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