The Turkish president once again criticized Israel for the death and carnage caused by its response to the massacre by the Palestinian terrorist group “Hamas” on October 7. Erdogan has called Israel a terrorist state, but described Hamas as a “liberation group”. On Wednesday, the Turkish president made such statements again while addressing members of … Read more
On June 25, 2006, a group of “Hamas” fighters entered Israel through a 300-meter long tunnel from the Gaza Strip. One of their surprise attacks targeted the crew of an Israeli tank. After blowing up the door of the tank with a grenade launcher, they captured one of the soldiers of the crew. Two other … Read more
Nov 27, 2023 at 9:54 PM Update: an hour ago Hamas released eleven hostages on Monday in a deal with Israel. The Israeli army and the International Red Cross, among others, confirm this. In exchange for their release, Israel lets 33 Palestinians go. According to initial reports, eleven Israelis who also have foreign passports have … Read more
Nov 25, 2023 at 8:20 PM Update: 7 hours ago The release of Israeli hostages was successful on Saturday evening, several sources report. Hamas postponed the release of a second group of hostages on Saturday, because Israel would not adhere to the agreements. The disagreement was settled after mediation by Qatar and Egypt. Thirteen Israeli … Read more
Nov 25, 2023 at 8:20 PM Update: 36 minutes ago The release of Israeli hostages will still happen tonight, several sources report. Hamas postponed the release of a second group of hostages on Saturday, because Israel would not adhere to the agreements. The disagreement was settled after mediation by Qatar and Egypt. The Ministry of … Read more
Hamas’s armed wing has postponed the second release of hostages. Another Hamas source had spoken to the French news agency just before the postponement became known AFP said that the hostages had already been handed over to the Red Cross. Also CNN said it had received such signals. Reuters reports that the armed branch of … Read more
Nov 23, 2023 at 9:07 PM Update: 4 hours ago A four-day lull in fighting between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin on Friday morning. This gives aid organizations time to help refugee Palestinians. But Israel is already preparing for the resumption of fighting. The Israeli army (IDF) has been carrying out military actions … Read more
Nov 22, 2023 at 9:49 PM Update: 41 minutes ago In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a four-day break in fighting and the exchange of prisoners. This was preceded by weeks of preparation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with, among others, US President Joe Biden. We … Read more
In the yard of Mia Schem’s house, colorful parrots fly around a fringed palm tree, squawking loudly. It is a warm, sunny day in a quiet residential area. But in this house there is an unbearable heaviness in the air. It has been 33 days since the October 7 massacre and the disappearance of 21-year-old … Read more
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:11 PM Update: 39 minutes ago Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday evening that an unknown number of Israeli hostages would be released “in groups”. He also emphasizes that the fight against Hamas will continue even if a ceasefire is concluded with the group. Netanyahu spoke about a difficult … Read more