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Over 250 former Israeli intelligence officials urge end to Gaza war, return of hostages: Media
Jerusalem, April 14: More than 250 former officials of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency have signed a letter urging the government to immediately end the war in the Gaza Strip and bring about the release of the Israeli hostages still held there, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported.
Egypt condemns Israeli airstrike on hospital in Gaza
Cairo, April 14: Egypt condemned the Israeli airstrike on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, describing the attack as a "grave violation of international humanitarian law and all international norms."
Hamas claims killing, wounding Israeli soldiers in Rafah
Gaza, April 14: Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, claimed that its fighters killed and wounded several Israeli soldiers in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for three airstrikes on Israel
Sanaa, April 14: Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for three airstrikes on Israeli targets, according to a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV.
Gaza hospital forced to cease operations after Israeli airstrike
Gaza/Jerusalem, April 13: An Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City early Sunday, damaging key medical infrastructure and forcing the facility to shut down, according to Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses.
10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza's Deir al-Balah: Civil defence
Gaza, April 13: At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah on Sunday, according to Gaza's Civil Defence.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage
Gaza, April 13: Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.
Israel to expand operations to most of Gaza: Defence Minister Katz
Jerusalem, April 13: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will soon expand its operations to most of the Gaza Strip territory.
Hamas says positive about Gaza peace proposal guaranteeing permanent ceasefire
Gaza, April 13: Hamas said that it is positive about any Gaza ceasefire proposal that guarantees a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
Katz urges Gazans: Topple Hamas, free the hostages
Tel Aviv, April 12: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called on the people of Gaza to "remove Hamas and release all hostages" before the IDF expands its operations especially in the southern part of the Strip.
Bangladesh: Pro-Palestine protestors take out massive rally, slam Israel and US
Dhaka, April 12: Thousands of protestors gathered in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Saturday under the banner of 'March for Gaza', expressing solidarity with Palestine and slamming the United States for backing Israel.
Israeli army says encircled Rafah, intercepted three rockets from Gaza
Jerusalem, April 12: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement on Saturday that it had completed the encirclement of the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
Netanyahu's passover message acknowledges national pain, resilience
Tel Aviv, April 11: In his Passover address to the nation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the empty chairs at many Seder--Passover feast--tables this year, representing hostages still held by Hamas, fallen soldiers, and the wounded recovering in rehabilitation centers.
Fashion Diplomacy: Israeli Embassy Spokesperson recalls rampwalk at Delhi fashion event
New Delhi, April 11: Spokesperson of the Israel Embassy in India, Guy Nir recalled his ramp walk at a fashion event in the national capital last month.
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza City amid military operations
Jerusalem, April 11: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday issued an urgent evacuation order for residents in several neighbourhoods of eastern Gaza City as military operations intensified in the area.
Hostilities, aid blockade take toll on Gaza civilians: UN
United Nations, April 11: Israeli attacks in Gaza are taking a horrifying toll on civilians already suffering dwindling food supplies and looting due to the aid blockade, UN humanitarians said.
Israel's military strikes threaten Syria's fragile political transition: UN official
United Nations, April 11: Israel's continued military strikes are threatening Syria's fragile political transition and undermining its efforts toward peace and stability, a senior UN official warned.
Air Force retirees, reservists dismissed from service after publishing political statement
Tel Aviv, April 10: A thousand Air Force retirees and reservists are being dismissed after publishing a letter calling for the end of the war in Gaza.
Ahead of passover, President Herzog visits surveillance soldiers, combat troops
Tel Aviv, April 10: Ahead of Passover, President Isaac Herzog visited the surveillance soldiers and combat troops of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Unit 636, the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps.
Tahawwur Rana extradition: Israel praises Modi govt for bringing terrorists to justice
New Delhi, April 10: Thanking the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its persistence in bringing terrorists to justice, Israel on Thursday welcomed the extradition of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana from the United States to India.
Egypt condemns Israeli closure orders to UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem
Cairo, April 10: Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the Israeli occupation's closure orders for six schools operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem.
US Senate confirms former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as Israel ambassador
Washington DC, April 10: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the commission for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to assume office as the United States Ambassador to Israel following his confirmation by the US Senate earlier in the day. The Senate confirmed him by a vote of 53-46.
