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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicIsrael-Gaza war

Topic: Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu backs Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, Hamas says ‘yet to receive it officially’

White House releases a 20-point plan, calling for exchange of hostages, staged Israeli pullout from Gaza, Hamas disarmament & a transitional govt led by an international body.

Israel army launches ground offensive to capture Gaza City

The Israeli military did not immediately respond to request for comment on the reported move, which comes after weeks of intensive Israeli strikes on the city.

Finland joins list of countries backing two-state solution for Israel-Gaza war

Unlike some other European nations, such as Spain and Norway, Finland has not recognised Palestine as a state. The Finnish govt is internally divided over a formal recognition.

Private matter, public interest & the broken answer key

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘Swapping Einstein’s theories for Hamas’?’ Israel fumes at being banned from astronomy Olympiad

International Olympiad in Astronomy & Astrophysics ended in Mumbai Thursday. Ban on Israel to stay till 'it stops blocking Palestinian students from IOAA & complies with laws'.

Ready to resume talks for release of hostages & to end war but on our terms: Netanyahu

It is Netanyahu's first response to a temporary ceasefire proposal by Egypt & Qatar that Hamas accepted Monday. This comes after his plans to seize Gaza were approved by the Israeli cabinet.

Have begun ‘preliminary stages of attack on Gaza,’ Israel speeds up efforts to takeover Hamas strongholds

Israeli statements reflect continuation of its plans to seize Gaza's biggest urban centre despite international criticism of operation that will displace many more Palestinians. 

Macron calls Israel’s Gaza plan ‘disaster waiting to happen’, proposes UN mission

French President condemned Israel's plan to expand its operations & take control of Gaza City & proposed an international coalition under a UN mandate to stabilise Gaza.

Al Jazeera reporter Israel claimed was Hamas leader, 4 colleagues killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

The attack took place near Shifa Hospital in eastern Gaza. Israel has claimed Al Sharif led a Hamas cell, advancing rocket attacks on IDF, citing intelligence and seized documents.

India’s UN envoy calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire, says humanitarian aid is beyond politics

Harish Parvathaneni said focus must shift to implementing a two-state solution. With hospitals destroyed & thousands injured, there is an urgent need for unhindered humanitarian aid, he added.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.