As the Israel-Hamas Conflict continues for straight 88 days, Hamas Dy leader Saleh al-Arouri on Jan 02, was killed in an alleged Israeli drone strike in Beirut, reported The Times of Israel. Hamas terrorist group in the early hours of Jan 03, also confirmed the killing of its deputy commander in Lebanon. Meanwhile, condemning the alleged killing of Arouri, Lebanon's caretaker PM Najib Mikati, called it a "new Israeli crime". Mikati forewarned, saying Tel Aviv aims to drag Lebanon into the conflict. Lebanese terror group Hezbollah vowed to respond to alleged Israeli attack claiming its fighters are at heightened readiness to retaliate. The terror group called the alleged Israeli strike “a serious assault on Lebanon, its people, its security and its sovereignty…”. However, Israel has yet to claim responsibility for the attack but also issued an obscure statement. during a press conference. Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Foreign Media Spokesman Mark Regev said, “Whoever did this, it’s not an attack on the Lebanese state…”. Meanwhile, the alleged killing of the Hamas leader sparked a massive protest in West Bank’s Ramallah. Holding flags and chanting slogans, hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets and marched toward Arouri’s hometown. Notably, at least 1,200 people were killed in Hamas' attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. The IDF in retaliation to the attack has continued to pound Hamas targets since the outbreak of the war.
03 January,2024 11:25 AM IST
The Israeli army on December 4 released footage showing what it said were ground and air operations against Hamas targets in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas Conflict. In the video footage, Israeli soldiers could be seen carrying weapons and firing toward what they said were Hamas targets, and aerial footage showed destruction of what the Israeli army said was Hamas infrastructure. According to an Israeli army statement, the army entered a building where they encountered Hamas fighters and during the battle inside the building, two Israeli sergeants were killed and two other soldiers were injured. Israeli troops and tanks also pressed the ground campaign against Hamas militants in the south of the enclave after having largely gained control of the now-devastated north.
05 December,2023 03:20 PM IST
After one and half months of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli PM Netanyahu on Nov 26 entered war-torn Gaza. Netanyahu met with security forces inside the Gaza Strip and took the security briefing from IDF officials. Israeli PM, during his interaction, motivated the soldiers and said that nothing can stop Israel from achieving its goals. PM Netanyahu’s visit took place on the third day of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, Netanyahu affirmed that Israel will continue its counterstrike on Hamas once a temporary truce comes to an end. Under the mediation by Qatar and Egypt, Hamas and Israel had reached the 4-day humanitarian ceasefire.
27 November,2023 01:07 PM IST
The Israeli government on November 25 released a video of Israelis who were released from captivity in Gaza on November 24 arriving at the Hatzerim military base after they crossed into Israeli soil as part of the truce with Hamas. The first 13 Israeli hostages included sisters aged 2 and 4 and their mother, a 5-year-old girl and her mother, as well as elderly women. They were among around 240 people abducted by gunmen from the Islamist movement Hamas who rampaged through southern Israel on Oct. 7 leading to Israel-Hamas conflict. 10 Thais and one Filipino, who were taken captive at the same time, were also freed under a separate agreement, Qatari mediators said. After their release, hostages underwent initial medical checks and were taken to be reunited with their families.
26 November,2023 11:30 AM IST
Israeli Army released a video showing a reinforced tunnel under Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza on Nov 22. As per Reuters, the tunnel has a meeting room which was served as a command post for Hamas terrorists. The tunnel shaft was accessed through an outdoor shaft in the hospital complex grounds. Israel has long accused Hamas of using Shifa hospital complex as a command, control center as part of a wider strategy. Outside on the ground, the army showed scores of guns, grenades, other explosives collected in recent days inside the hospital. However, after a long haul of over 40 days, Israel, Hamas have agreed on a 4-day ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision has been made to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. Other than that, the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip will also be allowed.
23 November,2023 04:21 PM IST
After a long haul of over 40 days, Israel and Hamas have agreed on a four-day ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision has been made to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. Other than that, the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip will also be allowed. Israel’s Government released a statement describing the conditions of the release of hostages. As per the statement, 50 women and children will be released over four days during which there will be a pause in fighting. Hamas said that they would release 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian women, children who are held in Israeli jails. However, Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu clarified that the country is still at war with Hamas. Other than Israelis, over half the hostages held foreign and dual citizenship from some 40 countries including US, Britain, France. According to the Israeli media, the first release of hostages is expected on November 23.
22 November,2023 02:28 PM IST
Israel-Hamas conflict entered day 46. IDF drone killed 4 Hamas terrorists in Lebanon, reported The Times of Israel. This came shortly after IDF struck Lebanon-based Hezbollah on Nov 21, in its response to missile attacks from Lebanon in Northern Israel. Israel claimed that multiple rockets were fired from Lebanon at Kiryat Shmona before IDF retaliated with artillery and tank shelling. As per a Lebanese Security Official, the Israeli strike occurred in Chaatiyeh village near. Mediterranean coast in Southern Lebanon. While Palestinian officials claimed the terrorists belonged to al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas’s military wing, no further details were revealed. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s pro-Hezbollah Al-Mayadeen television channel reported the death of 2 Lebanese journalists in the Israeli attack. The state-run National News Agency also alleged that 3 citizens in Tair Harfa area were killed in the retaliation. However, the IDF denied the allegations and said it only struck Hezbollah targets.
22 November,2023 10:48 AM IST
On Nov 20, Hezbollah from Lebanon launched 25 rockets, and 3 suicide drones as a result of which plumes of smoke were seen rising from northern Israel. The violence is a spillover from the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza strip. Hezbollah forces and Israel continue to trade rocket and missile fire in areas near the border. Several rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome, while others landed in open areas. The three explosive-laden drones hit an IDF post on the border, reported Times of Israel. As per Israel, the opponent cell had attempted to launch anti-tank missiles from the Marwahin area in Lebanon.
21 November,2023 12:47 PM IST
Yemen's Houthis released video footage showing armed men dropping from a chopper and seizing cargo ships in the southern Red Sea. The footage was released by the movement's TV channel, Al Masirah, a day after the ship was hijacked by the Iran-backed group, which said the ship was linked to Israel. Israel said the seized vessel was a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship. Israel has described the incident as an 'Iranian act of terrorism' with consequences for international maritime security. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said this was "another act of Iranian terrorism". Houthis had threatened to hijack Israeli ships within their reach over Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip. Israel has described the incident as an 'Iranian act of terrorism' with consequences for international maritime security. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the incident and said this was "another act of Iranian terrorism".
21 November,2023 12:20 PM IST
With each passing day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the situation in West Asia is getting worse. Now, Iran has unveiled Fattah II, a new version of the country’s first hypersonic missile. Iran’s first domestically made hypersonic ballistic missile was unveiled in June 2023. The country had claimed that it could bypass the most advanced anti-ballistic missile systems of the US and Israel. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei appealed to Muslim nations to cut ties with Israel for a “limited time”. With no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon, more than 11,000 people have been killed in the Gaza war. Previously, India sent relief materials for the people of Palestine on October 22. India has been one of the first countries to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine.
21 November,2023 11:33 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
