Middle East

Israel uncovers Hamas weapons cache in Gaza residential area

Israeli soldiers operating in the Jabaliya area of the northern Gaza Strip located several combat posts and weapons caches used by Hamas in a residential area and near a school, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Tuesday.

2023-12-12T17:32:54.361834+00:00 IST

All Israel Navy ‘Sa’ar 6’ missile ships operate at same time

For the first time, all four of the Israel Navy's 'Sa'ar 6' missile ships completed an activity. One of them sailed to the Red Sea port of Eilat.

2023-12-12T17:32:38.935126+00:00 IST

Anarchy in Gaza as Palestinian fear of Hamas breaks down

In one notable incident, a resident of Gaza told Radio Hebron, which also broadcasts from the Strip, that "Mohammed Deif and Yahya Sinwar are sons of dogs."

2023-12-12T17:31:29.127382+00:00 IST

Israeli military enacts anti-terror operation in Jenin area

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) together with Israel's Border Police and the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) began on Tuesday an operation to counter terrorism in the area of the Jenin refugee camp and the city of Jenin in Samaria.

2023-12-12T17:24:54.856187+00:00 IST

Israel issues health warning against bathing in Eilat beaches

Israel's Health Ministry has issued a warning against bathing on the beaches of Eilat.

2023-12-12T10:05:55.356934+00:00 IST

Israel shoots down six rockets launched from Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that it successfully struck down six rockets out of a group that was launched by terrorists based in Lebanon at Israeli territory.

2023-12-12T08:14:57.820693+00:00 IST

Israeli forces continue to find terror bases in schools in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that soldiers from its Bisla'h infantry brigade combat team together with fighters from the 636th special forces battalion identified terrorists who were armed with shoulder-fired missiles in the Shejaiya area. The brigade directed aircraft that eliminated the terrorists.

2023-12-12T07:47:06.462562+00:00 IST

ICRC President to visit Israel, meet with officials

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger is expected to visit Israel on Thursday, according to Hebrew media, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-12-12T04:46:27.582319+00:00 IST

Israel to use two crossings to help screen aid for Gaza: IDF

According to IDF, the trucks will then be forwarded to international aid organisations in Gaza through the Rafah crossing in Egypt.

2023-12-12T01:41:59.526212+00:00 IST

UAE: 17th Dubai International Food Safety Conference kicks off

The event, which will run until December 13, 2023, will convene over 3,000 industry experts, academics, research institutions, local, regional, and international companies, and organisations to disseminate experiences, knowledge innovations and shed light on the recent trends in the realm of food safety and security.

2023-12-11T21:26:45.546821+00:00 IST

Israel: New plan approved for revival of Tkuma area near Gaza

The Israeli government said that the plan is intended to anchor its "commitment to the rehabilitation and development of the region for the sake of the communities, residents and Israel as a whole into a safe and sustainable area."

2023-12-11T20:07:04.514763+00:00 IST

War will end after Israel achieves its goals: Yoav Gallant

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that the war against Hamas in Gaza will end after Israel achieves its goals, The Times of Israel reported. He said that the Hamas' Jabaliya and Shejaiya battalions in the northern Gaza Strip are on the "verge of being dismantled."

2023-12-11T20:06:47.011283+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate transitional President of Burkina Faso

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Ibrahim Traore, the President of the transitional period and President of the Republic of Burkina Faso, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

2023-12-11T18:16:57.010183+00:00 IST

Ecuador discusses sending thousands of agricultural workers

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen discussed bringing 25,000 workers from Ecuador with the South American country's incoming Foreign Minister, Gabriela Sommerfeld on Monday, Israel's Foreign Ministry announced.

2023-12-11T18:05:35.971844+00:00 IST

National Human Rights Institution holds discussion session

The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) held a discussion session titled "Celebrating History and Shaping the Future" on the occasion of Human Rights Day.

2023-12-11T17:53:50.053564+00:00 IST

Dubai Police COP28UAE game fosters environmental awareness

At the COP28, Dubai Police showcased their adventure game, COP28UAE, which has received over 920,000 views and is available in six languages: Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese, the official languages of the United Nations.

2023-12-11T17:53:14.181764+00:00 IST

COP28 draft drops fossil fuel phase-out language

The latest draft urges countries to take action to diminish planet-warming pollution, potentially encompassing reductions in the consumption and production of oil, coal, and gas.

2023-12-11T17:50:46.542785+00:00 IST

UN chief Guterres urges COP28 deal on phaseout of fossil fuels

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday proposed a deal at COP28 on phasing out fossil fuels, telling negotiators that "now is the time for maximum ambition and maximum flexibility," as UN climate talks in Dubai head into the home stretch, UN News reported.

2023-12-11T16:23:29.976625+00:00 IST

Israel-Gaza key crossing still closed despite expected opening

Israel announced last week it would open the crossing for the inspection of aid trucks "in the next few days."

2023-12-11T14:04:29.551939+00:00 IST

Over 100 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza war: IDF

Since the commencement of the ground invasion on October 27, approximately 600 IDF members have sustained injuries, according to information released by the IDF.

2023-12-11T11:58:40.386181+00:00 IST