Middle East

Gunbattle between Israeli forces, Hamas intesifies; 313 killed

The death toll has been confirmed by the Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip that said 313 Palestinians have been killed and another 1,990 have been wounded in the Gaza Strip.

2023-10-08T09:30:16.401362+00:00 IST

IDF says it killed over 400 terrorists inside Gaza

At a press conference on Sunday, top IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said the searches for Hamas terrorists were underway at several besieged towns.

2023-10-08T08:54:57.876932+00:00 IST

30 officers killed in Hamas attack, Israel Police confirms

As Israeli fighter jets continued to batter Hamas targets on the Gaza border area after deadly terror attacks by the terrorist outfit, Israel Police on Sunday confirmed that 30 of its officers, including from the Border Police, have been killed, Israeli news agency Tazpit Press Service (TPS) reported.

2023-10-08T08:42:05.406603+00:00 IST

Israeli daily Jerusalem Post hit by multiple cyberattacks

Even as Israel carried out retaliatory air raids into Hamas hideouts after the rocket attacks and ground assault left over 300 dead and more than 1,000 injured, hackers targeted the country's leading and best-selling English newspaper with multiple cyberattacks.

2023-10-08T07:23:11.595644+00:00 IST

IDF says jets hit home of Hamas intelligence chief in Gaza

Israeli fighter jets hit a military facility at the residence of the terrorist group Hamas' intelligence chief in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said.

2023-10-08T07:04:27.589381+00:00 IST

Hezbollah claims responsibility for mortar fire at Israel from Lebanon

Terrorist organisation Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the mortar fire that Lebanon launched at northern Israel earlier on Sunday, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-08T06:45:27.576958+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka "deeply concerned" over loss of life in Israel

Sri Lanka on Sunday expressed its deep concern over the deadliest escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine after Hamas launched a massive rocket barrage and ground, air, and sea offensive against Israel.

2023-10-08T06:36:51.038733+00:00 IST

Israel-Gaza conflict: Toll of injured in Israel rises to 1864

Notably, Palestinian terrorists who entered Israel from Gaza early on Saturday morning during an 'unprecedented' incident are still being sought by Israeli security authorities in southern Israel villages.

2023-10-08T06:08:43.264109+00:00 IST

Israeli warplanes continue to pound Gaza

Israel's warplanes continue to bombard Gaza on Sunday morning, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari said adding that 426 targets were struck in Gaza, including 10 towers used by Hamas.

2023-10-08T05:49:30.365346+00:00 IST

"We will restore security to citizens of Israel": Netanyahu

As Israel's political-security cabinet convened late on Saturday to decide how to respond to Hamas' terror attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the security to the citizens of Israel will be "restored" and the nation will win.

2023-10-08T05:30:44.547434+00:00 IST

Israeli Security Forces regain control of Sderot Police Station

In an operation that started on Saturday, Israel's Security Forces neutralised 10 terrorists and regained control of the Sderot Police Station that was overrun by Hamas terrorists yesterday.

2023-10-08T03:43:09.175320+00:00 IST

At least 230 Palestinians killed in Israeli retaliation

At least 232 people were killed in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza on Sunday as Israel carried out retaliatory strikes following the Hamas rocket fire and the unprecedented ground assault in the Middle Eastern country, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-10-08T03:22:50.400151+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu vows to turn Hamas hideouts into "rubble"

As the toll from the Hamas rocket fire and ground assault soared past 300, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to turn all known hideouts of the militant outfit into "rubble".

2023-10-08T02:52:18.386587+00:00 IST

NHRI participates as observer in third OICOA meeting in Turkey

A delegation from the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), headed by Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the NHRI, participated as an Observer in the meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Ombudsman Association (OICOA), held in Istanbul, on October 5,6.

2023-10-08T00:38:44.426402+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre wins Best Venue Award

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, one of the ADNEC Group's venues, won the "Best Venue - Rest of World" for 2023 at the International Conference & Incentive Tourism (C&IT) Awards, strengthening its position as one of the most prominent exhibition centres in the world. This came during a ceremony to announce the winners of the C&IT Awards held in London.

2023-10-08T00:37:29.700276+00:00 IST

Hamas attack on Israel: Here is a timeline

A major upheaval took place in the Middle East on Saturday, when the Hamas terror group launched a "surprise attack", firing a barrage of rockets into southern and central Israel.

2023-10-07T18:29:28.404367+00:00 IST

'Peace can be attained in region by ending Israeli occupation'

Palestine has accused Israel and the "consequences" of its decisions for the ongoing Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, adding that peace can be attained in the region only by "ending Israeli occupation".

2023-10-07T18:12:58.693943+00:00 IST

“Proud operation”: Advisor to Iran Supreme Leader supports Hamas

A senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed support for the 'surprise attack' launched by Hamas against Israel calling it a "proud operation", The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-07T17:22:57.144054+00:00 IST

Israel thanks India after "India is with Israel" trends

Israel has thanked India for support following attacks carried out by Hamas as "India is with Israel" trending on 'X' formerly known as Twitter.

2023-10-07T17:14:53.371759+00:00 IST

“We assume Iran was behind this move”: Israeli diplomat

Calling the Hamas rocket attack on Israel as "well prepared and well-funded", Israeli diplomat and former Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Maya Kadosh has stressed on the involvement of Iran behind the deadly strikes.

2023-10-07T17:02:41.444558+00:00 IST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for “immediate stop”

Expressing 'deep concerns' over Hamas attacks on Israel, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has called for an "immediate stop" to the ongoing violence in Israel

2023-10-07T15:29:11.745060+00:00 IST