What we know about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon

What we know about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon

Nine people have been killed,thousands injured,and Lebanon is already blaming Israel in a tense Middle East. Here’s what we know about the pager bombings.

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Three hostages were likely mistakenly killed by Israeli strike,IDF says

Three hostages were likely mistakenly killed by Israeli strike,IDF says

An inquiry into the deaths of three Israeli hostages determined that they probably died as a result of a military airstrike targeting a Hamas commander.

  • byAdam Rasgon
Death toll from Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian area revised down to 19,authorities say

Death toll from Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian area revised down to 19,authorities say

Gaza’s Health Ministry said the death toll may rise as more bodies are recovered. Israel said it targeted senior Hamas militants with precise munitions.

‘Intimidation’:US,Turkey furious after dual citizen killed in West Bank

‘Intimidation’:US,Turkey furious after dual citizen killed in West Bank

Two witnesses said the young woman who had attended a protest and was “just standing there” was shot in the head by Israeli forces who had opened fire.

  • byKareem Fahim,Loveday Morris andJohn Hudson
Hamas releases new footage of hostage victims

Hamas releases new footage of hostage victims

The terror group’s release of the videos has deepened the sense of grief felt by many Israelis.

Netanyahu’s disregard for hostage deaths is turning Israel against him

Netanyahu’s disregard for hostage deaths is turning Israel against him

For some,the desire for revenge will never be satisfied. But with every death of a hostage or recovery of their remains,the number of Israelis believing there has been enough killing grows.

  • byRodger Shanahan
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‘My sweet boy’:Thousands gather for funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin,hostage killed in Gaza

‘My sweet boy’:Thousands gather for funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin,hostage killed in Gaza

The funeral,which was attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog,was a sombre reminder of the perilous situation facing dozens of hostages still thought to be alive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

  • byAdam Rasgon
Netanyahu rejects calls to soften demands on Hamas,apologises to hostage family

Netanyahu rejects calls to soften demands on Hamas,apologises to hostage family

US President Joe Biden said Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.

  • byMichael Holden andWilliam James