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Go North East strike: Full list of 'skeleton service' buses which will begin this week

Go North East has announced it will run a "skeleton service" as strike action continues amid a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Traffic building up on A1 Western Bypass

Traffic is building up southbound towards the MetroCentre.

Disruption on East Coast Main Line

There is disruption between Leeds and Wakefield station, which could affect those travelling south from Newcastle, Durham and Darlington on the East Coast Main Line.

Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week

There are a number of road closures in place across the North East this week, with drivers advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

Some roads are fully closed while others have lane closures in place.

Here are all the planned roadworks in the region from Monday, November 13 until Sunday, November 19 .

Broken down vehicle removed from the A19

The broken down vehicle on the A19 Northbound from A690 Durham Road has been removed, with the road now cleared and traffic returned to normal.

Delays and cancellations on the buses

There are delays on the Stagecoach 1 service.

Yellow warning for North East England

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for North East England.

Heavy rain associated with the passage of Storm Debi will cause some local disruption. It will bring periods of heavy rain, accentuated by strong to gale force winds, to much of north and northwest England today, before clearing this evening. Many places in the warning area will see 20-30 mm, with some higher ground of the Pennines and Lake District seeing 40-55 mm.

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• Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
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• Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely

​Traffic building on the A167(M) Central Motorway

Southbound delays on the A167(M) Central Motorway and traffic building up on the exit slip road for the A1058 Jesmond Road.

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Delays and traffic building up on the B1318 Great North Road approaching Regent Centre from Gosforth High Street.

A19 Northbound partially blocked due to broken down vehicle

A19 Northbound partially blocked due to broken down vehicle from A690 Durham Road, Herrington Interchange, Stoneygate, to the A183, South Hylton.

Tyne Tunnel traffic building up on the A19 Northbound

Delays and slow moving traffic on the A19 Northbound at the Tyne Tunnel approaching the Southern Portal in Jarrow.

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• Traffic heavier than usual on the A1(M) Northbound from J63 A167, Chester-Le-Street, Picktree, to J65 A1 Western Bypass J65, Birtley.

Queueing traffic and delays of 15 minutes on the A1 Western Bypass Northbound around the A167 Angel of the North coming from Chester-le-Street.

Queueing traffic on the A19 at Moor Farm Roundabout. Travel time is 15 minutes.

Queueing traffic on the A19 Northbound from A690 Durham Road, Herrington Interchange, Stoneygate, to the A183 South Hylton.

Slow traffic on A19 Northbound at the Tyne Tunnel. Travel time is five minutes.

Traffic heavier than usual on the A694 Derwenthaugh Road Northbound from Noel Avenue, Winlaton Mill, to the B6317 Shibdon Road, Blaydon On Tyne.

Queueing traffic on the A184 Felling Bypass Westbound around A185 / B1426 Shields Road, Heworth traffic lights.

Queueing traffic on the A69 Eastbound from A6085 Ponteland Road, Throckley turn off, to the A1 Western Bypass, Denton Burn Roundabout. Travel time is five minutes.

Slow traffic on the A1058 Jesmond Road inbound before the A167(M). Travel time is ten minutes.

Slow traffic on the A194(M) and A194 Leam Lane in both directions at A184 Newcastle Road, White Mare Pool Roundabout.

Landslip continues to cause disruption to rail services

Due to a landslip the line from Darlington towards Newcastle is currently closed for repair. Some rail companies will run a reduced service and trains may be cancelled. Trains are also subject to delays of up to 15 minutes due to speed restrictions and congestion.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day on Tuesday November 14.

Rail delays between Berwick upon Tweed and Edinburgh

All rail lines between Berwick upon Tweed and Edinburgh are currently blocked due to a points failure. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

Yellow weather warning in place throughout the day

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning between 4am and 6pm today as storm Debi is expected to bring high winds.

