News for '-palestinian'

Death toll in Gaza soars to 188; ceasefire likely with US pressure

Death toll in Gaza soars to 188; ceasefire likely with US pressure

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The death toll in Palestine due to Israeli airstrikes has reached 188 as the conflict entered its seventh day on Sunday.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The ceasefire, which followed mounting pressure from the United States, Egypt and other international brokers to halt the violence, came into effect on Friday.

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Palestinians have slammed the deal, calling it a 'betrayal' of the Palestinian cause and have demanded its retraction, spokesperson of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

GREAT Entertainment COMING UP in January

GREAT Entertainment COMING UP in January

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies and Web series coming up.

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Over 630 rockets were fired at Israel from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, 200 of which were intercepted by Iron Dome missile defence batteries while 150 others fell short of their targets and landed inside the Strip, according to the army.

Israeli foreign minister cuts short India visit following 'security update'

Israeli foreign minister cuts short India visit following 'security update'

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'In light of the events in Israel, Foreign Minister Cohen decided to cut short his diplomatic visit to India and return to Israel after the meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that will take place today'

US President Biden In Middle East For First Time

US President Biden In Middle East For First Time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

POTUS is on a four-day visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Israelis killed at Munich Games remembered in opening ceremony

Israelis killed at Munich Games remembered in opening ceremony

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Israeli Olympic team members killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics were remembered during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday with a moment of silence, the first time in 49 years this has happened.

Team India qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2023

Team India qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2023

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Indian men's football team on Tuesday qualified for the Asian Cup Finals after Palestine defeated Philippines in a group B match in Ulaanbaatar.

The Arab world prays this time for Morocco

The Arab world prays this time for Morocco

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

In Morocco, an important member of the Arab League but where much of the population identifies as Amazigh, there has been some bemusement at the Arab embrace, including jokes that people from other Arab countries should finally accept the Moroccan dialect.

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

She said that America spent $46 billion on foreign aid last year, which is given to countries like China, Pakistan, and Iraq.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The plan, which was three years in the making, offers a path towards a two-state solution and presents a "contiguous" territory for a Palestinian state, the US president said.

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Ehud Barak was once the man most feared by terrorists in the Arab world.

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way. It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Soumya Santosh worked as a caregiver attending to an old woman at a house in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon.

PIX: Horror in Hamas, India's Covid pandemic and more

PIX: Horror in Hamas, India's Covid pandemic and more

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Coping with COVID-19 in India, the flare-up of Israel Palestinian violence, muted celebrations of Eid amid the coronavirus pandemic, and much more -- that's the week that was.

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States recognises -- as have Israeli courts -- the legal conclusions relating to individual settlements must depend on an assessment of specific facts and circumstances on the ground.

Why is Hamza Choudhury trending?

Why is Hamza Choudhury trending?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Hamza Choudhury showed solidarity with Palestinians after his club Leicester City won the FA Cup.

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Argentina have cancelled their final World Cup warmup match against Israel, striker Gonzalo Higuain said on Tuesday, as political pressure grew ahead of Saturday's scheduled fixture in Jerusalem.

Gaza War: Cricket club to rescue of Indian researchers in Israel

Gaza War: Cricket club to rescue of Indian researchers in Israel

Rediff.com17 May 2021

A cricket club in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba has come to the rescue of several Indian researchers at the Ben-Gurion University in the Negev southern region, who had been struggling for a proper shelter while being under a complete siege with rockets raining over the country's south during the past one week.

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Playing the character of Bheem in the blockbuster TV series Mahabharat made him a household name but much before that, Praveen Kumar Sobti was an athlete par excellence and remains India's first and only hammer throw medal winner at the Commonwealth Games.

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

Messi in middle of political drama for playing in Jerusalem

Messi in middle of political drama for playing in Jerusalem

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Argentina will play at Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium on Saturday night in a World Cup warm-up match that has attracted huge interest among the Israeli fans, mainly because of Messi's planned participation. But the Palestinians are not happy that the match will be held in Jerusalem and Palestinian FA chief Jibril Rajoub wrote to Claudio Tapia, the head of the Argentinian FA, last week accusing Israel of using the match as a "political tool".

Israel strike flattens Gaza building housing AP, Al-Jazeera offices

Israel strike flattens Gaza building housing AP, Al-Jazeera offices

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The strike on the building housing media offices came in the afternoon, after the building's owner received a call from the Israeli military warning that it would be hit.

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Palestinians, who protested massively along the Gaza border clashed with Israeli forces.

'Players views must be respected'

'Players views must be respected'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'We appreciate your support all over the world'

India hopes to see a sovereign and independent Palestine state soon: PM

India hopes to see a sovereign and independent Palestine state soon: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Abbas seeks India's role in peace process as PM Modi visits Palestine.

Palestine recalls Pak envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed

Palestine recalls Pak envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

"The Palestine government has told Ali that he was not anymore its envoy to Pakistan," Haija said.

Kashmir and Palestine: A similar story

Kashmir and Palestine: A similar story

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The people in both places have lived in a state of denial, refusing to accept the bald fact that resorting to violence against an infinitely superior force is suicidal, observes T N Ninan.

Iran threatens to attack UAE over Israel deal

Iran threatens to attack UAE over Israel deal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Israel and the UAE agreed to normalise their relations, and an agreement on the mutual establishment of embassies is expected to follow in the coming three weeks.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

'Can we call the Palestinians terrorists?'

'Can we call the Palestinians terrorists?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

'Five million Indians are working in Arab countries. It is because of the emotional and cultural relations we have had with the Arabs,' says Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed.