Israel is investigating claims by Hamas after the group released images purportedly showing the body of a female hostage in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking during Sunday’s cabinet meeting, stated that Israeli authorities could not confirm the authenticity of the photos at this stage. “We are in contact with the family, and a notification … Read more
Blinken urges Netanyahu to boost aid to Gaza. Focus on humanitarian assistance amidst ceasefire efforts. International pressure mounts for action in the region. Eko hot blog reports that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has commenced a series of talks with Israeli leaders, emphasizing the necessity of enhancing humanitarian aid to Gaza while concurrently urging … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged to 1,000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza. AFP reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steeled the shocked … Read more
Buhari Meets Families Of Kaduna Train Hostages, Vows Safe Rescue EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday vowed to rescue 31 hostages taken in a train attack and return them “safe and unhurt”, his office said, five months after their abduction. On March 28, armed men blew up a train travelling … Read more
A member of the ISIL (ISIS) team in Syria, born in the UK and accused of beheading American hostages, has admitted to eight US criminal charges, with lethal hostage-taking and conspiracy to support “terrorists” inclusive. EkohotBlog reports that Alexanda Kotey, born in London, is among the two ISIL members who were arrested in Iraq by … Read more