Highways England have this advice to help motorists to stay safe when driving in strong winds:

• Slow down and keep focused on the road ahead – you may encounter debris from fallen trees, branches or other items blown by winds.
• Avoid using exposed sections of road if possible. Lorries, caravans and motorbikes are at particular risk.
• Gusts of wind can cause your vehicle to shake. Always keep good control of your vehicle by using both hands on the steering wheel.
• Look out for gaps in trees or buildings, or when crossing bridges – you’re more likely to encounter side winds here. Keep room on either side of your vehicle to allow for it being blown sideways.
• Watch out for side winds when passing larger high-sided vehicles. Keep room on either side of your vehicle to allow for it being blown sideways.

A69 reopen following serious collision on Sunday

The A69 has reopened in both directions following a serious collision between the A686, HaydonBridge, and the A6079, Hexham.

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From Hotelier to Travel Guru: How Lohit Sharma's Passion Ignited Tourism in the North-East Regions

Driven by a personal belief that travel fosters exploration and self-discovery, lohit sharma has steered let's see tour and travels towards becoming a vital contributor to the north-east's tourism landscape..

By: ABP Live Focus | Updated at : 18 Apr 2024 08:27 PM (IST)

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New Delhi (India), April 18:  Situated against the vibrant tapestry of Guwahati, Lets See Tour and Travels has become synonymous with unforgettable journeys in India's northeastern states and neighbouring Bhutan. However, this decade-old success story isn't just about meticulously crafted itineraries or seamless logistics. It testifies to the sheer determination and commitment of its founder, Mr. Lohit Sharma, whose love for travel blossomed into a movement that revitalised the region’s tourism industry.

Driven by a personal belief that travel fosters exploration and self-discovery , Mr. Sharma has steered Lets See Tour and Travels towards becoming a vital contributor to the North-East's tourism landscape.

From Hotels to Holidays: A Seed of Passion is Sown

Mr. Sharma's entrepreneurial spirit blossomed well before Lets See Tour and Travels took root. In 2007, he founded the Tawang View Group of hotels, at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, with a modest establishment, on lease, containing just eight rooms. 

Leveraging his deep understanding of the region’s hospitality needs, Mr. Sharma quickly expanded to encompass five hotels with a total capacity of 86 rooms. The experience not only sharpened Mr. Sharma's business acumen but also instilled in him a profound appreciation for the region's untapped tourism potential.

Significantly, Mr. Sharma's vision extended beyond hotels. He recognized the power of shared experiences and became the first to introduce group tours to the North Eastern States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and more. Lets See Tour and Travels continued to champion this initiative, making group tours a cornerstone of their travel services .

Birth of Lets See Tour and Travels: Exposing the Untamed Beauty of the North-East

In 2010, Mr. Sharma's passion for travel culminated in the establishment of Lets See Tour and Travels. He envisioned a company that would not just curate holidays or expose the hidden gems of the North-East but would considerably contribute to the growth and economic status of the region

Once the concept of group tours in the 7-sisters states gained momentum, Mr. Lohit Sharma, went on to handle hotel reservations and even transportation systems for the travellers.

It’s worth noting that earlier travellers suffered due to the unavailability of a proper transport system while travelling to Tawang. On recognising this gap, the visionary travel entrepreneur offered comfortable vehicles ensuring a hassle-free journey for the tourists.

From luxury coaches to modified buses, Mr. Sharma made transportation to Tawang smooth and  at a reasonable price, boosting the transport industry in due course. 

A Bridge Between Nations

Lets See Tour and Travels' commitment extended far beyond catering to individual travellers. Recognising the power of collaboration, the company established a robust network of B2B partnerships with tour operators from various countries. 

This strategic move transformed them into a bridge, connecting international travellers with the unexplored treasures of the North-East states, Bhutan, Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and many more destinations. Utilising such business moves, the travel company fosters a stronger friendship between countries.

Reviving Bhutan's Tourism Industry

The company's dedication wasn't limited to geographical boundaries. Recognising the potential of Bhutan as a tourist destination, Lets See Tour and Travels played a pivotal role in reviving the country's tourism industry post-pandemic. 

