Israel Hamas War
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Norway, Spain and Ireland recognise Palestinian statehood in historic move, Israel recalls envoys
World | May 22, 2024, 01:28 PM ISTNorwegian PM Jonas Gahr Stone said the recognition of Palestine is important for achieving a two-state solution and peace in the Middle East. The Irish government also announced a similar move on Tuesday, and many EU countries are likely moving towards recognition of Palestinian statehood.
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Who is Amal Clooney, who played a key role in ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders?
World | May 22, 2024, 12:04 PM ISTAmal Clooney, a prominent international human rights lawyer, played a crucial role behind the ICC warrants against Israeli PM Netanyahu, his defence chief and Hamas leaders. She had earlier sparked criticism for not speaking publicly about the Israel-Hamas war.
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'He stands at right side of history': Israeli President lauds PM Modi's support after Oct 7 attacks
World | May 22, 2024, 07:50 AM ISTIsraeli President Isaac Herzog thanked PM Modi for support towards the Jewish country after the Hamas-led October 7 attacks and welcomed him as an emerging global leader. On the occasion, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra condemned the attack and said India too suffered from cross-border terrorism.
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'This is not Al Jazeera': Israel seizes broadcasting equipment of top US news outlet I KNOW WHY?
World | May 21, 2024, 11:47 PM ISTIsraeli authorities confiscated a camera and broadcasting gear owned by The Associated Press (AP) in southern Israel on Tuesday, alleging that the American news outlet breached a recent media regulation by supplying footage to Al Jazeera.
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Can the International Criminal Court arrest someone? List of persons named by ICC in the past
World | May 21, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTICC prosecutor Karim Khan requested arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including PM Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes. If these warrants are issued, it would mark an unprecedented intervention in the ongoing war in Gaza and deepen Israel's international isolation.
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Biden defends Israel against 'butchers of Hamas', denies genocide in Gaza
World | May 21, 2024, 07:51 AM ISTBiden reaffirmed 'ironclad' support despite mounting pressure and discontent over his steadfast support to Israel that has prompted massive protests across US universities. Members of Biden's own party are deeply divided over Biden's handling of the war and the university protests.
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ICC seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes, Netanyahu reacts
World | May 21, 2024, 07:17 AM ISTInternational Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan said he had reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders committed war crimes. He also said Israel waged a 'systematic' attack against the Palestinian population.
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Israel- Hamas War: Israeli minister Benny Gantz threatens to quit war cabinet, here's why!
News | May 19, 2024, 04:58 PM ISTIsraeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz demanded that PM Benjamin Netanyahu commit to an agreed vision for Gaza conflict post war. The vision would include stipulating who might rule the territory post war. Watch the video to know what he said.
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'Crime Minister': Massive protests erupt seeking Netanyahu' resignation. Will Israel govt collapse?
World | May 19, 2024, 12:51 PM ISTMany Israelis, anguished over the hostages and accusing Netanyahu of putting political interests ahead of all else, want a deal to stop the fighting and get them freed.
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Israel denies genocide claims at ICJ, says it's taking 'extraordinary' measures to avoid casualties
World | May 18, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTIsrael's response was heard at the top court after South Africa requested it to order a halt in the devastating military offensive in Gaza to protect Palestinians sheltering in Rafah. Israel argued that it has done all it can to protect the lives of civilians by allowing humanitarian aid.
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Indian mission pays final respects to ex-Army officer killed in Gaza, mortal remains returning home
World | May 17, 2024, 01:10 PM ISTColonel Waibhav Anil Kale was killed in Gaza's city of Rafah earlier this week by suspected Israeli tank fire, becoming the first "international casualty" in the war. His mortal remains are on their way to India as the UN and Israel are investigating the events of the incident.
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'Israel must be stopped': South Africa urges UN World Court to order ceasefire in Gaza
World | May 17, 2024, 11:09 AM ISTThe case by South Africa comes amid international alarm over Israel's military operation in the southern city of Rafah, where over a million Palestinians have taken refuge. Earlier this year, the ICJ ordered Israel to ensure its troops commit no genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza.
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India working to repatriate mortal remains of ex-Army officer killed in Gaza
World | May 16, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTColonel Waibhav Anil Kale, 46, was killed in the southern Gaza city of Rafah when his vehicle was claimed to be hit by Israeli tank fire. Indian diplomatic missions in New York, Tel Aviv and Ramallah are working for the repatriation of his mortal remains to India.
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Israel calls UN 'terrorist entity' after identifying militants on UNRWA site near Rafah
World | May 16, 2024, 11:12 AM ISTThe Israeli military posted a video of militants operating on a UNRWA site east of Rafah, but the time and identities of the men seen have not been disclosed. Israel has had its share of clashes with the UN, as the latter strongly opposes the war in Gaza and has repeatedly called for a ceasefire.
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UN apologises for death of former Indian Army officer in Gaza, says vehicle struck by Israeli tank
World | May 15, 2024, 01:16 PM ISTColonel Waibhav Anil Kale, who took premature retirement from the Indian Army in 2022, died after the UN-marked vehicle he was travelling in was struck on the way to war-torn Rafah. The UN believed that shots fired from an Israeli tank may have resulted in Col Kale's death.
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US sending additional $1 billion in weapons, ammunition to Israel as Rafah assault intensifies
World | May 15, 2024, 07:18 AM ISTThis would be the first arms transfer for Israel by the US after the Biden administration paused a shipment of 3,500 bombs to its close ally earlier this month. Democrats have urged Biden to limit weapons supply to Israel, while Republicans have criticised lessening of military support.
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Former Indian army officer, who joined United Nations two months ago, killed in Gaza's Rafah
World | May 14, 2024, 02:30 PM ISTCol Kale took premature retirement from the Indian Army in 2022. He joined the UN as a Security Coordination Officer in the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) around two months ago.
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Russia's Putin set to meet Xi Jinping in China this week as world convulses from global conflicts
World | May 14, 2024, 03:06 PM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping is set to welcome his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin in Beijing this week. This will be Putin's first foreign trip since he was sworn in as president and began his fifth term in office.
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Israel lacks 'credible plan' on Rafah, risks insurgency: Blinken's strongest criticism of Gaza war
World | May 13, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTReflecting the Biden administration's strongest criticism, Blinken said Israel's plan has failed to eliminate Hamas militants and risks creating an insurgency by the militant group. Israel's devastating military operation has killed more than 35,000 Palestinians, as per the health officials in Gaza.
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Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's Rafah city as it prepares to expand operations
World | May 11, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTIsrael plans to step up operations in Rafah, believing it to be Hamas' last stronghold, despite mounting international concerns over a surge of civilian deaths. About 110,000 people have fled Rafah as all crossings have been closed, causing food and fuel supplies to reach a critical low.