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Israel expresses frustration over US handling of talks with Hamas: Report
In the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli officials have reportedly voiced frustration over the handling of a ceasefire deal proposal negotiated by Egypt and Qatar. According to reports, Israeli officials informed Axios that the US government…
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Israeli army strikes eastern Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced late on Monday night, May 6, that it conducted its first strikes against Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gazan city of Rafah. “The IDF is…
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Netanyahu govt votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in Israel
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voted unanimously to shut down Qatar-owned Al Jazeera offices in Israel. The announcement was made by Netanyahu on Sunday, May 5 on X.…
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Arabs pushing for roadmap leading to Palestinian state within 3 yrs
Tel Aviv: Sixty foreign dignitaries from moderate Arab countries, convening at a conference in Saudi Arabia, jointly called upon the United States to chart a clear path towards the establishment of a…
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Amid Cairo peace talks, Israel steps up efforts to hit Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Tel Aviv: Amid the ongoing peace talks in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the former has stepped up its efforts to assassinate Hamas military commander Yahya Sinwar,…
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Houthis threaten to attack Israeli-linked ships in Mediterranean
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has announced the expansion of its ballistic missile attacks to include all Israeli-linked commercial vessels transiting the Mediterranean. “We will attack all ships heading to or having links…
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‘Remain vigilant’: MEA advises Indians travelling to Iran, Israel
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday advised Indian nationals travelling to the two countries to “remain vigilant” and stay in contact with…
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8 soldiers injured in Israeli airstrike on outskirts of Syria’s Damascus
Damascus: Israel launched an aerial attack from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights against a military site near Syrian capital Damascus, injuring eight soldiers and causing material losses, the Syrian Defence…
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Iraqi Shia militia claims missile attacks on Israel
Baghdad: A Shia militia in Iraq has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on three sites in the cities of Tel Aviv and Be’er Sheva in Israel. The militia, known as the…
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Turkey announces suspension of trade activities with Israel
Ankara: Turkey halted all trade activities with Israel due to the latter’s “non-stop violence” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Turkish Trade Ministry said. The move follows Turkey’s imposition of restrictions…
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Saudi Arabia steps up arrests for criticising Israel on social media
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reportedly increased arrests of citizens for criticising Israel on social media in recent months due to its ongoing military onslaught against Gaza Strip since…
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UAE FM, Israeli opposition leader meet in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs recently met with Yair Lapid, Leader of the Opposition in Israel. During the meeting, the latest developments…
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Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 34,568
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,568, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement. During the past 24 hours, the…
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Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over genocidal acts in Gaza
Bogota: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared intentions to sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, a move criticised by human rights advocates and experts who…
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Israel reopens Gaza’s Erez crossing for first time since Oct 7
Tel Aviv: Israel reopened the Erez Crossing with Gaza for the first time since October 7 with the passage of 30 trucks delivering food and medical supplies from Jordan to the northern…
