Middle East updates: Hamas to skip Qatar cease-fire talks
Thursday, 15 August 2024 Israel is expected to attend cease-fire talks in Qatar on Thursday, but militant group Hamas declined to send a delegation. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all sides not to undermine the process. DW has more.
US officials believe Israel has achieved maximum military gains against Hamas in Gaza, stating complete eradication is impossible. Only negotiations can secure hostage releases. While Hamas is "diminished," it remains a threat. CIA director is in Qatar for ceasefire talks. Israel's strategy is...
Airstrikes and shootings killed 94 people in Gaza overnight, including 45 who were trying to access humanitarian aid, the Hamas-run health ministry and hospitals.. Sky News
The families of Israeli hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein have authorized the release of a deeply unsettling video snippet originally published by Hamas in April. This 44-second clip shows the two men, visibly distressed and pleading for their lives, as part of a strategic push by the families to secure a comprehensive hostage return deal with Hamas, rather than partial agreements. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has condemned what it calls "cruel selections," demanding the return of all hostages.
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Hamas has indicated it is open to a ceasefire agreement but has effectively rejected the latest American-backed proposal, insisting that any deal must lead to a permanent end to the war in Gaza. This response comes after US President Trump announced the plan, urging Hamas to accept the terms before conditions worsen. While Israel has reportedly agreed to the initial terms, it maintains that the war will not officially end until its objective of dismantling Hamas is achieved.
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Ahead of the United States' Independence Day celebrations, federal agencies have issued a serious warning about potential terrorist attacks, specifically from lone wolf actors. This elevated threat level is a direct consequence of escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. has become more involved in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The situation intensified after U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers conducted a major operation on June 22, dropping heavy bunker buster bombs on three of Iran's nuclear facilities in a strategic move to aid Israel.
In response to the potential for retaliatory attacks, security has been visibly bolstered across the country. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has identified lone wolves as the "greatest threat" to July 4th events, announcing an increased presence of State Police and the deployment of National Guard units at major transportation hubs, bridges, and tunnels throughout New York City. Authorities are also closely monitoring social media for any signs of cyber threats or domestic terror plots.
The threat is not limited to New York. An FBI bulletin has specifically warned that San Francisco's famous fireworks show could be a target for a mass casualty attack. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially raised the national threat level to "Heightened" and stated it will remain in effect until September 22, citing the direct link to the escalating conflict between Iran and the U.S. While no specific or credible plots have been identified, federal and state agencies remain on high alert to counter any security situation that may arise during the holiday.
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The Gaza crisis has reached a horrifying new level. Overnight Israeli airstrikes killed 94 Palestinians, including 45 people waiting for humanitarian aid. Dozens were burned alive in tents in Muwasi, and 15 more were killed when a school sheltering displaced families was hit in Gaza City.
Since October 2023, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 57,000 Palestinians killed — more than half of them women and children. Over 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million people are now displaced, with hundreds of thousands facing starvation. The international community remains divided, as Israel has not commented on the latest wave of strikes.
Meanwhile, talks of a potential 60-day ceasefire continue with no resolution in sight. This is not just a war — it’s a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Tensions flare in the Middle East after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile towards Israel, triggering air raid sirens and prompting a sharp U.S. response. In a fiery statement, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee threatened to unleash B-2 Spirit stealth bombers on Yemen, escalating fears of a broader conflict. With Israel intercepting the missile and vowing retaliation, could the region be on the brink of a multi-front war? The B-2, capable of deep-penetration precision strikes, now looms as a symbol of American resolve. This video breaks down the attack, the U.S. warning, and the rising specter of military escalation from Gaza to Sanaa.
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srael’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a chilling warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels after a ballistic missile was intercepted by Israeli defenses late Tuesday. Katz declared, “Yemen will be treated like Tehran,” referencing recent joint Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on suspected nuclear sites in Iran. As air raid sirens rang out across central Israel and civilians scrambled for shelters, Katz warned: “Whoever raises a hand against Israel – that hand will be cut off.”
The intercepted missile, launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen, marks yet another escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. With Iran-backed militias in Lebanon, Iraq, and now Yemen intensifying attacks, analysts warn of a growing multi-front war. Will Israel carry out a preemptive strike on Yemen? Could U.S. bombers return to the skies?
Watch the full report for explosive details, regional analysis, and expert insights.
