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Protesters go on strike in Israel demand ceasefire, release of Gaza hostages
Jerusalem: Protesters in Israel demanding the government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza escalated their campaign on Sunday, staging a nationwide strike that blocked…
- Middle East
Israel approves 3,401 new housing units for settlers in West Bank
Jerusalem: Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that he has approved the construction of 3,401 housing units for settlers in a particularly controversial area of the occupied West Bank. The homes…
- Opinions
Humiliated Israel takes refuge in the rubble of Syria, Gaza
To deflect the global attention from the unexpected military and diplomatic embarrassment suffered at the hands of Iran, the Zionists in Israel and the United States turned on the heat on war-ravaged…
- Middle East
Israel PM Netanyahu defends his planned military offensive in Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas”. He is speaking to foreign media in Jerusalem and defending…
- Middle East
As Netanyahu eyes full Gaza control, Israel faces crisis of int’l credibility
Perth: For all its claims of being a democracy that adheres to international law and the rules of war, Israel’s global reputation is in tatters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest plan for a…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad activists appeal for a ‘Free Palestine,’ total boycott of Israel
Hyderabad: The ‘Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine’ and ‘In Defense of Reason’ have called for a complete boycott of Israel including diplomatic, cultural, academic and economic boycott, especially products of companies…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday, August 8, strongly condemned Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City, denouncing ongoing violations against Palestinians including starvation, forced displacement, and ethnic cleansing. In…
- World
Germany suspends military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war
Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday said his country will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.” Germany has been a stalwart…
- Middle East
Israel’s Security Cabinet approves plan to take military control of Gaza City
Jerusalem: Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take control of Gaza City as part of a five-point plan to “disarm” Hamas and end the war…
- Middle East
Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Indian envoy, vows to deepen strategic ties
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, to discuss ways to further strengthen the growing India-Israel Strategic Partnership. The two sides explored expanding cooperation…
- Middle East
Lebanon orders army to draft plan to disarm Hezbollah by year-end
Beirut: The Lebanese government asked the national army on Tuesday to prepare a plan in which only state institutions will have weapons in the small nation by the end of the year,…
- Middle East
Hezbollah leader warns of ‘missiles inside Israel’ if it resumes war on Lebanon
Beirut: The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah warned Tuesday that if Israel intensifies its military operations against his group, the Iran-backed armed faction will resume firing missiles toward Israel. Naim Kassem’s comments came…
- Middle East
Netanyahu permits limited aid in Gaza as Israel plans new offensive: Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, August 4, permitted limited humanitarian aid into Gaza amid reports that the occupying forces are planning a new offensive in Gaza. As per Israeli media,…
- World
Trump admin scraps policy on disaster relief funds linked to Israel boycott
The Donald Trump administration on Monday, August 4 scrapped its policy on requiring U.S. cities and states to rebuke boycotts of Israeli companies to receive disaster relief aid. The Department of Homeland…
- Middle East
Iran fully reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel
Tehran: Iran has lifted all remaining restrictions on its airspace that were imposed at the onset of its 12-day conflict with Israel, the country’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) announced. In a statement…
