Rafah offensive would test the very limits of West's support for Israel
Monday, 6 May 2024 Senior Israeli officials have been threatening a major military operation into the city of Rafah and surrounding areas in southern Gaza for weeks.
Hamas Releases Israeli Hostage Tal Shoham; Families Weep in Relief. Hamas has released Israeli hostage Tal Shoham as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire. Shoham, who had been held in captivity since the conflict’s early days, was handed over to the Red Cross in Rafah, southern Gaza, alongside fellow hostage Avera Mengistu. Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as Shoham's family and loved ones in Israel burst into tears of relief while watching the transfer live. Crowds in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square erupted in celebration as news of the release spread. Meanwhile, four more hostages—Omer Shem-Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, and Hisham Al-Sayed—are expected to be freed later in the day.
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Hamas paraded Israeli hostages Tal Shoham and Averu Mengistu on stage in the southern Gazan city of Rafah before handing them over to the Red Cross. This release marks the final phase of the current truce agreement, which also includes the exchange of Palestinian prisoners. The fragile ceasefire remains under intense international scrutiny as both sides weigh their next moves.
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Gazans gathered in large numbers to show support for the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, as Israeli hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Rafah. The exchange has intensified emotions in the region, raising questions about the ongoing conflict and future negotiations.
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Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages. Emotional scenes unfold in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square as Israelis cheer and cry while watching the live footage of Hamas releasing Israeli hostages Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu in Rafah, Gaza. The two were handed over to the Red Cross as part of the ongoing hostage-prisoner exchange. Crowds erupted in joy as they witnessed their loved ones' return, while families of other captives still held in Gaza expressed hope for more releases. Meanwhile, Hamas is set to release four more hostages later, with Israel preparing to free 602 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal.
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Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages. In a shocking display, Hamas paraded released Israeli hostages on stage in Gaza before handing them over to the Red Cross. The dramatic footage shows Hamas militants, armed with Israeli weapons, escorting captives in Rafah as part of the final phase of the first hostage exchange deal. Among those released are Avera Mengistu, held since 2014, and Tal Shoham, who was abducted with his family during the October 7 attack. Four more hostages—Omer Shem-Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, and Hisham Al-Sayed—are expected to be freed later in Nuseirat. The exchange takes place amid heightened tensions, with Israel set to release 602 Palestinian security prisoners. However, uncertainty looms over the next phase of negotiations, as both sides trade accusations over ceasefire violations.
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Hezbollah has condemned Israel after Israeli fighter jets flew over the funeral procession of their leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a dramatic and provocative show of force. The rare and highly charged incident occurred nearly five months after Nasrallah's death in an Israeli airstrike, sparking outrage among Hezbollah supporters. As thousands gathered in Beirut to pay their respects to the slain leader, the sound of Israeli F-16s flying overhead briefly drowned out the chants of the mourners.
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Hamas Blasts Israel. Hamas has condemned Israel for delaying the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, accusing it of violating the ceasefire agreement. The militant group claimed Israel was using "false pretexts" to avoid fulfilling its commitments, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited "humiliating ceremonies" during the handover of Israeli hostages as the reason for postponement. The dispute has escalated tensions, raising concerns over the ceasefire's stability.
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Hamas Betrayed? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indefinitely postponed the release of Palestinian detainees, citing Hamas’ “humiliating” hostage handover ceremonies as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. The decision comes after footage surfaced of released Israeli captives appearing to praise their captors and question the ongoing conflict. In the viral video, two Israeli hostages—who were not scheduled for release—made desperate pleas for Netanyahu to secure their freedom, warning that military pressure would lead to their deaths. With 63 Israelis still held in Gaza and 602 Palestinian prisoners awaiting release, tensions have escalated, throwing the fragile ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal into uncertainty.
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Hamas releases six last hostages in first phase of ceasefire agreement
The six included three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another taken while visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in the 7 October, 2023, attack that triggered Israel’s 16-month bombing campaign in Gaza.
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Hamas Releases Avera Mengistu, Longest-held Israeli Captive. Hamas has released Avera Mengistu, the longest-held Israeli captive, as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Mengistu, an Israeli-Ethiopian citizen, had been held in Gaza since 2014 after crossing into the territory. His family celebrated his long-awaited release, and emotional footage shows him reuniting with loved ones near the Gaza border. The exchange is part of a hostage-prisoner swap, but the future of the ceasefire agreement remains uncertain. Watch the heartwarming moment of Mengistu’s return!
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In a surprising and highly unusual moment, freed Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov was seen kissing the foreheads of Hamas fighters before his release in Gaza. The shocking video shows him smiling, laughing, and giving a thumbs-up to the cheering crowd as Al-Qassam Brigades and other Palestinian factions handed over three Israeli hostages in a public ceremony. Israel
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