Middle East

Carried out preemptive artillery shelling in Lebanon: IDF

Earlier, IDF said that the fighter jets struck and killed three Hamas company commanders in overnight strikes in the Gaza Strip

2023-11-20T16:12:32.325690+00:00 IST

UAE Space Agency selects EDGE as strategic partner for 'Sirb'

The UAE Space Agency and EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Sirb programme, a constellation of three synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, which aims to launch the first satellite, Sirb-1, by 2026.

2023-11-20T14:22:05.575286+00:00 IST

Knesset bill enabling death penalty for terrorists on hold

Knesset legislation allowing for the death penalty to be applied to terrorists will be put on hold pending the approval of Israel's security cabinet, said coalition chairman MK Ofir Katz on Monday

2023-11-20T13:40:33.026153+00:00 IST

Israel: 1,850 terrorists captured in Judea and Samaria since war

Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, approximately 1,850 wanted terrorists have been arrested throughout Judea and Samaria, about 1,100 of whom are associated with the terrorist organisation Hamas.

2023-11-20T12:05:53.530584+00:00 IST

Thirty-one children evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Al-Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza, has become a flashpoint in Israel's war in the besieged enclave. The Israeli military alleges the facility is being used by Hamas as a shield for its operations and raided the hospital last Wednesday. Hamas and hospital officials have denied Israel's claims.

2023-11-20T11:13:50.473266+00:00 IST

Israel shares pictures of over 30 children held hostage by Hamas

On the occasion of World Children's Day, Israel shared pictures of children held hostages by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, stressing that there are more than 20 children, including babies and toddlers.

2023-11-20T10:59:13.298128+00:00 IST

Israeli forces eliminate three Hamas commanders

According to the IDF, the soldiers identified a squad of terrorists as they entered a munitions warehouse

2023-11-20T09:51:25.483625+00:00 IST

Paperworld Middle East, Gifts, Lifestyle Middle East open Dubai

Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East will kick off from November 21-23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The co-located events are expected to attract over 10,000 visitors from more than 100 visiting countries.

2023-11-20T09:08:40.381902+00:00 IST

ECI explores export support and green economy cooperation with UK

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) has concluded its week-long UK roadshow in London to bolster economic and trade relations between the UAE and the UK.

2023-11-20T09:06:44.964829+00:00 IST

Fallen Israeli soldier’s organs save six lives

Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzhak Semo was killed in battle in Gaza, but his organs have been donated to six patients in different hospitals, Israel's National Transplant Center announced on Sunday.

2023-11-20T08:56:01.381616+00:00 IST

Teen Israeli soldier Noa Marciano taken hostage, killed by Hamas

IDF spokesperson said, "According to the intelligence we have in our hands, concrete intelligence: Hamas terrorists took Noa into Shifa hospital where she was murdered quickly. Hamas murdered Noa inside Shifa Hospital. Our thoughts are with Noa's family."

2023-11-20T07:56:44.099223+00:00 IST

A morning of kindness turns to terror: A Sderot resident’s story

For Sderot resident Danny Eisenman, the story of October 7 began with helping some tourists change a flat tire.

2023-11-20T00:43:21.564271+00:00 IST

Israeli soldiers discover 35 Gaza tunnel shafts, seize weapons

Israeli soldiers discovered 35 tunnel shafts and seized weapons in northern Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Sunday.

2023-11-20T00:37:46.561306+00:00 IST

International forum to discuss 'Role of Media' in Jeddah

An international forum entitled "The Role of Media in Hatred and Violence" will be held in Jeddah on November 26. It will be organised by the Union of News Agencies of the OIC Member States (UNA) and the Muslim World League (MWL).

2023-11-20T00:34:11.684023+00:00 IST

UN Chief reiterates call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire

Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

2023-11-20T00:20:23.345924+00:00 IST

Israeli forces find 55-meter-long "terrorist tunne"l

In an operational update, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) as well as the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) have revealed that a 55-meter-long "terrorist tunnel" was found 10 metres under the Shifa Hospital complex in Gaza.

2023-11-19T21:25:09.987998+00:00 IST

"The day after we eliminate Hamas...": Israel PM

In a stern warning to the Palestinian authority following their denial of Hamas' involvement in the October 7 assault on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the day the Hamas are eliminated by Israel, it will not allow whoever runs the civil administration in Gaza to support terrorism.

2023-11-19T20:46:33.222710+00:00 IST

UAE: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announces enhance

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the upgrade of nine of its digital services.

2023-11-19T17:09:24.019322+00:00 IST

Israel: Remains found of 12-year-old girl burned alive by Hamas

The remains of a 12-year-old Israeli girl, burned alive alongside her twin brother and great-aunt in the October 7 Hamas onslaught on southwestern Israel, have been identified by archaeologists sifting through the rubble, family members said on Sunday.

2023-11-19T16:56:41.522868+00:00 IST

Hostage marks ninth birthday in Hamas captivity

Emily Hand was among the some 240 people kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and taken back to the Gaza Strip. Her ninth birthday was on Friday.

2023-11-19T16:54:49.656377+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, Ugandan FM explore bilateral ties, cooperatio

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed in a phone call with Odongo Jeje Abubakar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, the ties between their countries and prospects for boosting collaboration.

2023-11-19T16:40:02.156043+00:00 IST