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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas

Topic: Israel-Hamas

Attempt was made to weaken INDIA bloc but it decided to act with utmost restraint, writes Urdu press

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could be a reason for Hamas attack, says Biden

Biden says though he has no proof of it, his instinct tells him 'progress made towards regional integration for Israel' could be one of the reasons behind Hamas attack on Israel.

Israel has asked India to designate Hamas as a terror organisation, says ambassador Gilon

'We are not putting pressure, we are asking,' says Israeli envoy. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi reiterates that designation of a terror group is a 'legal matter'.

Israel demands UN chief’s resignation, apology for saying ‘attack by Hamas not in vacuum’

Israeli foreign minister cancels meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says 'there is no place for balanced approach' & latter has 'lost all morality & impartiality'.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.