Hamas: News

01 Feb 2024

Yemen

Houthi rebels claim attack on US ship in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have successfully attacked an "American merchant ship" in the Red Sea, stating their weapons "directly hit the vessel."

US shoots down missile fired by Houthis toward Red Sea

The United States shot down one anti-ship cruise missile fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants from Yemen towards the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military's Central Command said on Wednesday.

Explainer: How will UNRWA funding cuts impact Gaza

At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

9 countries stop funding UN body in Gaza: Here's why

At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

ICJ orders Israel to take all measures to prevent genocide

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday, in an interim ruling, ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide.

24 Jan 2024

Israel

Hamas open to hostage release discussions with Israel: Report 

Hamas officials have told international mediators that they are open to discussing the release of kidnapped Israelis in exchange for a pause in the ongoing conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal.

23 Jan 2024

Israel

Israel proposes allowing Hamas leaders to leave Gaza: Report

Israel has reportedly proposed a plan to allow senior Hamas leaders to exit Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire agreement, officials familiar with the international discussions said, CNN reported

20 Jan 2024

Iran

Iran informed Pakistan before January 16 missile strike, claims report 

Iran allegedly informed Pakistan about its Tuesday (January 16) missile strike against the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl on the latter's soil beforehand, local media has reported.

20 Jan 2024

Joe Biden

Biden bats for 'independent Palestine' during call with Netanyahu

United States (US) President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (local time) about potential solutions for establishing an independent Palestinian state.

16 Jan 2024

Israel

Israel-Hamas War: Noah Schnapp says his thoughts have been 'misconstrued' 

Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp has been facing criticism for his comments on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

16 Jan 2024

Iran

Iranian forces strike Israel's Mossad 'spy headquarters' in Iraq

Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked the "espionage headquarters" of Israel in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on Tuesday.

15 Jan 2024

United Kingdom

How these Pro-Palestine activists planned to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Six people were arrested yesterday, for allegedly planning to disrupt the London Stock Exchange in the UK.

15 Jan 2024

World Economic Forum

Red Sea crisis to spike India's oil prices: WEF chief

World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende said that the escalating tensions in the Red Sea - due to the attacks on merchant ships by Yemen's Houthi rebels - could hike oil prices in India.

12 Jan 2024

Yemen

Who are Houthis? Yemen-based rebels attacking ships in Red Sea

The ongoing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea have put the spotlight on Yemen-based Houthi rebels, but who are they?

12 Jan 2024

Joe Biden

US-UK launch strikes on Houthi targets amid Red Sea attacks

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched airstrikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.

10 Jan 2024

Israel

What is the genocide case against Israel at UN court

South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of genocide in the Gaza war and demanding an immediate halt to its military actions.

Unacceptable: India strongly condemns Israel-Hamas war at UNGA

India strongly condemned the loss of lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting on Wednesday.

09 Jan 2024

Israel

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi suffers serious injury in Israel-Hamas war

Singer-actor Idan Amedi, famous for his role in the popular Netflix series Fauda, was severely injured while serving as an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, the Israeli embassy in Greece said in an online post.

07 Jan 2024

Israel

'Dismantled' Hamas military framework in north Gaza, claims Israel

The Israeli military on Saturday announced that it had "completed the dismantling" of Hamas's military framework in the northern Gaza Strip.

05 Jan 2024

Israel

Hamas terrorists laughed as they raped corpse: October-7 attack witness

More disturbing details from the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas have emerged. A survivor of the attack claimed that terrorists of the Palestinian group raped and killed a woman, then raped her dead body.

05 Jan 2024

Israel

Israeli defense minister outlines postwar plan for Gaza

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced a postwar plan for Gaza following the defeat of the Palestinian terror group Hamas.

Stop attacks on ships or face consequences: US to Houthis

The United States (US) and 12 allies issued an ultimatum to Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday to cease their ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or potentially face targeted military action.

