Middle East

After war, Israel will retain complete freedom of action in Gaza

Speaking at the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, Gallant emphasised "at the end of this 'campaign,' Hamas, as a military organisation or governing body in Gaza, will cease to exist."

2023-11-07T16:15:15.953464+00:00 IST

Armed Palestinian attempts to infiltrate Israeli town

The suspect fled towards the Palestinian village of Ein Yabrud, north of Ramallah, after being fired on by Israeli security forces.

2023-11-07T15:32:28.732246+00:00 IST

Children undergoing surgeries without anaesthesia in Gaza

Some veterans of wartime medicine in Gaza said that the conditions inside the overcrowded and impoverished territory are the worst they have ever seen, as entire apartment blocks, schools and hospitals crumble.

2023-11-07T13:20:16.950484+00:00 IST

Israelis hold a 'minute of silence' for victims of Oct 7 massacre

This memorial service marked the one-month anniversary of the attack, which resulted in a tragic loss of life, with a majority of the victims being civilians.

2023-11-07T13:10:19.961186+00:00 IST

Rafah border: Civilians pass through evacuation corridor

In a video posted by the COGAT on X, thousands of civilians were seen crossing the border to save their lives amid Israel Hamas war in the region.

2023-11-07T11:37:06.544417+00:00 IST

Israel will have “security responsibility” in Gaza: Netanyahu

The situation in Gaza post-war remains uncertain, with concerns about how Israel plans to manage it.

2023-11-07T11:17:13.935531+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister meets Vatican Secretary of State

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the two nations' efforts to promote values of tolerance, coexistence and human fraternity.

2023-11-07T09:38:09.404951+00:00 IST

COP28: Green education prepares future generations to lead climat

Education is a key pillar in the global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and address the impacts of climate change.

2023-11-07T09:19:26.845050+00:00 IST

Israel reacts to South Africa's recall of diplomatic mission

The Foreign Ministry said that the South African government's decision to recall its diplomatic staff is a "victory for the terrorist organization Hamas and Iran" for the massacre they carried out on October 7 in which Hamas terrorists murdered over 1400 innocent people and took 241 others, including children, hostage.

2023-11-07T08:57:42.763981+00:00 IST

Israel forces take control of Hamas military outpost in Gaza: IDF

According to the Israeli forces, Israeli warplanes hit a cell of about 10 Hamas members, directed by ground troops from the Nahal Brigade, who identified the cell and directed the aerial attack on the outpost.

2023-11-07T08:52:28.484341+00:00 IST

Israel recruiting military prep students for agriculture work

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture has arranged for students from pre-military preparatory schools to work in agricultural work for extended periods of time in order to help with the manpower crisis that has arisen due to the war in Gaza.

2023-11-07T07:17:38.404446+00:00 IST

Netanyahu tells foreign ambassadors to Israel ‘This battle is you

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at the Kirya (IDF headquarters) in Tel Aviv, met with approximately 80 foreign ambassadors to Israel who expressed their support for Israel and who said that they would work - each one in their own country - so that what occurred on October 7th would never be forgotten.

2023-11-07T06:47:16.263150+00:00 IST

Israel schools to hold events to mark month since Oct 7 attack

Israel's education system will mark Tuesday, November 7, 2023, one month after the events of 7/10, on the morning of the Simchat Torah holiday, and the beginning of the "Iron Swords" war, in which Hamas enacted a brutal attack on the State of Israel.

2023-11-07T03:17:41.348511+00:00 IST

Israel military reopens evacuation route for Gazans to move South

As Israel continues ground operations in Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has reopened an evacuation route for Gazans to move south for their safety.

2023-11-07T03:02:56.370021+00:00 IST

Mohammed Al Sharqi witnesses part of Abu Dhabi International

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, stressed the role of international sports tournaments in attracting emerging and young players in all sports from various countries of the world, noting the position of the UAE in the field of organizing and hosting major sporting events as a destination leader.

2023-11-07T01:51:55.757949+00:00 IST

Israeli Finance Minister calls security zones in Judea, Samaria

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for the establishment of security zones to protect Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria from the threat of Palestinian terrorism.

2023-11-07T01:24:02.083859+00:00 IST

Al-Sayegh participates in opening of World Food Conference

Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, participated in the official opening of the second edition of the World Food Conference, which is currently being held in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

2023-11-07T01:20:30.502725+00:00 IST

"Enough is enough”: UN calls for immediate humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations on Monday reiterated its demand for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza amid the war with Israel and said that keeping an entire population besieged, under attack and denied access to amenities is "unacceptable"

2023-11-07T00:54:29.048064+00:00 IST

Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Mohammadi goes on hunger strike

Jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has started a hunger strike in prison, protesting against the limits on medical care for her and other inmates, as well as the obligation for women to wear the hijab in Iran, Al Jazeera reported on Monday citing the Nobel laureate's family.

2023-11-07T00:26:05.120357+00:00 IST

Biden, Netanyahu discuss possibility of ‘tactical pauses'

US President Joe Biden on Monday discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the possibility of 'tactical pauses' to provide civilians with opportunities to safely depart, allow aid to enter to help civilians in need, and enable the release of hostages.

2023-11-06T21:36:40.406424+00:00 IST

Israel: Kibbutzim lights up in red in memory of October 7 victims

A month after the October 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas, the dining halls in kibbutzim across the country were lit up in red in memory of over 1400 victims of the attack.

2023-11-06T21:12:42.233375+00:00 IST