Middle East

Biden holds talks with Netanyahu, affirms full support

US President Joe Biden on Saturday held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and affirmed full support for Israel's right to self-defence, amid the 'surprise attack' by Hamas.

2023-10-07T15:27:24.995569+00:00 IST

Israel: Death toll from Hamas attack rises to over 100

According to the Health Ministry, 908 injured people have been taken to hospital for treatment in the ongoing terror attack by Hamas on Israel's southern and central region.

2023-10-07T15:07:02.115354+00:00 IST

"Real face of this terror organisation has been exposed": Former IDF spokesperson on Hamas attack

Former Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Lt Col (Res.) Avital Leibovich on Saturday said that attacks carried out by Hamas on Israel shows their "terror organization's real face."

2023-10-07T14:45:53.194547+00:00 IST

“Tremendous failure” of Israeli defence establishment: former IDF

Calling the rocket strikes by Hamas on Israel a sa "tremendous failure" of the Israeli defence establishment, the former spokesperson of Israel Defence Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said that the current focus is on defending the lives and eliminating the terrorists.

2023-10-07T14:21:27.427500+00:00 IST

“Objective is to clear hostile forces...”: Israel PM Benjamin Net

In a strongly worded response to the Hamas rocket attack in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the country's focus is on restoring security and to exact an "immense price from the enemy".

2023-10-07T14:05:47.282373+00:00 IST

Israel: Death toll from Hamas rocket attack jumps to 40

The death toll in in Israel from the Hamas rocket attack rose to 40, The Times of Israel reported on Saturday citing Magen David Adom emergency service.

2023-10-07T13:25:19.088787+00:00 IST

"Don't help the enemy": Israel urges citizens

Israel has issued a call to its citizens, urging them to exercise vigilance and not to disseminate rumours on social media platforms like WhatsApp after Hamas launched a " surprise attack".

2023-10-07T12:44:52.349112+00:00 IST

"Israel's response won't be confined to Gaza Strip," Former IDF

He has also accused Iran of "funding and facilitating" the Hamas attack on Israel, emphasizing that this is not a routine incident, and Israel's response has to be "different".

2023-10-07T12:37:32.825307+00:00 IST

Israel: People recount terrifying moments of gunshots

Eyewitness statements and videos from the spot showcase attendees running to safety, with security forces subsequently escorting some to a southern base.

2023-10-07T11:56:57.825760+00:00 IST

Israel: Death toll from Hamas rocket fire rises to 22

The death toll in Israel from the Hamas rocket fire rose to 22, The Times of Israel reported on Saturday citing Magen David Adom emergency service.

2023-10-07T11:11:37.431079+00:00 IST

"We are at war and we will win": Israel PM Netanyahu

He called on citizens of Israel to adhere to the directives of Israel's defence forces (IDF) and Home Front Command.

2023-10-07T10:26:35.189200+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Forces launch Operation 'Iron Swords'

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday launched operation 'Iron Swords' in response to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel, the Times of Israel reported

2023-10-07T09:18:29.715435+00:00 IST

"We are at war": Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Hamas attack in

"Citizens of Israel, we are at war. Not an operation not an escalation- at war," Netanyahu said in a video posted on X. "We are at war and we will win," he asserted in a video statement according to translation provided by Reuters.

2023-10-07T09:02:03.003478+00:00 IST

Mayor of Israel town killed in Hamas rocket fire

The head of the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council, Ofir Liebstein, was killed in the deadly rocket fire from Hamas into Israel on Saturday morning, The Times of Israel reported, citing local sources.

2023-10-07T08:22:16.072999+00:00 IST

Israel: Death toll from Hamas rocket fire rises to 4

The toll in the Hamas rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel on Saturday climbed to 4, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-07T07:11:55.207640+00:00 IST

"The situation is not simple but Israel will prevail"

Following a massive barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip fired towards Israel, Naor Gilon, Israel's Ambassador to India stressed that the situation is not simple but Israel will prevail.

2023-10-07T06:54:44.048314+00:00 IST

Palestinian attackers launch rocket barrages on Israel, 1 killed

Five people have suffered injuries, leaving one in a critical situation after the Palestinian attackers in the Gaza Strip launched rocket barrages at southern and central Israel on Saturday morning, setting off air raid sirens in the country, reported The Times of Israel.

2023-10-07T05:01:35.097445+00:00 IST

Dubai organises 'History of Arabic Calligraphy in UAE' Exhibition

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has welcomed visitors to explore an exhibition at Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE's largest heritage museum, titled "History of Arabic Calligraphy in the United Arab Emirates".

2023-10-07T00:05:40.108291+00:00 IST

Trip service connecting Ras Al Khaimah with Musandam launched

The RAK Transport Authority today launched the maiden land trip service connecting Ras Al Khaimah with Musandam, Sultanate of Oman. The service was launched in partnership with Musandam Governorate and will operate on weekends with two trips per day.

2023-10-07T00:05:00.150294+00:00 IST

UAE President, US Senator discuss bilateral strategic alliance

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday met with US Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa to discuss ways to further solidify the strategic alliance between the two nations in various fields.

2023-10-06T23:35:58.942533+00:00 IST