In a unique collaborative effort in January 2023, the company joined forces with 36 tour operators across India to organize a week-long camp trip to showcase Bhutan's breathtaking beauty. This initiative, appreciated by Bhutan's Prime Minister himself and the Director of Tourism, Bhutan , served as a major boost to the country's economic recovery, promoting the nation’s tourism industry. As a result, over 45 thousand tourists visited Bhutan and out of it 10% of the travellers visited as a part of Lets See’s tour group.

Beyond Recognition: A Legacy Etched in Flourishing Tourism

Mr. Sharma's dedication to the North-East and Bhutan transcends awards and accolades. The countless satisfied clients and the flourishing tourism scene stand as a true testament to his vision. Through Lets See Tours and Travels, Mr. Lohit Sharma and the team have contributed significantly to employment opportunities, improvements in the transportation sector, and much more.  

Lets See Tour and Travels' story is an inspiring example of how an individual’s passion can become a driving force for regional development. As they continue to shape positive experiences for travellers, their steadfast commitment ensures that the North-East and Bhutan remain at the forefront of the tourism map.

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CHP finally clears pro-Palestinian protesters from I-880 in Oakland; all lanes reopened

By Dave Pehling , Itay Hod

Updated on: April 15, 2024 / 6:54 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco

Authorities were finally able to clear two separate pro-Palestinian protests that closed lanes on I-880 in Oakland in both directions for hours starting Monday morning, according to CHP.

The protest was among multiple demonstrations blocking freeway traffic in the Bay Area, with another group of activists blocking southbound traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge starting at around 8 a.m.  That protest would shut down the entire span.

CHP initially reported an accident at 23rd Ave. at around 6:15 a.m. blocking northbound lanes of the freeway, according to a sig-alert.

A short time later, KCBS Traffic posted on social media that there was additionally a protest in the area that blocked all northbound lanes.

ALL LANES ARE BLOCKED. NO ESTIMATED TIME OF OPENING. There is a protest here. No one is sure what they are protesting, but all lanes are blocked. Reports of barrels, people on lawn chairs sitting between the barrels, all in chains. #KCBSTraffic https://t.co/K98t3TDUif — KCBS Radio - The Traffic Leader (@KCBSAMFMTraffic) April 15, 2024

The protest was in the area of 5th Ave., according to reports.

The post said there were reports of barrels in the roadway as well as people on lawn chairs sitting between the barrels that were all chained together. The post did not indicate what was being protested, but there were reports of a banner being displayed that read "A-15 Economic blockade for a free Palestine."

CHP confirmed there were about 15 protesters blocking northbound 880. Video from the area indicated that southbound lanes were not blocked, though traffic was slowing as cars passed the protest.

CHP and Oakland police officers were at the scene in force to respond to the protest and clear lanes.

Northbound 880 in Oakland is at a complete standstill from a Gaza protest that has blocked all lanes. Protestors have put barrels in the road, CHP is on scene. @KCBSAMFMTraffic @KCBSRadio pic.twitter.com/98Eg0xnUnb — Mike DeWald (@mike_dewald) April 15, 2024

As of shortly after 7 a.m., the back-up on I-880 was stretching from Oakland to San Leandro.

Video showed police working to cut through the chains and steel barrels that the protesters were linking arms through so they can safely be removed.

At around 8:15 a.m., another group of protesters blocked the southbound direction of I-880 at 7th Street near the Port of Oakland and Jack London Square. The group of demonstrators on foot at that location grew to approximately 300 over the course of the morning, CHP said later.

#Oakland Southbound #Interstate880 near 7th Street ALL lanes are blocked because of the ongoing A15 protest. #KCBSTraffic pic.twitter.com/iMyPrVCD87 — KCBS Radio - The Traffic Leader (@KCBSAMFMTraffic) April 15, 2024

The protests also closed all lanes of the eastbound and westbound I-80 connector ramps to southbound I-880 in Oakland.   

By 11 a.m., one lane of northbound 880 near the 23rd Avenue protest has reopened and one lane of southbound 880 near the 7th Street protest had reopened.

Shortly before 12 p.m., CHP confirmed that two lanes of traffic in the northbound direction had been reopened hours after the protest started. It was still another 90 minutes before authorities were able to completely reopen the northbound lanes.

