Middle East

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally against PM Netanyahu

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Jerusalem, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and more attempts to release captives held in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-04-01T17:13:02.772972+00:00 IST

Israel saw 43 pc increase in reported cyber attacks in 2023

Israel's National Cyber Array reported a "significant" increase of 43 per cent in reports of cyber incidents in the year, compared with 2022. Among the most attacked sectors were digital services companies

2024-04-01T17:09:31.061234+00:00 IST

20-Year-Old Staff Sgt is Israeli military’s 600th fatality

Staff Sgt. Nadav Cohen, 20, was killed by an anti-tank missile in Khan Yunis.

2024-04-01T16:26:37.758918+00:00 IST

UAE: Over 1.27 million residency medical fitness examinations con

Public Health Centres and Medical Fitness Examination Centres affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) administered more than 1.27 million medical fitness tests for residency visa applicants in the previous year.

2024-04-01T15:51:06.916365+00:00 IST

EAD plants 10 mangrove trees for each COP28 visitor

As part of the Ghars Al Emarat (UAE Planting) initiative to plant 10 mangroves for each visitor to COP28 from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City Dubai, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that it has planted 850,000 mangrove trees along Abu Dhabi's coastal areas.

2024-04-01T15:21:20.446147+00:00 IST

Investopia 2024 launches Next50 initiative to create investment o

In the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Investopia launched the "Next50" initiative, in collaboration with the renowned emerging markets research centre, EMIR.

2024-04-01T15:13:40.263261+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Forces withdraw troops from Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Monday that they have wrapped up their operation against Hamas terrorists at Gaza City's Shifa Hospital overnight, with all the troops leaving the area, reported The Times of Israel.

2024-04-01T14:18:59.166499+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Knesset to pass legislation

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Knesset, reviving a push to pass legislation allowing the country's government to shut down foreign news networks, according to The Times of Israel.

2024-04-01T13:37:58.715483+00:00 IST

Israeli police arrest Ismail Haniyeh’s sister on terror charges

The Shin Bet said she was arrested on suspicion of having contact with Hamas operatives and inciting and supporting acts of terrorism in Israel, among other charges.

2024-04-01T08:42:12.362769+00:00 IST

Netanyahu awake, recovering from hernia operation

In a video clip released by the hospital, Prof. Alon Pikarsky, the hospital's director of general surgery, said the operation was successful and that Netanyahu was talking to his family.

2024-04-01T08:16:22.059644+00:00 IST

Three wounded in terror stabbing attack

There was a stabbing terror attack in the southern Israeli city of Gan Yavne Sunday night in which three people were wounded. The terrorist arrived at the "Friendly" shopping center armed with two knives and was shot by police.

2024-04-01T08:09:41.422008+00:00 IST

Israel makes it easier to acquire medical rehabilitation devices

The ministry said that the transfer of the service to the four Israeli health services companies will ensure a continuity of care within the ongoing medical treatment, when those who contact their service to receive devices will be treated there, without the need for the involvement of the Ministry of Health in decision-making and the delivery of the device.

2024-04-01T01:01:50.591166+00:00 IST

Israel's Arab crime crackdown: 2,700+ held

Also since it began, 127 targets defined by the police as major perpetrators of crime in Arab society have had their activities disrupted and the prosecutor's office and the police filed indictments against them.

2024-04-01T01:01:33.476271+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits building in Lebanon

The IDF described him as a key operative and leader in the anti-tank unit of the Redwan force in the Hezbollah terrorist organisation.

2024-04-01T01:01:16.673269+00:00 IST

Turkey local elections: Opposition scores big, challenge Erdogan

The results showcased the Republican People's Party (CHP) retaining its grip on key urban areas, dealing a setback to Erdogan's ambitions of reclaiming control over these pivotal territories.

2024-03-31T21:47:47.673931+00:00 IST

Bank of Israel saw USD 8 billion increase in assets in 2023

The Bank of Israel published its financial statements for 2023, reporting that its balance sheet at the end of 2023 was approximately USD 855.4 billion Shekels ($235 billion), an increase of around USD 29.1 billion Shekels (USD 8 billion or 3.5 Per cent more) compared with the balance at the end of 2022.

2024-03-31T17:19:25.938099+00:00 IST

Israel reveals Hamas knew 11 per cent of its rocket launches land

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported on how the Hamas terrorist organisation's attacks on Israel actually lead directly to the deaths of people in Gaza, saying, "Hamas does not care about Gaza civilians."

2024-03-31T17:17:17.053432+00:00 IST

Expo Sharjah reveals plans for future expansion

Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has unveiled its future projects and forthcoming initiatives to develop and enhance the exhibitions sector and bolster its role in driving the growth of Sharjah's economy.

2024-03-31T16:59:51.664326+00:00 IST

Dubai Culture extends deadline for ‘Burj Rashid’ exhibition open

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has extended the deadline for submissions to the Burj Rashid exhibition, held in collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre to celebrate the iconic tower, which remains a symbol of Dubai's urban renaissance and ongoing developmental progress.

2024-03-31T16:59:35.647182+00:00 IST

Netanyahu to undergo hernia surgery; Israel's DyPM to fill in

Netanyahu, 74, was diagnosed with a hernia during a routine checkup on Saturday, and the operation is scheduled for tonight.

2024-03-31T16:28:33.313738+00:00 IST

Israeli forces kill Hamas terrorists in close-quarters combat

Israeli soldiers killed Hamas terrorists holed up in Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound as operations to root out gunmen and operatives continued, the Israel Defense Forces said. The IDF noted that many were killed in close-quarters combat.

2024-03-31T08:59:09.581176+00:00 IST