35 h. ago ‘ Every airstrike could cost him his life’: Families of Israeli hostages plead for end to war

Families of Israeli and Palestinian hostages have made a desperate plea to end the war in Gaza, saying Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for military expansion is worsening the suffering of those held captive.

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59 h. ago Protesters seeking release of Israeli hostages march in London as Gaza war tensions grip UK

Protesters seeking release of Israeli hostages march in London as Gaza war tensions grip UK  PBS

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59 h. ago Demonstrators demanding release of Israeli hostages in Gaza clash with pro

Shouts of ;free Palestine” from counter-demonstrators caused disruption as two sides clash near Parliament

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60 h. ago ‘Not in our name’: Fury grows in Israel over Netanyahu’s defiant bid to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza

As Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to back down over military expansion into Gaza, hostages' families tel Bel Trew in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem why their government has got it wrong - and call for an end to suffering for Israelis and Palestinians

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65 h. ago Demonstrators to march in London demanding release of Gaza hostages | World News

Demonstrators to march in London demanding release of Gaza hostages | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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4 d. ago Photos show Israelis demonstrating for the release of hostages and ending the Gaza war

Israelis held protests calling for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and for an end to the 22-month war. Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas renewed international calls to end the conflict and stirred fears for hostages still in Gaza.

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4 d. ago The Guardian view on Israel’s Gaza takeover plan: a destructive act that must be stopped | Editorial

Benjamin Netanyahu has embarked on an operation that guarantees fresh miseries and will solve absolutely nothingIsrael’s planned takeover of Gaza would be an act of destructive futility. It would solve absolutely nothing. It will merely pile fresh military, humanitarian and political problems on to the mounds of those already created in the conflict. It will make every human agony worse, not better. Governments around the world must do whatever they can – the US above all – to stop it.There is still time. The plan announced on Friday is for an operation to take military control of Gaza City, home to a million displaced Palestinians. They will be forcibly evacuated, yet again, to the southern Gaza Strip over the coming weeks. Aid distribution is certain to be a secondary consideration, logistically challenging and woefully inadequate for a population where malnutrition is already severe. The threat to life in Gaza, including to the remaining Israeli hostages captured on 7 Octobe...

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4 d. ago Families of Israeli hostages chain themselves outside Netanyahu’s office in Gaza plan protest

The families of Israeli hostages gathered outside of Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to protest against his plans to occupy Gaza.

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4 d. ago Families of Israeli hostages protest Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza

The families of Israeli hostages gathered outside of Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to protest against his plans to occupy Gaza.

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6 d. ago IDF chief opposes Netanyahu plans to seize Gaza amid fears Israeli hostages and troops will die

Exclusive: Israeli sources tell The Independent of the desperate campaign to halt Netanyahu’s Gaza war expansion plan - and say it will only put Israeli troops and hostages at risk

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7 d. ago Trump says decision whether to occupy Gaza is ‘up to Israel’

The US president declined to support or oppose potential expansion of Israel’s devastating military offensive in the enclave

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7 d. ago British spy planes 'are still flying over Gaza to help Israel find missing hostages'

The RAF is continuing to fly spy planes over Gaza to help Israel's government find the still-missing hostages taken by Hamas. 

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7 d. ago Trump ‘pushing for all or nothing deal’ on Gaza as Netanyahu ‘wants full occupation’

The Israeli prime minister is said to be looking at fully occupying the strip including areas where Israeli hostages are held

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7 d. ago Gaza latest: UK to evacuate 100 children for urgent medical care as Netanyahu pushes for ‘full occupation’

Israeli prime minister signals plan to expand military offensive in Gaza

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7 d. ago Gaza latest: Netanyahu to push for ‘full occupation’ as 600 Israeli ex

Nearly 600 retired Israeli security officials urge Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end war

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8 d. ago Gaza latest: Netanyahu to push for ‘full conquest’ as 600 Israeli ex

Nearly 600 retired Israeli security officials urge Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end war

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8 d. ago Israeli protesters demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal outside Netanyahu’s office

Israeli protesters rallied outside Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem on Monday, 4 August, calling to end the war in Gaza, return all hostages under a comprehensive deal, and cancel the motion to sack attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara.

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8 d. ago Gaza latest: Netanyahu to seek cabinet backing for full Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, say reports

Netanyahu said Israel was ‘committing to free Gaza from the tyranny of these terrorists’

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8 d. ago Gaza's 'living skeletons': New shocking photo claims to show young Palestinian girl Maryam, 9, reduced to skin and bone

The disturbing images show the sickly thin nine-year-old Maryam Duvvas, who is currently receiving treatment at Patient Friends Association Hospital in Gaza City.

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8 d. ago Gaza latest: Nurse killed after being hit by aid box dropped from air

A Palestinian nurse ‘couldn’t get out of the way in time’ as he was hit by air dropped aid

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