UPDATE: Residual Delays on Northbound I-880 South of 5TH Avenue in Oakland. All Lanes Now Open. — 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) April 15, 2024

At around 12:40 p.m., authorities said one lane of southbound I-880 between 7th and Broadway had reopened.

A short time later, it appeared CHP had cleared the protesters from the southbound lanes of I-880, backing them down onto freeway onramps. CHP did not announced that all southbound lanes of I-880 reopened until around 2:15 p.m. The eastbound and westbound I-80 connector ramps to southbound I-880 were reopened at about 2:40 p.m. A total of five protesters were arrested among the demonstrators who blocked traffic on southbound I-880.

Among those stuck in the backup included Sal Valencia, a construction worker who had been rushing to bring materials to a job in Hayward when he became stuck.

"At the beginning I was kind of afraid, I didn't know what was going on. I was afraid for my life." Valencia said.

He was stuck on the freeway for a total of five hours. 

"Basically this is not fair for a lot of people that are going to work, They're trying to make some money and look what happened? This is just, to be honest, ridiculous," Valencia went on to say.

Valencia, who said he has not followed the events in the Middle East, believed that the protesters were not achieving their goals.

"It's not helping. To me, this is not helping," he said.

During an afternoon press conference to address CHP response to the demonstrations, a spokesperson said that the protesters made a coordinated effort with the northbound I-880 blockade, using a truck to transport 55-gallon drums filled with cement, rebar and heavy-duty chains to make it more difficult for law enforcement to remove the activists from the roadway.

The demonstration blocking northbound I-880 near the Embarcadero began at about 6 a.m. CHP were able to initially reopen lanes at 10 a.m. with all lanes reopened by 1:15 p.m. A total of seven protesters were arrested at that location. 

The protesters arrested are facing a variety of charges, including unlawful assembly, remaining at an unlawful assembly, refusing to comply with a lawful order, unlawful stopping on a bridge, unlawfully being a pedestrian on a freeway, impeding an officer, conspiracy to commit a crime and false imprisonment. 

The actions were planned as part of an "economic blockade" coordinated with similar protests around the world with disruptions happening  in New York and  Chicago . Protesters are hoping to target "the global economy for its complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people," organizers under the banner A15Action said.  

Back in November, a large group of protesters shut down the westbound Bay Bridge  as President Joe Biden and other world leaders visited the Bay Area for the APEC Summit. Last month, dozens of those protesters were able to reach a deal with a judge to avoid jail time . 

A similar protest blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge last February.  

According to Bay City News Service, an additional protest is planned for noon at UN Plaza and Market and Hyde streets in San Francisco, by the Group Code Pink. An action by the A15Action group is also planned at 5:30 p.m. at the Tesla factory in Fremont.

Dave Pehling started his journalism career doing freelance writing about music in the late 1990s, eventually working as a web writer, editor and producer for KTVU.com in 2003. He moved to CBS to work as the station website's managing editor in 2015.

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Moscow, St. Petersburg or both?

My dad and I are sort of in a disagreement about Russia. I want to go to Moscow to see the kremlin, Balstoy and other sites and my dad wants to go to St. Petersburg to see the sites. We are asking you what would you go. What would you recommend in each city, thanks!

I would agree to see both as well, if you have the time. I've been to both cities, and they are incredible, and transport between the two is simple and fast.

Both cities have enough major sites to easily fill several days. PM me for more info.

Here is a tip that I read once about Moscow, but equally applies to St. Pete: "Only plan on seeing one major site a day, if you get to do more, consider it gravy on the top." From my experience, this is spot on- transportation, red tape, and lines will eat up your time in Russia.

I've only been to St Pete. If you're an art lover this is the place you want to be. Both the Hermitage and the Russia Museum, have some of the best collections in the world. The Opera and Ballet are also world class. Also of interest is the Artillery Museum. Remember all those giant nuclear missiles you would see during May Day parades during the cold war...they're all on display here. On the outskirts of the city the various palaces are stunning Finally, St Isaac's Cathedral was one of the most beautiful places of worship I have ever seen.

