Israel-Hamas war: Union calls strike after hostage deaths
Sunday, 1 September 2024 () Israel's largest labor union has announced a general strike on Monday to push for a deal to secure the release of hostages being held in Gaza. It comes after the bodies of six captives were recovered. DW has more.
In a devastating development, the Israeli Defense Forces have recovered the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have expressed their condolences. Goldberg-Polin, among those abducted during the October 7 Hamas attack, was found in a tunnel under Rafah. Join us as we delve into the tragic end of this story, the implications for the ongoing conflict, and the responses from global leaders. Watch now for a full breakdown of this heartbreaking news.
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Following the tragic recovery of six hostages' bodies from a Gaza tunnel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned Hamas. In a powerful video statement, Netanyahu expressed profound grief and outrage over the "cold-blooded" murders of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alex Lubnov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino. He commended the IDF and Shin Bet for their efforts to bring the hostages home and vowed that Israel will not remain silent against Hamas's atrocities. Netanyahu's remarks highlight the ongoing tension and frustration over the failed ceasefire negotiations and the continuing conflict in the region.
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In a dramatic escalation, Hamas has reportedly intensified its response to Israeli military actions in the West Bank, with the latest blow being the discovery of six Israeli hostages' bodies in Rafah. These hostages were brutally murdered shortly before Israeli forces could reach them. The revelation adds to the ongoing tension between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the severe impact of recent military operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned Hamas's actions and criticised the group's efforts to obstruct cease-fire negotiations. Meanwhile, the discovery has sparked significant public outcry and criticism of Netanyahu's handling of the crisis.
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In a deadly and coordinated assault, three Israeli officers were killed in a Hamas-led attack near the Tarqumiyah military checkpoint in the West Bank. The gunmen, after launching their fatal ambush, managed to withdraw from the scene without being apprehended. The attack has heightened tensions in the region, sparking concerns about further violence as Israeli forces launch a manhunt for the perpetrators. The incident underscores the ongoing volatility in the West Bank and the persistent threat of such militant actions.
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In a dramatic escalation within Israel's political sphere, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant are at loggerheads over the terms of a proposed Gaza deal. The clash has intensified as Gallant presents a document urging a hostage-ceasefire deal, warning of dire consequences if negotiations fail. Netanyahu's resistance and Gallant's push for the deal have created a high-stakes power struggle, reflecting deep divisions in Israel’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The confrontation underscores the broader tensions within Israeli politics as the country navigates complex security and diplomatic challenges.
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The nation's economy stands as a critical political division that French MPs within the new left-wing alliance "New Popular Front" are addressing. DW interviews Dieynaba Diop, a first-time elected MP from the French center-left Socialist Party, following their parliamentary victory against the far-right party National Rally.
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Around the world, there has been praise for Biden's achievements in office and his legacy for US foreign relations. DW's Shalu Yadav with reaction from India.
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In Belgium, DW met Gazans who left the Strip and were welcomed by a local hotel owner. Many feel hopeless as the war drags on.
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Biden's poor performance in a TV debate triggered new concerns about his ability to do the job. DW's Janelle Dumalaon went to Biden's home state of Delaware to gauge support for the president.
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Young Kenyans are taking to the streets again after the government's violent response to last week's demonstrations. What started as a protest against a tax bill is now a demand for justice for those killed, as DW's Mariel Müller reports from Nairobi.
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The Gaza Civil Defense has reported the loss of 79 aid workers since the onset of the Israeli offensive in early October, with the latest casualty occurring after an Israeli strike on a humanitarian..
People search the rubble of a collapsed building in central Gaza, as the territory's Hamas-run health ministry says 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a UN-run school. The Gaza war was..
Israel's largest trade union called a general strike for Monday to pressure the government for a cease-fire in Gaza after Israel said it had recovered the bodies... NPR