Khan Younis

Israel’s ‘immediate priority’ is to bring hostages back, say diplomats

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Israel’s ‘immediate priority’ is to bring hostages back, say diplomats

Relatives of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters protest outside of the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem to call for an immediate release of the captives, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP As domestic and international pressure mounts on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas for truce … Read more

Israel hammers Gaza's south, hostage families urge Netanyahu to seek deal

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Israel hammers Gaza's south, hostage families urge Netanyahu to seek deal

The Israeli army bombarded Khan Younis, the new epicentre of the war in Gaza, on January 22 as the families of hostages held by Hamas urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure their release. Witnesses reported deadly strikes overnight in Khan Younis, the largest city in southern Gaza, and fierce fighting … Read more