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21 Mar

Israel Eliminates Senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures Amid Renewed Conflict in Gaza

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Gaza, Hamas, IDF, Israel, Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, March 21, 2025 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) confirmed on Thursday the elimination of three senior operatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.Rashid Jahjouh, head of Hamas’s General Security Apparatus, was killed alongside Ayman Atsila, who led Hamas’s security operations in Khan Yunis. Their department played a crucial role in safeguarding Hamas leadership, eliminating suspected collaborators, and gathering intelligence for terrorist activities against Israel. Jahjouh was also responsible for Hamas propaganda efforts.In a separate operation, Israeli forces killed Ismail Abd al-Aal, a key figure in Islamic Jihad’s weapons smuggling network. He…

Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza After Ceasefire Breakdown; Over 100 Reported Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAirstrikes, Ceasefire, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Netanyahu

(National Times Bureau), March 18, 2025 : Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza early Tuesday, ending weeks of ceasefire negotiations that had stalled since January. The Palestinian health ministry reported at least 100 dead, including children, after strikes in Gaza City, northern Gaza, and the Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah areas.The Israeli military said it hit dozens of Hamas targets and warned that operations would continue beyond airstrikes for as long as necessary. The strikes follow failed attempts to extend the January 19 ceasefire, with Israel accusing Hamas of refusing to release 59 hostages.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office blamed…

Israel Halts Palestinian Prisoner Release Over Hamas Ceremonies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCaesfire, Gaza, Hamas, Israel

February 23, 2025 – Israel has delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing concerns over Hamas' "humiliating ceremonies" during hostage handovers. The move raises doubts about the future of the Gaza ceasefire. Hostage Exchange Sparks Controversy The decision came after six Israeli hostages were freed on Saturday. However, five were handed over in public, staged ceremonies featuring masked Hamas fighters, a move condemned by Israel and the United Nations as cruel and exploitative.Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the prisoner release would not proceed until "the release of the next hostages has been assured" and Hamas stops using captives…