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31 May,2024 07:34 PM IST
Amid ongoing hostilities, Hamas expresses openness to a comprehensive agreement contingent upon Israel ceasing military actions. Ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar have repeatedly stalled amid mutual accusations. Despite an International Court of Justice order to cease attacks, Israel continues its offensive in Rafah. Hamas cites aggression, siege, and alleged genocide as reasons for halting negotiations. They propose a prisoner exchange as part of a broader peace deal. The global "All eyes on Rafah" trend highlights solidarity with Gaza, countered by Israel questioning past attention. Israel, perceiving Hamas as a threat, rejects previous offers, focusing its offensive on rescuing hostages and targeting Hamas militants. Gaza's Health Ministry reports nearly 36,000 Palestinian casualties. Israel initiated the operation following Hamas-led attacks on southern Israeli communities on Oct 07. Watch video for more.
31 May,2024 05:22 PM IST
The Israel-Hamas war is not going to stop anytime soon. The conflict has been ongoing since October 2023, causing significant loss of life. Recently, there was a tragic incident in Gaza's Rafah where many, including children, lost their lives due to Israeli airstrikes. The attack drew widespread condemnation and sparked a social media campaign with hashtags like #alleyesonrafah in support of Palestine. In response, Israel shared videos of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, highlighting the plight of civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly vowed to dismantle Hamas, the militant group governing Gaza. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for an immediate halt to the horror. Earlier, the International Court of Justice ordered a ceasefire, siding with accusations of genocide against Israel. Despite traditionally supporting Israel, the United States urged prioritizing civilian safety. However, Netanyahu referred to the recent incident as a tragic mistake and promised an investigation. The conflict has resulted in a significant loss of life, with thousands of Palestinians killed since the beginning of Israel's offensive. The initial escalation occurred when Hamas attacked Israeli communities, resulting in casualties on both sides.
30 May,2024 10:46 AM IST
In Gaza's Rafah, more than 40 individuals, including children, face the tragic consequences of Israeli airstrikes as the conflict between Israel and Palestine persists. The IDF's series of strikes on a displacement camp result in the loss of at least 45 lives, with reports suggesting civilian casualties. Despite claims of targeting Hamas commanders, the aftermath reveals the harsh reality of civilian harm. International outcry mounts as the world unites against the ongoing civilian tragedies in Gaza. The United States, traditionally supportive of Israel, urges prioritization of civilian safety. Recent developments, including the ICJ's order for an immediate ceasefire and UN Secretary-General António Guterres' condemnation, highlight the urgency of the situation. Celebrities join the chorus of voices denouncing Israeli hostilities, with social media platforms becoming platforms for global solidarity. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledges the incident as a "tragic mistake" and pledges an investigation. However, the toll of Palestinian casualties continues to rise, amplifying calls for peace amidst the relentless violence.
29 May,2024 02:21 PM IST
Months into Israel’s Gaza offensive, Hamas’ armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades launched a barrage of missiles at Tel Aviv on May 26. As Palestinian group launched missiles, it prompted sirens to sound in Tel Aviv for the first time in four months. As per Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigade, the rockets were launched in response to “Zionist massacres against civilians”. Following the attack, the Israeli military said that eight projectiles were identified crossing the area of Rafah and had received no reports of casualties. Israel’s offensive against Hamas has led to Israeli attack in Rafah, causing an international outcry. Israel launched the operation after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7 killing around 1,200 people. The latest attack from Hamas comes days after Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh made his first trip to Iran for the funeral of late President Ebrahim Raisi. During his visit to Iran, Hamas Chief Haniyeh met Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has supported Hamas throughout the war and provided weaponry to fight against Israel. It was during Raisi’s term in office, Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel after the October 7 attack. Notably, the latest attack from Hamas on Tel Aviv signaled the Islamist faction is still able to fire long-range rockets despite Israel’s offensive.
27 May,2024 12:13 PM IST
A former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war continues to rage on. The incident took place when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah. The deceased retired Indian army officer was identified as Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale. The identity of Kale was revealed by UN Secretary-General Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq issuing a statement. UN condemns all the attacks and has called for a full investigation and sent condolences to the family members. As per BBC, The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said that the vehicle was struck in an active combat zone. The vehicle route in which the UN staffers were travelling was not been made aware to them. Watch video.
15 May,2024 11:48 AM IST
Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, tensions in the Middle East surged as Iran launched over 200 projectiles at Israel, purportedly in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria. Iran issued warnings of even stronger actions against Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel pledged both defensive and offensive responses, citing years of preparedness for direct Iranian aggression. Israel claimed to have successfully intercepted 99% of the 300 drones and missiles fired at them. Additionally, Israel urged the UN Security Council to promptly convene and designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the Iranian strike as a dangerous escalation and expressed intent to work with allies to de-escalate tensions, seeking meetings with G7 leaders. Amidst the deepening crisis in the Middle East, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other world leaders expressed solidarity with Israel. UN Chief António Guterres and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the attack. However, amid the Israel-Iran conflict, Iran later announced the conclusion of military operations against Israel, cautioning that US support for Israel could jeopardize American bases in the region, as reported by CNN.
24 April,2024 08:03 PM IST
The US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on April 18. Asked how the US and the international community can use Prime Minister Narendra Modi's influence to end the ongoing war worldwide, Patel said, “Specifically, first in the context of Russia-Ukraine, if any country is interested in using its voice to further deter Russian aggression on the people of Ukraine, we certainly would welcome that and in the current ongoing context in Gaza, any country that believes that they can play a positive role in helping us get to a release of hostages, helping us get additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and helping to defeat Gaza, they certainly should and are welcome to play that role.”
19 April,2024 06:47 PM IST
Israel and Iran exchanged condemnations during a tense United Nations Security Council session on April 14, following a series of provocative actions in recent weeks. Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israeli territory, involving a swarm of explosive drones and missile fire, risked a significant escalation of hostilities. This attack came as retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on Iran's embassy compound in Syria on April 1, which resulted in the deaths of top Revolutionary Guards commanders. These events unfolded against the backdrop of months of clashes between Israel and Iran's regional allies, sparked by the conflict in Gaza.
15 April,2024 02:09 PM IST
Israel has put in a request with the UN Security Council to immediately convene a meeting to unequivocally condemn Iran. Soon after Israeli missiles hit the Iranian consulate in Syria, Iran vowed revenge on Israel. The attack claimed the lives of Iran’s top three Military Generals which added ‘fuel to the fire’ in the war in the Middle East. In a retaliatory move, Iran struck hundreds of UAVs, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles on Israeli soil. Israeli Envoy to UN Gilad Erdan demanded Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGP) to be designated as a “Terrorist Organisation”. Israel said that Iran poses a direct threat to international peace and violated the UN Charter. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu on April 13 said that the country has prepared for an attack by Iran and is ready “for any scenario”.
14 April,2024 02:46 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
