Middle East

“Gaza Strip cut into two”, says Israeli military

The Israeli Army said on Sunday that "significant strikes" are being carried out and the Gaza Strip has been "cut into two", Al Jazeera reported.

2023-11-05T23:15:20.690036+00:00 IST

Israeli Minister draws fire after remarks to nuke Gaza, suspended

The Israeli government on Sunday drew ire after Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggested that dropping nuclear weapons on Gaza is "one of the options" and no aid should be transferred to Gaza, Times of Israel reported.

2023-11-05T21:47:03.214026+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken makes 'unannounced' stop at Iraq

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday and held discussions with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani about the need to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from spreading, CNN reported.

2023-11-05T20:18:42.319095+00:00 IST

Israel uncovers Hamas rocket launchers next to children’s pool

Israel has long decried the terrorist group's practice of committing war crimes by deliberately placing rocket launchers near and in civilian sites such as hospitals, schools, mosques and United Nations buildings.

2023-11-05T17:39:40.140255+00:00 IST

Israeli forces seize suicide drones, other weapons in Gaza

The captured weapons included AK-47 rifles, submachine guns, cartridges, grenades, explosive devices, suicide drones, and RPG missiles. The IDF said some of the weapons were destroyed and some were brought to Israel for further examination.

2023-11-05T17:36:32.204525+00:00 IST

Israeli envoy accuses Guterres of lying

The Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson's Unit said on Friday that an aircraft struck an ambulance in the Gaza Strip, which, according to military intelligence, was being used by a Hamas unit very close to the combat zone. The military added that several terrorists were killed in the strike near Gaza's Shifa Hospital.

2023-11-05T17:28:33.050041+00:00 IST

Israel will not agree to ceasefire in Gaza: Benjamin Netanyahu

"Take this (word 'ceasefire') out of the lexicon. We will continue until we defeat them; we do not have an alternative," Netanyahu is quoted saying in a statement from his office.

2023-11-05T16:00:38.454942+00:00 IST

US Secy Blinken meets PA President Mahmoud Abbas in West Bank

PA President Mahmoud Abbas emphasised that security and peace can only be achieved by ending Israel's military rule over the territories of the "State of Palestine" and recognising East Jerusalem as its capital.

2023-11-05T13:04:51.612538+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas war: 52 die in blast at Al-Maghazi refugee camp

A powerful blast ripped through the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on Saturday late at night, resulting in dozens of fatalities and numerous injuries, CNN reported, citing hospital officials.

2023-11-05T12:26:48.079370+00:00 IST

UAE: Gulfood Manufacturing to kick off November 7

The largest ever edition of the world-leading trade event Gulfood Manufacturing kicks off this week, at Dubai World Trade Centre, with a packed three days across 3 co-located events in prospect for an anticipated 36,000+ visitors from the food industry. As the global FB industry moves into a new era characterised by greater sustainability, resilience, agility and efficiency, 3,000 exhibitors from 80 countries will be showcasing thousands of innovations over 21 exhibition halls.

2023-11-05T09:39:35.447864+00:00 IST

Experts emphasise need for public-private collaboration

The ongoing 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) organised a discussion titled 'Social Service: The Way to Guarantee Happiness for Senior Citizens', to deliberate on the pivotal role of social service in enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens.

2023-11-05T09:35:14.395691+00:00 IST

Leadership roundtable at WETEX, DSS discuss climate ambitions

The 25th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) will bring together climate leaders and C-level executives from around the world, to discuss ways to enhance climate work and climate change mitigation. DEWA is organising WETEX and Dubai Solar Show under the directives of under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, from 15th to 1th7 November 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

2023-11-05T09:30:36.537157+00:00 IST

Jordan King receives UAE FM in Arab coordination meeting

King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in the presence of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, received Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

2023-11-05T09:00:12.933930+00:00 IST

Former Prime Ministers of UK, Australia arrive in Israel

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison have arrived in Israel to showcase support for Tel Aviv amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas.

2023-11-05T08:07:12.737694+00:00 IST

Lebanese border clashes continue without escalation

Israeli-Lebanese border clashes continued on Saturday but did not escalate following Friday's speech by Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.

2023-11-05T07:20:24.686904+00:00 IST

IDF has attacked 2500 targets in Gaza

The IDF said that in the combined activities of its ground and air forces in the Gaza Strip, more than 2,500 terrorists targets have been attacked since the start of the war.

2023-11-05T07:19:33.833442+00:00 IST

IDF spokesperson says forces continue to operate against Hamas

As the Israel-Hamas war completes almost a month, the ground offensive by Israel continues to take place in northern Gaza, as Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said the forces are determined to continue to operate against Hamas terrorists.

2023-11-05T07:04:55.778717+00:00 IST

Israel shoots down farthest rocket fired from Gaza

Israel's Arrow missile defense system intercepted a rocket in the Arava region north of Eilat that had been fired from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces said.

2023-11-05T01:35:22.499494+00:00 IST

UAE: Young female athletes shine at Abu Dhabi World Youth

Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club continued to assert its dominance on the second day of the Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a part of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC), taking place at the Mubadala Arena.

2023-11-05T01:25:36.916855+00:00 IST

COP28 President-Designate welcomes Transitional Committee

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and COP28 President-Designate, has welcomed the agreement reached at this weekend's Fifth Meeting of the Transitional Committee in Abu Dhabi.

2023-11-05T01:22:19.316341+00:00 IST

Blinken expresses "deep concern" over Lebanon-Israel border

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his "deep concern" in a meeting with Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Amman on Saturday about the cross-fire along Lebanon's southern border with Israel, as reported by CNN.

2023-11-05T00:38:37.609367+00:00 IST