As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.

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The Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen had earlier said they would scale back attacks given the cease-fire in the conflict in Gaza.

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Further shooting and explosions reported after 10 killed yesterday as Ayman Safadi tells Davos meeting of fears for territory

After months of negotiations, a ceasefire has paused the devastating war in Gaza, but it risks collapsing as a result of deep distrust between Israel and Hamas and the multi-phased nature of the deal, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Qatar, which mediated the talks along with the US and Egypt, has expressed hope the six-week truce and hostage-prisoner exchange will become permanent. However, that outcome is far from certain with the releases timetabled at a slower pace in comparison with a previous truce agreement.

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The fate of the Israel-Hamas agreement will require huge effort.

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In the tense minutes before their freedom following 471 days of imprisonment, three Israeli hostages were presented with parting tokens from their terrorist abductors. Read More

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 assault.

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Suivez les suites du cessez-le-feu entre l’armée israélienne et le mouvement islamiste palestinien dans la bande de Gaza en direct sur ladepepche.fr.

Revivez les suites du cessez-le-feu entre l’armée israélienne et le mouvement islamiste palestinien dans la bande de Gaza ce lundi 20 janvier 2025.

The Canadian cousin of Romi Gonen, one of the first three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas under the new Gaza ceasefire on Sunday, said the family is thankful to be finally free from more than a year of “agonizing torment and uncertainty.” Read More

After Hamas delivered to Jerusalem the names of the three female Israeli hostages set to be released on Sunday, the ceasefire with the terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip took effect at 11:15 a.m. Read More

Après trois heures de retard dans la publication des noms par le Hamas, on sait maintenant quelles sont les trois premières otages israéliennes qui doivent être libérées, ce dimanche 19 janvier 2025.

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The notices are designed in part to allow the families to petition to the courts against of the release of the terrorists who harmed their loved ones before they are freed. Read More

(Jan. 17, 2025 / JNS) -- Israel’s Security Cabinet met in Jerusalem on Friday and recommended that the full Cabinet approve the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas. Read More