It's American-Israeli war on Gaza, says Palestine Ambassador Abdullah Abu Shawesh
New Delhi, April 9: Abdullah Abu Shawesh, Palestine's Ambassador to India, has strongly criticised the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, calling it not a mere conflict but a " genocidal war" waged by the US and Israel against the Palestinian people.
29 killed by Israeli attack on eastern Gaza City: Hamas
Gaza, April 9: At least 29 Palestinians were killed and more than 50 others injured on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential block in the Shuja'iyya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, Hamas said.
100 Sri Lankan hotel workers arriving in Israel
Tel Aviv, April 9: The first group of hotel workers from Sri Lanka landed in Israel on Wednesday. Additional hotel workers are expected to arrive in the coming days, during the week, approximately 100 workers for the hotel industry will arrive in the country.
We need resumption of ceasefire, French President on Middle East crisis
Paris, April 9: French President Emmanuel Macron called for a ceasefire in the conflict-torn Middle East on Wednesday.
Israel orders closure of six UNRWA schools in Jerusalem
Ramallah, April 9: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said Israeli officials from the Jerusalem Municipality and Israeli security forces forcibly entered six UNRWA-operated schools in East Jerusalem and gave "illegal" closure orders effective in 30 days.
UN humanitarians plea for lifting of Gaza aid blockade
United Nations, April 9: With displacements and civilian casualties continuing in Gaza, UN humanitarians pleaded for lifting of the aid blockade and access to the few remaining stocks of food supplies.
Israel's top court freezes dismissal of Shin Bet chief 'until another decision'
Jerusalem, April 9: Israel's High Court of Justice issued an interim order, ruling that Ronen Bar, chief of the internal security service Shin Bet, would remain in his position until another court decision.
Israeli military prepared for soldiers to observe the passover holiday
Tel Aviv, April 8: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Military Rabbinate completed its preparations for Passover while providing a full nutritional response to all its soldiers. Due to the ongoing security situation, few of its soldiers are going to be allowed leave for the holiday.
India, Israel to strengthen cooperation in agriculture sector
New Delhi, April 8: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, on Tuesday signed an agriculture cooperation agreement and work plan aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations in key areas of agricultural development.
US escalates military action in Yemen amid Houthi defiance
Aden, April 8: The United States has intensified its military campaign against sites of the Houthi forces in Yemen, conducting 22 airstrikes across northern Yemen early Tuesday.
Union Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan discuss upcoming challenges of food security with Israeli counterpart; signs multiple agreements
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan met his Israeli counterpart, Avi Dichter, in New Delhi on Tuesday, with multiple agreements signed between the two countries in the presence of the ministers.
Jerusalem police ready for Passover holiday security
Tel Aviv, April 8: Thousands of police officers from the Jerusalem district will operate together with Border Guard soldiers, volunteers, and national reinforcement forces during the week-long Passover holiday, which begins Saturday night and the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 20. The main focus of operational preparedness will be on crowded places and holy sites to maintain the safety, security, and safety of worshipers and all residents of the city and those coming through its gates.
Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages, tariffs at White House
Washington, April 8: US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, focusing on the Gaza hostage crisis and US tariffs on Israeli goods.
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.
Will eliminate trade deficit with US: Israeli PM Netanyahu amid US tariff tensions
Washington DC, April 8: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) announced that Israel would work to eliminate the trade deficit with the US and that too "very quickly" amid the turmoil in the global markets caused by US tariff tensions.
Israel says targetted Hamas member posing as reporter in Gaza
Jerusalem/Beirut, April 7: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday that it has targetted a Hamas militant posing as a journalist in Gaza and killed a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon.
Israel sees decline in hi-tech workforce for first time in decade: report
Jerusalem, April 7: The number of employees in the Israeli hi-tech sector recorded its first decline in a decade in 2024, according to a report published by the Israel Innovation Authority on Monday.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama awarded Presidential Medal of Honour in Jerusalem
Tel Aviv, April 7: President Isaac Herzog, on Sunday, awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor to the visiting Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, in recognition of his "steadfast support for Israel following the October 7 massacre, his courageous stance against antisemitism, and his enduring friendship with the Jewish people."