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TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Pro-Palestine protest, pro-Israel exhibition: Chicago’s streets see break in Democratic Party ranks

Pro-Palestine protests saw at least half a dozen individuals detained by Chicago Police Tuesday, while pro-Israel groups fret over support for Tel Aviv becoming a partisan issue.

As Biden, Harris take centre-stage in Chicago, Democrats face challenge from party’s Left flank

Pro-Palestinian protesters marched outside venue of Democratic National Convention calling for ceasefire in Gaza and challenging party on its attempt to sidestep war in West Asia.

Antony Blinken says Israel accepted proposal for Gaza ceasefire talks, urges Hamas for negotiations

The top US diplomat said they are also working to establish 'clear understandings on how the different parties are going to fulfill their commitments'.

Israeli airstrike on Gaza school kills around 100, Israeli military says hit Hamas militants

The Hamas-run media office said in a statement that the strikes hit when people sheltering at the school were performing dawn prayers, leading to many casualties.

Sensex plunges 2300 points. Why a US jobs report caused Indian stock markets to crash

Factors influencing the bearish trend in Indian markets include appreciation of Japanese Yen against US dollar, fears of a possible recession in US and rising geopolitical tensions.

In a first, International Court of Justice calls Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory unlawful

In statement on X, Israeli PM Netanyahu said 'the Jewish people are not occupiers in their own land', and 'no absurd opinion in the Hague can deny this historical truth'.

Israel’s Opposition party vows support to Netanyahu if he signs ceasefire deal

Some far-right partners in Netanyahu's coalition have vowed to quit if the war ends before Israel has eradicated Hamas & freed the hostages, a move that could bring down his government.

35% Israelis against Jewish settlements in West Bank, see it as threat to security, finds Pew survey

Survey done between 3 March & 4 April, 2024, shows more Israeli adults are worried about increasing violence against Jews in West Bank & East Jerusalem compared to violence against Arabs.

Bomb maker sentenced to 5,200 yrs — who is Abdullah Barghouti, no. 1 on Hamas prisoner swap list

Known as Hamas's 'engineer', Barghouti was responsible for series of attacks in public places that killed over 60 Israelis & several Americans in early 2000s.

Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, says senior official

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said they accept the UN security council ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli troops, and swap of hostages for detainees held by Israel.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

India’s Strike Corps to be split into Integrated Battle Groups—govt approves 1st in China-focused 17 MSC

IBGs are envisioned as agile, brigade-sized formations having integrated elements of all arms depending on the operational terrain it is set up for.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.