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Nearly 400,000 Palestinians displaced following collapse of Gaza ceasefire, UN reports
New York, April 8: The United Nations on Monday reported that nearly 400,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since Israel broke the recent ceasefire agreement, with no provisions made for civilian safety, as per Anadolu News Agency.
We're not looking at that: US President Trump rules out pause on tariffs during negotiations
Washington DC, April 8: Amid the turmoil in the global markets following the tariff announcements made by the US, President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of a "pause" on the tariffs on countries during negotiations.
Hamas asked $500 million from Iran to fund Oct 7 attack: Israel
Tel Aviv, April 7: Israel has made public an intelligence document that, according to its officials, reveals a direct financial and operational link between Hamas and Iran, including a request for $500 million to carry out its plans to invade Israel -- an attack that was executed on October 7, 2023.
Hamas rockets injure three in Israel; Israeli forces strike central Gaza
Jerusalem, April 7: Three people were slightly injured during a rocket attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which prompted the Israeli army to launch multiple airstrikes on central Gaza later in the day, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources.
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza amid expanded military operations
Jerusalem, April 3: The Israeli military has ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory.
Israel expands military operation in Gaza
Tel Aviv, April 2: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that the military is expanding its operation against Hamas in Gaza.
Israel lifts all duties on US imports ahead of Trump's expected tariff move
Jerusalem, April 2: Israel announced the elimination of all tariffs on imports from the United States, Israel's Prime Minister's Office and the finance and economy ministries said in a joint statement.
Israel cancels all import duties on American-made goods
Tel Aviv, April 2: At the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, Israel has cancelled all of the customs duties - tariffs - that have been levied until now on products from the US, Israel's largest trading partner.
Netanyahu cancels appointment of new Shin Bet chief amid investigation of aides
Jerusalem, April 1: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his decision to appoint Vice-Admiral Eli Sharvit as the new head of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency, following opposition from political allies and mounting investigations involving his aides.
Israeli PM testifies in 'Qatargate' probe
Jerusalem, April 1: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified for about two hours before investigators at his office in Jerusalem, Israel's media reported.
Israel sends rescue team to Thailand after earthquake
Tel Aviv, March 30: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed that an Israeli professional rescue and aid team be sent to Thailand to help with the aftermath of the earthquake there.
Knesset approves USD 206 billion budget, largest in Israeli history
Tel Aviv, March 25: Israeli lawmakers approved a roughly NIS 755 billion (USD 206 billion) state budget, Israel's largest ever, after a marathon session on Tuesday
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza, surrounding Rafah neighbourhood
Jerusalem, March 23: Israeli forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Sunday with the military saying it had encircled the Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood in Rafah in the south of the enclave.
Hamas political leader killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza: Report
Jerusalem, March 23: Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon after rockets targetted northern Israel
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 22: Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, escalating cross-border tensions after rockets were fired into northern Israel, state-owned National News Agency (NNA) reported.
Rocket sirens sound across central Israel as ground forces raid Northern Gaza
Tel Aviv, March 21: Rocket sirens blared across central Israel on Thursday afternoon as three rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, marking the first such attack in months. The launch came as Israeli forces recaptured areas of northern Gaza near Beit Lahiya and hours after Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen fired a missile that sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters.
Netanyahu, attorney general clash over dismissal of Shin Bet chief
Jerusalem, March 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara disputed over the government's attempt to replace Shin Bet security chief Ronen Bar.
Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses leftist Deep State of weaponising justice system against him
Tel Aviv, March 20: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused the "leftist Deep State" of "weaponising" the justice system against him, The Times of Israel reported.
Israeli strikes in Gaza a 'dramatic step backward' for peace: Macron
Paris, March 20: French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza, calling it a dramatic step backward for peace efforts, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities.
UAE says continued Israeli airstrikes to cause broader instability in Gaza
Abu Dhabi, March 19: Continued Israeli airstrikes on civilian and residential areas in Gaza could lead to broader instability in the enclave and pose a risk of escalating violence across the region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Ministry said.
