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TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Blinken meets Jewish & Palestinian-American communities leaders in US amid Israel-Hamas war

The US Secretary of State Blinken's community outreach comes amid warnings of rise in Islamophobia, antisemitism and anti-Palestinian threats in the US due to the war.

As Israel pledges ‘unrelenting’ attacks on Hamas, Obama warns ‘ignoring human costs could backfire’

In public, US has stressed Israel's right to defend itself but sources say White House, Pentagon & State Department have stepped up private appeals for caution in conversations with Israel.

‘India only country in the world with no history of antisemitism,’ says US diaspora

HinduACTion and Namaste Shalom Multi-faith Alliance organised Congressional briefing Tuesday in support of Israel and against rising anti-Hindu bigotry and antisemitism in US, Canada.

Two Israeli women released by Hamas, on their way to medical facility, say Israeli officials

The statement named two women as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz & said they were kidnapped along with their husbands near Gaza border. Husbands still being held, it added.

Rishi Sunak says missile fired from Gaza caused hospital blast, not Israeli rocket

British PM said the misreporting of Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital blast had a negative effect in the region, including on 'a vital US diplomatic effort and on tensions here at home'.

Gaza health ministry says toll has crossed 5,000, Hamas claims two drone attacks on Israeli forces

Hamas-controlled health ministry announces 5,087 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza Strip. As many as 222 are held hostage, say Israeli forces.

Israel mounts limited ground raids in Gaza, Hamas says it engaged attackers

Israeli chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari also said 222 people had now been confirmed as taken hostage during the 7 October cross-border onslaught by Hamas.

Nifty logs worst session since March due to Israel-Hamas war

The NSE Nifty 50 index lost 1.34% to 19,281.75. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 1.26% to 64,571.88, biggest single-day loss since July 1, beginning a truncated week on a lackluster note.

Third Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy enters Rafah crossing from Egypt, say sources

Deliveries through Rafah began Saturday after disputes over procedures for inspecting the aid, and strikes on Gaza border left relief materials stranded in Egypt.

‘Even wars have rules,’ says UN as 2nd aid convoy enters Gaza while Israel steps up air strikes

In a post on X, UN cites Geneva Convention, saying it ‘protects civilians in conflict and helps ensure assistance reaches those in need, without discrimination’.

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.