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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Israel isn’t the first to violate laws of war. But we owe Gaza an experiment in negotiations

The moral reality of war has two parts, the first being the reasons that it is fought for & the second the means deployed. Many par-for-the-course attacks are being called war crimes.

Release of hostages, ceasefire will not happen before Friday, says Israel

Israel & Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least 4 days to let in humanitarian aid & free 50 hostages by Hamas. Starting time of truce yet to be officially announced.

Australian who made dash for pitch at World Cup final has ‘mental health issues’, say cops

His sister told cops to ‘keep him in police custody till he gets better,’ it is learnt. Wen Johnson ran towards Virat Kohli wearing 'Free Palestine' T-shirt during World Cup final.

Arab nations welcome Israel-Hamas truce, seek it extension

Israel, Hamas agreed to 4-day pause in fighting to allow release of 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and entry of humanitarian aid into enclave.

Israel-Hamas conflict has transitioned from war to ‘terrorism’, says Pope Francis

The Pope separately met families of Israeli and Palestinian hostages hours after both sides agreed on truce for at least 4 days to allow in aid and release of hostages.

Pakistan President Alvi sparks row by proposing ‘one-state solution’ to Palestine problem

In a significant departure from established policy, President Alvi's office released a press statement pushing a 'one-state' solution for Palestine. The statement was retracted in a few hours.

Israel & Hamas agree to Qatar-brokered 4-day truce in exchange for 50 hostages held in Gaza

Proposal by Qatar was delivered Tuesday. Hamas reportedly says it'll free 50 hostages for Tel Aviv releasing 150 prisoners. Israel has made no mention regarding release of Palestinians.

BRICS nations call for ‘immediate, sustained & durable humanitarian truce’ in Israel-Hamas conflict

During a virtual meet, BRICS nations emphasised on ‘importance of preventing further destabilisation’ in the Middle East. PM Modi skipped the meeting, was represented by EAM Jaishankar.

Israel approves deal for 4-day pause in fighting in exchange for 50 hostages by Hamas

Israel govt says for every additional 10 hostages released, the pause in fighting would be extended by another day. Hamas is believed to be holding more than 200 Israeli hostages.

Modi skips BRICS-Plus meet on Israel-Hamas. Jaishankar attends, says ‘no compromise on terrorism’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped BRICS-Plus virtual meet attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, & Lula da Silva of Brazil, among others.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

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.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.