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11 Dec 2023
Priyanka Chopra JonasIsrael-Palestine war: UNICEF ambassador Priyanka Chopra calls for 'humanitarian ceasefire'
Actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas is one of the many international celebrities to speak up amid the harrowing ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, which has led to the death of hundreds of children on both sides.
10 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresWon't give up: Guterres appeals for Gaza ceasefire in Doha
Addressing the Doha Forum conference, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday stated he would not give up on his appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
10 Dec 2023
HamasIsrael advances into southern Gaza amid 'apocalyptic' humanitarian crisis
International aid organizations have warned that civilians in conflict-hit Gaza were facing an "apocalyptic" humanitarian crisis even as Israeli forces advanced into the strip's southern region where thousands of Palestinians have taken shelter, AFP reported.
10 Dec 2023
University of PennsylvaniaUS: University of Pennsylvania president resigns amid antisemitism controversy
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) President M Elizabeth Magill resigned from her post on Saturday (local time) amid intense criticism for appearing to dodge a question on campus antisemitism.
09 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresGaza situation 'at breaking point': UN after Israel intensifies strikes
Israel has intensified attacks against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hitting over 450 targets on Friday alone, Reuters reported.
09 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUS vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United States (US) vetoed a United Nations (UN) resolution on Friday (local time) in New York that demanded a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza immediately.
08 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre responds to Kerala MP's question on Hamas's terrorist designation
Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said on Friday that the decision to designate an organization a terrorist is made under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and is considered by relevant government departments.
08 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUPenn loses $100m donation amid controversy over university presidents' testimony
The University of Pennsylvania or UPenn lost a $100 million grant after the university's president Elizabeth Magill's testimony before the US Congress regarding antisemitism on campus sparked controversy.
07 Dec 2023
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel knew about threat to Supernova Festival, didn't warn organizers
Israel's security forces were aware of the possibility of Hamas attacking the Supernova music festival on October 7. However, the organizers of the event were not alerted and were left to "fend for themselves" four hours after the attack, Haaretz reported.
05 Dec 2023
TurkeyTurkey warns Israel against targeting Hamas members in Ankara
Turkey has issued a stern warning to Israel about possible repercussions if it targets Hamas members outside the Palestinian territories, including on its soil.
05 Dec 2023
HamasNowhere safe: UN after Israel extends war to southern Gaza
Israel has intensified its fight against Hamas in Gaza as its forces pushed further into the strip's southern region.
02 Dec 2023
HamasUS state secretary blames Hamas for breaking truce with Israel
United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday blamed Hamas for the end of the temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza.
01 Dec 2023
HamasIsrael resumes fight against Hamas in Gaza after ceasefire expires
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that Israel had resumed its fight against Hamas in Gaza after the Palestinian terrorist group violated the "operational pause" and fired toward Israeli territory.
30 Nov 2023
HamasExecute top leaders, including my father: Son of Hamas co-founder
The son of a Hamas co-founder has asked Israel to kill the Palestinian terrorist group leaders, including his father, in case the terror outfit fails to release all the hostages.
30 Nov 2023
Mayim BialikCharting 'The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik's support for Israel
Actor, author, neuroscientist, and game show host Mayim Bialik, who identifies as a staunch Zionist, has always been extremely vocal toward championing Israel's rights.
30 Nov 2023
HamasIsrael-Hamas truce extended amid discussions to swap all captives
The truce between Hamas and Israel was extended by a day on Thursday, moments before it was set to expire after six days.
28 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaUS urges Israel to limit civilian displacement in southern Gaza
The United States (US) on Tuesday cautioned Israel against causing "significant further displacement" of Palestinians in southern Gaza amid its conflict with Hamas, per The Associated Press.
28 Nov 2023
Elon Musk'No choice but to kill': Elon Musk on Israel-Hamas war
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday (local time) and discussed the Israel-Hamas war, which has claimed over 16,000 lives in both Israel and Gaza.
28 Nov 2023
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael-Hamas truce extended by 2 days, more hostages releasing today
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office received a list of the fifth batch of hostages set to be freed by Hamas on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported.
27 Nov 2023
HamasIsrael-Hamas war: UN rights experts call for war crimes probe
United Nations (UN) rights experts Morris Tidball-Binz and Alice Jill Edwards on Monday called for independent investigations into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories since October 7.