Hamas says in contact with mediators to end Israeli 'aggression'
Gaza, March 19: Hamas announced that it remains in constant contact with mediators and is engaging responsibly and positively with all proposals aimed at halting the Israeli "aggression" against and lifting the blockade on Gaza.
Palestine requests extraordinary Arab session over Israel's renewed airstrikes on Gaza
Cairo, March 19: Palestine requested an extraordinary session of the Council of the Arab League (LAS) after Israel's renewed, deadly airstrikes on Gaza.
Israel vows to act against Hamas with increasing military strength
Jerusalem, March 18: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to "take strong action against the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip."
Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 18: Israel launched a series of heavy airstrikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking the first major military operation since the ceasefire began on January 19.
Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon 'indefinitely'
Jerusalem, March 14: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing negotiations over 13 disputed border points.
Israeli leaders condemn UN report on Gaza, call it 'Blood Libel'
Jerusalem, March 13: Israeli leaders have strongly condemned a United Nations report accusing Israel of committing "genocidal acts" in Gaza, denouncing it as a "blood libel" that distorts the truth, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Israel drops 10,000 humanitarian aid packages for Syrian Druze
Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel has dropped 10,000 humanitarian aid packages to Druze communities in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar disclosed on Thursday.
Israel plans to establish 'migration administration' for relocating Gazans: Minister
Jerusalem, March 10: Israel is working to establish a "migration administration" to advance the relocation of Palestinian residents from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Israel's Energy Minister orders cutting off electricity supply to Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv, March 10: Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen on Sunday directed the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) to immediately cut off the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip, in an apparent attempt to put pressure on the enclave, where around 24 hostages are still presumed to be alive, while the bodies of 35 more, are still held, The Times of Israel reported.
Israel to 'soon' allow Syrian druze to work in Golan, Defense Minister says
Tel Aviv, March 9: Israel is preparing to "soon" allow Syrian Druze to work in the Golan Heights, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday.
Israeli military says missiles, weapons seized in raids on Syria
Jerusalem, March 9: Israel's military has said that it carried out raids in Syria over the past week, seizing missiles and weapons belonging to the Syrian army.
Hamas says positive signs emerge in negotiations for Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase
Gaza, March 9: Hamas has said that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Release hostages or it is over for you: Donald Trump gives 'last warning' to Hamas
Washington, DC, March 6: US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning for Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages and return of the dead bodies of the people who have been "murdered" by them or "it is over" for them.
Israel's new military chief takes office, vows to strike enemies with 'tremendous force'
Jerusalem, March 5: Eyal Zamir took over on Wednesday as the 24th Chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), warning that Israel's multi-front conflict would be ongoing and vowing to strike its enemies with "tremendous force."
UN envoy condemns Israel's military escalations in Syria
United Nations, March 5: A UN special envoy has strongly condemned Israel's military escalations in Syria, including airstrikes, calling for an end to violations and refraining from exacerbating conflict.
Israeli Army restricts soldiers' social media use after deadly Base attack
Tel Aviv, March 5: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is moving to tighten restrictions on soldiers' social media use after an internal probe revealed that Hamas exploited online posts to map out Nahal Oz base before its October 7 attack.
Israel sets conditions for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, March 4: Israel demands a demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas' rule in order to move on to the next phase of the ceasefire deal that took effect in January, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday.
Israel strikes Syrian air defence battalion in coastal city
Damascus, March 4: Israel launched airstrikes targeting a Syrian air defence battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus, Syrian state media and a war monitor reported.
Israel only to retrieve hostages through prisoners' swap: Hamas
Gaza, March 3: Israel will only be able to "get its captives back" through a prisoner exchange deal, senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi said in a press statement.
Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Cairo, March 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed the importance of fully and faithfully implementing the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of transitioning to the second phase of the deal to ensure a lasting truce.