Some Israelis felt relief with the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, following his alleged involvement in the deadly October 7 attack in Israel that left over 1,200 dead and 97 hostages still in Gaza. Israeli authorities targeted Sinwar, resulting in his death above ground with no captives in sight, prompting calls for a deal to release the remaining hostages. While some saw this as a potential opportunity for peace, Hamas insisted on Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before considering hostage release, leaving many Israelis cautiously optimistic.
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli fire kills 36, six near aid centre
Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians, including six near a US-backed aid distribution center in Rafah, amid ongoing violence following Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. The Israeli military claimed the troops fired warning shots at individuals posing a threat, while an aid boat with activists, including Greta Thunberg, approached Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the blockade. The overall toll from the conflict has reached...
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