Middle East

Roof tiles found in Jerusalem traced to Greek King Antiochus IV

Israeli archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered ceramic roofing tiles dating back to the reign of Greek King Antiochus IV, best known for his persecution of Jews under his rule during the events of the Chanukah holiday. The discovery was announced by the Israeli Antiquities Authority on Wednesday.

2023-12-06T09:32:53.498860+00:00 IST

Israel’s military hits 250 Gaza terror targets

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that over the last day, the Israel Air Force attacked about 250 targets in the territory of the Gaza Strip and that its fighters continue to locate and destroy weapons, underground shafts, explosive charges and other terrorist infrastructures. It also uncovered more examples of terrorists using schools for cover.

2023-12-06T07:39:26.626293+00:00 IST

Israeli military releases image of Hamas commanders it killed

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) revealed never-before-seen photos found in Hamas terror tunnels, including one of five of the most senior figures from its Northern Gaza Brigade killed during the fighting while hiding in the tunnels. The picture shows a group of terrorist commanders holding a meeting while enjoying fruit and soft drinks.

2023-12-06T06:31:22.286927+00:00 IST

Bibi tears into right groups over silence on Hamas ‘rape’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came down heavily on international human rights organisations, women's groups and the UN for failing to speak out about the rapes and other atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli women.

2023-12-06T01:36:03.039881+00:00 IST

US announces 21 million USD in additional aid for Gaza

Amid the fresh hostilities between Israel and Hamas, after a brief pause for the release of hostages, the United States announced an additional 21 million USD in aid to Gaza, CNN reported quoting US Aid Administrator Samantha Power on a trip to Egypt.

2023-12-05T22:25:34.270197+00:00 IST

'IDF should retain control for disarmament of Gaza after war'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday rejected the idea that an international force could be responsible for security in the Gaza Strip after the war, saying that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) should retain control of the disarmament of Gaza, CNN reported on Wednesday.

2023-12-05T22:25:08.900509+00:00 IST

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag makes port call in Saudi Arabia

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) made a port call at King Abdul Aziz Port, AD Dammam, Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit on Tuesday.

2023-12-05T18:19:47.036770+00:00 IST

Two Israelis lightly wounded by rocket in Ashkelon

Paramedics treated two women in their sixties for shrapnel wounds after a rocket hit a residential building in the city, according to the MDA. In addition, two children and one adult received treatment for anxiety and shock.

2023-12-05T17:43:42.167078+00:00 IST

Outcry grows over police mistakenly killing Israeli civilian

Yuval Castleman, a former police officer, confronted two gunmen, killing them before being shot by an Israeli reservist. At Castleman's shiva, anger mounted over the circumstances of his death.

2023-12-05T17:40:21.251366+00:00 IST

Hamas drugged hostages before releasing them, Knesset told

Hagar Mizrahi, head of the Health Ministry's medical division, testified to the Knesset Health Committee that the captives were given a tranquilizer which she identified as Clonazepam sometime before they were handed over to Red Cross custody.

2023-12-05T17:39:11.673891+00:00 IST

Israeli forces operating ‘in the core of Khan Yunis’

"We are in the core of Jabaliya, in the core of Shejaya and now also in the core of Khan Yunis" the IDF said in a statement.

2023-12-05T17:32:56.066928+00:00 IST

Hungary reaffirms ‘unwavering solidarity with Israel’

On Tuesday, Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant hosted his Hungarian counterpart, Minister of Defense Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky, at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tel Aviv.

2023-12-05T17:23:22.893627+00:00 IST

Brand Dubai guide spotlights unique homegrown businesses

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), has launched an interactive guide aimed at spotlighting unique homegrown businesses that are promoting sustainability in the city

2023-12-05T17:07:29.408958+00:00 IST

Indians traveling to West, Middle East can obtain stopover visa

Indians travelling to the West or the Middle East can obtain a stopover visa for four days that will allow them to visit any city in Saudi Arabia or perform Umrah, said Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan, adding that it is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 to streamline Umrah visits.

2023-12-05T16:58:23.493408+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed visits Palestinian children in UAE hospitals

During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan checked on the health conditions of the children and their families and met with the medical teams supervising the treatment and rehabilitation plans

2023-12-05T16:57:49.324399+00:00 IST

Israel denies UN official's claim it ordered evacuation of aid

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus falsely claimed on Tuesday that the WHO received instructions from the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) to, "remove our supplies from our medical warehouse in southern Gaza within 24 hours, as ground operations will put it beyond use."

2023-12-05T13:59:08.901501+00:00 IST

Soldiers mobilise to battle Israeli agriculture's greatest crisis

"Agricultural work is a pillar in the spirit of Zionism based on the rootedness of the State of Israel. Special thanks to the Education Corps (of the Israel Defence Forces), without whose assistance and involvement the move would not have come to fruition," said Oren Lavi, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture

2023-12-05T11:59:56.348881+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hamas positions in refugee camp

Israeli forces also raided Hamas's General Security Headquarters inside the UN administered refugee camp. Weapons, command and control equipment, observation gear and maps were located in the headquarters.

2023-12-05T08:07:19.682762+00:00 IST

OECD Secretary-General meets Israel’s President, senior ministers

On Monday, he met with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and its Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

2023-12-05T07:28:04.376266+00:00 IST

Delegation of hostages’ families meets with Australian PM

During this visit, the delegation members met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles, as well as senior government officials and members of the Australian Parliament and the large Jewish communities in Melbourne and Sydney.

2023-12-05T06:52:23.568210+00:00 IST

"We will operate in maximum force": Israel warns Hamas

IDF said, "We have entered a new phase in our war against Hamas. Hamas broke the humanitarian pause when it violated the hostage release agreement by refusing to release women, children, and babies as agreed. Hamas also fired rockets at Israeli homes. It should be clear to everyone by now. Hamas chooses war. Hamas chose war when it broke the hostage release agreement on December 1."

2023-12-05T00:58:47.233498+00:00 IST