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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

How Gaza hospital blast united Arab world against Israel amid Tel Aviv’s attempts to normalise ties

OIC blames Israel for Gaza hospital blast. Experts say demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, UAE 'reflect heightened tension in the region'.

Urdu press hails SC ruling on same-sex marriage, says ‘unnatural practice’ needs ‘cure’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Hamas releases 2 American hostages. Mother-daughter back with family, Biden thanks Qatar, Israel

Hamas said the two women, who Israel's Kan public broadcaster reported were dual Israeli-American nationals, were freed 'for humanitarian reasons' in response to Qatari mediation.

Oil prices drop after Hamas releases 2 American hostages from Gaza

Development leads to hopes that the Israeli-Palestinian crisis could de-escalate without engulfing the rest of the Middle East region and disrupting oil supplies.

‘Ambulances on fire, courtyard full of bodies’ — war surgeon recalls moment of Al-Ahli hospital blast

Speaking to ThePrint from Gaza, Dr Abu-Sitta says he'd moved to the hospital that very day to help. He was treating a patient when he heard 'the loud screeching noise of a missile'.

Joe Biden asks US Congress for $106 billion for Ukraine, Israel

Biden's request for the funding comes days after he visited Israel & pledged solidarity as the country bombards Gaza following Hamas attack that killed 1,400 people in southern Israel.

Israeli defence minister says it aims to end ‘responsibility for life’ in Gaza Strip

Yoav Gallant said the Gaza military campaign that was launched after a deadly Hamas rampage on Israeli towns on on 7 October, would have three phases.

‘Palestine issue will become excuse to ask Muslims to leave India’ — Jamiat chief at pro-Palestine meet

BSP MP Danish Ali & JD(U) leader KC Tyagi were among attendees at meeting held in Delhi Thursday. Resolution calls for govt to continue ‘long-standing pro-Palestinian foreign policy’.

No end to Trudeau flip-flops: Backing Israel’s right to defend itself to ‘deep concern’ for Gaza

Canada also conspicuous by its absence in joint statement issued by some Western countries — US, France, Germany, Italy, and UK — that expressed solidarity with Israel and denounced Hamas.

Israel to evacuate over 20,000 residents of town near Lebanon border after flare up

Evacuees from Kiryat Shmona will be put up in state-subsidised guesthouses, Israel said, joining tens of thousands of Israelis who have already left their homes near the southern Gaza border.

On Camera

The real impact of reviving Chushul airfield is psychological

China has not specifically protested about the revival of advanced landing grounds. However, given the historical and tactical significance of Chushul, it may make an exception.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

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.