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TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Russia defends Hamas meeting in Moscow, says it’s in ‘contacts with all parties’

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Hamas delegation had met with representatives of Russia's foreign ministry but not with President Vladimir Putin or Kremlin officials.

Release of Israeli hostages requires ceasefire, says Hamas official

Israel says it is preparing a ground invasion of Gaza, but has been urged by US and Arab countries to delay the operation to avoid higher civilian casualties and a wider conflict.

Israel conducts second ground invasion of Gaza in 2 days amid dipping support at home

Incursion comes after Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that his war cabinet had made up its mind to go in. IDF said they struck infrastructure and Hamas operatives.

Biden’s comments on India-Middle-East Corridor and Hamas attacks ‘misunderstood’, says White House

US President Joe Biden had earlier hinted that one of the reasons behind Hamas' attack on Israel was the announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

US strikes 2 facilities in Syria following attacks on American troops from Iran-backed groups

US has also warned of additional measures if attacks by Iran’s proxies continue. US forces have been hit over a dozen times in Iraq & Syria in past week by suspected Iran-backed groups.

Military raids into Gaza were preparing ‘next stage of operation’, says Israel

This comes amid fears that ground invasion of Palestinian enclave could spark wider conflict. Gaza Thursday published a document with names of over 7,000 Palestinians killed in airstrikes.

Uncertainty over Israel-Hamas war, rising US bond yields to hit stock markets for foreseeable future

Rising oil prices and muted second quarter financial performance of key IT sector companies are other sources of potential volatility for Indian markets.

‘Manmade humanitarian catastrophe,’ Palestine envoy calls for a ceasefire at UN

'If you do not stop it for all those who have been killed, stop it for all those who can be saved', Riyad Mansour, added during his address at the UNSC.

Malaysia to warn TikTok, Meta for allegedly blocking pro-Palestinian content

The country's communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysians have a right to freedom of speech regarding the Palestinian cause, adding that right will not be taken away.

Science journal editor fired after sharing satirical article on ‘indifference’ towards Gaza civilians

A Jewish person with Israeli family, Michael Eisen of eLife journal had reposted a satirical article titled, 'Dying Gazans criticised for not using last words to condemn Hamas.'

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

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.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.