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TopicHamas terror attack

Topic: Hamas terror attack

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.

Hamas has defeated the cause of Palestine. A neutral India will find it difficult to tread

India’s support to Israel might lead to major differences of opinion with Iran where India’s economic engagement competes with those of China.

Hamas attack on Israel has 26/11 parallels. India must upgrade the security architecture

Government of India has yet to define its anti-terror policy; the home minister merely saying that our approach should be “ruthless” is not enough.

On Camera

Juna Akhara honour for Dalit saints shows Hindus’ RRR ability—reorganise, reinvent, reform

By appointing Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe saints to leadership roles, the Juna Akhara reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equality and inclusivity that Adi Shankaracharya advocated.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.