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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.

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  War between light and darkness: Netanyahu tells Knesset, warns Iran and Hezbollah in Gaza

  World | October 16, 2023 22:52 IST

  Netanyahu remarked that Israel's war for independence had not ended, referring to the recent strikes by Hamas that killed hundreds of Israelis. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Israel will continue the war against Hamas regardless of international criticism.

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  'Why aren't they taking Palestinians?': Nikki Haley on Arab countries amid Israel-Hamas war

  World | October 16, 2023 17:31 IST

  The Indian-American presidential candidate alleged that Arab countries did not know who to trust, but will eventually America for not doing more for Palestinians. Haley also accused Hamas of using hostages as 'human shields' and called for greater support for Israel.

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  Fact Check: Old video of people climbing Lebanon-Israel border falsely linked to Israel-Hamas war

  Fact Check | October 15, 2023 18:44 IST

  A video is going viral on social media claiming that some people from Lebanon crossed the border into Israel in support of Palestine. However, upon fact-checking this claim, it has been found to be misleading.

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  IDF alleges Hamas actively preventing Palestinians from evacuating Gaza ahead of ground operation

  World | October 15, 2023 18:35 IST

  Israel had issued an evacuation order on Friday for 1.1 million people - almost half the population of the entire Gaza Strip - within 24 hours. Hamas told Palestinians to disobey to order and stay put in their homes against Israel's "disgusting psychological warfare".

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  Rishi Sunak condemns 'horror and barbarism' of Hamas attacks, vows to protect Jewish community

  World | October 15, 2023 17:11 IST

  Rishi Sunak acknowledged the existence of "shameful anti-semitism" and "intimidating behaviour" against Jewish community in the UK and promised strong action against these acts. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marches into the streets of London chanting anti-Israeli slogans.

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  US to send second carrier strike group to assist Israel as ground offensive in Gaza approaches

  World | October 15, 2023 15:48 IST

  The US had earlier deployed USS Gerald R Ford to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel in its offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Israeli troops are already stationed at the Gaza border amid preparations for a coordinated assault through land, sea and air.

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  Israel kills another Hamas commander, Billal al-Qedra, ahead of possible 'coordinated' assault

  World | October 15, 2023 13:57 IST

  On the previous day, Israeli forces announced that they eliminated Ali Qadhi and Murad Abu Murad, both senior members of Hamas responsible for the deadly weekend attacks on Israel. Over 2,300 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

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  Israel-Hamas war: Biden speaks to Netanyahu, Palestinian President amid deepening unrest in Gaza

  World | October 15, 2023 15:43 IST

  In both calls, Biden reiterated firm US support for Israel and emphasised the need to provide humanitarian assistance to the conflict-torn Gaza. He also discussed his administration's efforts to prevent the ongoing war from spreading to other countries in the Middle East.

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  Israel-Hamas War: Fourth flight with 274 Indian nationals arrives in Delhi

  World | October 15, 2023 10:42 IST

  Indian government launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring Indian nationals who want to return home amid the intense Israel-Hamas war. There are about 18,000 Indian nationals living and working in Israel including caregivers, students, several IT professionals, and diamond traders.

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  Israel-Hamas war: 2 booked in UP's Hamirpur over social media posts in support of Palestine, 1 held

  Uttar Pradesh | October 14, 2023 18:17 IST

  A case has been registered against two individuals for posting objectionable content in favour of Palestine in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh. It's worth noting that a war is ongoing between Israel and Palestine.

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  OPINION | Hamas-Israel conflict: World is now divided into two camps

  India | October 14, 2023 14:39 IST

  US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met Israeli leaders and expressed solidarity. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of civilians have fled Gaza after Israel gave 24 hours' notice to Palestinians to evacuate the northern part before an expected ground offensive.

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  Operation Ajay: Second flight carrying 235 Indian nationals lands in Delhi

  India | October 14, 2023 7:19 IST

  Minister of State for the Ministry of External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh was present at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to receive the evacuated second batch of Indian nationals evacuated from Israel.

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  Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, no Friday prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid | Here's why

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 13, 2023 22:54 IST

  Friday prayers were not allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar amid fears over post-prayers protests in the Valley against Israel's actions on Gaza.

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  Congress should make coalition govts in Afghanistan, Pakistan: Himanta slams resolution on Palestine

  India | October 13, 2023 17:12 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed Congress over its resolution on Palestine and said that the party should have criticised Hamas for attacking Israel and taking women hostage before talking about Palestine.

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  Fact Check: Viral video of destruction of buildings is not from Israel-Hamas war | Know truth

  Fact Check | October 13, 2023 16:50 IST

  India TV Fact Check: Amid the fierce war between Israel and Hamas, a video is going viral on social media with the claim that buildings were destroyed in missile attacks in Gaza. However, our fact-check revealed that this video is from China.

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  Israel-Hamas war: Bengal govt sets up control rooms in Delhi, Kolkata for returnees under Op Ajay

  Kolkata | October 13, 2023 16:15 IST

  The Government of India has launched 'Operation Ajay' to facilitate the return of Indians who are stranded in war-torn Israel.

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  Muslim leader appeals for peace amid Israel-Hamas war

  India | October 13, 2023 13:52 IST

  Israel-Hamas war: Amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, a few Muslim leaders in India have appealed to their community to pray and read the Quran. They have also appealed to not hold any sort of procession or protest.