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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Hamas releases footage of 3 elderly hostages, Israel denounces it as a ‘terrorist video’

The men, 79-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger and 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, were taken hostage with around 240 others by Hamas infiltrators during the 7 October attack.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza as UNSC moves closer to vote on aid access

One Israeli strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza Sunday killed 90 Palestinians, according to Gaza health ministry spokesperson, while another missile attack on a family home killed 24.

UN Security Council to vote on proposal demanding aid access to Gaza

Diplomats said fate of draft resolution hinges on final negotiations between Israel ally and council veto power, the United States, and the UAE, which has drafted the text.

Al Jazeera to send legal file to International Criminal Court over killing of cameraman in Gaza

Samer Abu Daqqa was killed by a drone strike while reporting on the bombing of a school used as a shelter for displaced people in Gaza.

Israel meets Qatar PM, Netanyahu hints at new Gaza hostage release deal

A day after Israeli forces mistakenly killed three hostages held by Hamas, Netanyahu called the Gaza conflict an existential war that must be fought until victory.

Israeli military says it mistakenly killed three Israelis held hostage in Gaza

Israel's military expressed condolences to the families of the hostages killed during combat, saying there would be 'full transparency' in the investigation into the incident.

Israeli troops kill 12 Palestinians, capture dozens & desecrate West Bank mosque

The Palestinian govt has condemned the Thursday operation, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' and said that the desecration of the mosque by some Israeli troops fanned religious tension.

Gaza prof Alareer, killed in Israel airstrike, wanted to write about ‘Bollywood’s impact on Intifada’

The Palestinian academic, who taught English at Islamic University of Gaza, chose to stay back despite his family's pleas and chronicled daily life in Shujaiya amid Israeli onslaught.

Israel strike on southern Gaza kills 24, calls to reduce civilian casualties intensify

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan will hold discussions with Israelis on the need to be more precise with their strikes against Hamas targets, says spokesperson John Kirby.

UN passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza, Biden says Israel losing international support

Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed at least 18,205 Palestinians, wounded nearly 50,000. Palestinian Authority welcomed the resolution and urged countries to pressure Israel to comply.

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.