News for 'gaza-strip'

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Soma Ravi, an Indian caregiver in Ramat Gan, recounts the last 4 days in Israel and says the Indian embassy has been in constant touch.

The War Resumes in Gaza

The War Resumes in Gaza

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The Israeli army claims it has hit more than 400 targets in Gaza, including in southern Khan Younis where thousands of Palestinians fled to escape the Israeli attacks in north Gaza.

Modi 'shocked at' Gaza hospital attack, says civilian deaths concerning

Modi 'shocked at' Gaza hospital attack, says civilian deaths concerning

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Expressing shock over the tragic loss of lives in an attack on an hospital in Gaza, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict were a matter of serious concern and those involved should be held responsible.

Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity

Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked 100 days of Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night by reiterating his vow to continue fighting until the Palestinian terror group is defeated.

The Joy Of Freedom!

The Joy Of Freedom!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Released Palestinian prisoner Lamees Abu Arkoob kisses her mother outside her home near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Israel's Shin Bet released footage on Wednesday of a Hamas terrorist describing his actions in Southern Israel during the October 7 onslaught.

'Netanyahu should be shot dead': Cong MP sparks row

'Netanyahu should be shot dead': Cong MP sparks row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Senior Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan has come under criticism over his remarks that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'war criminal' and should be shot dead without trial for allegedly murdering Palestinians in the Gaza strip.

Biden dials Netanyahu after a month, reiterates two-state solution to end war

Biden dials Netanyahu after a month, reiterates two-state solution to end war

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The US President also discussed the ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages under Hamas captivity and reviewed the situation in Gaza.

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

By creating mayhem, Hamas aims to force the Arab States to give up their plans of reconciliation with Israel, explains Colonel Anil A Athale.

We leave it for India to decide: White House on...

We leave it for India to decide: White House on...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

India, which remains a strategic partner for the United States, is free to decide on its stance on any particular crisis or contingency around the world, including in the Middle East, the White House has said.

Israel releases 30 Palestinians; Hamas frees 12 hostages

Israel releases 30 Palestinians; Hamas frees 12 hostages

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As part of the deal, Israel has halted aerial surveillance above the enclave for some six hours daily to allow Hamas to locate all the hostages, which are held in separate locations, the Jerusalem Post reported.

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward'

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

IDF troops continued to operate deep inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday as fighter jets struck Hamas assets across the Palestinian enclave.

Will move into Gaza, but won't tell when: Netanyahu

Will move into Gaza, but won't tell when: Netanyahu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Israel has drafted 350,000-400,000 soldiers for a ground operation in Gaza since the dastardly attacks on its southern communities on October 7.

With Gaza in their hearts, Palestine motivated to advance at Asian Cup

With Gaza in their hearts, Palestine motivated to advance at Asian Cup

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The whole team is motivated with what's happening in Palestine, it's a difficult time for all families. But we're professional players, we should keep it up the same way as we've been working in the last few weeks.'

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India voted in favour of a resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Salil Parekh says all Infosys employees in Israel are safe

Salil Parekh says all Infosys employees in Israel are safe

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Indian IT services company Infosys on Thursday said all its employees in Israel are safe. Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Infosys CEO and MD Salil Parekh said its employees in Israel are primarily locals but declined to comment on the exact staff strength there. The company further said it is "saddened" by the situation unfolding in the region.

3 Palestinian students shot in US

3 Palestinian students shot in US

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The students -- Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ahmed and Kinnan Abdalhamid -- were walking on Prospect Street after visiting a relative in Burlington for the Thanksgiving holiday when "they were confronted by a white man with a handgun."

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official.

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The resolution, sponsored among others by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, "notably with regard to the protection of civilians."

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Voicing his deep concern, the UN chief said that the "hospitals in the south of Gaza are already at capacity and will not be able to accept thousands of new patients from the north."

'Fauda' crew member 'killed in action' in Gaza

'Fauda' crew member 'killed in action' in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Meir was serving in the 551st Brigade's 697th Battalion. Four soldiers of the battalion, including Meir, were killed in the incident on November 10.

Jewish synagogue attacked in Germany, man held

Jewish synagogue attacked in Germany, man held

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The Berlin police said on 'X' that the incident took place at around 3:45 am local time at the synagogue on Brunnenstrabe Street in Berlin's central district of Mitte.

Israeli parents get nod for sperm retrieval from sons killed in war: Report

Israeli parents get nod for sperm retrieval from sons killed in war: Report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Posthumous sperm retrieval during normal times can be done at the request of a widow without any need for legal bureaucracy, but parents who want their dead son's sperm to be retrieved and preserved must obtain an order from a family court.

I was very blunt with Israelis about...: Biden

I was very blunt with Israelis about...: Biden

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'My point to everyone is, look, if you have an opportunity to alleviate the pain, you should do it, period. And if you don't, you're going to lose credibility worldwide'

Children Of War And The Loss Of Innocence

Children Of War And The Loss Of Innocence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Palestinian children sit by the fire next to the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike during the conflict, amid a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis.

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.

Israel-Hamas conflict: India withdraws from World Cadet Chess

Israel-Hamas conflict: India withdraws from World Cadet Chess

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

India has pulled out of the World Cadet Chess Championship scheduled to be held in Egypt from October 14 to 23 in view of the situation in Gaza

'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."

We are at war, enemy will pay an unprecedented price: Israel PM

We are at war, enemy will pay an unprecedented price: Israel PM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The enemy will pay an unprecedented price, Netanyahu warned as the Israeli army called for mobilisation of reservists.

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

More lives in Gaza are at risk from diseases than bombings, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO) amid the ongoing Israeli siege, Al Jazeera reported.

Emotional scenes as Israeli hostages released by Hamas meet their families

Emotional scenes as Israeli hostages released by Hamas meet their families

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Ohad Munder, 9, in a video released by Schneider Children's Medical Centre (SCMC) can be seen running and hugging his father in a tight embrace for the first time since he was released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on Friday.

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead.

Pak Prez makes U-turn on 'Palestine solution' after row

Pak Prez makes U-turn on 'Palestine solution' after row

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Alvi's comments walking back on the earlier stance came during a meeting with Dr Saleh bin Abdullah Humaid, Imam Khatib at Masjid Al-Haram, and adviser at Saudi Royal Courts of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, according to a report in the newspaper Dawn.

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in Gaza fighting, says mayor

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in Gaza fighting, says mayor

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A 20-year-old Indian-origin soldier was among 17 Israeli soldiers killed fighting in Gaza, according to the mayor of the town in southern Israel where the deceased had resided.

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

After the October 7 attack by Iranian-backed Hamas forces on Israel, the United States military has blamed other Iranian-backed proxy groups for near-daily attacks against its forces in Iraq and Syria.

Israeli forces storm part of Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Israeli forces storm part of Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Israeli soldiers entered part of Shifa Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday and began fighting Hamas there, the Israel Defence Forces announced.

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Israeli Navy forces intercepted and thwarted an attempted infiltration by a group of Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip into Israel via the sea on Tuesday evening, The Times of Israel reported.