03 Jan 2024

Harvard

Harvard president to keep her near $900K annual-salary despite resigning

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned from her post on Tuesday amid controversy over her handling of on-campus antisemitism since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and plagiarism accusations.

03 Jan 2024

Israel

Who was Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas leader killed in Beirut? 

The deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon.

31 Dec 2023

Indian Army

Indian Navy enhances maritime security amid attacks on vessels

The Indian Navy said that it has enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented force levels after the recent attacks on merchant vessels operating in the region.

30 Dec 2023

Israel

'200 killed in 24hrs': Israel intensifies bombardment in southern Gaza

Israel has launched a massive assault in southern Gaza with tanks and aerial bombings, resulting in nearly 200 deaths within 24 hours, Reuters reported.

29 Dec 2023

Israel

Why Pakistan has banned all New Year celebrations

Pakistan has decided to ban all New Year celebrations, urging citizens to "observe simplicity" to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

29 Dec 2023

Israel

Israeli troops killed hostages, mistaking 'help' cries as 'deception': Probe

Days before killing three hostages by mistake, Israel's troops ignored their cries for "help" when they stormed a Gaza building holding the trio, said a military probe report published on Thursday (local time).

27 Dec 2023

Israel

Israel embassy blast: Palestine, Gaza found written on suspicious letter

The suspicious letter found outside Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, after a minor blast on Tuesday mentioned terms like "Zionists," "Palestine," and "Gaza," PTI reported, citing sources.

26 Dec 2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas war: 'Fighting unprecedented battle,' says October 7 attacks mastermind

Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, has said the Palestinian terror group was fighting a "fierce, violent, and unprecedented battle" against Israel in Gaza.

26 Dec 2023

Israel

New Delhi: Explosion near Israel embassy, no casualties; probe launched

An alleged explosion happened near Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on Tuesday evening. However, no casualties have been reported.

26 Dec 2023

Joe Biden

Iraq: After drone attack, US strikes Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah's facilities

The United States (US) military struck on three sites used by Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq on Monday (local time), Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

25 Dec 2023

Israel

Israel releases Hamas tunnel video, 5 hostages found dead inside

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released video footage of what it claimed is a massive tunnel in the Gaza Strip used by Hamas where five hostages were found dead.

24 Dec 2023

Indian Navy

Ship with 25 Indian crew onboard hit by drone attack

The Indian Navy on Sunday said a Gabon-flagged vessel, identified as MV Saibaba, with 25 Indian crew members onboard, was hit by a drone attack in the Red Sea.

24 Dec 2023

Joe Biden

Didn't ask for ceasefire: Biden after call with Netanyahu 

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure the protection of civilian lives and humanitarian aid workers in Gaza amid the war with Hamas.

24 Dec 2023

Stock Market

Key risks to watch on Dalal Street next week

As 2023 draws to a close, Indian markets face challenges such as low trading volumes, a potential increase in COVID-19 cases, and growing uncertainty in the Red Sea.

24 Dec 2023

Iran

Pentagon claims Iranian drone 'attack' hit ship off Gujarat coast

The United States (US) Department of Defense on Sunday claimed the drone attack on a Japanese-owned chemical tanker, MV Chem Pluto, near India's coast was launched from Iran.

23 Dec 2023

Israel

Israel used 'most destructive' 2,000-pound bombs in Gaza: Report

Israel allegedly used one of its biggest and most destructive bombs in areas it designated "safe" for civilians in the Gaza Strip during the first six weeks of its war against Hamas.

UN Security Council passes resolution to boost Gaza aid delivery

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has passed a resolution to boost aid delivery in war-struck Gaza as Israel broadened its ground offensive in the Hamas-controlled strip.

21 Dec 2023

Emmanuel Macron

Fighting Hamas doesn't justify Israel 'flattening' Gaza: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday flagged the Israeli military's aggression in Gaza and batted for a truce leading to a "humanitarian ceasefire" amid the war between Israel and Hamas.