‘Sliver of hope’ as Hamas releases two hostages, but Gaza aid stalled
The Islamist group took more than 200 people hostage when it stormed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7
FRIDAY, 03 MAY 2024, 07:00
The Islamist group took more than 200 people hostage when it stormed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7
Egyptian state-linked broadcaster Al Qahera News had said the Rafah crossing, the only route into Gaza, would open on Friday, but Cairo later said it needed more time to repair roads
Hamas said after the explosion on Tuesday that the cause was an Israeli air strike
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Iran has warned of a possible ‘pre-emptive action’ against Israel as it prepares a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip
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Israel also came under attack from the north on Sunday when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells ‘in solidarity’ with the unprecedented Hamas offensive, without causing any casualties
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ‘we are at war’ and vowed severe retaliation after ordering an extensive mobilisation of Israeli army reserves
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