As long as you're paying the hefty visa fee for Russia, why not go to both cities? I mean, you're already there. Start out in St. Petersburg and then hop a train or plane to Moscow. Also, if you're going somewhere else in Europe first, why not split up for the russian leg of the trip, unless, of course, Brendon, you're a minor and have to stay with your father. If you can only go to one city, I'd pick St. Petersburg and save Moscow for later.

I had zero problems with red tape, or lines on my visit to St Pete. Exploring the city was no different than any other city in Europe (or the world).

For what it's worth without making a laundry list, I've been to both twice, but years apart. I need to go back to St Petersburg a couple of more times -- the darn place is amazing.

I'm not sure what the red tape and line business is about -- never experienced it, and except for the first trip to each city, I was entirely on my own. And, that first trip was just with friends who knew their way around, not anybody with pull.

I agree with the person who said see both if you can. Both are amazing cities with plenty to see. However, if you have to choose one...

If you're going in the summer, St. Petersburg has "white nights" where the sun hardly sets at night. That could be cool to experience. It's also probably a bit cheaper than Moscow. It's not cheap cheap, but Moscow can a very expensive city unless you stay out of the centre completely or have friends/relatives there.

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For the last decade, Singapore’s Changi International Airport and Doha’s Hamad International Airport have been going back and forth, battling over the title of ‘world’s best ’.

Every year, UK-based airline and airport review and ranking site Skytrax surveys travelers from around the globe to compile its list of the best airports in the world, and for 2024 the honor goes to Qatar’s airport, which is known for its ultra-modern design, easy-to-navigate terminals and high-end shopping.

Singapore (SIN) had the title in 2023 and 2020, while Doha (DOH) took the gong in 2022 and 2021.

“This year, [Hamad International Airport] celebrates its milestone tenth year of operations and we are truly honored that passengers have voted us Best Airport in the World for a third time,” Qatar Airways Group’s CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing to surprise and delight passengers by creating memorable and exceptional passenger journeys in the years to come.”

DOH is one of several airports that offer free city tours for passengers with long layovers, which earned it high marks from respondents. It’s also home to the Oryx Airport Hotel , where visitors can enjoy spa treatments, a squash court and an 82-foot swimming pool.

The Skytrax rankings were announced at the World Airport Awards in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 17. Data for the list was collected between August 2023 to March 2024 from people of more than 100 nationalities. Respondents were polled on a variety of topics, from ease of getting through security checkpoints to quality and variety of food and drink.

European airports dominate

CDG’s terminal 3 was named the world’s best low cost terminal, and Paris’ Orly (ORY) has been named the best regional airport in Europe.

Other European airports also scored accolades from Skytrax. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scored the prize for world’s best airport security processing, Zurich Airport (ZRH) was named best in class in the 20- 30 million passengers per year division and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) ranked the highest in the 10-20 million annual passengers category.

Japan shines

Seven of Skytrax’s top 20 airports are in Asia. Both of Tokyo’s hubs, Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT), landed in the top 10, with Haneda one spot ahead of its sibling airport in fourth.

New Chitose Airport in Sapporo (CTS) won the prize for the world’s most improved airport, while Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya (NGO) was named best in class for the airports with 5-10 million passengers per year category.

Kansai International Airport (KIX), which serves the Osaka area, scored the award for the world’s best airport baggage delivery.

Regional highlights

In all, 570 airports were evaluated around the world.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was crowned the best airport in North America.

Down under, Melbourne Airport (MEL) took the highest honor for the Australia-Pacific region.

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) was named the best airport in India.

Cape Town Airport (CPT) won the prize for the best airport in Africa, as well as recognition for being the African airport with the best staff service. King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban was the winner in the category for airports with under five million annual passengers.

El Dorado International Airport (BOG), which serves Bogota, Colombia, was voted the best airport in South America, while Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) won the honor of best airport for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Not just airports

In addition to ranking airports, Skytrax also gives out honors for exceptional airport hotels.

The retro-inspired TWA Hotel at New York JFK was named the best airport hotel in North America. Others recognized in this category were the Hyatt Regency Shenzhen (best in China), Hilton Munich Airport (best in Europe), and the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (best in the world, for the ninth year running).

