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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: West Bank

Israeli settlers attack a West bank town. At least 3 Palestinians killed & 7 wounded

According to Israeli military statement, Palestinians opened fire & hurled rocks at the forces, leading the military to 'return the fire'.

Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military crackdown in West Bank after explosions rock buses near Tel Aviv

The explosions on empty buses near Tel Aviv recalled past attacks, sparking fears of renewed violence as authorities search for suspects and investigate the use of timed bombs.

India’s rise in global cricket administration & old Bollywood hits playing again in theatres near you

Global media also reported on the protests being held in Kolkata over rape-murder of a trainee doctor, as well as the floods in Bangladesh and how the country is blaming India for it.

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.

35% Israelis against Jewish settlements in West Bank, see it as threat to security, finds Pew survey

Survey done between 3 March & 4 April, 2024, shows more Israeli adults are worried about increasing violence against Jews in West Bank & East Jerusalem compared to violence against Arabs.

How Israeli intelligence went from excellence in 1967 to catastrophe in 2023

Michael Oren’s ‘Six Days of War’ portrays the former president of Israel, Levi Eshkol, as understated and under-appreciated. The man, however, ensured Israel won the war in just six days.

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.

Israeli troops kill 12 Palestinians, capture dozens & desecrate West Bank mosque

The Palestinian govt has condemned the Thursday operation, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' and said that the desecration of the mosque by some Israeli troops fanned religious tension.

US to impose visa bans on Israeli extremist settlers for violence against Palestinians in West Bank

The West Bank, among the territories where Palestinians seek statehood, has experienced a surge of violence in recent months amid expanding Jewish settlements.

Israeli forces kill 7 Palestinians, including 2 minors, in West Bank, say Palestinian officials

Five of the deaths occurred in Jenin, which Israeli military said it raided to detain a Palestinian who is suspected of involvement in a lethal West Bank ambush in August.

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Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.