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Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a fiery warning to Israel and the U.S., vowing that Lebanon will never surrender to foreign “tyranny.” Speaking from Beirut, Qassem declared the resistance against Israeli occupation and American influence as “divine and unstoppable.” As Israeli strikes escalate in South Lebanon, Hezbollah calls for national unity, warns against Western-backed factions, and frames its struggle as one for dignity, justice, and regional sovereignty. A bold message amid rising Middle East tensions.
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Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
Trump says Qatari and Egyptian mediators will deliver the final ceasefire proposal to Hamas soon and says a deal is likely to go into effect as early as next week.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House on July 7 to meet U.S. President Donald Trump amid escalating efforts to end the 20-month-long Gaza war. The meeting will focus on securing a ceasefire, releasing hostages held for nearly two years, and addressing regional tensions with Iran following a recent U.S.-brokered halt to their 12-day air war. Israel is also pushing the U.S. to pressure Qatar to negotiate concessions from Hamas. This marks Netanyahu’s third meeting with Trump since January 2025. #Netanyahu #Trump #WhiteHouseMeeting #GazaWar #MiddleEastPeace #HostageCrisis #Israel #Hamas #IranTensions #Ceasefire #Qatar #USForeignPolicy #MideastConflict #Diplomacy #PeaceTalks #TrumpNetanyahuMeeting #GazaCeasefire #MideastDiplomacy #HostageNegotiations #USIsraelRelations #MiddleEastCrisis #IranIsraelConflict #QatarMediation #PeaceNegotiations #ConflictResolution #WarAndPeace
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In a landmark diplomatic moment, DR Congo and Rwanda signed a historic U.S.-brokered peace deal in Washington aimed at ending decades of deadly conflict. President Donald Trump called it a “glorious triumph” while hosting the signing ceremony in the Oval Office, flanked by VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The agreement includes “disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration” of armed groups and signals potential U.S. access to DR Congo’s rare earth minerals. Yet deep questions remain—especially regarding the M23 rebels, Rwandan troop presence, and humanitarian access. With both countries denying support for rival militias, the full terms remain classified, fueling skepticism.
Trump, however, hailed it as a generational victory. Previous similar treaties have failed. But this deal, supported by earlier Qatari mediation, might offer a sliver of hope in a region long marred by instability and mineral-fueled warfare.
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Khamenei unleashed a scathing attack on Donald Trump, accusing him of spreading “blatant lies” about the Fordow nuclear site and overstating the impact of recent U.S. strikes. Khamenei declared the missile attack on the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar a “slap in the face” to America and mocked Israel’s failure to respond effectively
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei unleashed a fiery rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claims about the Fordow nuclear site, dismissing them as “blatant lies.” In a televised address, Khamenei hailed the Iranian missile strike on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a “slap to the face of America,” asserting it exposed Washington’s powerlessness to protect Israel in the ongoing conflict.
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Iran’s so-called Axis of Resistance is reportedly unraveling as Hezbollah suffers catastrophic losses in its war against Israel. According to Israeli intelligence assessments, Hezbollah has lost over 4,000 fighters and has been forced to abandon nearly 80% of its territory along the southern Lebanon front. The heavy casualties and shrinking strongholds mark the group’s worst setback in decades
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In its most chilling warning yet, Iran has vowed a far more devastating retaliation against Israel if aggression continues. Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi declared that Iran held back during its June 24 counterattack and did not unleash its full military capabilities. The warning comes after Israel’s June 13 assassination strike on top Iranian military and nuclear figures, followed by U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Speaking to Al-Mayadeen, Mousavi accused Israel and its allies of years-long plots against Iran and warned that any further provocation would be met with overwhelming force.
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New, disturbing footage has emerged online showing the devastating impact of Israeli airstrikes on what appears to be a civilian area in Iran, raising serious questions about the nature of the recent conflict.
This report analyzes startling new CCTV footage that reveals the harrowing moments of an Israeli airstrike in Iran. The visuals, which have gone viral, show a busy road packed with vehicles being bombed in a heavy air raid. The clip captures cars being blown into the air and shows the attack striking not just a building, but a road jammed with unsuspecting civilians. While the footage’s exact location is yet to be confirmed, reports from Press TV suggest it originated from a region in northern Iran.
The emergence of this graphic evidence directly challenges Israel's official stance that its military actions were aimed at Iran's leadership and not its people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously called on the Iranian people to rise against their government. However, with over 900 people reportedly losing their lives during the conflict, this footage is fueling international criticism and accusations from netizens that Israel targeted civilian zones without justification.
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At least 94 killed in Gaza overnight as strikes hit aid queues and shelters
Israeli airstrikes and shootings killed 94 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including 45 people who were trying to access desperately needed humanitarian aid, health officials said.
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