"The arrival of these highly capable forces to the region is a strong signal of deterrence should any actor hostile to Israel consider trying to take advantage of this situation," said General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command
This was announced by the JeI chief Sirajul Haq during a protest at the Governor House in Sindh on Sunday against the increase in the prices of electricity and petroleum products, not reducing the heavy electricity bills and taxes, instead of taxing the landlords.
Videos on various social media platforms showed dozens of police officers attempting to separate demonstrators at High Street Kensington Tube Station as a pro-Palestine rally taking place outside the Israeli embassy started to escalate.
"Israel is at war. We didn't want this war. It was forced upon us in the most brutal and savage way. But though Israel didn't start this war, Israel will finish it," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an address to the nation.
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict may "adversely impact" India's iron, steel, fertilizers, and organic chemicals sector, said Sanjeev Agrawal, the newly appointed president of industry body PHDCCI, adding it was important a peaceful resolution is reached for the benefit of everyone.
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, popular sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Patnaik created a sand sculpture 'praying for peace', in solidarity at Odisha's Puri beach.
Blinken had previously responded to Republican criticisms of the deal made by the Biden administration with Iran, which involved unfreezing USD6 billion in funds in exchange for five US prisoners held in Iran.