Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza war ‘not over’ after Hamas' top leader Sinwar’s alleged killing
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday asserted that the war in Gaza is “not over” following the alleged killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, noting that the task before them is not yet complete.
Netanyahu remarked that Israel would continue the war in Gaza until its hostages were returned. "To the dear hostage families, I say: this is an important moment in the war. We will continue full force until all your loved ones, our loved ones, are home,” he said in a recorded video statement.
Hamas has not yet confirmed or commented on Sinwar’s alleged death.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a statement on X on Friday, stating that it “is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world.” He mentioned he would speak with Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders “to congratulate them, to discuss the pathway for bringing the hostages home to their families, and ending this war once and for all.”
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Srinagar (PTI): Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Gulmarg tourist resort, received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains on Sunday, officials said.
The upper reaches of Gulmarg, including Apharwat and Kongdoori bowls, received snowfall, which continued till last reports came in.Pir Ki Gali, along the Mughal Road in Shopian district of south Kashmir, and Sonamarg Zojilla axis also received fresh snowfall.
The snowfall on the Zojilla Pass forced the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, the officials added.
The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rains which were going on till last reports, the officials said.
The wet weather has brought down the day temperature across the valley.
The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather till March 20.
It said intermittent light to moderate rain, or snow in the higher reaches was likely till Monday morning.
There is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain or snow, in the higher reaches, at isolated places on Tuesday.
From March 18-20, the weather will remain generally cloudy with a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain or snow at many places.
The MeT Office said another wet spells is likely on March 24-25, with light rain, or snow in the higher reaches, at scattered places.
It said there is a possibility of thunder or gusty winds, about 40-50 kmph, at a few places on Sunday and Monday.
