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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Retired Indian Army Colonel working with UN killed in Rafah, Israel orders probe

Eight months into the war, this is believed to be the first 'international' casualty to be reported. 46-year-old Waibhav Kale joined UNDSS two months ago ‘to make a difference’. 

‘Give Israel bombs it needs to end war’ — US Senator Lindsey Graham suggests use of nukes in Gaza

In interview with NBC News, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham criticised Biden for halting ammo shipment & said Israel should ‘do whatever’ it has to do to survive as Jewish state.

Why Ashoka student body wants university to ‘boycott Israeli universities & exchange programmes’

Members of Ashoka University student body met representatives of management who told them that their demands were not under consideration for the time being, it is learnt.

Israeli military takes control of vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt

Hamas said late Monday that it had agreed to ceasefire proposal from mediators. Israel said the terms did not meet its demands and launched a military operation in Rafah.

Israel’s war cabinet discusses efforts to free remaining hostages held in Gaza

Framework outlines that Hamas should release 40 of hostages — women, sick & elderly — during first 6-week pause in fighting. In return, Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

64 Indians fly to Israel ‘under G2G agreement’ to fill construction job vacancies left by Palestinians

India is anticipating a demand from Israel for 15,000 more workers. Maharashtra & Telangana have shown interest in organising professional test drives in their respective states.

‘Gaps narrowing in talks toward agreement on release of hostages & Gaza ceasefire,’ says Blinken

Blinken said he agreed with Arab foreign minister in Cairo to gather experts in coming days to identify urgent, practical & concrete steps needed to increase flow of assistance.’

World Bank warns of famine in Gaza, calls for urgent humanitarian aid

The World Bank has called for “immediate, free, and unimpeded access of medical supplies, food and life-essential services through all available means at speed and scale to the people of Gaza.”

Israel launches military operation at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

Israel Defence Forces says operation a response to concrete intelligence requiring immediate action, emphasising that objective is to combat Hamas militants.

NSA Doval visits Israel to discuss Gaza, Haaretz op-ed says Modi ‘losing patience’ with Netanyahu

Scholar Khinvraj Jangid writes that Ajil Doval’s visit to Israel signals Modi govt's concerns about Israel's actions in Gaza and should be seen as a 'warning call'.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

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.