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.
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 Israelâs 16-month bombing campaign in Gaza.
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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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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered intensified military operations in the West Bank following a suspected terror attack involving three explosions on empty buses near Tel Aviv. The blasts, which took place in Bat Yam and Holon, have led to heightened security measures across Israel. Netanyahu's directive to target terror cells in the West Bank and increase preventative actions in Israeli cities signals a firm response. The situation comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, with the region's security at a critical juncture.
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