Gaza
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Israel expands ground operation to ‘every part’ of Gaza Strip after resumption of attacks
World | Dec 04, 2023, 08:27 AM ISTIsrael's attacks resumed on Friday after the weeklong ceasefire. Israeli military said that they have begun ground operations on Hamas in "every part" of Gaza, expanding to the south.
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Israel-Hamas: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, 'We have no desire to harm the population'
News | Dec 03, 2023, 07:22 PM ISTPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (December 2) that Israel was continuing to work in coordination with the U.S. and international organisations to define "safe areas" for Gaza
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Israeli strikes kill over 175 people in Gaza as cease-fire ends: Health officials
World | Dec 02, 2023, 12:08 PM ISTOver 13,300 Palestinians were killed up until the truce began, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. Nearly 1,200 Israelis were killed, mostly during Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 that triggered the war.
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Hamas says 10-month-old, family held hostage in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrike
World | Nov 29, 2023, 10:04 PM ISTMore than 13,300 Palestinians have been killed since the war began on October 7, roughly two-thirds of them women and minors, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.
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President Joe Biden announces release of 4-year-old American hostage from Gaza
World | Nov 26, 2023, 11:55 PM ISTThe Israeli authorities continue to prioritise the safety and seamless reintegration of the released hostages, reflecting a comprehensive approach to managing this delicate phase of their return.
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Israeli army successfully repatriates 13 released hostages; Four more on route to safety
World | Nov 27, 2023, 12:05 AM ISTThe ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is part of a broader effort to secure the release of hostages. Hamas is set to release at least 50 Israeli hostages, while Israel commits to freeing 150 Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are women and minors.
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Hamas delays second batch of hostage release, demands Israel to commit on allowing aid in Gaza
World | Nov 26, 2023, 12:10 AM ISTTerrorist group Hamas is expected to release the second batch of 14 Israeli hostages, mostly children, after they were abducted during the horrific onslaught on the country on October 7.
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G20 Virtual Summit: PM Modi welcomes release of hostages in Gaza, says civilian deaths 'condemnable'
News | Nov 23, 2023, 11:20 AM ISTPM Modi said that insecurity and instability in West Asia is a matter of concern for all countries in the forum. This comes after Qatari mediators negotiated a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas in exchange for 50 hostages.#narendramodi #g20summit #indiatvnews
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At UN, India welcomes humanitarian aid delivery to Palestine, calls for release of hostages
World | Nov 20, 2023, 11:18 PM ISTSpeaking in the Informal meeting of the plenary in the UN General Assembly on a briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj stressed that the message from the Indian leadership has been “clear and consistent.
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Xi Jinping to attend BRICS Summit on Israel-Hamas issue, joint statement on war likely
World | Nov 20, 2023, 11:18 PM ISTSouth African President Ramaphosa will deliver opening remarks at the meeting, where members and invited states will also deliver country statements on the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the South African Foreign Ministry announced.
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Grave situation in Gaza continues as authority evacuates 30 premature babies from Al-Shifa Hospital
World | Nov 19, 2023, 06:53 PM ISTThe fate of the newborns at Shifa Hospital captured global attention after the release of images showing doctors trying to keep them warm. A power blackout had shut down incubators and other equipment, and food, water and medical supplies ran out as Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants.
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Israel rejects media reports which claim IDF asked Al-Shifa Hospital to evacuate within an hour
World | Nov 18, 2023, 03:47 PM ISTIDF said it only responded to requests by the medical centre’s director who asked for a safe route out for those who wished to leave. Earlier, it was reported that the City’s Shifa Hospital was ordered to evacuate within an hour.
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Israel-Hamas war: Telecom services return to Gaza, but situation in Al Shifa Hospital still grave
World | Nov 18, 2023, 12:45 PM ISTThe major development came after the United States forced Israel to allow two tanker trucks of fuel into Gaza each day for the United Nations and communication systems. That amount is half of what the UN said it needs for lifesaving functions.
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Biden administration lambasts world's richest man Elon Musk for endorsing antisemitism on X amid war
World | Nov 18, 2023, 10:55 AM ISTElon Musk antisemitism row: Musk endorsed a post on X that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth."
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Israeli military confirms body of a second Israeli hostage recovered near Al-Shifa Hospital
World | Nov 17, 2023, 06:34 PM ISTThe Israeli military initially did not acknowledge her death but after the video was released, it said Hamas “continues to exploit psychological terrorism and act inhumanely, through videos and photos of the hostages.”
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At Voice of Global South Summit, PM Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war
World | Nov 17, 2023, 05:16 PM ISTDuring the Voice of Global South Summit, Prime Minister Modi also referred to his recent phone conversation with the President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas last month and added how India sent assistance to the war-ravaged nation.
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Fact Check: Photo of Palestinian mother recovering toy car is deceptive | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Nov 15, 2023, 11:53 PM ISTIndia TV's fact-check revealed the image won an award in 2020 and was taken by Iranian photographer Hassan Ghaedi. The photo has no connection to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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FACT CHECK: Old video falsely portrayed as recent arrest of Saudi Imam for anti-Israel remarks
Fact Check | Nov 14, 2023, 11:44 PM ISTAmid a surge of misinformation, an old video from Saudi Arabia is circulating on social media, falsely claiming to depict the recent arrest of an Imam advocating war against Israel. India TV’s Fact Check team debunked this, revealing the video dates back to March 2018.
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Israel Army seizes Gaza Parliament, police headquarters amid massive attacks on hospitals
World | Nov 14, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTThe Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that troops of the 7th Armored Brigade and Golani Infantry Brigade have captured several Hamas governmental buildings including the Gaza Parliament.
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'Whole house shakes due to bombardment': Indian woman, her daughter recall after leaving Gaza
World | Nov 14, 2023, 04:17 PM ISTIn a telephone call to the news agency on Sunday, Lubna confirmed that her name was among the people who could leave Gaza and thanked profusely the Indian missions in the region -- in Ramallah, Tel Aviv and Cairo -- for making this possible.