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Watch | What does the Hamas attack mean for Israel, Palestine and West Asia?

October 13, 2023 admin

Watch | What does the Hamas attack mean for Israel, Palestine and West Asia? The unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, which killed some 1,200 Israelis, has exposed chinks in Israel’s security model, brought the Palestine issue back to the fore of West Asia’s geopolitical cauldron and triggered a massive military response from…

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U.S. Defence Secretary Antony Blinken in Israel to meet with its leaders, see America’s security assistance

October 13, 2023 admin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shake hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in Amman, Jordan, on October 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived, on October 13, at the Israeli city of Tel Aviv to meet with senior government leaders and see firsthand some of the U.S. weapons and…

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Israel-Hamas war | Woke up to sound of sirens, spent time in shelters: Indian evacuees recount horror

October 13, 2023 admin

Indian students evacuated from Israel arrive at Delhi airport, in New Delhi, India, on October 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Glad to be home and traumatised by what they had seen in the last few days, the first batch of around 200 Indians returned from Israel on October 13 with the sound of air…

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A ‘New Front’ In Hamas War Depends On Israel’s Actions, Says Iran

October 12, 2023 admin

Iran government secretly supports Hamas and other Middle East militant groups against Israel. Baghdad: Iran’s foreign minister, whose government supports Hamas and other Middle East militant groups, said on Thursday opening a “new front” against Israel would depend on Israel’s actions in Gaza. Although Tehran has been a long-term backer of Hamas, Iranian officials have…

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Hollywood Condemns Hamas’ Attack On Israel

October 12, 2023 admin

The letter calls on people in the entertainment industry to throw their full support behind Israel. Los Angeles: Hundreds of Hollywood celebrities signed an open letter Thursday condemning the “barbaric acts” of Hamas fighters who murdered and abducted Israeli civilians in a shocking weekend assault. “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot, an Israeli, was among film…

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EU To Investigate Elon Musk’s X For Potential Hamas-Israel War Disinformation

October 12, 2023 admin

EU is opening an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X over disinformation. Brussels: The European Commission said Thursday it is opening an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to determine if it has allowed the spread of disinformation about the conflict in the Middle East. The Commission said it…

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1st Flight With 230 Indians Takes Off From Israel Under ‘Operation Ajay’

October 12, 2023 admin

Some 230 Indians came in the flight on a “first come first served” basis under Operation Ajay. The first charter flight to facilitate the return of Indian citizens stranded in Israel left on Thursday night from Ben Gurion airport. Some 230 Indians came in the flight on a “first come first served” basis. This flight…

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Amid War, US Defence Chief Lloyd Austin To Visit Israel Today To Meet Benjamin Netanyahu

October 12, 2023 admin

US Defence Chief Lloyd Austin will also meet Israeli defence officials during his visit. Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Israel Friday and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country reels from a devastating attack by Hamas militants that has left thousands dead, an American defence official said. Austin’s trip —…

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Israel-Hamas war | Palestinians rush to buy food, struggle under strikes as Israel readies possible ground operation

October 12, 2023 admin

Palestinians lined up outside bakeries and grocery stores in Gaza on Thursday after spending the night surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods darkened by a near-total power outage. Israel launched new airstrikes and said it was preparing for a possible ground invasion. International aid groups warned that the death toll in Gaza could mount…

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Israel Gaza Hamas War: 1,354 Killed In Gaza Strip, Over 6,000 Injured: Hamas As War Escalates

October 12, 2023 admin

Gaza City: The death count in the Gaza Strip has risen to at least 1,354, the Hamas health ministry said, with dozens killed since Thursday morning following a massive Israeli bombardment of the enclave. At least “1,354 citizens have been martyred and 6,049 suffered various injuries”, the ministry said, updating an earlier death count of…

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