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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicIsraeli airstrikes

Topic: Israeli airstrikes

Iran retaliates against Israel, explosions heard over Tel Aviv & Jerusalem, sirens sounded

Iran's state news agency IRNA said hundreds of ballistic missiles had been launched in retaliation to Israel's biggest ever attacks on Iran.

Israel strikes targets 2nd night in row, Iran warns retaliation—‘gates of hell will open’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli campaign was aimed at defeating an existential threat from Iran, invoking the failure to halt the Holocaust in WW II.

IAEA chief Grossi says ready to travel to Iran to assess situation after Israeli strikes

A meeting of the IAEA is scheduled to be held on Monday to discuss Israel's strikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear site, which includes an underground uranium enrichment plant.

Netanyahu says US knew about Israel plan to attack Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he had informed Washington of his plans to strike on Iran before carrying them out.

‘Just do it’: US President Trump urges Iran to make nuclear deal after Israel attack

In a post on Truth Social Trump said Iran must make a deal with the US, who manufactures the best & most lethal military weapons & which Israel already has access to.

Airspace over Israel, Iran cleared, flights diverted after Israeli strikes

Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport was closed until further notice, and Israel’s air defence units stood at high alert for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran.

At least 30 dead in Israeli strike near Gaza aid delivery point in Rafah

According to Hamas-affiliated media, an attack took place near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in which more than 115 people were injured.

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, including Red Cross workers & local journalist

Latest deaths in the Israeli campaign resulted from separate strikes in Khan Younis in the south, Jabalia in the north and Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, medics said.

‘Cowards, criminal’: Priyanka Gandhi flays Israel’s Netanyahu govt again over fresh Gaza assault

Meanwhile, the Congress has maintained a more nuanced position on the ongoing conflict.

Hamas confirms death of military leader Mohammed Deif months after Israeli airstrike

In August 2024, Israel announced that it had killed the Hamas leader in a July 13 air strike in the Khan Younis area. Hamas also confirmed the deaths of Ghazi Abu Tama’a and Raad Thabet.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.