Israel, Gaza and Hamas
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IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir announced the next phase of its war against Hamas while addressing soldiers on Sunday.
Protesters in Israel escalated their ongoing campaign on Sunday to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Families of hostages held in Gaza are stepping up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel.
Sunday’s strikes, roadblocks, and protests - though they disrupt life in Israel - are unlikely to move Hamas toward releasing anyone; if anything, they encourage Hamas to dig in further. Imagine what Hamas leaders sitting in an air-conditioned hotel room in Doha,
An Israeli military unit reportedly targeted journalists, aiming to portray them as Hamas operatives to deflect criticism over media deaths, according to +972 magazine. Intelligence sources revealed the "legitimisation cell" was formed post-October 7th to bolster Israel's image.
Nearly two years of demonstrations have failed to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas that would end the war and free the remaining captives.
Israel's military confirmed the death of 28-year-old Anas al Sharif, a prominent Gazan journalist who had been working with the Qatar-based Arabic media outlet.
An Israeli strike in Gaza killed multiple Al Jazeera staff Sunday, including Anas al-Sharif, who Israel describes as a "Hamas terrorist."
Anas al-Sharif, a well-known correspondent, was among those killed. Israel said it had targeted Mr. al-Sharif, claiming he worked for Hamas, which he had denied.
Local health officials in Gaza say Israeli forces have killed at least 55 people overnight, including a well-known journalist who Israel said was a militant and people who witnesses say were seeking humanitarian aid.