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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicIsrael-Palestine war

Topic: Israel-Palestine war

UK pledges £99 million to Occupied Palestinian Territories

The funding will provide essential services in Gaza and the West Bank.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israel PM & country’s ex-defence minister

The international court has accused PM Benjamin Netanyahu & Yoav Gallant of 'crimes against humanity and war crimes'. Netanyahu has condemned the decision, calling it 'antisemitic'.

Israeli strikes kill 20 Palestinians in Gaza, some in attacks on tents, say medics

The Israeli military, which has been fighting Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza since October 2023, said it conducted strikes on ‘terrorist targets’ in Beit Lahiya.

SubscriberWrites: ‘The Palestine Laboratory’ reveals Israel’s exploitation of Gaza for military tech, global influence

Loewenstein's book exposes how Israel's Gaza operations test weaponry and influence global tech markets, revealing a troubling intersection of military tech and occupation.

UN aid agency shuts headquarters in East Jerusalem after locals set ablaze edge of compound

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNWRA, called it ‘outrageous’ and said it was Israel's responsibility to keep UN staff safe.

US serviceman sets himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington

The incident occurred as part of the protest against the war in Gaza, and the man could be heard screaming 'Free Palestine', the Times reported.

Israel opposes ‘unilateral’ imposition of Palestinian state, agreement must be through negotiations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought the ‘declaratory decision’ to a vote in cabinet, which unanimously approved the measure, according to a statement.

Fighting, fuel shortages & Israeli raids halt Gaza’s second-largest hospital services

The Nasser hospital in Khan Younis city has no power nor enough staff to treat scores of patients, it has gone completely out of service, local and UN health officials say.

Israel exporting not just weapons but idea that you can get away with war — Antony Loewenstein at JLF

The investigative journalist, a historian, a war correspondent & a career diplomat presented the many sides to war, in discussion moderated by Praveen Swami, Consulting Editor, ThePrint.

Palestinians don’t trust Hamas with their future. They need leaders, not a militia

Neither the militant Hamas nor the autocratic Palestinian Authority under Mahmoud Abbas inspire much confidence among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, two recent surveys show.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.