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Netanyahu declares Israel ‘at war’, says Hamas launched ‘murderous surprise attack’

New Delhi: Hours after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented aerial and ground attack in southern Israel early Saturday morning, Israel's Prime Minister...

‘Civilians sleeping in their beds attacked’ — Israel mounts counter-offensive against Hamas

Israel’s allies including US, Australia, UK have condemned combined assault of rocket fire & ground infiltration by Hamas, saying Israel has ‘absolute right to defend itself’.

‘Op Al-Aqsa Flood’ — Palestinian militant outfit Hamas launches unprecedented offensive against Israel

Hamas launches air & ground attack, takes over southern towns of Netivot & Ofakim and storms military bases in biggest attack in years. Israel declares emergency around Gaza Strip.

Israelis wake up to multi-front attack by Hamas involving ‘barrage of rockets, gunmen’

Palestinian media reporting that a number of Israelis have been taken captive. Israeli PM Netanyahu calls emergency meeting.

India & the world must declare Hamas terrorists, only then it’ll stop getting funds, Israel says

Nevo Barchad, head of Regional Security & Counter-Terrorism Dept (Strategic Affairs Division) at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says he is not aware of any links between Hamas & Pakistan terror groups.

SubscriberWrites: Why Israel won the Gaza conflict against Hamas & the media refuses to acknowledge it

Worldwide, the liberal and conservative political establishment and media interpret territorial conflicts as religious ones—they’re wrong, writes Keval Gokani.

UNHRC special session won’t benefit anyone — Israel, Palestinians or the Middle East

The only parties that will gain from the UNHRC session are haters of Israel and supporters of terrorism, as well as the totalitarian regimes around the world.

India had an ‘understanding’ of our actions during Gaza confrontation, says Israeli diplomat

Rony Yedidia Clein, Deputy Chief of Mission, Israel Embassy in India, said though India did not publicly express support, the two countries have an understanding and ties remain strong.

Israel and Hamas end 11-day conflict, sparking celebrations

Israel’s security cabinet unanimously voted to approve an Egyptian proposal for an unconditional, bilateral truce, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a text message.

On Camera

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.