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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Biden meets Qatar counterpart Emir, discusses Gaza hostages & boosting aid to the war zone

Qatar and Egypt were mediators between Israel and militant group Hamas in the late November truce. Current diplomatic efforts on a new truce have yielded little public progress so far.

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.

Netanyahu vows to fight Gaza until Hamas is destroyed amid growing tensions between US and Iran

In an op-ed, Monday, the Israeli PM reiterated three prerequisites for peace: Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be demilitarised, and Palestinian society must be deradicalised.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that began before midnight persist into Christmas day, at least 78 killed

Local residents and Palestinian media say Israel stepped up air and ground shelling against al-Bureij in central Gaza. Clergy have cancelled celebrations in Bethlehem.

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.

As fighting rages in northern Gaza, Biden speaks with Netanyahu

Israel’s chief military spokesperson said that its forces had achieved almost complete operational control of northern Gaza, and would move the offensive to the south soon.

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.'

Haryana govt plan to send 10,000 construction workers to Israel draws flak — ‘war-affected area’

India & Israel signed agreement on workers in May & Haryana govt corporation advertised posts last week. While govt says it's trying to help youths find jobs, ex-CM Hooda cites dangers.

Israel intensifies strikes in Gaza as Hamas fires rockets amid truce talks

The intensification of fighting comes even as diplomatic efforts have been ramped up in the final weeks of the year to stave off humanitarian catastrophe.

63% increase in travel time of Russian oil shipments — how Houthi attacks in Red Sea could hurt India

As Houthis attack ships in Red Sea in solidarity with Palestine, shippers are considering alternative routes. Delay in oil supplies to India could force it to buy more from Middle East.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

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.