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This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website via SEPAH News shows Iranian Revolutionary Guard soldiers taking part in a military drill near the island of Abu Musa, off the coast of the southern Iranian city of Bandar Lengeh (SEPAH NEWS / AFP)

December 2, 2023, 3:05 pm

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says 2 officers killed in alleged Israeli strike in Syria

Tehran says they were ‘martyred’ while on an ‘advisory’ mission; Syrian defense ministry says several sites hit near Damascus; no comment from IDF

By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies

A screenshot purportedly showing a blast at a weapons depot in Sana'a, Yemen's capital, November 30, 2023. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

December 1, 2023, 12:53 pm

Israeli strike behind blast at Houthi weapons depot in Yemen’s capital — report

Saudi outlet says missiles target precision rockets, drones in Sana’a; Iran-backed group denies claim, says explosion occurred at gas station, as IDF hints Israel not involved

By ToI Staff and Agencies

Smoke rising from buildings after being hit by apparent Israeli strikes in Gaza, on December 1, 2023. (John MacDougall / AFP)

December 1, 2023, 11:19 am

Israel, terror groups renew combat in Gaza: ‘Hamas violated the ceasefire’

Hamas fires rockets, fails to provide list of hostages to be freed, prompting IDF to launch airstrikes, warn Khan Younis residents to evacuate; talks said ongoing; 137 held hostage

By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, seen on a screen at left, talks to Thai hostages who were freed from Hamas after their arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakarn Province, Thailand, November 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

December 1, 2023, 8:26 am

Families reunite with 17 Thai hostages upon return to Bangkok from Hamas captivity

Six remain in Israel for medical treatment, nine still held hostage in Gaza; mother of captive says she believed son to be dead: ‘I waited for a miracle, and it happened’

By Agencies

A handout picture provided by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on November 29, 2023, shows him greeting members of the Basij ahead of a speech in Tehran. (KHAMENEI.IR / AFP)

December 1, 2023, 5:39 am

US House advances measure blocking Iran from $6 billion freed up in prisoner swap

Bill, which is unlikely to pass Democrat controlled Senate, would impose new sanctions on Tehran and permanently bar it from accessing funds in light of its support for terror

By Agencies

This handout photo shows President Isaac Herzog meeting with his Emirati counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Dubai, November 30, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)

December 1, 2023, 12:16 am

Herzog meets UAE leader on sidelines of climate summit in push to free Gaza hostages

At COP28, Israel’s president appeals for Emirati chief ‘to employ his full political weight’ and help free remaining hostages held by Gaza terror groups since October 7

By Agencies

Thai national Nutthawaree Munkan, center, speaks via video call with Israeli Danielle Aloni, a virtual reunion for the two women after they were released from being hostages of the Hamas terror group, November 29, 2023. (Israel Foreign Ministry)

November 30, 2023, 6:41 pm

Freed Israeli hostage reunites with Thai woman she met in Hamas captivity

Danielle Aloni and her 5-year-old daughter Emilia forged relationship with Nutthawaree Munkan, also seized by terror group; now free, they held a joyful video meeting

By Agencies and ToI Staff

Spain's Prime Minister and Socialist Workers' Party Pedro Sanchez gestures as he casts his ballot during Spain's general election in Madrid, July 23, 2023. (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

November 30, 2023, 5:42 pm

Israel summons Spanish envoy, recalls own ambassador after Madrid criticizes Gaza war

Spain’s PM said he had ‘serious doubts’ Israel was complying with international humanitarian law; Netanyahu calls remarks ‘outrageous’

By Tal Schneider, ToI Staff and Agencies

Illustrative: An Egyptian watches the British destroyer HMS Diamond pass through the Suez Canal as it sails from the Red sea towards the Mediterranean, on December 2, 2012. (AFP)

November 30, 2023, 3:02 pm

Britain sends destroyer to Gulf to bolster maritime security

HMS Diamond will conduct operations to ensure freedom of navigation, reassure merchant vessels and ensure safe flow of trade, UK defense ministry says

By Agencies and ToI Staff

This handout picture courtesy of the US Navy taken on October 19, 2023, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) defeating a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea. (Aaron Lau / US NAVY / AFP)

November 30, 2023, 11:31 am

US warship in South Red Sea shoots down Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen

American military’s Central Command says Iranian-produced UAV’s target ‘not known’; a separate Iranian drone flew ‘dangerously close’ to USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier

By Agencies and ToI Staff

A fire at Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas set on October 31, 2021 damaged the sanctuary, historic front doors and stained glass windows at the Reform synagogue. (Austin Fire Department via JTA)

November 30, 2023, 10:15 am

Austin synagogue arsonist sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2021 attack

Term is twice the federal sentencing guideline; prosecutors asked judge to consider ‘tremendous damage’ Franklin Sechriest caused, and his ‘deep-seated hatred’ of Jewish people

By Agencies

Israeli soldiers seen near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, November 29, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

November 30, 2023, 4:09 am

Hamas says will release hostages, 3 bodies on Thursday as Gaza truce extended

Israel was initially said to be expecting 8; Hamas later said 2 Russian dual nationals to be freed; terms finalized just ahead of 7 a.m. deadline, when fighting would have renewed

By ToI Staff and Agencies

Israelis hold photographs of the Bibas family at a press conference calling for the release of 10 month old Kfir, 4 year old Ariel, and their parents Shiri and Yarden. at "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv, November 28, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

November 29, 2023, 1:50 pm

Hamas said to seek 4-day truce extension, as 6th group of hostages set to be freed

Israel has said it’s willing to prolong halt in fighting by 24 hours for every 10 hostages released; US, Qatar pushing larger deal that could see civilian men and soldiers returned

By ToI Staff and Agencies

Ruti Munder after her release from Hamas captivity on November 24, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)

November 29, 2023, 8:12 am

Freed hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas

Ruti Munder, 78, recounts how food slowly ran out, captives slept on plastic chairs or on the floor, many with no sheets, in a darkened room

By Agencies and ToI Staff

A US military plane containing aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt on November 28, 2023. (CENTCOM)

November 29, 2023, 4:56 am

First of three US planes carrying aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt

Biden’s national security adviser says administration working to ramp up aid shipments to Strip, which have markedly increased amid ceasefire

By Jacob Magid and Agencies