Middle East

Survivors of Hamas captivity suffer starvation, sexual harassment

Israel's Ministry of Health released a chilling report revealing the brutal conditions endured by 12 hostages recently freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Tuesday. The report exposes a pattern of severe physical and psychological abuse, starvation, and medical neglect faced by men and women held hostage since the October 2023 conflict.

2025-08-13T01:32:24.604386+00:00 IST

Jerusalem woman arrested for praising terror attack

A resident of an Arab neighbourhood in Jerusalem in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of posting praise, sympathy and support for the terrorists who carried out the 2017 Temple Mount attack, in which two police officers were killed.

2025-08-13T01:26:28.975906+00:00 IST

Gaza terrorists caught using fake humanitarian logo, vests

The US-based World Central Kitchen confirmed an Israeli accusation that Palestinian terrorists in Gaza were caught on video impersonating humanitarian aid staff.

2025-08-13T01:25:16.027743+00:00 IST

Israeli probe finds Gaza hunger reports inflated, deaths misattri

According to the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the inquiry found that Hamas' Ministry of Health "biased and misleadingly" presented malnutrition data, sometimes attributing deaths of people with severe pre-existing conditions to hunger. "Hamas is cynically using tragic images and misusing them for the purposes of an awareness campaign," COGAT said, calling the reports "false" and "a timed pressure tool" to sway international opinion against Israel.

2025-08-12T17:51:18.012383+00:00 IST

Israel PM would testify thrice a week for corruption trial

The Jerusalem District Court said there will be four hearings per week from November, with Netanyahu testifying in three of them until the end of his cross-examination. The trial, which began in 2020, has faced repeated delays.

2025-08-12T17:38:57.138324+00:00 IST

Survivors of Hamas captivity suffer starvation, sexual harassment

The survivors described relentless sexual harassment, humiliation, and intimidation. One female captive recounted months of abuse by her captors, while both men and women faced degrading remarks and constant threats. The Ministry raised serious concerns about lasting damage to the reproductive health of female survivors.

2025-08-12T16:47:21.601867+00:00 IST

UAE carries out 69th airdrop of aid, delivers 500 tonnes of food

Today, the UAE conducted its 69th airdrop of aid under Operation Birds of Goodness, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France.

2025-08-12T16:40:40.936918+00:00 IST

Italian priest denied entry to Israel over criticism of Gaza war

Father Nandino Capovilla, 63, from Marghera near Venice, arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on Monday to join a "Pilgrimage of Justice" organised by the Catholic peace group Pax Christi. Capovilla was stopped at border control and asked to sign a document stating that his entry was barred for security or public order reasons, The Times of Israel reported citing an Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.

2025-08-12T12:42:24.918284+00:00 IST

Weapons smuggling from Jordan thwarted

An attempt to smuggle weapons to Bedouin crime groups in the Negev from Jordan through the Rabin border crossing was foiled.

2025-08-12T01:41:44.360698+00:00 IST

Israel:Ban imposed on open fires in public places due to heatwave

Israel's Fire and Rescue Commissioner signed an order prohibiting the lighting of fires in open areas throughout the country from Thursday, August 7, 2025, until Sunday, August 31, 2025, at midnight.

2025-08-12T01:41:17.398828+00:00 IST

Israelis waned to avoid outdoors for a few days

In light of the extreme weather, heavy dust in the air and haze are expected in the coming days, along with an increase in dust and air pollution concentrations.

2025-08-12T01:36:58.117332+00:00 IST

Israeli scientists identify protein that could prevent allergy

Israeli scientists have discovered that blocking a specific protein may stop a painful food allergy-related disease before it starts. The finding, Tel Aviv University announced on Monday, could lead to targeted treatments for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) that spare patients from severe symptoms and restrictive diets.

2025-08-11T17:29:06.078315+00:00 IST

World leaders condemns Israel's drone strike on journalists

Among the dead were Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa and Mohammed Noufal.

2025-08-11T13:56:52.723396+00:00 IST

COGAT reports significant humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza

Over 280 trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings, carrying essential supplies. Three hundred trucks were collected and distributed by the UN and international organisations, providing vital aid to the civilian population.

2025-08-11T11:38:58.321852+00:00 IST

Historic heatwave to grip Israel, authorities warn of health risk

Israel is set to swelter under one of its most intense heatwaves in decades, with forecasters warning of exceptional and possibly historic temperatures early this week.

2025-08-11T01:16:08.375318+00:00 IST

Netanyahu: The war can end tomorrow if Hamas lays down

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that responsibility for any continuation of the hostilities in Gaza falls squarely on the shoulders of the Hamas terrorist organisation. He said so Sunday afternoon in a press conference.

2025-08-11T00:38:52.270287+00:00 IST

5 journalists killed in IDF attack on Gaza tent

At least five journalists were killed in an Israeli strike on a tent housing journalists outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Sunday (local time).

2025-08-11T00:37:37.487497+00:00 IST

Netanyahu speaks with Trump about Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with US President Donald Trump.

2025-08-11T00:31:31.926952+00:00 IST

UAE urges end to Sudan conflict amid escalating disinformation fr

The United Arab Emirates stands with the Sudanese people in their pursuit of peace, stability, and a dignified future.

2025-08-10T17:36:50.263148+00:00 IST

IDF says seven countries coordinate humanitarian airdrop for Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces announced on Sunday that seven countries have coordinated a humanitarian airdrop of more than 131 food aid packages for the residents of Gaza.

2025-08-10T17:35:27.112220+00:00 IST

UAE President congratulates President of Azerbaijan on historic A

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the recent signing of the historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

2025-08-10T17:21:24.606187+00:00 IST