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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.

Stand in solidarity with Israel: Modi, world leaders condemn attack

Stand in solidarity with Israel: Modi, world leaders condemn attack

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

World leaders condemned the ghastly attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists.

Israeli forces now operating deep into southern Gaza

Israeli forces now operating deep into southern Gaza

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Israeli forces are now operating in the heart of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's largest city, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday.

Israeli air strikes target mosque in West Bank

Israeli air strikes target mosque in West Bank

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday said that IDF and Israel Securities Authorities carried out an aerial strike at the Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin, a city in West Bank.

This Is What WAR Looks Like

This Is What WAR Looks Like

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Israeli soldiers and tanks on the move in Gaza. Palestinians killed and wounded in Israeli strikes. When will it all end?

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.

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.

Gaza will never go back to what it was: Israeli defence minister

Gaza will never go back to what it was: Israeli defence minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is moving to 'full offence' against Hamas targets as the counter-offensive in the wake of the terror attacks rages on, The Times of Israel reported.

Plea in SC seeks halt on export of weapons to Israel

Plea in SC seeks halt on export of weapons to Israel

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to cancel licences and not to grant new ones to Indian firms exporting arms and other military equipment to Israel, which is fighting a war in Gaza.

Can Biden Force Israel To Cease Fire?

Can Biden Force Israel To Cease Fire?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Protests continue to demand both an immediate Israeli ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He stated that what transpired on October 7 was a 'terrorist attack' but also acknowledged, in reference to the Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza, that every response must take into account something called international humanitarian law.

Poised to enter Gaza, IDF says it's ready for 'anything and everything'

Poised to enter Gaza, IDF says it's ready for 'anything and everything'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Amid escalating tensions in its ongoing war with Hamas, Israel is making strategic preparations for an imminent ground invasion as part of its mission to eliminate the persistent threat posed by the Hamas terrorist organisation.

How To Invest In US Funds

How To Invest In US Funds

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'

Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday as tension soars

Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday as tension soars

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Biden would also travel to Jordan for a summit meeting with the heads of States of Jordan, Egypt and the president of Palestinian Authority.

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.

3 babies dead as Gaza hospital goes 'out of service' amid Israeli fire

3 babies dead as Gaza hospital goes 'out of service' amid Israeli fire

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Three babies died in the neonatal unit of Al-Shifa hospital located in northern Gaza after the hospital went 'out of service' amid continuous Israeli fire in the vicinity, CNN reported quoting the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health on Saturday.

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated the integration of multiple forces in domains of air, land, sea, cyber, information and space, and how they are "united" to achieve the goal, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal A P Singh, said on Friday.

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.

'Will continue until victory': Netanyahu enters Gaza

'Will continue until victory': Netanyahu enters Gaza

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We have three goals for this war: eliminate Hamas, return all our abductees and ensure that Gaza does not become a threat to the State of Israel again'

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Kamboj said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children.

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The United States has called for a 21 day ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so they decided to target innocent civilians by firing a barrage of rockets, the IDF further said.

'A country that knows terrorism': Israeli envoy on support by India

'A country that knows terrorism': Israeli envoy on support by India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon said his country will need the very strong support of "our Indian friends" and that "India is a very influential country in the world, as a country that knows terrorism and understands the crisis."

120 rockets fired from Lebanon as Israel observes Yom Kippur

120 rockets fired from Lebanon as Israel observes Yom Kippur

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that multiple rocket launches have been identified from Lebanon since the Yom Kippur fast started. Two UAVs were identified crossing from Lebanon into central Israel, according to IDF. A hit on a civilian building was identified and one UAV was intercepted.

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.

Palestine: Hamas government resigns

Palestine: Hamas government resigns

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Prime Minister Ismail Haniya's Hamas-led government stepped down to start the constitutional process of forming a 'national union' with rival Fatah movement and President Mahmud Abbas charged him with forming the new cabinet.

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.

Biden to visit Israel, Jordan as US steps up efforts to resolve Gaza crisis

Biden to visit Israel, Jordan as US steps up efforts to resolve Gaza crisis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

In Amman, Biden will meet with King Abdullah of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas executes 18 Israeli informers as fighting continues

Hamas executes 18 Israeli informers as fighting continues

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Israel on Friday pressed ahead with its offensive against Hamas in Gaza, killing at least four Palestinians, even as the militant group executed 18 suspected informers for the Jewish state following the killing of its three top commanders.

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 attacks Lebanon after missile strike

Israel attacks Lebanon after missile strike

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said it was carrying out strikes in Lebanon in retaliation to the attack on its border with anti-tank guided missiles, The Times of Israel reported.

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Israel's ministry of defence and the Israel defence forces on Sunday said they are planning to evacuate another 14 communities close to the Lebanese border, The Times of Israel reported.

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Turkey detains Israeli player over '100 days' message on wrist

'He might be hiding somewhere, scared to come out'

'He might be hiding somewhere, scared to come out'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Ben Binyamin Cohen is among the many Israeli youth missing since the Hamas attacked the Nove music festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'It is the first technology in history which is not just a tool, it is an agent.' Yuval Noah Harari on the dangers on AI.

Ready to invade Gaza, says IDF chief; explains delay

Ready to invade Gaza, says IDF chief; explains delay

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced that the ground personnel massing on the southern border were ready to 'invade' Gaza, The Jerusalem Post reported.

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'India is respected by both Israel and Palestine.' 'India can push the international community for the peace process.'

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The escalation of conflict in the West Asian region is expected to push already high logistics costs besides hurting trade in sectors such as oil, electronics and agriculture, according to exporters. They said that insurance costs for exports to the countries directly involved in the war could also go up, which will impact Indian exporters' working capital. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that the conflict is already hurting India's trade with countries like Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

'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.