaza due to the Israeli raids [San Diego Union-Tribune]. Hamas leader Abu Ubaida claimed that three hostages were killed in the Israeli bombing that supported the rescue operation [Hindustan Times]. Media outlets expressed worries about the Hamas terrorists who died in the Israeli raid and raised questions about the proportionality of the Israeli response [Frontpage Mag]. Pressure mounted on Israel to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. The international community, including the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire and end the ongoing conflict [News.com.au] [Hindustan Times]. Egyptian threats to suspend a key peace treaty with Israel added another layer of tension and uncertainty to the situation [Firstpost]. Denver City Council also called for a ceasefire in Israel and expressed concern over the escalating violence [Denver Post]. As the situation in Rafah continued to unfold, the hostage rescue operation dominated headlines and drew international attention. The Israeli army released a video showing soldiers entering a Hamas stronghold during the operation [Hindustan Times]. The implications of the Israeli raid and the ongoing conflict in Gaza were extensively discussed and analyzed. Some expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while others praised the Israeli forces for successfully rescuing the hostages [MSNBC] [The National News] [Newsmax]. The United Nations human rights chief warned of the potential huge implications of Israel's offensive in Rafah [Hindustan Times]. The rescue operation also had political ramifications. President Joe Biden welcomed the King of Jordan to discuss a framework for a potential hostage deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict [NewsNation Now]. Foreign secretaries and diplomats attempted to persuade Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off the offensive in Rafah [The Guardian]. Overall, the hostage rescue operation in Rafah sparked international concern and raised questions about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The incident highlighted the complex and volatile nature of the situation and the challenges faced in

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‘Unbelievable fear’: Hundreds flee Gaza’s Rafah amid Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera - 165 days ago - Some 1.4 million Palestinians have been sheltering in a 64sq km area, hoping for safety that has not materialised.

https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/2/13/unbelievable-fear-hundreds-flee-gazas-rafah-amid-israeli-attacks

Israel Hamas war: South Africa urges UN court intervention over Rafah, hostage operation, Gaza deal

euronews - 165 days ago - All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/02/13/israel-hamas-war-south-africa-urges-un-court-intervention-over-rafah-hostage-operation-gaz

Israel, Hamas reportedly make progress on 6-week cease-fire deal: Live updates

USA Today - 165 days ago - The talks come as global outrage against Israel grows amid the military's preparation for a full-scale invasion of Rafah, a city that borders Egypt.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/02/13/israel-hamas-war-gaza-live-updates/72580245007/

CIA director ‘travels to Cairo’ as pressure grows over Gaza ceasefire talks

The Guardian - 165 days ago - Expected US presence seen as underlining pressure to end fighting in Gaza amid reports of ‘significant’ progress towards peace deal

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/cia-director-to-join-other-intelligence-chiefs-at-israel-hamas-talks-in-cairo

Mike Pompeo Arrives in Israel, Praises Hostage Rescue

NewsMax - 165 days ago - Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Israel on Monday on a solidarity mission. He landed just as the news was breaking that Israeli special forces had successfully completed a daring and complex operation to rescue two Israeli hostages and kill all of their...

https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/mike-pompeo-israel-hostage/2024/02/13/id/1153360/

Israel’s War Against Hamas Continues

The Dispatch - 165 days ago - The IDF plans to take the tunnels under Rafah as the country grapples with the tunnel under UNRWA HQ.

https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/morning/israels-war-against-hamas-continues/

Israel, Hamas Making Progress in Cease-Fire, Hostage Talks

NewsMax - 165 days ago - Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the talks, as key meetings continue Tuesday between the sides.

https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/israel-hamas-war/2024/02/13/id/1153342/

Jordan king urges 'lasting' Gaza ceasefire in talks with Biden

Raw Story - 165 days ago - Jordan's King Abdullah II appealed for a full ceasefire to end the Gaza war after talks with Joe Biden, striking a discordant note with the US president who is seeking a shorter six-week pause to give Israel time to defeat Hamas.Speaking at the White House, the two leaders both warned however agains...

https://www.rawstory.com/jordan-king-urges-lasting-gaza-ceasefire-in-talks-with-biden/

Biden, do the right thing. Push Israel and Netanyahu hard now for a cease-fire in Gaza.

