Middle East

Israel receives armoured vehicles from US amid war with Hamas

Israel received a cargo plane carrying the initial shipment of armoured vehicles from the United States to replace the vehicles damaged during the war, the Israel Ministry of Defence informed on Thursday.

2023-10-19T14:54:18.979037+00:00 IST

Hamas terrorists may still be inside Israel

On Tuesday, an unarmed Gazan was caught near the Israeli city of Netivot, about eight miles from the Strip, and taken to the local police station for questioning

2023-10-19T14:23:51.047633+00:00 IST

"Conflict with Hamas battle of entire civilised world"

"This is not merely our battle but it is a battle of the entire civilised world...This is our darkest hour, it is the world's darkest hour. We need to stand together and win...." Netanyahu said while delivering a joint statement alongside British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak post their private meeting in Jerusalem.

2023-10-19T13:44:47.148871+00:00 IST

Israeli minister says economic boom coming once war ends

Amid the ongoing counter-offensive against Hamas after the October 7 terror attacks, Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, underlined his country's economic resilience and determination to forge ahead, saying that the economy will "boom" once the war with the terrorist group ends.

2023-10-19T13:11:18.509340+00:00 IST

UK supports Israel’s right "to go after Hamas": British PM Sunak

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday said the UK supports Israel's right to defend itself in line with international law and to fight against Hamas after the terror group launched attack on Tel Aviv on October 7.

2023-10-19T12:32:22.508215+00:00 IST

Volunteers serve soldiers through open kitchen, salon in war zone

The horrific attack on Israel, by the terror group Hamas led to the shut down of all gas stations, restaurants, including the kosher McDonald's across the country, however, it was not able to dampen the Israeli spirit of unity and assistance.

2023-10-19T12:18:44.324005+00:00 IST

Israel opens new hotline for Arabs amid crisis

Israel's Authority for Economic Development in Minority Sectors at the Ministry of Social Equality has launched an emergency hotline for information and support to Israel's Arab communities with the aim of helping the local Arab authorities deal with the state of emergency and the ongoing fighting in Gaza.

2023-10-19T11:41:05.004838+00:00 IST

Netanyahu holds private meeting with Sunak

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently holding a private meeting with British Prime Minister @RishiSunak at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. The leaders will also hold an expanded meeting, at the conclusion of which they will issue statements to the media," as per the Israeli Prime Minister's official handle on 'X'.

2023-10-19T11:05:35.827687+00:00 IST

Israel lets Gaza area potato farmers get back to work

In order to allow for the continuation of agricultural work in the south of Israel, as well as to prevent future harm to the farmers in the areas surrounding Gaza, Israel's Ministry of Agriculture allowed the sowing of potatoes to begin on Wednesday today in the Lev HaNegev fields, near Kibbutz Urim, located about 15 miles (25 kilometers) from the border with Gaza.

2023-10-19T01:32:40.205128+00:00 IST

Israel opens new hotline for Arabs needing help amid conflict

The Authority for Economic Development in Minority Sectors at the Ministry of Social Equality launched an emergency hotline for information and support in Israel's Arab communities with the aim of helping the local Arab authorities deal with the state of emergency and the ongoing fighting in Gaza.

2023-10-19T01:32:08.015712+00:00 IST

MoS Muraleedharan, Oman's Economy minister discusses key aspects

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Wednesday held a meeting with Oman's Minister of Economy Said Al Saqri and discussed key aspects of economic relations between the two countries

2023-10-18T18:59:18.941115+00:00 IST

First Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship edges closer

A groundbreaking milestone in the world of combat sports, ADXC 1 will debut inside the Mubadala Arena during the ongoing Abu Dhabi Showdown Week.

2023-10-18T18:24:16.815563+00:00 IST

UAE to host Young Global Leaders Annual Summit tomorrow

The UAE is hosting the Young Global Leaders Annual Summit from October 19 to 21 as part of the strategic partnership between the UAE government and the World Economic Forum.

2023-10-18T18:02:34.560327+00:00 IST

Biden praises first responders, doctors who treated civilians

Following the airstrike on a hospital in Gaza, US President Joe Biden, with Charge d'affaires Stephanie Hallett and Secretary of State Antony Blinken met first responders and doctors including United Hatzalah founder Eli Beer, who treated victims of the Hamas onslaught, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-18T17:54:57.103011+00:00 IST

UAE FM, Portuguese FM discuss ways to reduce escalation

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Portugal counterpart Joao Gomes Cravinho discussed, over the phone, ways to calm the situation in the region and enhance the humanitarian response to civilians affected by the repercussions of the current crisis.

2023-10-18T17:28:23.536812+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden compares Hamas attack to "fifteen 9/11s"

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday compared the Hamas attack to "fifteen 9/11s" for a nation the size of Israel while retreating that America stood with Israelis and their demand for justice.

2023-10-18T17:27:48.736234+00:00 IST

"UNCTAD plays pivotal role in assisting decision-makers"

Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasised that the UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023 plays a pivotal role in assisting decision-makers, policymakers, and stakeholders in harmonising their strategic initiatives with the imperative of environmental sustainability.

2023-10-18T17:26:32.043044+00:00 IST

Sarah Al Amiri leads UAE delegation to Switzerland, discusses sci

Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of Emirates Schools Establishment, led a UAE delegation to the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit (GESDA), which took place from October 11 to 13.

2023-10-18T16:52:13.516831+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi highlights automatic change of circumstance system

During the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition, held from October 16 to 20, 2023, and participating under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi government, the Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (ADSSA) highlighted the Automatic Change of Circumstance system (AutoCoC), for families benefiting from social support services within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

2023-10-18T16:33:00.015882+00:00 IST

US President Biden announces USD 100 million in humanitarian aid

"Today, I'm also announcing USD 100 million in new US funding for humanitarian assistance in both Gaza and the West Bank. This will support more than one million displaced and conflict-affected Palestinians including emergency needs in Gaza," said Biden.

2023-10-18T16:30:00.610976+00:00 IST