The world’s best airports for 2024

1. Doha Hamad Airport 2. Singapore Changi Airport 3. Seoul Incheon Airport 4. Tokyo Haneda Airport 5. Tokyo Narita Airport 6. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 7. Dubai Airport 8. Munich Airport 9. Zurich Airport 10. Istanbul Airport 11. Hong Kong Airport 12. Rome Fiumicino Airport 13. Vienna Airport 14. Helsinki-Vantaa 15. Madrid-Barajas 16. Centrair Nagoya Airport 17. Vancouver Airport 18. Kansai Airport 19. Melbourne Airport 20. Copenhagen Airport

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By Kathleen Magramo, Antoinette Radford, Maureen Chowdhury and Amir Vera, CNN

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Israel delays Rafah offensive as it weighs response to Iranian attack. Catch up here

From CNN Staff

Israel was set to take its first steps toward a  ground offensive in Rafah  this week, but has delayed those plans as it mulls a response to Iran’s attack, two Israeli sources have told CNN.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long stressed the importance of invading Rafah to dismantle Hamas’s remaining battalions, despite significant international pressure to call off an all-out ground offensive. But, a military response that risks escalating the conflict with Iran further would pull the military’s attention and resources away from Gaza.

Here's what to know if you're just joining our coverage:

• War cabinet meeting : Israel's war cabinet reviewed military plans for a potential response against Iran, an official said. The cabinet remains determined to act , but it's not clear if a decision has been made. Israel has vowed to "exact a price" after the unprecedented large-scale drone and missile attack .
• White House urges de-escalation: US President Joe Biden is focusing on preventing Iran's attack from spiraling into a wider regional conflict , spokesperson John Kirby said. Kirby said ultimately the US wanted tensions to de-escalate.
• Countries urge restraint : Biden's sentiment is echoed by various countries who are urging Israel and Iran to avoid further confrontation that could plunge the area deeper into conflict. Indonesia, Malaysia , Jordan , Germany , the UK , South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Somalia — among others — have all expressed concern about rising tension in the region.
• Iran's stance : Iran maintains its attack on Israel was a "legitimate" and “responsible” reaction , the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said.
• Flight operations resume : Airports in the Iranian capital of Tehran resumed flights at 6:00 a.m. local time on Monday, according to Iran's state-aligned Tasnim news agency.
• Israel warns Palestinians to avoid the north : After thousands of Palestinians attempted to return to their homes in northern Gaza, Israel's military warned it was a "dangerous combat zone" through social media and airdropped leaflets .
• Gaza death toll : The Health Ministry in Gaza says that 68 people were killed in the territory over the past 24 hours as a result of Israeli military operations. A further 94 were injured. CNN cannot verify the figures, and the Ministry does not provide a breakdown of civilians and fighters among the casualties. The Ministry said that since October 7, 33,797 people have been killed and 76,465 injured.
• West Bank shooting: Israeli gunfire killed one person and critically wounded another in Nablus , in the occupied West Bank, on Monday, the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Health said. Israeli police described the man as a "terrorist" and said he threw an explosive device at their forces.
• Palestinians released : Israeli authorities have released 150 people previously detained in Gaza according to the Palestinian General Authority for Crossings and borders on Monday. Two of the detainees were ambulance workers for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.
• Israeli soldiers wounded : An explosion near the northern border has injured four Israeli soldiers , one severely, the military says.
• Gaza aid : The Israeli government agency that coordinates the delivery of aid into Gaza says that a new crossing in the north has again been used to deliver food aid .
• Hostage talks: Hamas has slashed the number of hostages it is willing to release during the first phase of a ceasefire deal by more than half, from 40 down to 20, an Israeli source close to the negotiations said. This represents a significant step backward in the talks.

The post has been updated with details on the war cabinet meeting and the hostage talks.

2 Palestinian farmers killed after confrontation with Israeli settlers near West Bank city of Nablus

From CNN's Mohammed Tawfeeq

Two Palestinians were killed Monday south of the West Bank city of Nablus, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials.

