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‘Hamas an evil not even created by devil…no negotiations this time’, says Israel foreign minister

At online press conference attended by global media, Eli Cohen called the Palestinian military group 'the proxy of Iran', added that Israel 'did not choose to start this war'.

‘Guest’ who cheated death 5 times — Mohammed Deif, shadowy Hamas chief behind deadly attack on Israel

In his 60s, Deif has been the leader of Hamas’s military wing since 2002. Tel Aviv came close to eliminating him in an air strike in 2014 that killed his wife & his child.

US, UK, France, Germany & Italy condemn Hamas attack, acknowledge Palestinians’ ‘legitimate aspirations’

In joint statement, countries say they will support Israel's efforts 'to defend itself and its people' & that Hamas offers Palestinians nothing but 'more terror & bloodshed'.

Israeli survivor says Hamas terrorists bombed families in their homes — ‘my friend burnt alive’

Sharon Alderon lives in southern Israel’s kibbutz Sufa, close to Gaza. Her brother-in-law and his two kids remain missing, feared captured by Hamas.

Harvard issues statement on Israel-Hamas conflict after Larry Summers says ‘sickened’ by silence

Summers, a former US treasury secretary & president emeritus of Harvard, criticised university after student groups issued statements holding Israel 'solely' responsible for attack.

Congress shifts stand on ‘war in Middle East’ — support for Palestinians, no mention of Israel

Party members say wording in CWC resolution comes after leaders objected to Jairam Ramesh's statement that mentioned both 'aspirations of Palestinians' and 'interests of Israelis'.

Pricier oil, further rupee fall, trade disruptions — how a prolonged Israel-Hamas war could hurt India

If the war is over within two weeks, the impact on India will likely be restricted to the stock market. Any longer, and the spillover could be broader.

Muslim countries on Hamas attack: Condemnation & calls for ‘restraint’, but some blame Israel

While most have called for ‘solution to the Palestinian question’, some hold Israel responsible for current escalation 'due to ongoing violations of rights of Palestinian people'.

‘In solidarity with Israel’ — India stands apart from Global South, joins West in condemning Hamas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned “terrorist attacks” by Hamas, while expressing “solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour”.

‘Long & difficult war’ — Israel strikes Hamas intel HQ, Palestine leader stresses ‘right to defend’

Israel's Netanyahu vows to reduce Hamas 'into rubble', Palestinian President Abbas says Palestinians have right to defend themselves against 'terrorism of occupational forces'.

On Camera

Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?