Israel: News

21 Oct 2023

Kashmir Valley

J&K government pulls out all stops to curb pro-Palestinian protests

As the Israel-Hamas war continues to escalate, the Jammu and Kashmir government is taking stringent steps to thwart protests in the region.

21 Oct 2023

Justin Trudeau

Canada: Justin Trudeau jeered in mosque over Israel-Hamas conflict

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced an unfriendly crowd at a mosque in Toronto, Canada, on Friday over his response to the Israel-Hamas war, The Toronto Sun reported.

21 Oct 2023

Hamas

In a first, Hamas releases two American hostages

Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip released two American captives, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan, on Friday.

20 Oct 2023

Hamas

National security: Israel approves regulation to close Al Jazeera offices

The emergency government in Israel approved new regulations on Friday, paving the way for it to temporarily shut down local bureaus of news organization Al Jazeera, The Times of Israel reported.

Biden makes urgent budget request to support Israel and Ukraine

United States (US) President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he will send an urgent budget request to Congress in a bid to garner funds to support its allies and cater to America's security needs.

19 Oct 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi speaks to Palestinian President Abbas, assures aid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday and offered his condolences for the civilian lives lost in the recent bombing at a Gaza hospital.

19 Oct 2023

Iran

All about Hezbollah and its role in the Israel-Hamas war

Amid the Israel-Hamas war, neighboring Lebanon's Hezbollah has attracted the spotlight after reports that, behind the scenes, the United States (US) has urged Israel not to start a war with the party.

19 Oct 2023

Hamas

Israel-Hamas conflict: What is the two-state solution?

United States (US) President Joe Biden restated his support for the two-state solution on Wednesday so that Israeli and Palestinian people can live safely and in peace.

Rishi Sunak urges progress on Gaza aid during Israel visit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak touched down in Tel Aviv on Thursday to show support for Israel.

US asking Israel backstage not to war with Hezbollah: Report

The United States (US) has been privately urging Israel not to launch a military campaign with Hezbollah, a Shiite Lebanese militant and political group backed by Iran, according to a report by The Times of Israel.

'Let Gaza Live': US Capitol building stormed by protesters

Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, hundreds of protesters gathered in the Cannon Rotunda of the United States Capitol Hill building on Wednesday.

19 Oct 2023

Europe

Israel-Hamas war: Natural gas benchmark surges 41% in one week

Europe's natural gas benchmark Dutch TTF's price hit an eight-month high of €56 per megawatt-hour last week, marking a 41% increase in a week and over 50% in a month. However, this price is still less than half of what it was a year ago.

19 Oct 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sharad Pawar will send 'Supriya madam' to Gaza: Himanta Biswa

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a jibe at Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar after the latter attacked PM Narendra Modi for standing with Israel in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

19 Oct 2023

Egypt

Israel-Hamas war: Egypt agrees to open Gaza aid corridor

Egypt announced the creation of a "sustainable" humanitarian corridor, allowing aid to reach Gaza via the Rafah border crossing, NDTV reported.

Gaza hospital attack: IDF reveals 'evidence' of Islamic Jihad involvement

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday shared alleged "technical evidence" suggesting that the explosion at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza was the result of a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket, per ANI.

18 Oct 2023

Joe Biden

Biden backs Israel's account of Gaza hospital strike

United States (US) President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

18 Oct 2023

Joe Biden

Biden arrives in Israel, meeting with Arab leaders canceled

After an airstrike hit the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, killing at least 500 people, United States President Joe Biden's meeting with the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine was called off.

18 Oct 2023

Lebanon

Pro-Palestine protests erupt in West Asia following Gaza hospital strike

Pro-Palestine protests have erupted across West Asia following a recent airstrike on a hospital in Gaza.

18 Oct 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Terrorists' attacked Gaza hospital, not IDF, says Netanyahu; Palestine reacts

A day after Palestinian authorities accused Israeli airstrikes of killing 500 people in a Gaza hospital, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed "terrorists in Gaza" for the attack.

