News for '-gaza-strip'

Gaza/Israel: Beware, The Price Of War!

Gaza/Israel: Beware, The Price Of War!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The dogs of war have been unleashed, bringing in their wake, death and devastation.

Israel's chief of military intel quits over Oct 7 Hamas attack

Israel's chief of military intel quits over Oct 7 Hamas attack

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Israel's military intelligence chief Major-General Aharon Haliva resigned on Monday, citing failure to prevent Hamas's deadly surprise attack last October.

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Answer to killing civilians cannot be to kill more civilians. Imposing a siege and bombarding civilian infrastructure in a densely populated area will not bring peace and security to the region'

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Nepalis were killed in the Hamas attack.

Children Are The Tragic Victims Of War

Children Are The Tragic Victims Of War

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Rescue workers help to pull a Palestinian child casualty from under the rubble of a house.

The Music And Dance Of War!

The Music And Dance Of War!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Religious Jewish men play music from a van and dance to encourage Israeli soldiers near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday night in Qatar and agreed to cooperate for 'fully achieving' the goals of Hamas and the Palestinian people the Jerusalem Post reported.

Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The massive explosion at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital late on Tuesday night killed 471 people and injured 314 others, the Palestinian Health Ministry has said.

Will not end war in Gaza until...: Netanyahu

Will not end war in Gaza until...: Netanyahu

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the war in Gaza will not end until Israel achieves all of its goals, specifically the destruction of Hamas.

'Fauda' star joins Israel's fight against Hamas, faces rocket attack

'Fauda' star joins Israel's fight against Hamas, faces rocket attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Lior Raz says he has joined the 'Brothers in Arms' volunteers to extract two families from the bombarded town of Sderot in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

'They killed my mum and dad'

'They killed my mum and dad'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'2,665 children killed. 2,665 cheeky smiles, 2,665 dreams of tomorrow, 2,665 favourite cartoon characters, 2,665 favourite meals, 2,665 someone's everything.'

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies it continues to wreak havoc on the lives of Israeli citizens, a lot of whom lost their houses in the barbaric rocket attack by Hamas.

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The blast occurred when Israeli reservists were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings in central Gaza when a Hamas militant fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank nearby. T

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that its forces are operating in what was described as a targeted manner at Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Gaza-Israel: The Carnage Continues

Gaza-Israel: The Carnage Continues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas raged for a fifth day on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, as Israeli warplanes hammered neighbourhood after neighbourhood in the Gaza Strip, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety.

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The 20-year-old arrested accused, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, allegedly planned a terrorist attack in New York City around October 7 "with the intent of slaughtering in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible," attorney general Merrick B Garland said, as per the statement.

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, with Delhi underlining that it is a strong advocate of 'dialogue and diplomacy' and efforts should be made towards 'building bridges', 'not furthering divides'.

UNSC votes for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza

UNSC votes for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United Nations Security Council has called for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout Gaza to allow unhindered humanitarian access in the strip, finally overcoming deadlock and adopting a resolution in the month-long Israel-Hamas conflict.

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Mourners pray next to bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes during their funeral.

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

Why Are These Jews Leaving Israel?

Why Are These Jews Leaving Israel?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men carry their belongings before boarding a ship in Haifa for US nationals and their immediate family members as they leave Israel headed for Cyprus.

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am on Monday, Zaki Heller, spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA), told PTI.

15 Israeli soldiers killed during ground op in Gaza

15 Israeli soldiers killed during ground op in Gaza

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

At least 15 Israeli soldiers have been killed during the ground invasion in Gaza since Tuesday as its forces press deeper into the enclave, attacking dozens of targets affiliated with its Hamas terror group, The New York Times reported citing the Israeli military.

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Qatari spokesperson stated that Mossad will provide the Qataris with a list of Palestinian inmates who are likely to be released.

Israel deploys 300,000 soldiers at Gaza border

Israel deploys 300,000 soldiers at Gaza border

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Lt Col Jonathan Conricus said on Wednesday that 1200 Israelis were killed and more than 2,700 wounded and emphasised that the Israeli soldiers are ready to execute mission in Gaza.

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Glimpses from Gaza, Israel and Lebanon as the war provoked by Hamas' horrific attack escalates.

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli cops open fire on Palestinians protesting in Gaza

Israeli cops open fire on Palestinians protesting in Gaza

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Israeli authorities stated that after Palestinians threw explosives at the fence separating Israel and Gaza, its officers opened fire, according to Al Jazeera.

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extension in Gaza by 2 days

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extension in Gaza by 2 days

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

There is no immediate Israeli confirmation of the truce extension but Hamas issues its own statement confirming as much, crediting the Qatari and Egyptian mediation efforts, it added.

Cong backs 'Palestinian rights' amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Cong backs 'Palestinian rights' amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had on Sunday said his party has always believed that the legitimate aspirations of the people of Palestine must be fulfilled through dialogue while ensuring the national security interests of the Israelis.

Indian killed in Israel went there only 2 months ago

Indian killed in Israel went there only 2 months ago

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

While Nibin Maxwell, from Kollam in Kerala, was killed in the attack, two other Keralites -- Bush Joseph George and Paul Melvin -- were injured and are hospitalised.

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

Moving to the next stage of war in Gaza: Israel defence forces

Moving to the next stage of war in Gaza: Israel defence forces

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has re-issued urgent calls for civilians in Gaza to move south as the ground forces move to the next phase of its war with the terrorist group Hamas.

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Jesuralem is one of the international destinations for Christians in Meghalaya for its religious importance.

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

While many of them were engaged by Israeli forces, some managed to sneak back into Gaza with more than 200 civilian hostages.

'India stands firmly with Israel': Modi after Netanyahu call

'India stands firmly with Israel': Modi after Netanyahu call

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, Modi said.

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Khamenei, who has the last word on all state matters and is also the commander in chief of the armed forces, instructed military commanders from the Revolutionary Guards and the army to prepare plans for both an attack and a defence in case the war expands and Israel or the US strike Iran, the officials said.

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Israel Air Force fighter jets under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organisation, Iman Nofal, according to Israel Air Force.

These guys make al-Qaeda look pure, says Biden on Hamas attack

These guys make al-Qaeda look pure, says Biden on Hamas attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Biden said his administration is making sure Israel has what it needs to defend itself and respond to these attacks.

War in Gaza: 1,000 killed, 5,000 injured so far

War in Gaza: 1,000 killed, 5,000 injured so far

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces said they have killed some 1,500 terrorists in Israeli territory after Hamas launched an attack on Israeli border communities, The Times of Israel reported.