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United Nations warns of ‘imminent’ famine in Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv: The United Nations has warned that the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas is pushing the entire Gaza Strip towards an “imminent” famine. The Global Hunger Monitoring System, a UN-backed…
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Friday prayers allowed at Srinagar Jamia Masjid after 10 weeks
Srinagar: Congregational prayers were allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid here on Friday after remaining barred for 10 consecutive weeks, officials said. “The Friday prayers were allowed and concluded without any disturbance,”…
- Middle East
Iranian, Omani FMs discuss Gaza conflict over phone
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Hamad al-Busaidi have exchanged views on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip over phone, and discussed the expansion of…
- Middle East
Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh in Cairo for ceasefire talks
Tel Aviv: The Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh on Wednesday reached Cairo, Egypt for negotiations with the Israelis for a possible ceasefire and hostage release. Haniyeh — considered to be face of Hamas…
- Middle East
At least 110 people killed in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza
Tel Aviv: At least 110 people, including women and children, were killed and 100 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya region, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Monday. According…
- Middle East
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to arrive in Israel today
Tel Aviv: Following the recent high-profile visits by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to Israel, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will arrive here on…
- Middle East
Starving Gazans take away food from aid convoy as crisis looms large
Tel Aviv: The situation in Gaza is turning from bad to worse as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continues its heavy bombing and shelling in the enclave. With people running short of…
- India
Pro-Palestine slogans heard at Kolkata Queer Pride walk
Kolkata: Pro-Palestine slogans condemning the deaths of civilians in Gaza Strip in the battle between Israeli army and Hamas militants were heard here on Sunday during the annual Queer Pride walk. However,…
- Middle East
IDF to be responsible for Gaza’s security after conflict: Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will be responsible for security in the Gaza Strip after the conflict with Hamas is over. Netanyahu made…
- Middle East
Israel approves reopening of crossing to Gaza for aid entry
Jerusalem: Israel has approved the entry of humanitarian aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office has announced. The United Nations has been stressing…
- Middle East
Israel ‘mistakenly’ kills three Israeli hostages in Gaza
Tel Aviv: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops, in a case of ‘mistaken identity’, killed three Israeli hostages in northern Gaza’s Shejaiya neighbourhood on Friday. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in a…
- Middle East
Israeli Military announces bounty for wanted Hamas leaders
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday, December 14, announced a cash reward for the Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Dief, who are allegedly considered to be responsible for…
- Middle East
Senior Hamas official floats idea of Israel recognition
Tel Aviv: For the first time since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, a senior leader of the militant group said on Thursday, December 14, they could recognize…
- Middle East
Israel cancels Mossad chief’s Qatar trip to resume hostage talks
Jerusalem: The Israeli government has cancelled Mossad chief David Barnea’s planned trip to Qatar for the resumption of talks on a possible second hostage release deal, an informed source said on Thursday.…
- Middle East
Israel begins flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater on limited basis: US official
Washington: A US official said Israel has informed Washington that they have started “carefully testing out” flooding some of Gaza’s tunnels with seawater “on a limited basis” to test the ability to…
