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Statements aren't aggressive: Kneecap responds to Sharon Osbourne's criticism of his Coachella performance

Washington DC, April 24: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have responded to the criticisms over their controversial performance at Coachella 2025, after Sharon Osbourne called for them to have their US working visas revoked, reported Deadline.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Call for freedom: Palestinians to stage rare 'Friday of Rage' protest against Hamas rule

Gaza, March 28: The Assembly of Southern Gaza Clans has issued a strong call for a popular uprising, declaring a 'Friday of Rage' against Hamas and warning the group that any attempt to suppress the movement would be met with fierce resistance.

Netanyahu, Rubio discuss hostage release, Gaza offensive

Jerusalem, March 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed over the phone efforts to release hostages in Hamas captivity and Israel's renewed assault on Gaza.

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.

Israel proposes two-phase hostage release plan to Hamas: Egyptian sources

Cairo, March 23: Israel has proposed a two-phase plan to the Hamas movement, through Egyptian mediators, for the release of hostages held in Gaza, Egyptian sources told media.

Israel will maintain 'permanant presence' in Gaza unless hostage release, says Israel Defence Minister

Tel Aviv, March 23: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Hamas that Israel will maintain a permanent presence in parts of Gaza unless the hostages in Gaza are released, CNN 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.

Israeli forces expand ground operation in Gaza as Hamas fires rockets at Israel

Jerusalem, March 21: The Israeli military said its troops were expanding their ground operation in southern Gaza, advancing into the Shabura refugee camp in Rafah city.

Israel has no other option but to renew military pressure: Israeli envoy Azar after collapse of truce with Hamas

New Delhi, March 19: Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said on Wednesday that Israel has no other option but to renew military pressure to bring back hostages as Hamas has numerous times rejected proposals by American mediators.

European countries denounce deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip, call for immediate ceasefire

Valletta, March 19: European countries have strongly condemned the latest deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

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.

At least 13 killed in US airstrikes on Houthi sites in Yemen, Houthis vow revenge

Sanaa, March 16: The US warplanes launched airstrikes on several Houthi sites in Yemen's capital Sanna and the northern province of Saada, killing at least 13, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

Nearly half of young Israelis show signs of war-related PTSD

Tel Aviv, March 13: After more than a year of war, post-traumatic stress disorder among Israelis, particularly among young adults, is soaring, according to research released by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on Thursday.

Yemen's Houthis say resuming attacks on Israeli ships in Arabian, Red seas

Sanaa, March 12: Yemen's Houthi group announced the resumption of attacks against Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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.

Yemen's Houthis claim shooting down US drone over Hodeidah

Aden (Yemen), March 5: Yemen's Houthi forces have said that they successfully intercepted a US MQ-9 reconnaissance drone over the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.

Netanyahu thanks Trump for unwavering support for Israel, sending munitions that were being held up

Tel Aviv, March 4: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his "unwavering support" for Israel, particularly with the ongoing situation in Gaza.

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza until Hamas agrees to US-backed ceasefire extension

Tel Aviv, March 3: Israel announced on Sunday (local time) that it has stopped the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas agrees to a US-backed extension of the ceasefire deal, following the expiration of phase one of the agreement on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported.

Israel adopts US framework for temporary ceasefire during Ramzan, passover period

Tel Aviv, March 2: Israel has adopted the framework of US Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire during Ramzan and Passover period. The decision was taken after a security discussion chaired by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and with the participation of Israel's Defence Minister, senior security establishment officials and the negotiating team.

Israel agrees to temporary ceasefire proposal for Ramzan, passover periods

Tel Aviv, March 2: Israel has agreed to a proposal by US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and passover periods, the Prime Minister's Office announced.

Israel refuses to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border

Jerusalem, Feb 27: Israeli officials said on Thursday that the military would not withdraw from the strategic strip along the Gaza-Egypt border despite a ceasefire agreement that calls for a pullout by Saturday.

Israel begins to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

Gaza, Feb 27: Israeli authorities on Thursday began releasing more than 600 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, according to Palestinian sources.

Three Israeli hostages released in Gaza arrive in Israel

Jerusalem, Feb 15: Three Israeli hostages previously held by the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad were transferred to Israeli authorities and crossed the border into Israel on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced.

If Hamas doesn't return hostages...: Israeli PM Netanyahu warns to end ceasefire, resume intense fighting

Tel Aviv February 12: Following Hamas' recent announcement that it will not release Israeli hostages citing a 'violation' of the ceasefire-hostage deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to pull out of the whole agreement if Hamas doesn't release the hostages within Saturday's deadline.

Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor under ceasefire deal

Jerusalem, Feb 9: Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key area in Gaza as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement that took effect last month, an Israeli government official said on Sunday.

Netanyahu returning to Israel after wrapping up US visit

Tel Aviv, February 9: After a week of discussions with US leaders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Washington on Sunday morning.

Three hostages released by Hamas heading to Israel: IDF

Tel Aviv, February 8: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that three hostages released by Hamas were on their way to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment. Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of deal in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners.

Israel halts Palestinian prisoners' release after 'chaotic' scenes during hostage release, confirms receiving security assurance later

Jerusalem, January 30: Hours after delaying the scheduled release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in protest of the chaotic scenes during the handover of hostages in Khan Younis, Israel confirmed receiving security assurance from the mediators of the ongoing ceasefire-hostage deal.

Clean out that whole thing...: Donald Trump asks Jordan, Egypt to take in Palestinians from Gaza

Washington DC, January 27: In a shocker, US President Donald Trump suggested 'cleaning up' of the Gaza Strip, which is battered into rubbles following the intense Israel-Hamas war, and expressed the idea of moving Palestinians from the strip to some neighbouring countries.

Egypt says Israel to release 1,890 Palestinian prisoners during 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

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