Hamas Threatens Hostage “Neutralisation” Over Rescue Attempts

05 Dec 2024

Hamas has warned that it will "neutralise" hostages if Israel conducts any rescue operations akin to the Nuseirat camp raid in June. In an internal statement dated November 22, the group expressed its belief that Israel is planning a similar operation. Hamas Issues Strict Instructions The statement, reportedly shared with...

U.S. Officials Set For Crucial Talks In Middle East On Gaza, Lebanon, And Hostage Crisis Amidst Escalating Tension

31 Oct 2024

Two US officials are set to visit Israel on Thursday to engage in talks on critical issues, including the situations in Gaza and Lebanon, the status of hostages, and concerns surrounding Iran and regional borders, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday. During a press briefing, the Press...

117 Freed, 70 Dead: Uncertainty Surrounds Fate of 64 Hostages Still Held in Gaza

25 Sep 2024

Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, taking 251 hostages back to the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. Some hostages were dead even before they were taken. Nearly a year later, 64 people, including two children, remain in captivity, and Israeli authorities believe they are still alive. Hamas'...

Netanyahu Resists Cease-Fire Amid Gaza Protests, Hostage Crisis

03 Sep 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday resisted escalating pressure for a cease-fire in Gaza, despite widespread protests across Israel and calls from international leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, for action. Netanyahu’s Defiant Stance In his first public address following Sunday's mass protests, Netanyahu emphasized his commitment to maintaining...

Four Prison Officers Killed In ISIS-Linked Hostage Crisis In Russia

24 Aug 2024

In a dramatic hostage situation at a maximum-security prison in Surovikino, Russia, four prison officers were killed after inmates, reportedly affiliated with ISIS, seized several staff members. The incident unfolded at a disciplinary commission meeting within the penal colony, where eight officers and four inmates were taken hostage. Special...