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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Israel-Hamas war is Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest challenge yet. Will the ‘magician’ survive?

Benjamin Netanyahu's uncanny ability to project a statesman-like image while letting his actions speak otherwise has allowed him to hold power in Israel for nearly three decades.

1 million Gazans face evacuation deadline as Israel prepares ground offensive

UN says tens of thousands of Palestinians estimated to have headed south from northern Gaza following Israeli order Friday that gave them 24 hours to evacuate. UN says tens of thousands of Palestinians estimated to have headed south from northern Gaza following Israeli order Friday that gave them 24 hours to evacuate.

Second batch of 235 Indian nationals safely evacuated from Israel under ‘Operation Ajay’

The passengers were chosen on a 'first come first serve' basis after a drive launched by the Indian embassy for all Indians to register on the mission’s database.

Amid Hamas ‘mass mobilisation’ call, Indian states on alert as agencies warn of protests, disruptions

Intelligence inputs sent to police depts wherever there is a significant Jewish population or settlements, it is learnt. Security cordon established outside Israel embassy in Delhi.

Violent jihad vs Arafat’s legacy — Hamas & Fatah, 2 rival groups leading Palestinian cause

Fatah, which controls West Bank recognises Israel & two-state solution, while Hamas, which controls Gaza, rejects existence of Israel & pushes for an armed struggle. ThePrint explains.

Palestinians stuck between ‘Islamic & Jewish fundamentalists’, says Palestine activist

Ghassan Abdallah, 81, moved to Palestinian city of Ramallah in 1994, hoping peace would prevail. Now, he feels there's hardly any hope of Palestinian state amid Israel-Hamas war. 

Israeli PM Netanyahu & opposition leader Gantz form a ‘war cabinet’. What this means & who’s in it

The 2 leaders have decided to form a temporary 5-member war cabinet & a 'unity government' amid war against Hamas. A look at Israel's history of emergency governments & coalitions.

India remains fastest-growing big economy in FY24 but Israel-Hamas war could hurt govt’s fiscal math

Conflict in the Middle East could upset assumptions & forecasts and, if it escalates, disrupt the oil markets. For India, it could raise worries on inflation, put pressure on the rupee.

‘Sitting at a cafe while we bury our dead’: Netanyahu’s party faces public anger amid Israel-Hamas war

Experts predict Israeli PM's Likud party will face more public anger once people come out of mourning, and the crisis dealing a blow to Netanyahu’s political career.

Israel-Palestine conflict: ‘An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

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.