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Topic: Hamas terror attack

Netanyahu says Trump meeting focussed on freeing hostages & ‘eliminating’ Hamas

CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, stressing his

Head of Palestine Corps who ‘financed & armed’ Hamas killed in Iran’s Qom, says Israel

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says Saeed Izadi financed and armed Hamas during the October 7 attacks, describing the commander’s killing as a ‘major achievement for Israeli intelligence and the air force’.

US calls for ‘fundamental changes’ before UNRWA funding resumes amid war in Gaza

Major donors to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) have suspended funding after allegations surfaced that some agency staff took part in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

US, Canada & other countries halt funding to UNRWA over claims of staff’s involvement in 7 Oct attack

The halt in funding comes after Israel incriminated 12 UNRWA staffers of their participation, including using agency vehicles & facilities as 1,200 Israelis were massacred in the Hamas attack.

100 days of Israel-Hamas war: How brutal terror attack stoked a conflict that looks no closer to ending

100 days since start of war, body count still rising. Israeli estimates suggest over 1,200 people died in 7 October Hamas attack. Gaza toll estimated at 23,357 — 1% of its population.

If India designated Hamas as terror group, Khaled Mashal wouldn’t have been at Kerala rally — Israel envoy

Ambassador Naor Gilon also suggests that interviews given by senior Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzook to the Indian media after Israel-Hamas war broke out could have been avoided. 

‘Time to speak in 1 voice’: Modi condemns civilian toll of Israel-Hamas conflict at Global South summit

Addressing the Voice of Global South Summit, Modi urged leaders to speak in one voice on such critical issues, and reiterated that India has urged restraint along with dialogue.

Israel has asked India to designate Hamas as a terror organisation, says ambassador Gilon

'We are not putting pressure, we are asking,' says Israeli envoy. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi reiterates that designation of a terror group is a 'legal matter'.

Hardwired phones & Gaza tunnels — report details how Hamas cell planned attack on Israel

Small cell of Hamas operatives hatched plan to attack Israel over period of two years, used hardwired phones built into 'Gaza metro' tunnels to communicate, reports CNN.

Israeli PM Netanyahu & opposition leader Gantz form a ‘war cabinet’. What this means & who’s in it

The 2 leaders have decided to form a temporary 5-member war cabinet & a 'unity government' amid war against Hamas. A look at Israel's history of emergency governments & coalitions.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.