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Topic: Hamas

Thousands of Israelis take to streets against Netanyahu, demand new elections and return of hostages

Hamas has repeatedly said that it will only release hostages within a framework that permanently ends the war. The demand has been rejected by Israel.

Hamas leader says its response to Gaza ceasefire proposal ‘consistent’ with principles of US plan

Israel, however, has said Hamas rejected key elements of the US plan. Another senior Hamas leader says the changes the group requested were 'not significant'.

Bomb maker sentenced to 5,200 yrs — who is Abdullah Barghouti, no. 1 on Hamas prisoner swap list

Known as Hamas's 'engineer', Barghouti was responsible for series of attacks in public places that killed over 60 Israelis & several Americans in early 2000s.

‘4 hostages rescued from Gaza,’ says Israeli military

The 4 hostages, 3 males and a female were kidnapped by Hamas-led militants from Nova music festival in southern Israel, 7 October 2023.

UN adds Israel, Hamas to ‘list of shame’ for violations against kids; Netanyahu calls it ‘delusional’

Others on the list submitted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's office include Russia, the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Somalia, Yemen & Syria.

Blinken speaks to Israeli ministers, says ‘onus’ on Hamas to accept peace deal

US president Joe Biden Friday announced that Israel has proposed a comprehensive roadmap to ceasefire with Hamas.

12 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah, Gaza medics say

An unspecified number of others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike as they tried to recover the body of a civilian in Rafah.

World’s largest humanitarian network, Red Cross, calls for Gaza ceasefire

Prospects for a resumption of mediated Gaza ceasefire talks grew over the weekend, even as Israel pressed on with its offensive.

Hamas claims to launch ‘big missile’ attack on Tel Aviv, Israel sounds rocket sirens

In a statement on its Telegram channel Sunday, al-Qassam Brigades said the rockets were launched in response to what it called ‘Zionist massacres against civilians.’

Hamas dismisses speculation of fresh ceasefire talks with Israel — ‘don’t need new negotiations’

Earlier, Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt, aimed at ending the seven-month Gaza conflict, despite Israel deeming the offer inadequate.

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.