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Hamas,Israel disagree on US-backed ceasefire

Israeli officials have accused Hamas of effectively rejecting a US plan to end the war in Gaza, after the Palestinian group issued its response to the proposals. Hamas, however, has disputed this account.  The US revealed in late May that Israel had agreed to a three-phase plan, which included a ceasefire and the release of remaining […]

Israeli troops disguised themselves as Palestinians during hostage rescue operation

Israeli special forces were disguised as Palestinian refugees looking for a place to live during last week’s operation to rescue hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, ABC News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Israeli commandos rescued four people from two separate buildings in Nuseirat, a sprawling refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday. The hostages […]