Middle East

Israel receives body of a hostage from Hamas, says IDF

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday confirmed the receipt of a coffin containing the body of a deceased hostage from Hamas, transferred via the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the Gaza border, as part of the ongoing implementation of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.

2025-10-18T00:13:22.009824+00:00 IST

"Most Israelis do not think he should be PM": Morris on Netanyahu

Speaking with ANI, Morris said that despite US President Donald Trump's recent call for a presidential pardon for Netanyahu, public anger against the Israeli leader runs deep.

2025-10-15T14:47:28.087099+00:00 IST

"Hamas will not disarm": Israeli historian Benny Morris

Speaking with ANI, Morris said, "I don't see a peace occurring between Israel and the Palestinians in the coming years. Hamas will not disarm. Its ideology calls for Israel's destruction, and it wants to play a part in that destruction."

2025-10-15T13:11:03.007932+00:00 IST

Sharjah, UNESCO revive Beirut Grand Theatre

The UNESCO witnessed on Tuesday the signing ceremony of the agreement to rehabilitate Beirut Grand Theatre between the Government of Sharjah and UNESCO, in continuation of the patronage and support of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for cultural institutions in the Arab world.

2025-10-15T09:56:46.131305+00:00 IST

Forensic tests reveal one body returned by Hamas was Palestinian

An Israeli security official briefing reporters on Wednesday morning said one of the four bodies returned to Israel overnight was not a hostage. He said experts at the National Centre of Forensic Medicine determined the remains belonged to a Palestinian.

2025-10-15T09:40:50.747935+00:00 IST

Israel’s Zikim Beach near Gaza to reopen after two-year closure

Israel's Zikim Beach, next to the Gaza Strip, will reopen to the public on Thursday for the first time in two years, the Israel Defence Forces announced.

2025-10-15T09:34:35.015370+00:00 IST

Trump calls Italy PM a "beautiful young woman"

As the only woman leader in the room full of male world leaders, Trump's seemingly harmless remark invited a frown and then a forced smile from Meloni.

2025-10-14T13:29:31.004391+00:00 IST

Turkish President wants Italian PM to stop smoking

On the sidelines of a peace summit in Egypt aimed at ending the war in Gaza, Erdogan promised Meloni he would find a way to convince her to stop smoking.

2025-10-14T12:09:02.416211+00:00 IST

Suspects shot after ignoring warnings not to enter the yellowline

IDF forces in Gaza opened fire on suspects who approached them in the north of the Strip and crossed the yellow line earlier today, according to an IDF spokesperson.

2025-10-14T09:39:16.233962+00:00 IST

UAE allocates USD 10 million to strengthen community resilience

Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced the allocation of USD 10 million to enhance the resilience of communities across Asia and the Pacific to deal with natural disasters.

2025-10-14T08:44:41.615822+00:00 IST

India, Jordan reaffirm commitment to strengthen ties

Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra, on her official visit to Jordan, met Secretary General Daifallah Ali Al-Fayez and Ambassador Mohammed Abu Wendi, Director of Asia and Oceania Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2025-10-14T00:12:54.628300+00:00 IST

MoS MEA Singh calls it 'privilege' attend Gaza Summit in Egypt

Singh said that the Summit underscored the global commitment to peace and dialogue.

2025-10-13T21:34:43.284578+00:00 IST

Home at Last: Story of 20 hostages freed from Hamas captivity

After more than two years of waiting, hoping, and grieving, Israel on Monday welcomed home the last of the 20 living hostages who had been held captive in Gaza since the brutal attacks of October 7, 2023.

2025-10-13T19:07:23.758190+00:00 IST

"New beginning for an entire, beautiful Middle East": Trump

Addressing world leaders during a peace summit in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Trump celebrated the treaty as an answer to the prayers of millions and declared that peace in the region had at last been achieved.

2025-10-13T18:52:39.187392+00:00 IST

Red Cross on its way to retrieve coffins of dead Israeli hostages

Israel Defence Forces on Monday said that the Red Cross is on its way to collect the coffins of the deceased Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

2025-10-13T17:17:38.840543+00:00 IST

"Nightmare is finally over," Trump declares end of Gaza war

"For so many families across this land, it has been years since you have known a single day of true peace. But now, at last--not only for Israelis but also for Palestinians and for many others--the long and painful nightmare is finally OVER," he said, addressing the Israeli parliament.

2025-10-13T14:33:26.740463+00:00 IST

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

The announcement came during a historic session of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where Trump was welcomed with a prolonged standing ovation and honoured for his leadership in brokering a peace deal that has led to the release of all 20 living hostages and a formal end to the two-year war with Hamas.

2025-10-13T13:04:17.969260+00:00 IST

Netanyahu to skip Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday stated that he wouldn't be travelling to Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh to attend the Gaza Peace Summit with global leaders, citing "time constraints" ahead of the start of the Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah holiday, which begins tonight.

2025-10-13T11:01:00.510253+00:00 IST

Netanyahu accepts Egypt’s invite for Gaza Peace Summit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump in the Knesset Chamber on Monday and spoke to Egyptian President Al Sisi as he accepted the invitation to join the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm el Sheikh, Israeli media reported citing Channel 12 news.

2025-10-13T09:44:36.865601+00:00 IST

All 20 living hostages from Gaza back home

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit urged the public to respect the privacy of the returning hostages and their families during this emotional time.

2025-10-13T09:11:32.678971+00:00 IST

First seven Israeli hostages freed, reunited with families after

Personnel from the IDF Manpower Directorate and medical teams are accompanying the seven hostages, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, and Matan Angrest, as they undergo initial medical evaluations at a facility in southern Israel.

2025-10-13T08:16:59.988095+00:00 IST