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ICC proceedings against Israel, Hamas are a key test of how the world deals with wars

The idea of countries bound by law, some contend, is a Pinko-Hippie delusion in a world governed by raw power.

France breaks with allies to back ICC after prosecutors seek Netanyahu arrest

On Monday, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said he had requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu, his defence chief Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders.

ICC’s prosecutor requests arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence chief & 3 Hamas leaders

Prosecutor Karim Khan's office said it suspected all 5 responsible for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Israel or the Gaza Strip. Israel has denied this.

Despite Biden’s warning, Israel will broaden operations in Rafah. ‘Hamas’ last stronghold’

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant conveyed this to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivanas it believes dozens of hostages are being held in Rafah.

Israel’s Gantz demands Gaza day-after plan by 8 June, threatens to quit cabinet

Benny Gantz proposes 6-point plan that would include temporary U.S.-European-Arab-Palestinian system of civil administration for Gaza while Israel retains security control.

Israel bans Qatar owned Al Jazeera, channel taken off air

The government of Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged the broadcaster’s employees took part in the 7 October Hamas attacks.

Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for strike on Kerem Shalom 

3 Israeli soldiers were killed in rocket attack. Palestinian health officials informed after Hamas's attack, an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Rafah killing 3 people and wounding others.

Netanyahu’s cabinet votes to shut Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel

The vote came after Israel's parliament passed a law last month for temporary closure in Israel of foreign broadcasters considered to be a threat to national security.

Hamas proposes new deal, asks for six-week ceasefire before return of 129 hostages

After rejecting US-mediated ceasefire deal, Hamas asks IDF forces to retreat from urban areas to allow displaced Palestinians to return north.

Born in refugee camp, once Palestine’s PM, on US terror list — all about Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

Haniyeh’s three sons were killed Wednesday in Israeli air strike in Gaza. Palestinian leaders will not back down if their families & homes are targeted, he says.

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.