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  China appears to shift stance on Israel, says it has 'right to self-defence' against Hamas

  World | October 24, 2023 19:22 IST

  Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi further expressed support for the 'two-state solution' on the Israel-Palestine conflict and said it opposes any act that harms civilians. China has so far not mention or condemn the Hamas surprise attack on Israel.

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  Hamas holding 222 people hostage as Israel warns of prolonged war ahead of ground assault

  World | October 23, 2023 16:12 IST

  Israel's Defence Minister warned that the offensive might last for a month or two till "there will be no more Hamas". This comes as at least 30 Palestinians were killed in an airstrike that hit a residential building in the Gaza Strip.

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  'Prefer India's civil disobedience..': Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal condemns both Hamas and Israel

  World | October 22, 2023 23:48 IST

  The Saudi Prince condemned Hamas for going against Islamic values of not harming innocent civilians, and lashed out against Israel for "indiscriminate bombing of Palestinian civilians". He also criticised Western countries for calling the attack as "unprovoked".

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  Operation Ajay: Sixth flight carrying 143 people, including two Nepal nationals, lands in New Delhi

  World | October 23, 2023 9:43 IST

  India has so far managed to successfully repatriated 1,200 people in five chartered flights amid the Israel-Hamas war. At least 18 Nepalese nationals living in difficult zones in Israel were earlier accommodated on the last special flight on Tuesday.

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  India-Canada ties going through difficult phase, will resume issuance of visas if...: Jaishankar

  India | October 23, 2023 6:00 IST

  Jaishankar's remarks came after Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the removal of 41 diplomats from India and accused New Delhi of acting "contrary to international law". India rejected the accusation and said that seeking diplomatic parity was in line with the Vienna Convention.

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  Hamas claims Israel refused to receive two more hostages, Netanyahu's office calls it 'propaganda'

  World | October 22, 2023 16:11 IST

  The spokesperson of Hamas' military wing claimed that they had agreed to release two more hostages on "humanitarian grounds" in an agreement with Qatar, but Israel rejected the offer. Two American citizens, Judith Rannan and her daughter Natalie, were released on Friday.

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  Fact Check: Did actor Akshay Kumar express support to Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war? | Details

  Fact Check | October 21, 2023 18:18 IST

  Amidst the fierce war between Israel and Hamas, a video of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is going viral on social media, claiming that he supports Palestine. However, in our fact-check, we found that this video has been edited.

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  China, Russia to work on two-state solution to resolve conflict between Israel and Palestine

  World | October 21, 2023 15:02 IST

  Both China and Russia are key rivals of the United States and have long-standing ties with Palestine. Their leaders have urged for an immediate ceasefire of hostilities, with Beijing criticising Israel for going "beyond the scope of self-defence".

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  Israel-Hamas War: Trucks carrying desperately-needed humanitarian aid cross into Gaza from Rafah

  World | October 21, 2023 13:54 IST

  The first convoy of 20 trucks carrying essential supplies of water, medicine and food have been allowed to enter Gaza. Israel had allowed Egypt to deliver limited humanitarian aid desperately sought by Palestinians amid dire conditions following Israel's 'complete siege'.

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  Canada: Trudeau booed at Toronto mosque as pressure mounts over Israel-Hamas war | WATCH

  World | October 21, 2023 11:25 IST

  Although Canada considers Hamas as a terrorist organisation, it has been reluctant to accept the US claim that Israel had nothing to do with the hospital attack. Several Liberal MPs have urged him to call for an immediate ceasefire as humanitarian situations grow dire.

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  'They burned houses with people inside': Father of three recalls Hamas attack on Israeli kibbutz

  World | October 20, 2023 14:03 IST

  The Nir Oz kibbutz in southern Israel previously housed 400 people and was ambushed by roughly 200 Hamas militants. Two dozen people are confirmed to be killed and a dozen of the residents have been captured and held hostage in Gaza.

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  'Hamas and Putin represent...': US President Biden calls for greater support for Israel, Ukraine

  World | October 20, 2023 11:15 IST

  Biden equated the recent brutal attack by Hamas militants on Israel with the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year. He said that both incidents represent threats to democracy and asserted that American leadership "holds the world together".

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  Israel-Hamas war heats up Maharashtra politics, Sule, Raut attack Fadnavis, Himanta

  Maharashtra | October 19, 2023 13:05 IST

  It all started after NCP chief and former Defence Minister Sharad Pawar questioned PM Modi's stand to show solidarity with warring Israel, saying the PM's stand seemed to convey a different position from the one articulated by MEA.

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  Israel-Hamas war: I stand against evil that is terrorism, says Rishi Sunak after landing in Tel Aviv

  World | October 19, 2023 13:05 IST

  Israel-Hamas war: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is visiting Tel Aviv at a time when Israel is being criticised by the Gulf countries after brutal attack on Gaza hospital, will call on Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. He is also scheduled to meet leaders in other Gulf countries.

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  Israel-Hamas war: IDF denies involvement in Gaza hospital blast, Biden-led Jordan summit cancelled

  World | October 18, 2023 7:15 IST

  Israel and Hamas traded blame after airstrike on Gaza hospital that killed over 500 people. The deadliest strike took place hours ahead of US President Joe Biden's Israel and Jodan visit. Upset with the hospital attack, Joden cancelled a crucial summit with Biden and Palestinian leaders.

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  Hamas claims Israeli airstrikes killed 500 people at hospital in Gaza Strip

  World | October 17, 2023 23:40 IST

  The airstrike on Gaza City's al-Ahli hospital is likely becoming the deadliest Israeli attack since 2008. Meanwhile, more than 50 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Gaza, where it has directed people to flee to escape an imminent ground operation.

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  Israel-Palestine conflict: Why do terror groups like Hamas take people hostage? Explained

  Explainers | October 17, 2023 23:19 IST

  Hamas has taken nearly 200 people hostages since the recent war that broke out on October 7, the highest in the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It has now reportedly demanded the release of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners lodged in Israeli jails.

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  Top Hamas military commander Ayman Nofal killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

  World | October 17, 2023 20:13 IST

  Nofal is the most high-profile Hamas commander to be killed in Israel's airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. He reportedly participated in several armed attacks against Israeli civilians and was involved in the kidnapping of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, who was released in 2011 in a prisoner exchange deal.

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  Iran's Supreme Leader accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, warns of escalation amid war

  World | October 17, 2023 19:06 IST

  The Iranian supreme leader warned that if the "atrocities" against Gazans continue, Muslims would "lose their patience" and no one can control what they will do. He had earlier denied Iran's involvement in the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel.

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  Hamas demands 6,000 Palestinians to be released from Israeli prisons in exchange for hostages

  World | October 17, 2023 16:36 IST

  According to Hamas officials, over 20 hostages have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. Hamas has previously managed to negotiate the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages, including civilians and soldiers.