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  'India can play pivotal role in...': Iranian envoy slams Israel for brutalities in Gaza

  World | November 02, 2023 18:14 IST

  Elahi said that India has been a steadfast bastion of morality and humanity and that the current conflict presents it with an opportunity to lend voice to the Global South. He further accused Israel of violating international norms and universal moral values.

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  'As an occupying state...': Russia at UN says Israel has 'no right to self-defence' against Hamas

  World | November 02, 2023 16:44 IST

  Vasily Zebenzya, the Russian envoy to UN, also slammed the 'hypocrisy' of the US and their allies for keeping silent on the war. He also called for an immediate ceasefire to stop the "bloodshed" in Gaza and prevent the war from expanding to other countries in the Middle East.

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  'We must teach Israel a lesson...': Hamas official vows to repeat Oct 7 attack, US responds

  World | November 02, 2023 13:44 IST

  Hamad said that the group is willing to make sacrifices, as over 8,800 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Hamad remarked that Israel's existence was 'illogical' and should be wiped off all 'Palestinian lands'.

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  195 Palestinians killed in two rounds of Israeli strikes on Jabaliya refugee camp, claims Hamas

  World | November 02, 2023 13:33 IST

  The airstrikes on Jabaliya refugee camp were condemned by the Un and several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan. Israel claimed to have eliminate several Hamas militants in the area, as well as senior officials Muhammad A'sar and Ibrahim Biari.

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  US President Biden calls for 'humanitarian pause' amid calls for ceasefire between Israel, Hamas

  World | November 02, 2023 11:37 IST

  So far, the White House has rejected calls for ceasefire in the ongoing war, saying that it would constitute a victory for Hamas. The US has strongly backed Israel in the war and has also sent military arsenal to the Mediterranean to assist the Jewish state.

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  Israel-Hamas war: Dozens of foreign passport holders seen entering Egypt's Rafah crossing from Gaza

  World | November 01, 2023 14:32 IST

  This is the first time foreigners have been allowed to cross over from Gaza after Palestinian authorities green-lit the departure of 400 such foreign passport holders. Egypt has been reluctant to allow fleeing Palestinians to enter Rafah over concerns of an influx of refugees.

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  Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack Israel with drones and missiles, promise further strikes

  World | October 31, 2023 21:57 IST

  The Houthis attacked Israel with ballistic missiles and drones as per "demands of Yemeni people" for the latter's actions in Gaza. This was the third Houthi attack against Israel since the October 7 and threatens to expand the current conflict in the Middle East.

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  Israel-Hamas war: 800,000 Palestinians flee to southern Gaza as Israeli troops ramp up attack

  World | October 31, 2023 17:10 IST

  Meanwhile, Israeli forces managed to release a female soldier in Hamas captivity in the besieged Gaza Strip. Over 8,300 people have been killed in Israeli bombardment and ground operations since the deadly October 7 attack.

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  Israeli female soldier released from Hamas captivity in Gaza amid ground operations: IDF

  World | October 30, 2023 22:59 IST

  Hamas is currently holding 239 people hostage in the beleaguered Gaza Strip and has reportedly demanded Israel to allow fuel supply in the territory. So far, only four hostages have been released by Hamas in talks mediated by Qatar.

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  We appreciate India's support: Israel after New Delhi abstains from UN resolution on Gaza conflict

  World | October 30, 2023 20:14 IST

  While the US and Israel objected to the resolution on Gaza, countries like Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Ukraine and the UK also chose to abstain. India had also raised the issue that the UNGA resolution did not explicitly mention the Hamas attacks on October 7.

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  Negotiations for hostages 'stalled' after Hamas demands Israel to allow fuel shipments in Gaza

  World | October 30, 2023 19:22 IST

  At least 239 people, including children, have been captured and held hostage by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Hamas' demand for fuel comes as Palestinians face a humanitarian crisis with relentless bombardment and diminishing essential supplies.

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  Israel: German tourist Shani Louk, whose body was paraded naked by Hamas, confirmed dead

  World | October 30, 2023 16:50 IST

  Louk's body was found in Gaza after she was abducted and taken there by Hamas militants following their deadly attack on October 7. A video surfaced on social media showing Hamas militants parading her naked body and chanting 'Allahu Akbar' slogans.

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  Israel-Hamas war: Thousands break into Gaza aid warehouses to loot supplies as desperation grows

  World | October 29, 2023 16:32 IST

  Many organisations have run out of fuel supplies after Israel imposed a siege in Gaza and barred any supplies from getting into the territory. Israel also struck nearby areas of Gaza's largest hospital and blocked several roads leading to it.

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  Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey after Erdogan vows to declare it 'war criminal'

  World | October 29, 2023 14:53 IST

  Erdogan said that his country is making preparations to declare Israel as 'war criminal' and further lambasted Western countries for the deaths in Gaza. Earlier, he had referred to Hamas as a patriotic organisation defending its homeland.

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  Israel-Hamas War: Lebanon calls for India's support in stopping Israeli aggression

  World | October 29, 2023 23:40 IST

  Israel-Hamas War LIVE: As the war continues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and shared concerns regarding terrorism and loss of civilian lives. They agreed on the early restoration of stability and the facilitation of humanitarian assistance.

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  'What happened to...' Owaisi slams Centre from abstaining on UN resolution on Israel-Hamas war

  India | October 28, 2023 18:02 IST

  Owaisi said that Gaza faced a humanitarian crisis with over 7,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. He further slammed Indian foreign policy by highlighting that PM Narendra Modi had visited the Jordanian King and condemned the Hamas attack, yet abstained from the resolution.

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  Gaza plunges into near-blackout of information as Israel knocks out internet, communications

  World | October 28, 2023 12:50 IST

  The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it "expanding" its ground operations in the Gaza Strip, hitting 150 targets in overnight strikes. Following Israel's siege, Gaza is facing diminishing food, fuel and water supplies and the number of wounded people rises.

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  Priyanka Gandhi 'shocked' after India abstains from UNGA voting for ceasefire in Gaza

  India | October 28, 2023 12:11 IST

  India abstained from on a resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution, which garnered 121 votes in favour, 44 abstentions and 14 member states voting against it, also demanded the immediate and unhindered provision of essential goods and services to civilians throughout the Gaza Strip.

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  Iran's deputy foreign minister mets Hamas representative in Russia amid war with Israel

  World | October 27, 2023 19:07 IST

  Russia has faced criticism for hosting the Hamas representatives by the Israeli foreign ministry, which accused Moscow of "supporting terrorism" and called for the Hamas delegation to be expelled. Kremlin responded that it was necessary to maintain contacts with both sides.

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  Air India extends suspension of flights to Tel Aviv till November 2

  India | October 26, 2023 7:05 IST

  Air India had suspended operations to and from the national capital of Israel from October 7, since the day militants of a terrorist group Hamas launched attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip.