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Topic: Hamas

As Israel-Hamas war enters sixth month, Biden says hostage deal in ‘hands of Hamas’

Conflict in Gaza escalated after 7 October attack by Hamas, when about 2,500 terrorists breached the border into Israel from Gaza Strip, leading to casualties and seizure of hostages.

Israel seeks Palestinians ‘not affiliated to Hamas’ to manage affairs in Gaza

Hamas says plan will exclude anyone on Palestinian Authority's payroll, creating an 'Israel re-occupied' Gaza

Hamas replaced stones, graffiti, and Molotov cocktails with guns. One man led it

In 'Son of Hamas', Mosab Hassan Yousef talks about how a Hamas activist finally had his fill of injustice and slowly got radicalised to leading the group's military wing.

Hamas must move past scripture now & compromise with a powerful neighbour

Expansion of nationalist movements, coupled with the belief that terrorism could be a viable means to achieve political aims, sowed seeds for militant ‘jihad’ in the Middle East.

US to take action to defend its troops after drone attack, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks

Iran has denied any role. US President Biden has previously ordered retaliatory attacks on Iran-backed groups but has so far stopped short of hitting Iran directly.

Amid war with Hamas, Israel questions need for Intelligence Ministry

Intelligence Ministry, led by Gila Gamliel, is one of ten ministries the Israel treasury has suggested shutting down over concerns they might be redundant.

Netanyahu vows to fight Gaza until Hamas is destroyed amid growing tensions between US and Iran

In an op-ed, Monday, the Israeli PM reiterated three prerequisites for peace: Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be demilitarised, and Palestinian society must be deradicalised.

Palestinians don’t trust Hamas with their future. They need leaders, not a militia

Neither the militant Hamas nor the autocratic Palestinian Authority under Mahmoud Abbas inspire much confidence among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, two recent surveys show.

MoS Lekhi disowns Parliament reply, leaves govt red-faced. MEA then says ‘technical correction’ needed

MEA website now says correction needed to reflect that response was by MoS V. Muraleedharan, not Lekhi. Opposition uses issue to get back at govt over Mahua Moitra's expulsion.

MoS Meenakshi Lekhi denies signing LS reply on designating Hamas as terror group, calls for inquiry

Answer attributed to Lekhi is available on both Lok Sabha and MEA websites. It refers to designation of an organisation as terrorist being covered under UAPA.

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?