US, Saudi Arabia launch fresh initiatives to end war in Gaza
Washington, Jan 18 - The US and Saudi Arabia are putting together a peace package in Gaza envisioning an early end to the Israel-Hamas conflict, stabilizing the situation in the Middle East, and establishing a framework for some form of Palestinian self-governance.
Much higher likelihood of war with Hezbollah: Israeli military chief
Jerusalem, Jan 18 - Israel's military chief Herzi Halevi has warned against the escalation of the prospects of a "full-fledged war" with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group and were now "much higher than before".
Families of American hostages held in Gaza to meet US NSA today
Washington, Jan 18 - The families of American hostages being held captive by Hamas militants in Gaza will meet US National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan at the White House on Thursday, an official said.
Egypt’s President warns against military escalation in Middle East
Cairo, Jan 18 - Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has warned against the danger of the military escalation in the Middle East region on multiple fronts, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.
IDF uncovers 100 rocket installations in Gaza
Tel Aviv, Jan 16 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said that it uncovered about 100 rocket installations from a Hamas stronghold in Gaza.
Israeli govt approves revised wartime budget with more defence spending
Jerusalam, Jan 16 - The Israeli Finance Ministry said the government has approved an updated wartime budget for 2024, with significant increases in defence spending amid the raging fighting with Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas’s battalion framework in northern Gaza dismantled: Israeli Defence Min
Tel Aviv, Jan 16 - Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that the military has dismantled the Hamas militant group's entire military battalion framework in northern Gaza.
The ‘Other’ Axis: Disparate Global South coalition seeks to hold Israel to account
New Delhi, Jan 15 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, borrowing from the former US President George W. Bush, calls his 'Triple H' adversaries the "Axis of Evil", while the Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis prefer the term "Axis of Resistance". There is
With no ceasefire in sight, Gaza battles famine, epidemic amid Israeli assault
New Delhi, Jan 14 - War claims a great price which is paid by those who did not choose it. The amount of destruction in the face of a relentless war inevitably results in a humanitarian crisis, just as Gaza has been battling
How the Hamas-Israel war turned out to be a strategic advantage for Russia
New Delhi, Jan 14 - This conflict has left the world and societies divided, raised questions over the extent of "self-defence" and the definition of genocide, and brought into sharp focus the differing approach to conflicts around the globe.
Netanyahu vows to continue fighting against Hamas as Gaza conflict hits 100 days
Jerusalem, Jan 15 - As the bloody Israel-Hamas conflict entered its 100th day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the military campaign in the Gaza Strip until "total victory" is achieved.
Biden becoming increasingly frustrated with Netanyahu as Gaza war hits 100 days: Report
Washington, Jan 14 - President Joe Biden and other senior US officials are becoming increasingly frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rejection of most of the administration's recent requests related to the war in Gaza, media reports said.
Without real enforcement power, ICJ verdicts are at best moral indictments
New Delhi, Jan 14 - The ICJ is composed of 15 judges appointed for nine-year terms through separate, simultaneous elections at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the UN Security Council (UNSC).
Israel‘s war against Hamas will not end until complete victory: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, Jan 14 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamtin Netanyahu said that his country will continue its war against Hamas “to the end - until complete victory"
Israel’s war expenses in 2023 reached $6.59 bn
Jerusalem, Jan 12 - The Israeli government's expenses for the conflict with Hamas amounted to 24.7 billion shekels ($6.59 billion) in 2023, the Finance Ministry said.
Israel won’t continue occupying Gaza: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Jan 11 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel "has no intention" of maintaining the occupation of Gaza or displacing civilians.
Palestinian PM urges Israel to release deductions from tax transfer to PA
Ramallah, Jan 10 - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has urged the Norwegian side and the international community to pressure Israel to release all unlawfully deducted amounts from the tax revenues it had collected for the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Egyptian FM reiterates rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians
Cairo, Jan 10 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has reiterated his country's rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
UAE president, Blinken stress need for avoiding Gaza conflict’s expansion
Abu Dhabi, Jan 9 - President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed here the importance of avoiding the expansion of conflict in the region and finding a clear solution to achieve regional
‘Surrounded by hostages’: IDF locates Yahya Sinwar
Tel Aviv, Jan 8 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel intelligence Shin Bet on Monday said that they have successfully located the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, media reports said.