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TopicIsrael-Gaza violence

Topic: Israel-Gaza violence

WHO cancels medical supplies’ delivery to north Gaza after failing to receive security guarantees

It was the 4th time WHO had had to call off planned mission to bring urgently needed medical supplies to Al-Awda Hospital and central drug store in northern Gaza since 26 Dec.

International Court of Justice to hear case by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

South Africa says that ‘by killing Palestinians in Gaza, causing them serious mental and bodily harm, Israel is committing genocide against them.’

Antony Blinken in UAE, Saudi, Israel in diplomatic effort to avert wider Middle East war

Blinken said he would tell Israeli officials that it is imperative they do more to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza and that Palestinian civilians must be allowed to return home.

US and Europe make new diplomatic push to stop Gaza war escalating

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Arafat Barbakh CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Europe's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, were due in the Middle East on Friday to try to

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.

Only 15% of Israelis want Netanyahu to keep job after Gaza war, finds survey by Israel think tank

Israel Democracy Institute's poll found Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's political rival & current war cabinet partner, received support from 23% of respondents while 30% named no preferred leader.

Israeli forces attack central, southern Gaza Strip in offensive against Hamas

Thursday night, an Israeli airstrike in southern city of Khan Younis killed 8 Palestinians, while 3 were killed and 6 injured in Israeli missile strike in central Gaza’s Maghazi camp.

Israel’s war on Hamas to last months, says military chief, as fears of conflict spread rise

Israeli actions intensified around Christmas. The Israeli army told civilians to leave the area, though many said there was no safe place left to go.

Israel bombs northern Gaza, Palestinians say 166 killed in 24 hours

Fighting reported throughout Sunday morning. Casualties are mounting on both sides, with Israel's published combat losses now at 154 since the war began in October.

UNSC passes resolution demanding ‘unhindered humanitarian access’ to Gaza after US abstains

The resolution 'calls for urgent steps to immediately allow safe, unhindered, and expanded humanitarian access and to create the conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities.'

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History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?