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Netanyahu visits western wall, prays for wellbeing of Israeli soldiers
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Sunday evening, 22 June 2025, went to the Western Wall - the Kotel - in Jerusalem, where they recited a special prayer for the wellbeing of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers and the security forces, and for the wellbeing of the hostages
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"Delaying further meant entering campaign at clear disadvantage": IDF chie
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The IDF chief indicated that Iran's rapid development of its missile program had been one of the primary reasons for launching the preemptive strikes.
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Our Constitution ceased to exist; our media was held hostage during emerge
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday reminded the gathering of a critical historical episode, namely the Emergency, saying, "Today I am reflecting on an incident, which comes as a sad anniversary within seven days."
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Nearly 40 pc of Israeli hostage families suffer mental health crisis
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Officials also reported widespread struggles with navigating the medical system, while 36 per cent of family members reportedly forgo care due to emotional distress.
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New 'family circle' program will aid second, third level relatives of Octo
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Welfare and Social Security announced the establishment of "Family Circle," a special support program for the second and third circles of families of the Israelis held hostage after the October 7 massacre and for families who lost their loved ones to terrorism.
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US: 6 injured in Colorada after man sets people on fire at rally for Israe
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI chief Kash Patel said on X.
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Israel PM Netanyahu told hostage families that he is prepared to move forw
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday that Israel had "signed off" on the ceasefire proposal, and the Trump administration's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, had submitted it to Hamas for consideration.
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"This escalation is wholly disproportionate": UK, France, Canada condemn I
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The United Kingdom, France, and Canada on Monday (local time) strongly opposed Israel's recent expansion of military operations in Gaza, condemning the intolerable level of human suffering in the region.
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IDF launches Gideon Chariots campaign to release hostages
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have launched 'Gideon Chariots' campaign for the release of its remaining hostages, Times of Israel reported.
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Bikash Bhavan protest: Police says teachers turned agitation into "hostage
Updated : 10 months ago IST
A day after violent protests erupted outside Bikash Bhavan in Salt Lake, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jawed Shamim provided a detailed account of the incident, calling the situation "extremely volatile" and likening it to a "hostage-like" scenario for government employees
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Israel expands operations in Gaza to dismantle Hamas, free hostages
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The IDF said that the latest strikes are part of preparations to expand the operations, with key goals including the dismantling of Hamas and the safe return of hostages.
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Netanyahu credits Trump's diplomatic efforts for Edan Alexander's release
Updated : 10 months ago IST
After 584 days of Hamas captivity, Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has returned to Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing it as an "emotional moment."
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