USA Today - 165 days ago - President Biden must stop ignoring the best option he has to prevent a wider war. It's time to push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/02/13/biden-ceasefire-gaza-israel-hamas-war/72513963007/

Biden Pushes Israel for New Hostage Relaease Deal as US Pressure on Netanyahu Builds

CBN News - 165 days ago - President Joe Biden says the U.S. is working on a new deal that could lead to the release of more hostages.

https://www2.cbn.com/news/israel/biden-pushes-israel-new-hostage-relaease-deal-us-pressure-netanyahu-builds

Talks on New Gaza Cease-fire Plan to Resume Amid Rafah Concerns

Voice of America English News - 165 days ago - Netanyahu says continued military operations will free more hostages.

https://www.voanews.com/a/talks-on-new-gaza-cease-fire-plan-to-resume-amid-rafah-concerns/7485319.html

Kremlin says ready to support actions leading to ceasefire in Gaza

The Jerusalem Post - 165 days ago - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was ready to support any action leading to the release of Israeli hostages

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-786674

IMF and World Bank warn Gaza and Red Sea chaos imperils global economy

japantimescojp - 165 days ago - The Israel-Hamas war and its knock-on effects could impact the world the longer the fighting drags on, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/13/economy/imf-world-bank-gaza-red-sea-economy/

Hamas' Abu Obaida Claims 3 Hostages Killed In Israel's Rafah Bombing That Supported Rescue Op

Hindustan Times - 165 days ago - Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida has said that Israel lost three more hostages in its continuous bombardment of Rafah. On Monday, Hamas announced that two hostages were killed and eight others injured in the bombing carried out by the IDF to support its rescue operation. Abu Obaida said that three hostages of the eight injured have now succumbed to their injuries. He said that their names and photos will be released soon. Watch for more details.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/hamas-abu-obaida-claims-3-hostages-killed-in-israels-rafah-bombing-that-supported-rescue-op-101707808768421.html

Middle East Crisis: Biden Sends C.I.A. Director to Cairo as Pressure for Cease-Fire Grows

NY Times - 165 days ago - President Biden said the U.S. was working on a deal between Israel and Hamas for a pause in fighting of at least six weeks.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/02/13/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news

Media Worried About Hamas Terrorists Who Died in Israeli Hostage Rescue | Frontpage Mag

FrontPage Magazine - 165 days ago - Two hostages were rescued from Hamas, but all the media cares about is protecting Hamas.

https://www.frontpagemag.com/media-worried-about-hamas-terrorists-who-died-in-israeli-hostage-rescue/

Pressure Mounts On Israel For Gaza Ceasefire

International Business Times - 165 days ago - Israel faced growing international pressure on Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, as it planned an incursion into the southern Gaza city Rafah where more than a million Palestinians are...

https://www.ibtimes.com/pressure-mounts-israel-gaza-ceasefire-3724478

Israel Army Releases Video Of Soldiers Entering Hamas Stronghold, Rescuing Hostages | Gaza | Rafah

Hindustan Times - 165 days ago - The Israeli military on February 12 released footage of its special mission to rescue two hostages from Hamas' captivity in Gaza's Rafah. The videos showed the hostages being carried out amid cover fire of airstrikes. They were then seated in armoured vehicles and taken to a makeshift helipad. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met the soldiers part of the operation. Watch the full video for more.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/world-news/israel-army-releases-video-of-soldiers-entering-hamas-stronghold-rescuing-hostages-gaza-rafah-101707800672281.html

Biden Calls For Six-Week Pause In Israel-Hamas War

forbesmiddleeastcom - 165 days ago - President Joe Biden pushed for a six-week pause in fighting and hostage release deal in the war between Israel and Gaza-based militant group Hamas—one of the most concrete public proposals Biden has made in the months-long war, as a potential ground offensive in the Gaza Strip city of Rafah draws scrutiny from the Biden administration.

https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/featured/politics-security/biden-urges-six-week-pause-in-israel-hamas-war-as-part-of-hostage-release-deal-1

Israel frees two hostages, Palestinian TV says 74 killed in assault

nationcoke - 165 days ago - The two were reunited with their families.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/world/israel-frees-two-hostages-palestinian-tv-says-74-killed-in-assault-4523244

Israel should reconsider its Rafah operation

thenationalnewscom - 165 days ago - As its leadership weighs up a full-scale invasion of the beleaguered Palestinian city, the bitter truth is that talks have secured the release of more hostages than military action

https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2024/02/13/rafah-gaza-israel-palestine-war-hostages/