Middle East

Israel, Finland sign deal for David’s Sling Air Defence System

Asked about the possibility of the PA administering the Strip, Netanyahu said, "I repeat: total security control with the ability to enter whenever you want to eliminate terrorists who could re-emerge."

2023-11-12T09:39:35.402586+00:00 IST

Sharjah Media City participates in Global Media Congress 2023

Sharjah Media City (Shams) is set to participate in the second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC).

2023-11-12T09:35:11.634842+00:00 IST

UAE President honours winners of Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards

UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards 2023 following the conclusion of the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

2023-11-12T09:14:51.039025+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism reopens Delma Museum

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reopened the Delma Museum following the completion of a major restoration initiative.

2023-11-12T09:08:28.519625+00:00 IST

Art installation in Tel Aviv calls for death for Hamas Terrorists

A large structure has been installed in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square, demanding the death penalty for the perpetrators of Hamas's deadly October 7 massacre in southern Israel, the Jerusalem Post reported.

2023-11-12T09:00:34.333751+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Israel extends wishes to people on Diwali 

The Indian Embassy in Israel has extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali.

2023-11-12T08:16:41.112185+00:00 IST

Hamas opens fire at soldiers during evacuation of civilians: IDF

According to the IDF, the troops returned fire and tanks fired on terrorists and killed them.

2023-11-12T08:08:23.217336+00:00 IST

Top US official Brett McGurk to visit Israel: Report

During his visit, he will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

2023-11-12T05:15:09.656628+00:00 IST

Jordan airdrops humanitarian aid to field hospital in Gaza Strip 

The Jordan Air Force has once again dropped humanitarian aid from the air to a field hospital in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-11-12T04:26:46.251518+00:00 IST

Hamas integral part of axis of terrorism led by Iran: Israeli PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas an "integral part of the axis of terrorism" led by Iran.

2023-11-12T03:04:07.058873+00:00 IST

Hamas’s human shields: ‘Terrorists left hospital with civilians’

The Israel Defense Forces evacuated Rantisi Hospital in the Gaza Strip and chose not to target Hamas terrorists leaving with civilians on foot and in cars and ambulances, military officials said on Saturday. The decision was made to avoid harming Palestinian noncombatants.

2023-11-12T01:42:33.294577+00:00 IST

Arab countries oppose measures against Israel

While member states blasted Israel's invasion of Gaza, an emergency meeting of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation was held in Riyadh on Saturday without adopting any practical measures against the Jewish state.

2023-11-12T01:30:49.820431+00:00 IST

Netanyahu rules out Palestinian authority’s return to Gaza

Speaking to reporters in Jerusalem on Saturday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza after the war.

2023-11-12T01:25:34.860338+00:00 IST

IDF working to rescue Gazans from Shifa Hospital

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it is working with with Gaza's hospital staff to provide safe passage southward for Gazans from Shifa Hospital.

2023-11-11T23:40:10.811518+00:00 IST

US accomplice in Israel 'crimes': Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

Saudi Arabia hosted the emergency summit in response to the exceptional circumstances taking place in the Palestinian Gaza Strip as countries feel the need to unify efforts and come out with a unified collective position

2023-11-11T19:28:15.090871+00:00 IST

UAE dispatches 100 tonnes of food, medical supplies to Gaza

The extension is part of the UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts which aim to provide essential food, medicine, health supplies, and sanitary products for those affected in the Gaza Strip, particularly women, children, and the elderly.

2023-11-11T16:40:05.071207+00:00 IST

President Herzog speaks with German President

President Herzog thanked President Steinmeier for his words, and noted he was a true friend of Israel. He thanked him for his ongoing support for the families of the hostages, and for his steadfast support and friendship with the Jewish community in Germany, and all over the world.

2023-11-11T16:27:14.117420+00:00 IST

UAE Public Prosecution signs MoU with Ministry of Defence

In the presence of Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, the MoU was signed by First Attorney General, Sultan Ibrahim Al-Juwaied, for the UAE Public Prosecution, and Major General Salem Jumaa Al Kaabi, Head of Military Justice, representing the Ministry of Defence.

2023-11-11T13:30:52.623918+00:00 IST

Mubadala Health kicks off 2-day Diabetes Conference in Abu Dhabi

Staged during Diabetes Awareness Month and in anticipation of World Diabetes Day on 14th November, the conference has assembled an impressive array of global experts to address critical issues in diabetes management.

2023-11-11T13:23:03.650797+00:00 IST

UAE Embassy, Cyprus National Library organise cultural initiative

Mohammed Saif Al Shehhi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, commended the close bilateral ties between the UAE and Cyprus across various fields, particularly those within the cultural realm, expressing his aspirations for enhancing cooperation and further coordination in this regard.

2023-11-11T13:17:16.489462+00:00 IST

Egypt: British couple die after adjoining room fumigated for bugs

A devastating incident unfolded during a vacation for a British couple, John and Susan Cooper, who tragically lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt, after the adjoining room was sprayed with pesticide to kill bedbugs

2023-11-11T11:18:33.699898+00:00 IST