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Thursday, May 30, 2024
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Israel launches military operation at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

Israel Defence Forces says operation a response to concrete intelligence requiring immediate action, emphasising that objective is to combat Hamas militants.

NSA Doval visits Israel to discuss Gaza, Haaretz op-ed says Modi ‘losing patience’ with Netanyahu

Scholar Khinvraj Jangid writes that Ajil Doval’s visit to Israel signals Modi govt's concerns about Israel's actions in Gaza and should be seen as a 'warning call'.

Hamas issues ceasefire proposal detailing exchange of Israeli hostages & Palestinian prisoners

Hamas said initial release of Israelis would include women, children, elderly, and ill hostages in exchange for release of 700-1000 Palestinian prisoners, according to proposal.

Boycotts, dip in sales — war in Gaza hits Starbucks, McDonald’s & Unilever business in West, SE Asia

Starbucks franchise operator in West Asia, North Africa confirmed layoffs as result of dip in sales affected by war in Gaza. McDonald’s & Unilever also saw sales decline in West, Southeast Asia.

Ceasefire talks between Hamas, mediators end with no breakthrough as Ramzan deadline looms

Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim said Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘doesn’t want to reach an agreement and the ball now is in the Americans’ court.’

‘Israel agrees to halt Gaza war during Ramzan, risks losing world support,’ says Joe Biden

The US president said that he hoped to have a ceasefire in the conflict by the following Monday. Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the idea of a two state solution.

At Munich, Jaishankar interacts with Wang Yi & Mélanie Joly amid strained ties with Beijing & Ottawa

Jaishankar also took part in discussion with German & US counterparts, during which he asserted that India is 'non-West' rather than 'anti-West' & has strong ties with Western countries.

‘Hamas tunnel’ found under UN aid agency’s office in Gaza, says Israel; UNRWA chief denies knowledge

Israeli forces claim ‘tunnel shaft near UNRWA school led to underground tunnel used by Hamas’. UNRWA chief says aid agency hasn’t used Gaza compound since last October.

Deepening economic & cultural ties, promoting shared history — new Irish envoy’s mandate in India

Ambassador Kevin Kelly, the Irish envoy to India highlights areas of focus for Dublin in the near future. He also explains Ireland’s stance on the EU-India FTA and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Israeli forces, dressed as doctors & patients, assassinate 3 in West Bank Hospital

An Israeli newspaper has identified the deceased as Basil Ayman Al-Ghazawi, Mohammad Ayman Al-Ghazawi & Mohammad Walid Jalamneh. Operation bore an eerie resemblance to A famous OTT show.

On Camera

Gen Manoj Pande’s extension is an unnecessary distraction from his conduct in trying times

The Army was clearly unprepared for this extension, till recently events were continuing as though COAS was to retire as per schedule. He was even felicitated him for nearing the milestone.

Support to farmers, food security, outdated data — WTO members question India’s agriculture policies

WTO's Committee on Agriculture met last week in Geneva. During this meeting, members could question each other on agricultural policies that potentially impacted trade.

Italy’s Leonardo returns to Indian aviation market, focuses on civil orders for helicopters

In November 2021, India lifted ban on AgustaWestland & its parent company Leonardo, paving way to take part in multiple ongoing projects & bid for upcoming defence contracts.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?