Israel: News
26 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityColumbia University extends deadline for pro-Palestinian protestors to leave
Columbia University has extended its deadline for pro-Palestinian protestors to leave their encampment.
26 Apr 2024
PalestineIndian student at Princeton expelled for pro-Palestine protest
An Indian-origin student at Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingam, was arrested and subsequently expelled following her participation in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus.
25 Apr 2024
HamasIsrael to continue military operation in Gaza, despite international concerns
Despite international concerns, Israel has said that it will continue its military operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.
24 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine
The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
23 Apr 2024
PalestineAlec Baldwin clashes with anti-Israel agitator; smacks phone in dispute
Alec Baldwin recently found himself in an unexpected situation when an anti-Israel protester confronted him at a New York City café.
23 Apr 2024
HamasRipples of Gaza war felt in New York, protesters arrested
The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war were felt as far as the United States after students at New York University (NYU) took to the streets to call for a ceasefire.
22 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuMass grave unearthed at former Israeli-occupied hospital in Gaza: Report
A mass grave containing 180 bodies was discovered at the Nasser Medical Hospital complex in Gaza's Khan Younis on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.
22 Apr 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement
At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.
21 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu fumes as US plans to sanction IDF unit
The United States is reportedly contemplating imposing sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda, a battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), due to alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank.
20 Apr 2024
HamasIsrael strikes Rafah, 9 Palestinians including 6 children dead
An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza, on Friday, killing nine Palestinians, six of whom were children, AP reported.
20 Apr 2024
Iran'Next response will be at maximum level': Iran warns Israel
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian issued a stern warning to Israel on Friday.
19 Apr 2024
IranIndia bolsters air defense amid global tensions: Report
In response to escalating global unrest, India has significantly enhanced its air defense capabilities, a report said on Friday.
19 Apr 2024
PalestineUS vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN
The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.
19 Apr 2024
IranCrude oil prices jump 4% as Israel strikes on Iran
Crude oil prices experienced a significant surge of over 4% on Friday, largely attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel.
19 Apr 2024
IranIsrael 'launches missile attacks' on Iran's Isfahan
Israel conducted missile strikes on Iran early Friday morning (Mideast time), officials from the United States said.
18 Apr 2024
Joe Biden'Don't move on Haifa': Biden confuses Israeli city with Rafah
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday confused the Israeli port city of Haifa with Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in a startling gaffe.
18 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityColumbia University leadership testifies on anti-Semitism allegations
Columbia University's top officials, including President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, appeared before a United States Congressional committee on Wednesday to address allegations of anti-Semitism on campus.
17 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle employees in US detained over anti-Israel protests
Several Google employees were detained following sit-in protests at the company's offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, according to The Washington Post.
16 Apr 2024
Air India2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack
At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.
16 Apr 2024
Joe BidenBiden spotted using prepared script during meeting with Iraq PM
United States President Joe Biden was seen referring to prepared remarks while interacting with the press during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani on Monday (local time).
16 Apr 2024
Antonio GuterresAs Iran-Israel conflict escalates, UN worried about nuclear strike attack
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mulls a counterstrike on Iran, the United Nations (UN) has appealed for the de-escalation of a much-feared war in the Middle East.
15 Apr 2024
IranExplained: Iran-Israel relations over the years
Iran on Saturday launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking its first direct assault on the country.
15 Apr 2024
S JaishankarIran permits officials to meet Indian crew on seized ship
Iran has given permission for Indian government officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members aboard the seized Israel-affiliated cargo ship, MSC Aries.
15 Apr 2024
IranJaishankar holds talks with Iranian, Israeli counterparts amid growing tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterparts from Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions between the two nations, reports said.
14 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuUS won't support Israeli counterattack on Iran: Biden tells Netanyahu
United States President Joe Biden reportedly informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call on Saturday that the US would not support any Israeli reprisals against Iran.
14 Apr 2024
Stock MarketForeign investors injected ₹13,300 crore into Indian stocks in April
Foreign investors have injected over ₹13,300 crore into Indian stocks in the first half of April.
14 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu hid at US billionaire's 'missile-proof' home before Iranian attack
As fears of an attack from Iran grew, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family spent their weekend at a 'missile-proof' residence owned by billionaire Simon Falic.
14 Apr 2024
IranArrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome: How Israel countered Iran's missiles
Iran launched a massive barrage of attack drones and missiles on Israel on Saturday night, marking the country's first-ever direct assault on the Jewish nation.
14 Apr 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIsrael under fire as Iran launches 200 missiles and drones
Iran has launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking the first direct assault by the Islamic Republic on the country.
