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Topic: Hamas

Hamas isn’t just a blood cult. More than tanks, Israel needs political imagination to crush it

Hamas has battled Palestinian nationalism, allied itself with Israeli intelligence, and capitalised on regional geopolitics. It's skilled at not just terrorism but also politics.

Hamas ‘militants’ or ‘terrorists’? BBC & Canadian public broadcaster face ire over Israel coverage

BBC's coverage ‘not balanced’, says UK special envoy for post-Holocaust issues, while Canadian columnist says CBC ‘is far less disciplined in avoiding use of word terrorism’.

Indian left is wrong about Hamas. Even Palestinians don’t support ‘rockets as resistance’

If the Indian left wants to offer constructive solidarity with the Palestinian cause, why is it valorizing violent, extremist, illiberal groups like Hamas?

Israel must internationally annihilate Hamas. Just destroying their military won’t be enough

International support has bought Israel time to plan and execute a response to Hamas. But the window for action will close over time.

Normalising Israel’s ties with Arab states — what are Abraham Accords & how Hamas war may impact them

Hamas has criticised the Abraham Accords signed by Israel with UAE, Morocco, Bahrain & Sudan. Now, experts wonder if the ongoing conflict could complicate these treaties.

‘People of India stand firmly with Israel’, Modi reiterates after receiving call from Netanyahu

India 'strongly condemns terrorism in all forms', says Modi. According to MEA, PM also highlighted issue of safety of Indian citizens in Israel & Netanyahu assured full support.

‘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.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

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.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.