Airstrike at Gaza hospital kills 500; Israel, Hamas trade charges

At least 500 people have been killed after an airstrike hit the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, Palestinian officials said, accusing Israel of a massacre.

Urgent access needed to deliver aid in Gaza, says WHO

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) has sought urgent access to Gaza to deliver crucial aid and medical supplies.

17 Oct 2023

Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden to visit Israel, Jordan tomorrow

United States President Joe Biden will reportedly visit Israel and Jordan on Wednesday as the war between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas continues to escalate.

17 Oct 2023

Google

Google commits $8 million to relief efforts in Israel, Gaza 

Google has pledged over $8 million in grants to local nonprofits offering aid to civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza.

17 Oct 2023

Hamas

Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Israeli Air Force on Tuesday claimed to have hit targets linked to the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon overnight.

16 Oct 2023

Facebook

UP cop suspended over pro-Palestine post on social media

A cop in Uttar Pradesh was reportedly suspended on Monday over his pro-Palestine social media post as the war between Israel and Palestinian terror outfit Hamas continues.

16 Oct 2023

Iran

Iran ordered Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border, alleges Israel

The Israeli military on Monday accused Iran of ordering the attacks by Hezbollah at the Israel and Lebanon border on Sunday.

16 Oct 2023

United Nations (UN)

UN chief appeals Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza

Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas to release all Israeli hostages without conditions immediately.

16 Oct 2023

London

US: 6-year-old boy stabbed to death by Islamophobic landlord

A six-year-old Palestinian-American boy was reportedly stabbed to death while his mother was left critically injured in Illinois, United States, on Saturday (local time).

16 Oct 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Hands on trigger': Iran warns of escalation amid Israel-Hamas war

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned Israel of escalation of the conflict in the region if the Jewish country continues its attack on Palestinians in Gaza, Fars News Agency reported on Sunday per Reuters.

16 Oct 2023

McDonald's

McDonald's faces backlash for free meals to Israel soldiers

McDonald's Israel has come under fire for offering free meals to Israeli soldiers amid Israel's ongoing conflict with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.

16 Oct 2023

Joe Biden

Biden calls Israel potentially occupying Gaza 'big mistake'

While Israeli forces prepare for a major ground offensive in Gaza, United States (US) President Joe Biden warned Israel against reoccupying the territory controlled by Hamas, labeling the potential move a "big mistake."

16 Oct 2023

Hamas

1 million flee Gaza as Israel prepares for ground offensive

Over one million people have been displaced from Gaza, per the United Nations (UN), since Israel started bombing the region following Hamas's attack on October 7 that saw over 1,400 Israelis being killed and hundreds kidnapped.

15 Oct 2023

TikTok

TikTok responds to EU's disinformation concerns over Israel-Hamas conflict

TikTok has communicated its efforts to tackle hate speech and disinformation on its platform following the European Union's request for information in light of the recent conflict between Israel and Palestinian terror outfit Hamas.

15 Oct 2023

Hamas

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza residents get 3-hour deadline to flee

Israel on Sunday reportedly opened a safe route within four kilometers of the Lebanese border for Gaza residents, asking them to move toward the safer southern region within three hours.

15 Oct 2023

Hamas

Hamas commander behind Israel infiltration killed in airstrike

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) officially announced the death of a top commander of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday.

15 Oct 2023

Hamas

Israeli forces ordered to capture Gaza City, destroy Hamas leadership

Israel has ordered its forces to seize Gaza City and destroy Hamas's current leadership, following the surprise attack by the terrorist group that killed 1,300 people and stunned Israel, The New York Times reported.

15 Oct 2023

Hamas

Islamic nations' body calls emergency meeting to discuss Israel-Hamas conflict

A top grouping of Islamic nations has called for an "urgent" meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be addressing the "military escalation" and "threat to defenseless civilians in Gaza."

14 Oct 2023

France

France: Louvre Museum closed after bomb threats

The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, evacuated all visitors and closed early on Saturday after receiving bomb threats.

14 Oct 2023

Hamas

US, Saudi working closely to protect civilians in Gaza: Blinken

United States (US) Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated on Saturday that America was working closely with Saudi Arabia to provide safety for civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.