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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

‘Hamas an evil not even created by devil…no negotiations this time’, says Israel foreign minister

At online press conference attended by global media, Eli Cohen called the Palestinian military group 'the proxy of Iran', added that Israel 'did not choose to start this war'.

‘Guest’ who cheated death 5 times — Mohammed Deif, shadowy Hamas chief behind deadly attack on Israel

In his 60s, Deif has been the leader of Hamas’s military wing since 2002. Tel Aviv came close to eliminating him in an air strike in 2014 that killed his wife & his child.

US, UK, France, Germany & Italy condemn Hamas attack, acknowledge Palestinians’ ‘legitimate aspirations’

In joint statement, countries say they will support Israel's efforts 'to defend itself and its people' & that Hamas offers Palestinians nothing but 'more terror & bloodshed'.

Congress shifts stand on ‘war in Middle East’ — support for Palestinians, no mention of Israel

Party members say wording in CWC resolution comes after leaders objected to Jairam Ramesh's statement that mentioned both 'aspirations of Palestinians' and 'interests of Israelis'.

Pricier oil, further rupee fall, trade disruptions — how a prolonged Israel-Hamas war could hurt India

If the war is over within two weeks, the impact on India will likely be restricted to the stock market. Any longer, and the spillover could be broader.

Muslim countries on Hamas attack: Condemnation & calls for ‘restraint’, but some blame Israel

While most have called for ‘solution to the Palestinian question’, some hold Israel responsible for current escalation 'due to ongoing violations of rights of Palestinian people'.

‘Long & difficult war’ — Israel strikes Hamas intel HQ, Palestine leader stresses ‘right to defend’

Israel's Netanyahu vows to reduce Hamas 'into rubble', Palestinian President Abbas says Palestinians have right to defend themselves against 'terrorism of occupational forces'.

‘Terrorism is never justified’ — how world leaders reacted to Hamas attack on Israel

UK PM called Hamas offensive against Israel 'cowardly attack', South Africa said 'conflagration arose from continued illegal occupation of Palestine land'.

Israel-Gaza crisis holds brutal lessons in how not to fight terrorism & insurgencies

There’s little doubt the tactically skilled IDF will succeed in crushing Hamas incursions in the next few days. Like the 1973 war, the crisis holds 3 important lessons.

‘Op Al-Aqsa Flood’ — Palestinian militant outfit Hamas launches unprecedented offensive against Israel

Hamas launches air & ground attack, takes over southern towns of Netivot & Ofakim and storms military bases in biggest attack in years. Israel declares emergency around Gaza Strip.

On Camera

Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

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.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

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.