Middle East

“Enemy is a disease that has no cure, except beheading…”: Hamas

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday showed a purported note from one of the members of the Hamas which has the message for the terror group to "sharpen the blades" for their enemies who are "incurable disease".

2023-10-25T11:45:11.207269+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Forces hits another terror cell on Lebanon border

The Israel Defence Forces have confirmed that another terror cell in Southern Lebanon has been struck near the northern community of Zar'it, according to The Times of Israel.

2023-10-25T10:44:13.871419+00:00 IST

'Iran directly aided Hamas before attack': Israel

In a major development, Israel has alleged that Iran "directly aided" Hamas ahead of the terror attack on October 7 and is still helping the terror group with intelligence, Times of Israel reported on Wednesday.

2023-10-25T10:41:46.340556+00:00 IST

Israeli requests for gun permits soar

After a telephone interview with the ministry's Firearm Licensing Department, eligible citizens without a criminal record or health issues can now be issued a gun license within a week.

2023-10-25T09:35:54.641708+00:00 IST

Alpha Dhabi acquires significant stake in NTS Amega Global

NTS Group's operations now extend across nine pivotal O&G locations, including the UAE, where it is headquartered, Saudi Arabia, Houston-Texas, Canada, Guyana, Norway, Singapore, Midland, and Lafayette.

2023-10-25T09:34:52.530911+00:00 IST

Israel denies Visas to UN officials

Guterres angered Israelis during a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday when he said, "It is important to also recognise the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum," claiming that "The Palestinian people have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation."

2023-10-25T08:45:30.010763+00:00 IST

Israel kills one of Hamas’ most veteran commanders in air strike

He was also linked to an infiltration attack on an Israeli beach in 2014 and attacks on several military outposts.

2023-10-25T08:24:55.531339+00:00 IST

Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief meets with Hamas, Islamic Jihad

The Israeli publication posted an image tweeted on social media X to show Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, with Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri, and Islamic Jihad chief Ziad al-Nakhala.

2023-10-25T07:50:17.820416+00:00 IST

IDF thwarts Hamas’ sea-borne infiltration attempt

The exact number of Hamas divers involved in the infiltration was not specified by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), but Hebrew-language media reports estimate it to be between five and eight individuals.

2023-10-25T06:13:17.589375+00:00 IST

Jordan Queen criticises “double standard” of West on Israel-Hamas

Meanwhile in a press conference on the sidelines of Tuesday's United Nations Security Council's open debate on the situation in the Middle East, Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasised that the lives of Palestinians are no less valuable than the lives of Israelis.

2023-10-25T05:28:57.535064+00:00 IST

Photos show half million liters of fuel held by Hamas, IDF says

Hamas had decried a power outage at the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza as a "crime against humanity."

2023-10-25T05:18:58.307229+00:00 IST

US President Biden, Saudi Crown Prince MBS discuss Israel-Hamas

The two also affirmed the importance of working towards a sustainable peace between Israelis and Palestinians as soon as the crisis subsides, "building on" the work that was already underway between Saudi Arabia and the United States over recent months before the outbreak of the Gaza war.

2023-10-25T03:51:35.559041+00:00 IST

IDF hits Syrian army sites after rocket fire

"In response to rocket launches from Syria toward Israel yesterday, IDF fighter jets struck military infrastructure and mortar launchers belonging to the Syrian Army," posted IDF on X.

2023-10-25T03:24:12.282159+00:00 IST

Czech and Austrian leaders to visit Israel today

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will depart for Israel on Wednesday to show solidarity with the country and its people in the wake of the October 7 terror attacks and amid the ongoing war with the terrorist group Hamas, The Jerusalem Post reported.

2023-10-25T00:06:30.320601+00:00 IST

Sharjah Islamic Bank completes integrated connectivity

The Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced the completion of the integration process for its financial and banking operations in the field of payments with the Arab Regional Payments Clearing and Settlement Organization (Buna), a centralised cross-border payment system owned by the Arab Monetary Fund.

2023-10-24T23:38:44.824673+00:00 IST

Over 400 librarians, specialists convene at conference

More than 400 international librarians and specialists from over 30 countries will participate in the highly anticipated 10th edition of the Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC), as announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). The event is scheduled to take place from 7th to 9th November as part of the Publisher's Training programme on the sidelines of the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair.

2023-10-24T23:38:23.806123+00:00 IST

‘Thabat’ project creates new vision for Al Yousuf Group

The Ministry of Economy's 'Thabat' family business programme has succeeded in creating a new and sustainable business vision for the Al Yousuf family, taking it closer to the future economy through an intensive training session that lasted more than 550 working hours.

2023-10-24T23:38:03.445790+00:00 IST

"We are ready to invade Gaza": IDF chief

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced that the ground personnel massing on the southern border were ready to 'invade' Gaza, The Jerusalem Post reported.

2023-10-24T22:08:30.095310+00:00 IST

'Gaza ground war delayed by strategic considerations'

The Israeli ground invasion of Gaza is being delayed by "strategic considerations," the Israel Defense Forces' Chief of Staff told reporters on Monday.

2023-10-24T17:46:15.136108+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Foreign Minister of Turkiye

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkiye, at Qasr Al Shati. They discussed efforts to enhance the humanitarian response for civilians affected by the crisis in the Gaza Strip, especially in light of critical developments in the area.

2023-10-24T17:41:25.264756+00:00 IST

National Ambulance organises 1st Regional Emergency Medical Expo

National Ambulance, a part of the National Guard Command, joined forces with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Mideast Education Committee and The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) to organise the 1st Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Expo 2023. The event, took place at the HCT - Dubai Women's Campus.

2023-10-24T17:26:56.406353+00:00 IST