13 Apr 2024
DubaiIran seizes ship linked to Israeli billionaire amid escalating tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized control of a container ship linked to Israel near the Strait of Hormuz, which is between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
13 Apr 2024
California'We'll murder you': Indian-American woman's threat at Gaza meet
An Indian-American woman named Riddhi Patel was arrested on Wednesday after threatening to "kill" the mayor and city council members of Bakersfield, California.
13 Apr 2024
FranceExpect Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later': Joe Biden
The United States expects Iran to carry out strikes on many targets within Israel in the coming days, and it is prepared to help intercept any missiles launched at its ally, CNN reported.
12 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuUS restricts travel for employees in Israel amid Iran threat
The United States (US) has limited travel for its diplomats in Israel due to fears of an Iranian strike.
11 Apr 2024
TechnologyIsraeli mathematician Avi Wigderson wins $1 million Turing Award 2023
Avi Wigderson, an esteemed mathematician from Israel, has been awarded the prestigious Turing Award for 2023.
11 Apr 2024
AppleiPhone glitch shows Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem'
Apple is currently under fire for its updated predictive emoji feature.
11 Apr 2024
Sri LankaAmid labor shortage, 6,000+ Indian workers to reach Israel
More than 6,000 Indian workers will arrive in Israel during April and May to help the country's construction sector meet a labor shortage following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
10 Apr 2024
Joe BidenNetanyahu making a 'mistake' on Gaza, says Biden
United States President Joe Biden has publicly expressed his disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
07 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael withdraws all troops from southern Gaza after 184 days
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have withdrawn their ground forces from the southern part of the Gaza Strip after 184 days of conflict.
06 Apr 2024
United Nations (UN)India abstains from UN Gaza truce resolution vote
India, along with 12 other nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Romania, abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday.
06 Apr 2024
Iran'Step aside': Iran to US amid preparations to attack Israel
Iran has reportedly urged the United States to "step aside" as it prepares to attack Israel over the killing of senior commanders and officers of its elite Quds Force in suspected Israeli airstrikes.
05 Apr 2024
World Bank6 months of Israel-Hamas conflict: What has changed
On October 7, a group of Hamas terrorists breached the seemingly impenetrable "Iron Wall" to enter Israel, where they killed around 1,139 people.
04 Apr 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel used AI to identify 37,000 targets associated with Hamas
Israel's military used an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify 37,000 potential targets in the recent conflict in Gaza, according to +972 Magazine, a non-profit magazine run by a group of Palestinian and Israeli journalists.
04 Apr 2024
National Security AgencyExplained: Did Israel use AI tool to generate kill list
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) may have used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Lavender, to identify potential Hamas militants after the October 7 attacks.
04 Apr 2024
Joe BidenMuslim leaders decline Biden's Iftar invitation over Israel-Gaza stance
The White House had to cancel its iftar party after several Muslim community leaders declined the invitation in protest of United States President Joe Biden's support for Israel in the conflict in Gaza.
28 Mar 2024
PalestineIsrael launches extensive facial recognition initiative in Gaza: Here's why
Israel has reportedly initiated a comprehensive facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, as per The New York Times.
26 Mar 2024
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)Explained: Was Israel-made equipment used to snoop on Revanth Reddy
The involvement of Telangana's intelligence chief in a phone-tapping scandal has placed the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in the spotlight of grave accusations.
26 Mar 2024
United Nations Security CouncilExplained: Enforceability of UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
After over five months of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday demanded for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
24 Mar 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israeli forces attack Palestinians waiting for aid; 19 killed
At least 19 people were killed and 23 injured in Gaza while waiting for aid near the Al-Kuwait roundabout as Israeli forces fired upon the crowd on Saturday, Gaza's health authority claimed, per AFP.
23 Mar 2024
Antonio GuterresUN chief to visit Egypt-Gaza border amid rising tensions
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is slated to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday to push for a ceasefire in the war-hit region, Reuters reported, citing his spokesperson.
22 Mar 2024
BTSBTS ARMY demands cancelation of Suga's movie screening in Israel
Korean boy band BTS's loyal and passionate fans, known as the ARMYs, are actively urging HYBE to cancel screenings of Suga's solo documentary SUGA | Agust D TOUR D-DAY THE MOVIE in Israel.
21 Mar 2024
Academy AwardsExplained: Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech controversy
Jonathan Glazer's Zone of Interest winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and the filmmaker's subsequent speech has sparked varied reactions from entertainment industry figures.
20 Mar 2024
International Court of JusticeIsrael undermining top UN court, says South Africa
South Africa's foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, has accused Israel of setting a precedent for governments to defy the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as she alleged a "starvation" campaign in Gaza.
