Palestine
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Israel clears death penalty bill for Palestinians convicted of terror attacks: All you need to know
World | March 31, 2026 7:23 ISTThe Israeli parliament has approved a law permitting the death penalty for Palestinians in terror-related cases, sparking criticism from international organisations and Palestinian authorities. The legislation lowers judicial thresholds for capital punishment and restricts appeals.
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Palestine flag on cricketer's helmet sparks police probe into J-K league; player, organiser summoned
Jammu and Kashmir | January 01, 2026 18:53 ISTA Palestine flag on a player's helmet has sparked a major controversy in the Jammu Kashmir Champions League. Police have summoned cricketer Furqan Bhat and the league organiser for questioning as the incident undergoes detailed scrutiny.
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Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm; US warns of retaliation, says 'Touch Gaza civilians and we'll...'
World | October 19, 2025 6:55 ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the war in Gaza will not end until Hamas is disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarised. This comes as Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over more bodies of hostages on Saturday.
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'Will study before responding': Hamas on Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza
World | September 30, 2025 18:20 ISTFollowing a meeting at the White House on Monday, Trump and Netanyahu announced their joint endorsement of the proposal. Trump’s plan has been receiving widespread international support.
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The European dilemma: Why Germany and Italy are drifting apart while allies are backing Palestine
Explainers | September 23, 2025 20:55 ISTItaly has echoed Germany’s approach, supporting Palestinian self-determination in principle but rejecting recognition without political reciprocity.
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Palestinian president calls for Hamas to surrender weapons: 'It will have no role in governing Gaza'
World | September 23, 2025 9:28 ISTPalestinian president Mahmud Abbas in an address to a UN summit aid, "We also condemn the killing and detention of civilians, including Hamas actions on October 7, 2023."
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UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state: What does it mean, will it change status quo?
Explainers | September 22, 2025 14:46 ISTBenjamin Netanyahu said the establishment of a Palestinian state will not happen after Britain and other Western allies said they were unilaterally recognising a Palestinian state in a step seen as a show of displeasure with Israel.
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Netanyahu to challenge 'slanderous propaganda' after UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestine
World | September 22, 2025 7:00 ISTSpeaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that the world "will hear from us on this matter in the coming days," hinting at potential internal deliberations over annexing parts of the occupied West Bank.
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Hamas releases 'farewell' image of Israeli hostages as Gaza assault intensifies
World | September 21, 2025 8:58 ISTIsraeli authorities estimate that roughly 20 hostages are still alive in Gaza, though U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated the actual number could be lower. Both Israel and the U.S. have pledged to recover the captives and eliminate Hamas.
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India joins 142 nations in favour of UNGA resolution on Palestine endorsing two-state solution
World | September 12, 2025 23:56 ISTIndia joined the 142 nations backing the resolution titled ‘Endorsement of the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution’.
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'What's shameful is your deceit': Israeli envoy lashes out at Priyanka Gandhi over 'genocide' remark
India | August 12, 2025 14:25 ISTThe Israeli state is committing genocide. It has murdered over 60,000 people, 18,430 of whom were children. It has starved hundreds to death, Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X.
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48 Palestinians killed in Gaza aid distribution chaos amid growing humanitarian crisis
World | August 03, 2025 6:35 ISTAt least 48 Palestinians were killed in a deadly crowd surge at Gaza's Zikim Crossing, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis amid severe food shortages and ongoing violence.
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91 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid centres in 24 hours; Trump envoy arrives to investigate
World | August 01, 2025 13:02 ISTTrump's envoy visits Gaza amid rising deaths near aid centers, aiming to investigate the humanitarian crisis and identify those responsible.
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Why France's decision to recognise Palestine has put UK's Starmer in dilemma
World | July 25, 2025 23:18 ISTMacron's announcement, however, has put UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer under pressure, as successive British governments had promised to recognise Palestine as a state, but had never given a date.
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These countries don't recognise Palestine as a state: Complete list
World | July 25, 2025 13:24 ISTNearly 50 countries, including major Western powers, still do not recognise Palestine as a state despite growing global support and shifting international dynamics.
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France to recognise Palestine as a state in September, declares President Macron
World | July 25, 2025 7:31 ISTFrance becomes the most powerful Western nation to recognize Palestine, intensifying global pressure for a Gaza ceasefire and renewed peace efforts.
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India calls for ceasefire in Gaza, says temporary pauses 'not enough' to end humanitarian crisis
World | July 24, 2025 10:58 ISTIndia reiterated that the pathway to enduring peace is rooted in a two-State solution - one that establishes a sovereign, viable and independent State of Palestine within recognised and mutually agreed borders, living side by side with Israel in peace.
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33 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as Netanyahu and Trump begin ceasefire talks
World | July 06, 2025 23:34 ISTThe Israeli military has conducted a major airstrike on Gaza, targeting Hamas command centers. At least 33 Palestinians have been killed in the attack across various locations in Gaza.
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Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza blast targeting armoured vehicle: Military
World | June 25, 2025 11:56 ISTSeven Israeli soldiers were killed in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Tuesday after their armoured vehicle was hit by an explosive, the Israeli military said. Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for an ambush involving missiles and gunfire, but it is unclear if the incidents are connected.
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PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Prays for Palestine's Freedom After Offering Eid al-Adha Namaz
News | June 07, 2025 18:25 ISTAfter Eid al-Adha Namaz, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti prayed for Palestine’s freedom, expressing hope that the people will soon be relieved from the ongoing atrocities by Israel.
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