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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a ground offensive in Rafah is imminent, though no specific timing was provided. He emphasized the necessity of entering Rafah for a decisive victory over Hamas. Meanwhile, Hamas indicated dissatisfaction with an Israeli proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar.
Discussions involving Israel, Hamas, the US, Egypt, and Qatar are ongoing to negotiate a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to a ground offensive in Rafah, despite international pressure to refrain from military action in the densely populated area.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that abandoning plans for the Rafah offensive could jeopardize Netanyahu's coalition support. The US State Department expressed concern over the potential impact of a ground offensive on civilians and reiterated the need for a credible plan to address their safety.
Hamas rejected the Israeli proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, describing it as insufficient. Negotiations continue as Israel seeks a "prisoners-for-hostages" deal while Hamas insists on an end to the military offensive and the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes.
Amidst the negotiations, Hamas revealed that 133 hostages remain in Gaza tunnels out of the 253 captured on October 7. Talks are ongoing regarding the release of approximately 40 hostages as part of a potential initial agreement.
Israel’s military announced on Monday that it has recovered and identified the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still believed to be held in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to launch immediate and “powerful strikes” on Gaza, following reports that Hamas had opened fire on Israeli forces in the south of the enclave
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has dismissed European appeals for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
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The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior has assigned security to European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva after she reported pressure and threats linked to investigations conducted by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Bulgaria
Germany has warned that the war involving Iran could trigger a new migration wave toward Europe, as the conflict continues to create instability across the region
The European Union and Hungarian opposition figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over recent comments directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, describing them as a threat
The Ministry of Justice has officially received a report from Teodora Georgieva, Bulgaria's European Prosecutor, detailing pressure, threats, and attempts to undermine the authority of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
NATO has stepped up the readiness of its missile defense systems following an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting Turkey, a spokesperson for the Alliance’s military headquarters in Mons, Belgium, Martin L. O'Donnell, confirmed to DPA.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to have immediate implications for the security of the European Union, according to the European policing agency Europol
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