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TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

‘Not time for hostage negotiations’, says Israel, after Canada mentions expert team to talk to Hamas

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner says review of circumstances leading to breach of Gaza border & frontline defenses by Palestinian militant group will happen later.

1st batch of Indians to be evacuated from Israel under ‘Operation Ajay’ tonight. What we know so far

A chartered flight will leave Ben Gurion Airport at 9pm Israel time. Some Indians say not all are opting for evacuation, specifically caregivers working in Israel on a single-entry visa.

Elon Musk’s X removes Hamas-affiliated accounts since attack on Israel, says CEO

The move came in response to EU industry chief Thierry Breton's 24 hour-ultimatum to Elon Musk to tackle the spread of disinformation on X since the Hamas assault.

‘Traumatised kids unable to eat, bodies strewn along roads’ — Israeli doctor describes horror on-ground

Dr Gedalya Fendel, involved in relief works in southern Israel’s Shuva town, calls Hamas ‘the new ISIS’ and says ‘purpose of Israel isn't to kill Arabs and Muslims or people in Gaza’.

Travel guides of terror tourism—Indian news anchors land in Israel before debris is cleared

Less than 72 hours after Hamas attacked Israel, India's Hindi and English news channels promptly mobilised their forces and sent correspondents to Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, Sderot—and Gaza.

EU commissioner, US outlet flag Israel-Hamas ‘misinformation’ on X. ‘List violations’, says Musk

Ongoing war sees conversation on social media platform in India, with hashtags like #IsraelPalestineConflict, #HamasMassacre, #Gaza_under_attack, #Israel-Hamas & #PalestineUnderAttack trending.

‘Hope India will look at it from both sides’ — Palestinian ambassador on Israel-Hamas war

Asked about PM Modi’s support for Israel in light of Hamas attack, Palestinian ambassador Adnan Abu Al Haija said he hopes New Delhi looks at current conflict from both sides. 

Hamas ‘militants’ or ‘terrorists’? BBC & Canadian public broadcaster face ire over Israel coverage

BBC's coverage ‘not balanced’, says UK special envoy for post-Holocaust issues, while Canadian columnist says CBC ‘is far less disciplined in avoiding use of word terrorism’.

Normalising Israel’s ties with Arab states — what are Abraham Accords & how Hamas war may impact them

Hamas has criticised the Abraham Accords signed by Israel with UAE, Morocco, Bahrain & Sudan. Now, experts wonder if the ongoing conflict could complicate these treaties.

US says in talks with Israel, Egypt about safe passage for Gaza civilians from airstrikes

Gaza's Health Ministry said at least 900 Palestinians were killed and up to 4,600 wounded in Israeli air strikes on the blockaded enclave since Saturday.

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.