Middle East

Dutch FM in Israel calls on Hamas to release all hostages

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with the visiting Dutch foreign minister Hanke Bruins Slot in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Slot came to Israel to express solidarity with the country after the barbaric Hamas attack of October 7

2023-11-21T18:10:17.321261+00:00 IST

PMO Director General holding meeting on hostage release

In light of developments on the issue of the release of Israeli hostages, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Director General Yossi Shelley is now convening the forum of directors general of Government ministries to prepare for dealing with, and assisting on, all necessary civilian aspects.

2023-11-21T17:57:07.756557+00:00 IST

Dutch FM in Israel calls on Hamas to release all hostages

The two foreign ministers met with the families of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

2023-11-21T17:49:35.753872+00:00 IST

Israeli Cabinet to meet on deal for release of hostages from Gaza

The Israeli Cabinet will meet at 8 pm (Israeli local time) on Tuesday to approve a deal for the release of dozens of hostages from Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-11-21T16:31:44.183928+00:00 IST

Ethiopia Airlines to resume flights to Israel

Ethiopia Airlines announced that it is resuming its flights to Israel, which had been suspended since the Gaza war began.

2023-11-21T15:45:15.380892+00:00 IST

Israel: Personal belongings tell story of music festival massacre

Three hundred and sixty-four people were murdered at the outdoor music festival--nearly one-third of the 1,200 people killed by Hamas on October 7.

2023-11-21T15:44:46.738877+00:00 IST

Hospital spokesperson resigns after Israeli hostage’s conference

A spokesperson for a hospital who arranged a controversial press conference for a freed Israeli hostage announced his resignation on Tuesday. Avi Shoham, spokesperson for the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv confirmed in a WhatsApp message that he was leaving the position.

2023-11-21T15:44:16.894014+00:00 IST

IDF shares video explaining hostage situation in Gaza

Along with the shared video was a text that read, "This is WHY Hamas brought hostages to the Shifa Hospital after the October 7 massacre. Why is Hamas still holding over 200 civilians hostage 44 days later?"

2023-11-21T12:14:51.011404+00:00 IST

Israel striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon 

The Israel Defence Forces said its aircraft identified and struck three armed terror squads in the area of the border with Lebanon

2023-11-21T11:12:04.481984+00:00 IST

Health Ministry cancels need to boil drinking water in Haifa

On Monday, residents were instructed to boil water before drinking it or using it for food after routine tests found abnormal microbial results.

2023-11-21T10:53:59.758784+00:00 IST

‘Wartime Magician’ performs 26 shows in nine days for Israeli kid

Alan Sakowitz just completed a whirlwind tour in Israel to entertain both displaced children and Israeli soldiers.

2023-11-21T09:03:01.064150+00:00 IST

ADNOC, Santos to pursue global CCS Platform for net zero

ADNOC and Santos today announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) that outlines a pathway towards the potential development of a joint global carbon management platform that could support the decarbonisation journey of customers throughout Asia-Pacific.

2023-11-21T08:33:55.779927+00:00 IST

Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa

Israel's Foreign Ministry said Monday night that, following the latest statements made by South African officials, the Ambassador of Israel to Pretoria has been recalled to Jerusalem for consultations.

2023-11-21T08:22:44.618845+00:00 IST

IDF forces surround Jabalia region in northeastern Gaza

The IDF reported that its 162nd Division overnight completed the encirclement of Jabalia in northeastern Gaza and that the division is prepared to continue the attack. Terrorists were eliminated and terror infrastructure was destroyed.

2023-11-21T07:55:55.674871+00:00 IST

Hamas leader claims truce deal with Israel “close”

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has claimed that the terror group is nearing an agreement on a "truce" with Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Times of Israel reported on Tuesday.

2023-11-21T05:41:05.193613+00:00 IST

COP28 Presidency urges visitors to use Dubai Metro

The COP28 Presidency strongly encourages all attendees to use the Dubai Metro throughout the two-week conference, running from November 30-December 12, for faster and more sustainable travel.

2023-11-21T01:03:43.215378+00:00 IST

UAE calls on global leaders to unleash potential of food systems

Today, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead, addressed the Global Food Security Summit in London, where she called on global leaders to find the will to work collectively and creatively to unleash the potential of food systems in the fight against climate change.

2023-11-21T01:03:13.953040+00:00 IST

Gazans confirm terrorists hide in hospitals

Gazans in Israeli custody confirmed to interrogators that terror groups actively operated in Gaza hospitals and even deeply embedded themselves in the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in videos released by the Israel Defence Forces on Monday.

2023-11-21T00:39:52.063774+00:00 IST

Israel: Haifa residents directed to boil drinking water

Israel's Ministry of Health instructed residents of Haifa, Israel's third largest city, to boil their tap water before drinking it or using it for food preparation after routine tests found abnormal microbial results.

2023-11-20T16:53:36.826789+00:00 IST

Israel: 2 Palestinians arrested trying to smuggle tens of thousan

Inspectors found tens of thousands of packs of cigarettes inside a container that was declared to contain washing machines.

2023-11-20T16:44:22.122064+00:00 IST

UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed, Brazilian FM discuss strategic partnersh

The two sides also discussed the prospects for bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, including the environment and climate, within the framework of the UAE's hosting of COP28 in Expo City Dubai this month.

2023-11-20T16:44:05.235385+00:00 IST