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7 Palestinians killed during Israel’s military operation in West Bank, says Health Ministry

The Israeli operation in Jenin is the latest in a series of clashes as Israeli forces encircled a building where militants barricaded themselves in.

A Palestinian American Muslim nurse in US fired for calling Israel’s war in Gaza ‘genocide’

The hospital’s spokesperson in an email said Hesen Jabr had been warned in December, to not bring her views on this divisive and charged issue into the workplace.

Israeli air strikes in Rafah kills at least 35 in tent camp, Gaza officials say

The strike took place in Tel Al-Sultan area in western Rafah where thousands were taking shelter after many fled the eastern areas of the city.

UK Labour leader Starmer says wants to recognise Palestinian state as part of peace process

Ireland, Spain and Norway announced this week that they would recognise a Palestinian state on May 28.

More young US adults sympathise with Palestinians than Israelis, stark contrast with older Americans

Pew Research Center survey of 12,693 US adults conducted between 13 and 25 February 2024 finds 33% of those below 30 support Palestinians, while only 14% sympathise with Israelis.

Israeli forces kill 14 in West Bank raid, say Palestinian authorities as violence flares

An ambulance driver was also killed after he went to pick up wounded from a separate attack by settlers, according to Palestinian authorities.

Hamas proposes new deal, asks for six-week ceasefire before return of 129 hostages

After rejecting US-mediated ceasefire deal, Hamas asks IDF forces to retreat from urban areas to allow displaced Palestinians to return north.

Ship with 200 tonnes of food leaves for Gaza to aid Palestinians on brink of famine

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas remain deadlocked in Cairo. Israel says any ceasefire must be temporary and that its goal remains destruction of Hamas.

Israel’s Herzog to open Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam amid protests against IDF actions in Gaza

Museum officials say they had extended invite to Israeli President before the October 7 Hamas attack.

‘Israel agreed to resume tax revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority,’ says Janet Yellen

US Treasury Secretary said she also urged Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in recent letter to reinstate work permits for Palestinians & reduce barriers to commerce within West Bank.

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Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?