18 Mar 2024
HamasIsrael-Hamas conflict: Israeli forces storm Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital
The Israeli military has raided the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, triggering a massive fire and causing multiple casualties, Reuters reported.
15 Mar 2024
HamasHamas issues ceasefire proposal, Israel calls demands 'unrealistic': Report
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has reportedly submitted a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the United States (US) amid Israel's ongoing aggression.
13 Mar 2024
StartupsIsraeli start-up raises $47M for AI that helps grieving individuals
Empathy, an Israeli start-up, has secured $47 million in funding for its unique AI platform.
12 Mar 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Famine in Gaza 'imminent', warns UN as Israel continues blockade
The United Nations cautioned on Tuesday that unless Israel allows a substantial rise in humanitarian aid, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza could face death due to an impending famine.
11 Mar 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael-Hamas war: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah, defying Biden's warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly standing by his decision to invade Rafah, a city on the Gaza Strip's southern border controlled by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
11 Mar 2024
Academy AwardsProtests over Gaza conflict delay Oscars 2024 ceremony
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony experienced a six-minute delay as pro-Palestinian protesters, expressing opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, disrupted the red carpet and Dolby Theatre entrance.
10 Mar 2024
JerusalemTension grips Jerusalem ahead of Ramzan as Gaza war rages
Renewed tension has gripped the holy city of Jerusalem just days ahead of Ramzan as concerns arise over Al-Aqsa Mosque, a sacred site for both Muslims and Jews, amid the Israel-Hamas war.
09 Mar 2024
GoogleGoogle fires employee who publicly protested company's work for Israel
Google has fired an employee who interrupted a keynote speech by Barak Regev, the managing director of Google's Israel business, at the 'Mind the Tech' conference in New York.
09 Mar 2024
United States of America5 Palestinians killed in Gaza airdrop accident; US denies involvement
At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a humanitarian aid airdrop malfunctioned in Gaza, according to reports.
06 Mar 2024
HamasKerala man killed in Israel 'stopped' from moving to safety
A Kerala man—Patnibin Maxwell—who was killed in a missile attack on an orchard in Margaliot, Israel, was not allowed to move to a safer zone, his family alleged.
06 Mar 2024
Joe Biden'Super Tuesday': Trump, Biden projected to win several state primaries
United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have emerged victorious in all of their respective party contests so far, as ballot counting continues on the crucial US election day—"Super Tuesday."
05 Mar 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Centre's advisory to Indians in Israel after Kerala man's death
Following the death of a Kerala man in an anti-tank missile attack in Israel, the Indian Embassy has advised Indians residing in the country to move to "safer locations."
05 Mar 2024
LebanonIsrael: Kerala man killed in missile attack from Lebanon
An Indian man was killed, while two others were injured after an anti-tank missile from Lebanon struck an orchard close to Israel's northern border community in Margaliot on Monday, PTI reported.
03 Mar 2024
HamasCeasefire in Gaza possible within 24-48 hours: Hamas
A top Hamas official said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within "24 to 48 hours" if Israel agrees to the Palestinian terror group's demands, according to AFP.
01 Mar 2024
PetsBelgian Malinois: Special Forces' top pick
Belgian Malinois are deemed the most intelligent canines due to their independence, problem-solving abilities, quick responsiveness, and adeptness at reading humans.
01 Mar 2024
PalestineIsraeli troops fire at Palestinians waiting for aid; 112 killed
At least 112 people were killed and 760 injured in Gaza while waiting for food aid, as Israeli forces fired upon the crowd on Thursday, reported Al Jazeera.
28 Feb 2024
HollywoodWhy 'Euphoria' actor Hunter Schafer was arrested in New York
Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was among 50 activists from the Jewish Voice for Peace arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at NBC's 30 Rockefeller Center in New York on Tuesday.
28 Feb 2024
Joe BidenIsrael, Hamas distance themselves from Biden's 'hope' on Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have downplayed the possibility of an immediate breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire in Gaza.
27 Feb 2024
Joe BidenBiden 'hopes' for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict by 'next Monday'
United States (US) President Joe Biden is "hopeful" for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza by next Monday.
25 Feb 2024
HamasIsrael-Hamas war: Ceasefire, hostage exchange likely before March 10
An Israel delegation sent to Paris and Cairo for negotiations with the United States (US), Qatar, and Egyptian officials is back in Jerusalem after marathon mediatory talks.
22 Feb 2024
PalestineWest Bank: 1 killed, 8 injured in gun attack
At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Thursday in a terror attack in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
