Death toll from Israel's genocidal war on Gaza rises to 48,458
Israel to send delegation to Doha for ceasefire, prisoner swap talks
Houthis give Israel deadline to end Gaza aid blockade
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March 9, 2025
Israel continues to violate Gaza, Lebanon truce
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16 Palestinians arrested in Israeli military raids across the occupied West BankTension has been running high across the West Bank, where at least 930 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 7,000 injured in attacks by the Israeli army and illegal settlers since the war began.
Israeli media claims progress in US-Hamas talks on Gaza hostage releaseIsraeli media reported progress on Sunday in talks between the US administration and the Palestinian group Hamas regarding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported the progress in talks between US envoy Adam Boehler and Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya.
There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or Washington on the claim.
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Hamas says held several meetings with US over Gaza ceasefire dealSeveral meetings had taken place between leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas and US hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler, Taher Al-Nono, the political advisor of the Hamas chief confirmed to Reuters.
Hamas signals readiness for next Gaza truce talks as mediators push for progressHamas's demands for the second phase include a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, an end to the blockade, the reconstruction of the territory and financial support.
Hamas: Gaza truce mediation efforts ongoing with positive signs for 2nd-phase talksThe Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, confirmed that mediation efforts led by Egypt and Qatar are continuing to finalise the implementation of a ceasefire agreement with Israel and initiate negotiations for the second phase.
“Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are continuing their efforts to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and to launch the second-phase negotiations, with positive indicators emerging,” Hamas spokesman Abdel Latif al-Qanou, said in a statement.
“We affirm our readiness to engage in the second-phase negotiations in a way that meets our people's demands, and we call for intensified efforts to provide relief to Gaza and lift the siege on our suffering people,” said al-Qanou.
He noted that “the Hamas leadership delegation, currently in Cairo since yesterday (Friday), is discussing mechanisms for launching the second-phase negotiations, ensuring Israel’s commitment to them, and implementing the outcomes of the Arab Summit.”
Hamas denies reports about its willingness for temporary ceasefire extension in GazaHamas denied media reports Saturday that claimed the group is open to a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
A statement published on Hamas' Telegram channel, attributed to senior official Mahmoud Mardawi, dismissed claims that mediators received messages suggesting Hamas was willing to agree to a temporary truce.
“Hamas confirms its full commitment to the agreement that was reached, with the necessity of moving to the second phase negotiations according to the agreed upon specifications, and that this news is incorrect and has no connection to reality,” it said.
Hamas welcomes Muslim group’s rejection of Palestinian displacementThe Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, welcomed the rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and support for a reconstruction plan at an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Saudi Arabia.
“We welcome the emergency meeting of OIC foreign ministers in Jeddah to discuss the Zionist aggression against our people, as well as plans for annexation and displacement,” it said in a statement.
Israel to send delegation to Doha for ceasefire, prisoner swap talksIsrael said it would send a delegation to Qatar for negotiations on a ceasefire and prisoner swap deal in Gaza, where the second phase of negotiations has not yet begun.
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that a delegation would be sent to Doha on Monday to advance negotiations of the three-phase agreement that has completed the first phase.
Palestinian women in Gaza face loss, hunger, siegeWomen in Gaza continue battle to survive Israeli devastation as world raises slogans affirming women’s rights on International Women’s Day.
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Death toll from Israel's genocidal war on Gaza rises to 48,458
Israel to send delegation to Doha for ceasefire, prisoner swap talks
Houthis give Israel deadline to end Gaza aid blockade
For our live updates from Saturday, March 8, click here
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