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Topic: Gaza

From a hospice in Jerusalem to ‘central pillar’ of development, revisiting India-Palestine age-old ties

In his message, PM Modi says it is important that the Palestinians are able to lead a normal life. Terrorism must be condemned & development prioritised, he asserts.

UN Security Council adopts Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, Pakistan votes in its favour

US aims to deploy first ISF contingents by January 2026, envisioning a peace enforcement mission—rather than a peacekeeping presence—with a total troop size of approximately 20,000.

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Israel and Hamas last month agreed to first phase of Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, but the UN resolution is seen as key to legitimizing transitional governance.

As Gaza peace plan takes shape, does India have a role?

If there is any country trusted by both sides in Gaza, it is India. While some Arab and Muslim countries are mistrusted by Israel, any Western influence is doubted by Palestinians.

104 killed in Gaza strikes as Israel retaliates for death of IDF soldier, says it still backs ceasefire

Cairo: Israel said on Wednesday it remains committed to the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza, despite its retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier...

Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire enforcement after latest strike, says will ‘respond firmly to any violation’

Gazan health officials say Israeli strikes killed at least 70 people, including five in Bureij camp, four in Gaza City’s Sabra area, and five in a car in Khan Younis.

Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire, kills 26

Hamas denied responsibility for an attack on Israeli forces in Rafah. The group also said in a statement that it remained committed to the ceasefire deal in Gaza.

‘It’s like we’re not humans’: For Gazans buried in rubble or unmarked graves, a last indignity

Trump’s Gaza plan hinges on the recovery of all hostages — but not of all the Palestinian dead. That has deepened the bitterness of bereavement.

‘Disarm or be disarmed’, Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas after hostage release

Despite the final hostage exchange with Israel under a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, Hamas has not publicly committed to downing its weapons.

Ashamed Pakistanis aren’t hesitating over Sharif’s flattery of Trump: ‘Bootlicker, puppet’

Pakistanis are now debating which is worse: 'Shehbaz Sharif's constant and needless flattery of Donald Trump' or the 'embarrassment of being a Pakistani with zero self-respect'.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.