Middle East

'We are the same Jews, but have different capabilities'

Issuing a stern warning to the Hamas terror group, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that "2023 is not 1943" and in an indirect reference to the persecution of Jews under the Nazi regime in Germany, added that today's Jewish people possess "different capabilities", Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-12T12:00:53.132620+00:00 IST

“No electric switch will be turned on till...": Israel Minister 

Amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel that has claimed thousands of innocent lives, Israel's Energy Minister has warned that Tel Aviv will not allow humanitarian aid or any essential resources into Gaza until Hamas releases captives, Al Jazeera reported

2023-10-12T11:50:03.226790+00:00 IST

"We’re here, we’re not going anywhere:" Blinken to Netanyahu

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have met in Tel Aviv amid the ongoing conflict between Israel with Hamas.

2023-10-12T11:20:15.293699+00:00 IST

Help in securing release of hostages: Israel to Int'l community

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called out the international community on Thursday to help secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive by the Hamas terror group following the deadly attack on October 7.

2023-10-12T11:08:39.168922+00:00 IST

UAE and US Presidents discuss regional developments in phone call

The two sides emphasised the critical need to prioritize the protection of civilians and open safe corridors to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid.

2023-10-12T09:56:12.830932+00:00 IST

"Will hunt down every last man...": Israel Defence Minister

Gallant briefed them about atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists against children, women, men and the elderly,

2023-10-12T09:44:31.565417+00:00 IST

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi receives three honors at Middle East M

The three honorary award-winning categories include Executive of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Team of the Year. The inaugural programme of these awards celebrates the region's most exceptional business leaders and organisations, and receiving multiple accolades is a testament to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's commitment to excellence.

2023-10-12T09:37:27.030053+00:00 IST

Israel notifies families of 95 hostages held by terrorists

Coordinator for the Captives & Missing Brigadier General (Ret.) Gal Hirsch said that forces during the fighting are making three efforts which include intelligence-operational effort, an effort to formulate an assessment of the situation regarding the captives and missing and the effort to assist the families of the people who have been kept captive or are missing.

2023-10-12T09:30:22.877735+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv amid Israel-Hamas conflict

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday arrived in Israel along with a team of officials.

2023-10-12T08:36:25.112636+00:00 IST

People flee homes after Hamas rocket attack in Israel

Marina, an Israeli whose building was destroyed in a Hamas rocket attack, was now along with her family moving to her mother's home.

2023-10-12T07:21:28.833028+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Forces launch airstrikes overnight across Gaza

On Thursday overnight, the IDF fighter jets launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip and targeted Hamas' elite fighting unit Nakhba, which spearheaded the mass infiltration from the Strip on Saturday, The Jerusalem Post reported on Thursday.

2023-10-12T06:03:55.967999+00:00 IST

"Scenes out of a Zombie film" IDF on beheading of babies by Hamas

As today marks the sixth day of Israel Hamas conflict, Israel Defence Force (IDF) spokesperson Lieutenant Col. Jonathan Conricus on Thursday said that the babies have been beheaded in Israel, further noting that it was hard to believe that Hamas could perform such barbaric act.

2023-10-12T05:18:46.705807+00:00 IST

11 UN staff, 30 students at UN schools killed in Gaza": UN spokes

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said, "11 United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff and personnel have been killed since Saturday", referring to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees which also runs schools in Gaza.

2023-10-12T02:51:58.023917+00:00 IST

Prince William, Kate Middleton condemn horrors inflicted by Hamas

But their statement implied a tacit equivalency between the Israeli victims and the people in Gaza as they referred to the suffering of "all Israelis and Palestinians."

2023-10-12T01:53:25.408319+00:00 IST

Netanyahu says ‘every Hamas is a dead man’

"The Jewish (Israel) Nation is united and now its leadership is also united," declared Netanyahu.

2023-10-12T01:53:05.972105+00:00 IST

Israeli airstrikes hammer Hamas targets

Overnight Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force hit more than 200 targets in Gaza's Al Furqan neighborhood, which it called "a terror nest for Hamas," from which "many activities against Israel are carried out."

2023-10-12T01:29:39.827565+00:00 IST

Kuwait: Embassy of India holds 'Explore Incredible India' event

The event on Wednesday saw the participation of leading travel agents and hoteliers from India and over 150 travel operators from Kuwait.

2023-10-11T22:38:55.217036+00:00 IST

Netanyahu, Gantz Agree on Emergency Unity Government

Coalition and government leaders announced the formation of an emergency national unity government on Wednesday.

2023-10-11T18:13:12.902684+00:00 IST

UAE Space Agency urges space startups to take part in competition

In collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Bayanat, and Planet, the UAE Space Agency announced the launch of the Space Startup Pitch Competition - Sustainability for and from Space, as part of the Vista Space Challenge at the Dubai Airshow. Vista is the region's only dedicated platform for startups in the industry. The deadline to apply for the competition is October 19

2023-10-11T18:12:28.005666+00:00 IST

Netanyahu speaks with US President Biden again amid ongoing war

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) spoke with US President Joe Biden again amid the ongoing war with Hamas, and thanked the leader for his "unequivocal" support to the nation.

2023-10-11T18:06:23.597971+00:00 IST

UAE President receives phone call from Netherlands PM

The two sides also discussed efforts to de-escalate grave regional developments, particularly on the humanitarian level.

2023-10-11T18:02:43.173769+00:00 IST