News for 'Gaza Strip'

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

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Israeli tanks carry out 'preparatory' raid in Gaza

Israeli tanks carry out 'preparatory' raid in Gaza

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Israel Defence Forces (IDF), under the command of the Givati (infantry) Brigade overnight carried out a targeted raid using tanks in the territory of the northern Gaza Strip.

Crisis in Gaza as its power plant ceases operation after running out of fuel

Crisis in Gaza as its power plant ceases operation after running out of fuel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

In an update posted on X, the Israeli defense forces said that dozens of warplanes attacked more than 80 targets throughout Beit Hanon during the night.

Israel conducts airstrikes on 450 Hamas sites in Gaza; increases ground forces

Israel conducts airstrikes on 450 Hamas sites in Gaza; increases ground forces

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Forces are also operating deeper in the enclave than they have since the start of the war.

Israel approves Gaza ceasefire deal, set to begin on Sunday

Israel approves Gaza ceasefire deal, set to begin on Sunday

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The agreement will initiate the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of both Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Gaza humanitarian crisis requires sustainable solution: India at NAM summit

Gaza humanitarian crisis requires sustainable solution: India at NAM summit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

He advocated a two-state solution where the Palestinian people can live within secure borders.

Hamas not letting civilians flee Gaza: Israeli troops

Hamas not letting civilians flee Gaza: Israeli troops

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Force (IDF) on Sunday alleged that the terror group Hamas is blocking the evacuation of civilians in the Gaza Strip ahead of the possible ground offensive by Israel after the deadly attacks on October 7.

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.

Israel 'resumes combat' in Gaza after truce with Hamas expires

Israel 'resumes combat' in Gaza after truce with Hamas expires

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

During the truce brokered by Qatar, 80 Israeli hostages were freed in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners.

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Scenes of death and survival in the cities of Gaza and Israel.

Victory For Pooches

Victory For Pooches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

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Hamas leader Issa, Oct 7 attack mastermind, killed in IDF attack

Hamas leader Issa, Oct 7 attack mastermind, killed in IDF attack

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The IDF in a late Saturday night post said that Issa was one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023 attack.

Israel responds to Mo Salah as Obeid's family mourn

Israel responds to Mo Salah as Obeid's family mourn

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Obeid's widow Doaa al-Obeid now clutches the blue-and-white number 10 shorts he wore for his Gaza club, Al-Shati, one of the only mementos she has of her late husband, as she and her five children mourn the revered 41-year-old striker.

'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'

Gaza ceasefire begins as Israel receives hostages' list

Gaza ceasefire begins as Israel receives hostages' list

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Notably, the deal was earlier set to take effect on Sunday, January 19, at 08:30 (local time).

Trump admin freezes $50 mn fund for condoms in Gaza

Trump admin freezes $50 mn fund for condoms in Gaza

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

DOGE Leader Elon Musk said, "My guess is that a lot of that money ended up in the pockets Hamas, not actually condoms.

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania among others. Those voting against the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany and the US.

Israel to intensify Gaza bombing ahead of ground offensive

Israel to intensify Gaza bombing ahead of ground offensive

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

With an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza looming large, Israel has said it will step up its aerial strikes in the besieged Palestinian territory to create the 'best conditions' for troops to move in.

Israel Gets Ready For Gaza Land Offensive

Israel Gets Ready For Gaza Land Offensive

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

A formation of Israeli tanks and other military are positioned near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip.

Why Is This Child Running?

Why Is This Child Running?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

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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.

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

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SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Attempts to restart sports are risky, even when played outside. On Tuesday, an Israeli missile slammed into a football match at a tent encampment, killing at least 29 people, Palestinian officials said.

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday claimed that it killed the commander of Hamas's Central Jabaliya Battalion, Ibrahim Biari, in a strike on the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, CNN reported.

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

A 34-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier has been killed during fighting in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip this week, according to the community members.

Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital cut off as tanks surround it, says WHO

Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital cut off as tanks surround it, says WHO

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

This comes after it was reported that the hospital has been facing repeated attacks.

Israel deploys hundreds of tanks, soldiers on Gaza border

Israel deploys hundreds of tanks, soldiers on Gaza border

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Israeli tanks and troops mounted on armoured vehicles were deployed in the region, seeming to suggest that a ground assault on Hamas in their backyard, Gaza, could begin any time soon.

Israel agrees to US ceasefire proposal for Ramzan

Israel agrees to US ceasefire proposal for Ramzan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The temporary truce aims to ease tensions during the religious holidays. Further details on its implementation are yet to be disclosed.

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Calling the Gaza ceasefire 'the historic dawn of a new Middle East', United States President Donald Trump on Monday said the forces of 'chaos, terror, and ruin' have been defeated, and the 'long and painful nightmare' is finally over not only for Israelis but also for Palestinians.

Kashmiri woman evacuated from war-torn Gaza

Kashmiri woman evacuated from war-torn Gaza

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'We are facing a brutal war here and everything is being destroyed and bombarded in a matter of seconds'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I noticed a nine-year-old child hugging another child every few minutes.' 'The two were sisters and were playing in their village when an armed gang attacked their village and set fire to it.' 'They hid together, only to witness their mother and father being killed.' 'Now, the older child is constantly comforting the younger one.'

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.

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.

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

For the second consecutive night, Israeli troops carried out targeted strikes inside Gaza, as confirmed by the IDF, bracing them for their preparations for the next phase in the conflict against Hamas.

NSA Doval meets Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza

NSA Doval meets Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

India has supported efforts to provide necessary humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian population in Gaza sending consignments of essential items.

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.

Is That Flying Radha?

Is That Flying Radha?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

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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.

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

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Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.