The Palestinian official news agency WAFA, citing a local official, said the two were killed by Israeli settlers in Khirbet at-Tawil, which is near the settlement of Gitit. 

According to WAFA, Israeli settlers attacked and killed two farmers who were tending their farmland. 

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah identified the deceased as Abdul Rahman Maher Bani Fadel, 30, and Muhammad Ashraf Bani Jame, 21.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement it received a report Monday "about a Palestinian suspect who attacked a Jewish shepherd" in the Gitit area in the West Bank's Jordan Valley. "A violent confrontation developed there between Palestinians and Israeli citizens," the statement said. 

When IDF forces arrived, they "worked to disperse the confrontation," and "during the incident, two Palestinians were killed," the statement said. 

A preliminary investigation into the shooting appears that IDF forces did not do it, the statement concluded. 

The IDF and the Israel police are investigating the incident, the IDF spokesperson added.

China notes Iran's position on Israel attack and does not condemn strikes

From CNN’s Manveena Suri, Simone McCarthy and Wayne Chang

China said it noted Iran’s statement that the actions against Israel were an “exercise of the right of self-defense” during a phone call between the foreign ministers of the two nations on Monday, and did not condemn the weekend strikes.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian that China condemned the attack on a consulate building in the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus, according to a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Chinese foreign minister added the incident “seriously violates international law and is unacceptable.”

“China has noted Iran's statement that the actions it took were limited and it was an exercise of the right of self-defense in response to the attack on the embassy building,” the statement said. “The current regional situation is very sensitive, and Iran is willing to exercise restraint and has no intention of further escalating the situation,” the statement added, quoting Amir-Abdollahian.

Separately, China’s Special Envoy on the Middle East, Zhai Jun, met with Irit Ben-Abba Vitale, Israel’s Ambassador to China, on Monday, in which the latter expressed Israel's position and concerns on the conflict in Gaza.

Zhai said China was “deeply concerned about the current escalation of regional tensions, and conflicts and bloodshed serve the interests of no one.”

“What is pressing now is to achieve an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, ensure humanitarian aid, release all detained personnel as soon as possible, and achieve a political settlement of the Palestinian question based on the two-state solution for the peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine,” a statement from the foreign ministry said.

15 more bodies recovered from around Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital as exhumation process continues

From CNN’s Kareem Khadder and Zeena Saifi in Jerusalem

Fifteen bodies were recovered Monday from around Al-Shifa Hospital following the withdrawal of the Israeli military from the area two weeks ago, Gaza residents and medical crews told CNN.

Health workers and residents in northern Gaza have been searching for what they believe are mass graves and looking for their loved ones after they said Israeli forces killed hundreds of Palestinians and left their bodies to decompose during their two-week siege of the complex.

Hundreds of bodies have been recovered from areas around the hospital complex since the siege ended April 1, a Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson told CNN last week.

Video filmed by CNN Monday shows medical workers, some wearing UN-marked vests walking around the site over mounds of sand, digging up bodies. White body bags can be seen on the side of the excavation site, some marked with text that read “unidentified body” and some with names of people on them.

“Today I bid farewell to my mother who was inside Al-Shifa Hospital during the invasion and attack by the vicious Israeli occupation on this medical complex that has been turned into a big mass of rubble,” Mohammad Al-Khateeb, a resident of Gaza told CNN. “The Israeli military deprived patients, nurses, doctors and the displaced of water, medicine and food."

 Al-Khateeb’s mother, Khawala Al-Khateeb, was 75 years old when she was brought to the hospital three days before the Israeli military siege on the complex and surrounding neighborhood of Al-Rimal, and was killed three days after, he said.

CNN has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment on these allegations but has not received a response.

Waleed Abu-Laila told CNN he had been searching for his mother since the Israeli siege on the hospital ended on April 1. On Monday, he said he found her body and was only able to identify her "from the specific markings on her feet and hands" from when she had a toe and finger amputated back in November.

Video shows Abu-Laila opening a white body bag, revealing his mother’s decomposed body.

