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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicIsrael Defence Forces

Topic: Israel Defence Forces

Gaza health ministry says toll has crossed 5,000, Hamas claims two drone attacks on Israeli forces

Hamas-controlled health ministry announces 5,087 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza Strip. As many as 222 are held hostage, say Israeli forces.

Biden in Israel blames ‘other team’ for Gaza hospital blast, Modi calls for accountability

Biden's trip to Middle East was curtailed after Jordan cancelled summit in aftermath of blast at Gaza hospital. Summit was to be attended by leaders of Egypt, Palestine & Jordan.

‘Will destroy Hamas for the sake of Israel, Gaza and entire world,’ says Israel Defence Forces

The Israel Defence Forces allege that Hamas terrorists were using civilians as human shields in the ongoing counter-offensive against them in the Gaza Strip.

‘Civilians sleeping in their beds attacked’ — Israel mounts counter-offensive against Hamas

Israel’s allies including US, Australia, UK have condemned combined assault of rocket fire & ground infiltration by Hamas, saying Israel has ‘absolute right to defend itself’.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.