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Topic: Hamas

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.

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'.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.