Israel cuts annual growth forecasts due to war
Jerusalem, Nov 24 - The Israeli Finance Ministry has substantially reduced its annual economic growth forecasts due to the war with Hamas, according to a new report.
4-day humanitarian pause deal between Hamas-Israel comes into effect
Gaza, Nov 24 - A four-day humanitarian pause deal agreed by Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday, which allow the release of at least 50 hostages in the duration of the temporary ceasefire.
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas naval commander in southern Gaza
Jerusalem, Nov 24 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said that an airstrike in Khan Younis, the largest city in southern Gaza, killed a Hamas naval commander.
Israel expects at least 2 more months of fighting against Hamas: Defense Minister
Jerusalem, Nov 24 - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that the country's war with the Hamas is expected to last for at least two more months despite the four-day humanitarian pause agreed by the two sides slated to begin on Friday.
Gaza death toll surges to more than 14,800
Gaza, Nov 24 - As the four-day humanitarian pause agreed between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Friday, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has increased to more than 14,800, according to the Government Media Office (GMO) in the enclave.
Hamas will have to pay the price for Oct 7: Israeli politician Ruth Wasserman Lande
Tel Aviv, Nov 24 - The Hamas leadership will have to pay the price for its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, says Ruth Wasserman Lande -- a former member of the Knesset (Parliament) and former advisor to late President Shimon Peres.
Ceasefire to commence on Friday, Hamas to release 13 hostages in Qatar-brokered deal
Jerusalem, Nov 23 - A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will commence from Friday morning and the Hamas has agreed to free at least 13 hostages under a deal brokered by the Qatar.
IDF arrests director of Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Tel Aviv, Nov 23 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday arrested Mohammed Abu Selemya, director of the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, along with few other staffers of the largest medical facility in the besieged enclave.
Most Israeli factories recover from war-related shutdown: Survey
Jerusalem, Nov 23 - Israeli factories have been recovering from a large-scale shutdown witnessed at the beginning of the ongoing war with Hamas, according to an industry surve.
115 killed by Israeli attacks on Lebanon during border clashes
Beirut, Nov 23 - A total of 115 people have been killed in Lebanon since border clashes with Israel started after the Hamas's massive assault against the Jewish nation on October 7, a military source said.
Israeli woman missing since Oct 7 attack found dead
Tel Aviv, Nov 23 - Shani Gabay, a 25-year-old Israeli law student who was missing since the Hamas launched its massive assault on October 7 and presumed to have been abducted by the militant group, has been found dead.
Israel ministers oppose hostage swap deal
Tel Aviv, Nov 22 - Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Wednesday opposed the cabinet decision for hostage swapping with Hamas.
Effective date for Gaza humanitarian pause to be announced within 24 hours: Qatar
Doha, Nov 22 - Qatar, which helped broker an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a four-day humanitarian pause in their ongoing war in Gaza, announced on Wednesday that the effective date of the ceasefire will be announced within 24 hours.
Over 20 people arrested in pro-Palestinian protest in Australia
Canberra, Nov 22 - More than 20 people have been arrested following a pro-Palestinian protest overnight in a suburb of Sydney, Australian police said on Wednesday.
Israel agrees to 4-day ceasefire, Hamas to release 50 hostages
Tel Aviv, Nov 22 - The Israeli Cabinet has agreed to a four-day ceasefire and a deal with the Hamas to secure the release of 50 hostages, including women and children, being held in Gaza since the war erupted on October 7.
Israel doesn’t want to rule Gaza after war, says Netanyahu’s advisor
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Israel is not looking to occupy Gaza after its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas ends, an Israeli government official said on Tuesday.
Middle East crisis: Hostage release deal likely on Tuesday, say officials
Washington, Nov 21 - A comprehensive deal to release Hamas held hostages in Gaza in barter for cessation of hostilities could be struck even as the Prime Minister's office in Tel Aviv will hold a meeting on Tuesday to thrash out the details
IDF surrounds Gaza’s Jabalya region
Tel Aviv, Nov 21 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said that it has surrounded Jabalya region of the Gaza Strip which is considered one of the strongholds of Hamas.
Israel designates LeT as terror organization
New Delhi, Nov 21 - To symbolize the marking of the 15th year of commemoration of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Israel on Tuesday announced to list Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terror organisation.
Hamas leader claims close to reaching truce agreement for hostage release
Tel Aviv, Nov 21 - Hamas's politburo leader Ismail Haniyeh on Tueday claimed that it militant group is “close to reaching a truce agreement” with Israel regarding the release of hostages captured on October 7 following the assault on the Jewish nation.