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17Oct

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Israeli Military Likely Killed Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar In Gaza Strike, IDF Says ‘Checking Poss

The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday said that was "checking the possibility" of whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed following an operation in the Gaza Strip that it said had eliminated three terorrists. "During IDF operations in Gaza, 3 terrorists were eliminated. The IDF and ISA are checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar," the Israeli military said in a statement. "At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed," it added. The IDF said there were no signs of the presence of Israeli hostages in the building where the three militants were killed on October 17. "In the building where the terrorists were eliminated, there were no signs of the presence of hostages in the area. The forces that are operating in the area are continuing t...

15Oct

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Politics

Attacks against UN peacekeepers may constitute a war crime, UNSG cautions

The opening to a Hezbollah tunnel shaft which Israel’s military says is 200 metres away from a UN post and within 1km from Lebanon’s border with Israel, in southern Lebanon, on October 13, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters In the backdrop of back to back attacks on the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL), UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres cautioned that attacks against peacekeepers are in breach of international law and “may constitute a war crime.” Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin, in a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant reiterated the importance of ensuring the safety and security of UNIFIL forces and Lebanese armed forces.“The safety of UN personnel & property must be guaranteed. The inviolability of UN premises must be...

7Oct

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‘We Are Not Stopping…’ IDF Chief Of Staff Writes To Troops Ahead Of Hamas Attack Anniversary

Israel is fighting a lengthy war, Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) chief of staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said on Sunday, adding that they were destroying the capabilities of their enemies in a way that they could not be rebuilt. The IDF Chief of Staff made the remarks in a missive to troops ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Israel is currently battling Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of a military assault triggered by the attack. Lt Gen Halevi said this was a “long war” not only by “capabilities but also by the willpower and perseverance over time”. He added that the war was "for our right to be a free people in our land”.“We began this year from a difficult and painful point, but we regained our composure, advanced forward...