Hamas claims loss of contact with Israeli-American captive as Israel demands release under new ceasefire proposalTensions escalated on Tuesday (15 April) after Hamas claimed it could no longer contact the unit responsible for holding Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, who is central to Israel’s latest truce proposal.The militant group said an Israeli airstrike had hit the location where Alexander was being held, and communication with his captors was lost. “We have not managed to re-establish contact with the group since the strike,” said Abu Obeida, spokesperson for Hamas’s armed faction, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, via Telegram.The announcement follows continued Israeli military operations across northern Gaza, resumed on 18 March after the collapse of a two-month ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the conflict zone on Tuesday to assess the ongoing offensive, his office confirmed.In a stark warning to the families of hostages, Hamas later released a video showing masked fighters removing black coffins from vehicles under cover of darkness. Subtitled in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, the footage declared: “Prepare yourselves. Your children will return in coffins, bodies torn by shrapnel from your own army’s missiles.”A prior video released on Saturday featured Alexander alive, though visibly under duress, as he criticised Israel’s leadership for its failure to secure his freedom. AFP has not verified the date the footage was filmed.Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey after being born in Tel Aviv, was conscripted into an elite Israeli unit and abducted by Hamas during its 7 October 2023 cross-border assault. He turned …
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Singapore Implements Policy as Booster Deadline Nears, Impacting Unvaccinated EmployeesCurrently, the government’s policy of fully covering COVID-19 medical expenses does not extend to individuals over 12 who have opted to remain unvaccinated by choice, she mentioned. This same rule will soon apply to adults over 18 who do not receive their booster shot within 270 …
Singapore — On Monday (Jan 10), Health Minister Ong Ye Kung confirmed that there are no current plans to introduce vaccinated-differentiated safe management measures (VDS) for children aged 12 and under."Children are less prone to severe illness when infected, and we aim to maintain universal access to a well-rounded education for all children," stated Mr. …
From violent insurrections to digital propaganda, the rise of far-right extremism reveals how misinformation can evolve into a serious national security threat.An insurrection might seem like a relic of the past, reminiscent of days when public executions were a routine spectacle. Yet, just last year, a crowd of Trump supporters violently stormed the US Capitol …
National Environment Agency reassures residents after reports of burning odors over the past two days.SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) announced on Wednesday night (Jan 12) that the "burning smells" reported in eastern Singapore over the last two days are not associated with any local industrial incidents or hotspots in the area.In response to inquiries …
Singaporean Badminton Star Begins 2022 Season with a WinSingapore's badminton prodigy Loh Kean Yew kicked off his year with a strong performance, defeating Canada's Sheng Xiaodong with scores of 16-21, 21-4, 21-13 in his opening match. Following his triumph at the World Championship in Huelva, Spain, on December 19, Loh is currently ranked 10th in …
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