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Why Israel’s capture of crusade-linked Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon is unlike any other siege

Though Beaufort is regarded as one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Near East, its importance has more to do with geography.

Israeli society is in collective denial over what is happening in Gaza. Media isn’t helping

There is silence in Israeli media about the occupied territories, indifference to Palestinian suffering, and a political preference for “managing the conflict” over pursuing real peace.

Israel hits dozen targets in Gaza as ceasefire deadlock breaks, Palestine says 100 dead

Attacks, wider in scale than regular drone strikes, will continue for 'as long as necessary', says Israel. Hamas claims Israel overturned ceasefire agreement, leaving hostages in a lurch.

Israeli authorities rescue 10 Indian workers ‘lured’ to and held captive in West Bank

Workers were allegedly conned by Palestinians seeking entry into Israel. Rescue comes amid Israel's continued efforts to recruit Indians to tackle labour shortages in construction sector.

Israel’s army chief Herzi Halevi announces he will resign over failure to prevent October 7 attack

The move was followed by the resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, the head of Israel’s Southern Command.

IDF dismisses 2 officers over strike on aid convoy, World Central Kitchen calls for independent probe

Israel Defense Forces Friday said multiple errors led to strike. It led to death of 7 World Central Kitchen employees on 1 April night. Soon after, Biden called for ceasefire.

Israel confirms death of captive soldier shown in Hamas video

Hamas had issued a video showing Noa Marciano alive followed by images of what the Palestinian faction said was her body after she was killed in an Israeli strike.

Israel conducts second ground invasion of Gaza in 2 days amid dipping support at home

Incursion comes after Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that his war cabinet had made up its mind to go in. IDF said they struck infrastructure and Hamas operatives.

On Camera

Trump threatened to redraw the map. Greenland deal shows the limits of his disruption

The bargain was never sovereignty in exchange for security. It was extensive American military freedom inside continuing Danish sovereignty.

Tiruppur’s success runs on cheap cotton. India needs to ask who pays for it

Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.

At Tejas trainer handover, Rajnath warns delays can lead to ‘technology obsoletion’

HAL finally closes 2010 Tejas order but work remains on Mk1A and the first delivery is unlikely before IAF chief retires end of October.

Bangladesh isn’t a mirror image of Pakistan. Hyphenating them undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.