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Indian Embassy in Israel advises citizens to register with it for assistance
Jerusalem: To ensure the safety of Indian nationals residing in Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Saturday, February 28, advised all its citizens to register with it immediately to facilitate…
- Middle East
Israel launches strikes against Iran; US participating
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on Iran early Saturday morning and, as the operation unfolded, the military issued a nationwide alert telling civilians to remain close to protected areas.…
- Middle East
Netanyahu’s 1990 letter sparks Palestinians’ organ harvesting debate
Jerusalem: A letter from December 1990 linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently resurfaced online, reigniting allegations related to organ harvesting and the treatment of Palestinian bodies. The document appears…
- Middle East
For the first time, IDF admits over 71,000 Palestinians killed in war
After over two years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, senior Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) officials concurred that over 71,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023, the first time they admitted…
- Middle East
‘Soldiers-only’ Israel rentals put Airbnb back in boycott spotlight
Holiday homes rental platform Airbnb has come under scrutiny yet again, after two of its hotel listings in Tel Aviv in Israel said were labeled “only for soldiers,” even as there’s widespread…
- Middle East
Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against Israeli soldier in Austria
Vienna: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) on January 10 filed a criminal complaint in Austria against Israeli soldier Yonatan Akric, accusing him of “crimes against humanity, war crimes and acts contributing to…
- Middle East
Despite ceasefire, Israel destroys over 2,500 buildings in Gaza: NYT
Gaza Strip: The Israeli military allegedly demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire agreement was signed between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, according to an investigation by the…
- Middle East
Hamas confirms death of Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar, months after IDF’s claim
Jerusalem: Months after Israel’s claim, the Palestinian militant group Hamas has formally confirmed the death of its Gaza military commander, Mohammad Sinwar. The confirmation follows Israel’s announcement in May that Sinwar had…
- Middle East
Anas al-Sharif among 5 Al Jazeera’s journalists killed in Gaza strike
Jerusalem: An Israeli air strike on Gaza City on Monday, August 11, killed five Al Jazeera journalists, including veteran correspondent Anas al-Sharif. The Israeli military acknowledged the attack, alleging he had links…
- Middle East
Tehran no longer immune, Israeli jets flying freely: IDF
Jerusalem: Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Brig Gen Effie Defrin on Saturday claimed that the Israeli Air Force has achieved aerial freedom of action over Tehran, which is “no longer immune.” Defrin said…
- Middle East
Israel asks civilians in Gaza to evacuate ahead of intensified offensive
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued an urgent call for residents in the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate ahead of an expected intensification of its military offensive. The evacuation order…
- Middle East
Israel’s new military chief takes office, vows to strike enemies with ‘tremendous force’
Jerusalem: Eyal Zamir took over on Wednesday as the 24th Chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), warning that Israel’s multi-front conflict would be ongoing and vowing to strike its enemies with…
- Middle East
Watch: Graffiti left by Israeli soldiers turn south Lebanon homes into a canvas of war
Residents of southern Lebanon have been gradually returning to their villages to find their homes heavily damaged by the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. As they scour what…
- Middle East
Israeli military strikes 40 sites in Gaza, resulting in ‘dozens of’ casualties
Jerusalem: The Israeli military announced on Friday that it has conducted raids on some 40 sites used by Hamas across the Gaza Strip since Thursday, with Israeli and Palestinian sources reported that…
- Middle East
IDF confirms killing of Hamas Commander
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Hamas’ Nukhba Platoon commander, Abd al-Hadi Sabah, in a recent drone strike. As per the IDF, Sabah had led…
