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 IST
Yemen's rebel group Houthis claimed that it had seized an Israeli ship in the southern Red Sea. They have claimed that Israeli ship was hijacked in the Red Sea and has now been taken to a Yemeni port. Houthi Group’s military spokesperson Yahya Sarea made these claims in a televised statement on November 19. Israel Defense Forces informed that the ship departed from Turkey and was en route to India. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said, “Israel strongly condemns the Iranian attack at an international vessel. Houthis’ Spokesperson said, all ships owned or operated by Israeli companies, or carrying the Israeli flag will be targeted. The group has attacked Israel in solidarity with Hamas militants fighting in the Gaza Strip amidst the Israel-Hamas Conflict.
20 November,2023 12:57 PM IST
An IAF C-17 Globemaster carrying relief materials departed for El-Arish airport in Egypt on Nov 19. The flight carried 32 tonnes of relief material for the Palestinians as India continues to deliver humanitarian aid amidst the Israel-Hamas Conflict. It included essential life-saving drugs, tents, sleeping bags, sanitary utilities among other necessary items. The flight carrying the relief supplies will land at El-Arish airport in Egypt. 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. The move comes amid the escalating recent war between Israel and Hamas. With no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon, more than 11,000 people have been killed in Gaza war.
19 November,2023 05:45 PM IST
Israel vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the militants' cross-border assault on Oct 7. For days now, the Israeli army has advanced into Gaza in order to ‘dismantle’ Hamas and its capabilities. In its ‘targeted’ operation against Hamas, IDF confirmed that it raided Gaza’s biggest hospital, Al-Shifa. Troops found weapons and Hamas assets inside Shifa Hospital, which indicated the presence of the terror group reported Times of Israel. Meanwhile, responding to Israeli military's action at Al-Shifa hospital Hamas said it is “not an achievement”. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Nov 14 said Israeli forces were in control of the centre of Gaza City. With no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon, more than 11,000 people have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
16 November,2023 12:45 PM IST
Speaking on Coromandel Express Derailment, the Chief Secretary of Odisha Pradeep Jena on June 3 informed that 233* dead bodies have been recovered. He said, “So far around 900 passengers have been injured and are being treated in various hospitals in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Cuttack districts. So far, 233* dead bodies have been recovered. The search and rescue operation is going on. One bogie which is severely damaged is left; NDRF, ODRAF & Fire Service are still working to cut the bogie & try to recover the living or the dead.” *The death toll has risen to 238.
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