“The hospital was blocked from all sides and there were bodies were scattered all over, squashed on the streets from the tank rails. When I got a call to come check the unidentified bodies, I opened a bag that was marked 'unidentified' and immediately found my mother’s body decomposed,” he said.

Khadr Al-Za’anoun of Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency, contributed to this report.

Hamas lowers number of hostages it's willing to release as part of a ceasefire deal, Israeli source says

From CNN’s Jeremy Diamond in Tel Aviv

Hamas has slashed the number of hostages it is willing to release during the first phase of a ceasefire deal by more than half, an Israeli source close to the negotiations said.

In its latest counterproposal, Hamas offered to release fewer than 20 hostages in exchange for a six-week ceasefire, more than halving the number of 40 hostages that has been the basis of negotiations for months now, representing a significant step backward in the talks.

A senior Biden administration official confirmed that Hamas is focused on those 20 for the first phase of a potential ceasefire deal. The official also confirmed Hamas is telling mediators that it only has around 20 remaining hostages who are women or sick, wounded and elderly men.

Hamas also called for the release of more Palestinian prisoners in exchange for fewer hostages, the source said, as well as a higher number of prisoners serving life sentences.

The Israeli source said the latest Hamas counterproposal signals that Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza, does not want a deal, seeking to exploit fissures between the US and Israel over Israeli military operations in Gaza and domestic pressure on the Israeli government.

Basem Naim, a Hamas spokesperson, said Hamas had proposed “releasing (three) captured Israelis each week,” but said “no one is talking about final numbers.”

Beyond the ratio of Palestinian prisoners, Hamas is continuing to demand assurances about a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and unrestricted access for Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.

“I think part of this is Hamas thinks they're winning. Because their definition of success is survival and they've survived so far,” the Biden official said. “The longer the conflict has gone on the more recalcitrant Hamas has become rather than the other way around.”

This post has been updated with remarks from a Biden official.

Israeli prime minister says international community must "stand united in resisting this Iranian aggression"

From CNN’s Eugenia Yosef in Haifa and Larry Register in Atlanta

It's imperative the international community "stand united in resisting this Iranian aggression, which threatens world peace," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Monday statement from his office on X .

Netanyahu added:

“Directly and through its terror proxies Hamas and others, Iran is conducting a full-scale campaign of aggression that threatens not only Israel but the entire Middle East.”

Netanyahu's comments follow an Iranian strike against Israel over the weekend in which more than 300 missiles and drones were launched.

Tehran said the attack was in retaliation for a deadly Israeli attack against a consulate building in the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus.

Golden Gate Bridge reopens after protestors against the war in Gaza block traffic  

From CNN’s Cindy Von Quednow and Jeffrey Kopp

The Golden Gate Bridge has reopened after demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down the busy roadway Monday morning, California Highway Patrol Officer Andrew Barclay told CNN. 

Traffic is beginning to flow again as both sides of the bridge reopened, Barclay added. 

Earlier in the day, protestors also blocked Interstate 880 in Oakland and the roadway remains impacted, Barclay said. The northbound side of the interstate is almost completely clear, while the southbound side remains closed, the officer detailed. Protests continue on the interstate, aerial and ground video from CNN affiliate KGO showed .

“Arrests have been made, and are continuing to be made,” Barclay said in an email early Monday. 

Before the law enforcement response, protesters held signs, including one that read “Stop the world for Gaza.”

I-880 reopened traffic later Monday, California Highway Patrol Officer Art Montiel told CNN. Protesters are still demonstrating on city streets near the interstate, the officer added. 

Montiel was not able to say how many people were arrested in the incident.

US military assets remain in Middle East as Israel debates response to Iran attack, Pentagon says

From CNN's Haley Britzky

Additional US military assets that had been moved into the Middle East before Iran’s attack on Israel remain in place, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said Monday.

Ryder's comments come as Israel debates possible retaliation to Iran’s attack. 

"As (Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin) has said, both publicly and privately, we don't want to see escalation, but we obviously will take necessary measures to protect our forces in the region and as was demonstrated over the weekend, we'll take necessary measures to defend Israel," Ryder said.

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