27 Nov 2023
Joe BidenBiden ignored staff over unverified 'Hamas beheaded babies' claim: Report
Last month, United States (US) President Joe Biden ignored recommendations of some staffers to skip unverified claims of Hamas "beheading babies" in a speech, triggering backlash, per The Washington Post.
27 Nov 2023
HamasGaza 'on brink of famine,' says UN food body head
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Director Cindy McCain on Sunday revealed Gaza was "on the brink of famine" amid the war between Israel and Palestinean terrorist group Hamas in the strip.
27 Nov 2023
HamasHamas wants ceasefire extension with Israel under new conditions: Report
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has said it is interested in extending the four-day truce with Israel if it releases more Palestinian detainees, reported Reuters.
27 Nov 2023
HamasBiden bats for two-state solution as Israel-Hamas truce nears end
United States (US) President Joe Biden has expressed hope that the ongoing four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas would continue as long as the Palestinian terrorist group releases hostages.
26 Nov 2023
HamasTerrorism a global phenomenon: Israel envoy on 26/11 anniversary
Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Sunday labeled the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai as a "horrendous" event that disrupted public lives. While calling terrorism a global phenomenon, Gilon said nations around the world have to join hands to fight against it.
26 Nov 2023
HamasIsrael slams Irish PM for 'lost' remark on 9-year-old hostage
Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy bashed Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Sunday for his allegedly insensitive statement on the release of a nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage.
26 Nov 2023
Hamas2nd group of Hamas-held hostages released after delay
A total of 17 hostages were released by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas after hours of delay on Sunday.
24 Nov 2023
HamasFirst 13 hostages released after Israel-Hamas truce begins
Hamas has released the first group of 13 hostages, according to the Israeli prime minister's office, as a truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday.
24 Nov 2023
HamasIsrael-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be released
A four-day pause in the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday, said Qatar, which mediated the truce.
23 Nov 2023
NetherlandsEverything you should know about next Dutch PM Geert Wilders
Geert Wilders, leader of the Netherlands' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), is set to secure a remarkable victory in the Dutch elections.
23 Nov 2023
HamasIsrael says no hostage release before Friday, continues bombing Gaza
The four-day truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been delayed until Friday, Israel's National Security Adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi, said.
23 Nov 2023
HollywoodMelissa Barrera reacts to 'Scream' exit: 'I'll continue to speak'
A day after being fired from Scream 7, Mexican actor Melissa Barrera has opened up on her exit.
22 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Firm cuts ties with ex-Obama adviser over Islamophobic remarks
American lobbying firm Gotham Government Relations has severed ties with a former official in the Barack Obama administration after he was caught making Islamophobic remarks.
22 Nov 2023
HollywoodMelissa Barrera's Israel-Hamas comments cost her 'Scream' role
Actor Melissa Barrera has been active on social media over her views on the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. She re-shared pro-Palestine posts on her Instagram including one that allegedly accused Israel of "genocide and ethnic cleansing."
22 Nov 2023
HamasIsrael, Hamas agree on pausing war for 4 days
Israel and Hamas on Wednesday agreed to a four-day truce/pause mediated by Qatar for the release of 50 hostages. Around 150 Palestinians will also be released from Israeli jails.
21 Nov 2023
South AfricaIsrael recalls ambassador ahead of South African vote on embassy
Israel has summoned its ambassador to South Africa, Eliav Belotserkovsky, "for consultations" in Jerusalem as South Africa's Parliament is set to vote on the closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria.
21 Nov 2023
HamasBiden says Israel-Hamas truce deal close, IDF surrounds Indonesian Hospital
The deal for a truce between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war in Gaza is "closer," United States President Joe Biden and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh have said.
20 Nov 2023
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel posts footage of foreign hostages at Gaza's main hospital
Israel has once again upped its claims of Palestinian terror group Hamas using Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital as its base, claiming a captive soldier was executed and two foreign hostages were held at the facility.
19 Nov 2023
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)US, Israel, and Hamas reach deal to free hostages: Report
The United States (US), Israel, and Hamas have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to free dozens of women and children hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a five-day pause in the ongoing war.
19 Nov 2023
Benjamin NetanyahuKerala Congress MP calls for Netanyahu's execution without trial
Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan triggered a political debate after he called for the execution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
