cpnewsThe Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7, when the latter launched a series of attacks inside Israeli territory.
A 96-hour truce brokered by Qatar between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 7 a.m. local time (10:30 a.m. IST) on Friday, marking the first break in a conflict that began on October 7, when the Islamist group launched a series of attacks inside Israeli territory.
In response, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched Operation Iron Swords in the Hamas-controlled Palestinian enclave of Gaza, resulting in civilian casualties and worldwide protests calling for a ceasefire.
Overall, thousands of people have died on both sides, with more than 1,300 Israelis killed and an estimated 15,000 killed in Gaza. In addition, 240 Israeli citizens are being held hostage in the 2.3 million-person enclave.
Nov 24, 2023 10:37 AM IST
Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins
The Israel-Hamas war comes to a halt for the first time since it began, and will remain suspended for the next 96 hours as the ceasefire takes effect.
Nov 24, 2023 10:02 AM IST
Hamas spokesperson says ceasefire with Israel is ‘temporary’
While the group confirmed on Telegram that all hostilities from its forces will be paused when the truce takes effect, a spokesperson later stated that the break is ‘temporary.’
In a video message, Abu Ubaida, the group’s armed wing’s spokesperson, also called for ‘an escalation of the confrontation with (Israel) on all resistance fronts.’
Nov 24, 2023 09:39 AM IST
Hours before truce, IDF eliminates top Hamas commander
IDF announces its fighter jets eliminated Amar Abu Jalalah, a senior operative in Hamas’ naval forces who was involved in directing several terror attacks via the sea, which, however, were thwarted by the Israeli forces.
An unnamed additional operative in the Hamas naval forces also killed in the intelligence-backed operation
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