News for 'hamas'

Hamas tunnel found at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, claims Israel

Hamas tunnel found at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, claims Israel

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The DF shared pictures of weapons and ammunition found in what they said was the Al-Quds Hospital.

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Biden told reporters at a joint news conference with the visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that his analysis is based on his instinct and does not have any proof for this.

Israeli strike kills 1st woman politburo member of Hamas

Israeli strike kills 1st woman politburo member of Hamas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Hamas-affiliated media reported on Thursday morning that Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the Hamas politburo was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

India-Pak tensions: Govt extends closure of 28 airports till May 15

India-Pak tensions: Govt extends closure of 28 airports till May 15

Rediff.com9 May 2025

A senior government official confirmed that after a meeting with other stakeholders, the decision has been taken and airlines and airport authorities have been informed about it.

After long delay, Hamas releases 4 Thai nationals among 17 more hostages

After long delay, Hamas releases 4 Thai nationals among 17 more hostages

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

As per the details, the hostages include 13 Israeli citizens and four Thais, reported The Times of Israel on Sunday.

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.'

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'There were bodies scattered everywhere, mutilated, women and children that were handcuffed and shot, executed, houses torched and burned, and people who were either burnt inside or suffocated'

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.

'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.

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Israeli jets carried out "intense" airstrikes on targets in Gaza on Sunday afternoon.

Hamas kills at least 40 babies in Israel as conflict escalates: Report

Hamas kills at least 40 babies in Israel as conflict escalates: Report

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Some soldiers say they found babies with their heads cut off, entire families gunned down in their beds.

Indian Army looks for counter-terror learnings from Israel-Hamas war

Indian Army looks for counter-terror learnings from Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Addressing mediapersons after the investiture ceremony of ARTRAC, Singh said the Army has to understand and study these scenarios so that it is prepared if it has to undergo a similar situation tomorrow.

Hamas attack: Under fire, Netanyahu apologises for blaming security services

Hamas attack: Under fire, Netanyahu apologises for blaming security services

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

His comments evoked sharp criticism following which it was deleted.

Hamas attack: Won't rest until ...., says Israel's ex-security official

Hamas attack: Won't rest until ...., says Israel's ex-security official

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Barel said Israel was currently in a state of war and there was a sequence of challenges and tasks at hand.

MEA urges Indian students to follow US law amid detentions

MEA urges Indian students to follow US law amid detentions

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked Indian students in the US to comply with American laws following the detention of a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University and the self-deportation of another student to Canada. The MEA spokesperson said that the two Indians did not reach out to Indian missions in the US for assistance. Badar Khan Suri, the postdoctoral fellow, was detained on charges of "actively spreading Hamas propaganda." Ranjani Srinivasan, a student at Columbia University, self-deported to Canada after her visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism" and involvement in activities supporting Hamas. The MEA spokesperson also said that India is keen to bolster educational ties with the US.

Sonia slams Modi, Trump, Netanyahu over Iran, Gaza conflict

Sonia slams Modi, Trump, Netanyahu over Iran, Gaza conflict

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

"It is still not too late. India must speak clearly, act responsibly, and use every diplomatic channel available to defuse tensions and promote a return to dialogue in West Asia," Gandhi asserted.

Elon Musk is Israel, meets Netanyahu, visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas

Elon Musk is Israel, meets Netanyahu, visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Musk also heard the tale of 4-year-old Israeli-American Avigail Idan, who was taken to Gaza and freed on Sunday as a result of a hostage negotiation.

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.

Israel claims Hamas rocket downed Gaza hospital

Israel claims Hamas rocket downed Gaza hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

However, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour countered the Israeli prime minister's claim.

Israel defends bombing ambulance in Gaza, says it was used by Hamas

Israel defends bombing ambulance in Gaza, says it was used by Hamas

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Israel claimed responsibility for the attack on an ambulance outside Gaza City's Al Shifa Hospital which killed several people and left dozens more wounded, CNN reported on Friday.

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The resolution did not include any explicit condemnation of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, they said, adding India abstained in the vote in absence of all elements of its approach not being covered in the final text of the resolution.

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's comment to the Security Council that attacks by Hamas 'did not happen in a vacuum' angered Israel, which called for the UN chief's resignation and apology.

No direct proof, but Iran is complicit: US on Hamas attack

No direct proof, but Iran is complicit: US on Hamas attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The White House said on Tuesday that there is no specific information about the role of Iran in the latest terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas, but it is complicit in a broad sense for funding the military wing of the terrorist group.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

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

Response first, accountability later: Tharoor on Pahalgam attack

Response first, accountability later: Tharoor on Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for a strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that accountability for the killing can be addressed later. Tharoor emphasized the need for a clear message to those who carry out such attacks, stating that the era of impunity is over. He drew parallels with the Israeli government's unified response to the Hamas attack, where political accountability was postponed until after the immediate crisis had subsided. Tharoor's comments have sparked debate within the Congress, with some criticizing his stance.

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The Maltese resolution envisages a win-win situation, which the two parties fail to see in their mood to bring each other to book. It may well mark the beginning of the end of war, predicts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'India's Response Will Be Big'

'India's Response Will Be Big'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'Diplomatic and economic responses are first announced and then implemented. A military response is announced only after it is done.'

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

In a press statement, the foreign ministry here said 10 Nepali nationals lost their lives in the recent attack by Hamas in Israel.

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Hamas terrorists are hiding in Gaza city inside tunnels, underneath houses and inside buildings populated with innocent Gaza civilians. Civilians of Gaza city evacuate south for your own safety and the safety of your families and distance yourself from Hamas terrorists who are using you as human shields'

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.

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Armoured vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces are seen during their ground operations at a location given as Gaza.

Lekhi denies answering query on Hamas in LS, MEA says...

Lekhi denies answering query on Hamas in LS, MEA says...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The unstarred question No. 980, titled "Declaration of Hamas as Terrorist Organisation", was put by Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakaran.

'Murdered in cold blood': TV actress's family killed in Hamas attacks

'Murdered in cold blood': TV actress's family killed in Hamas attacks

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Actor Madhura Naik, known for shows Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani and Naagin, said her cousin and brother-in-law were "murdered in cold blood" during the Israel-Hamas conflict that broke out four days ago.

Consistently called for...: India on Gaza hostage deal

Consistently called for...: India on Gaza hostage deal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

India hoped that the agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.

MIT punishes Indian-American student for pro-Palestine speech

MIT punishes Indian-American student for pro-Palestine speech

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

MIT leadership said that they stand by the punishment they issued to Vemuri.

Reserve right to...: Israel PM ahead of Gaza ceasefire

Reserve right to...: Israel PM ahead of Gaza ceasefire

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

'We will be unable to move forward with the framework until we receive the list of the hostages who will be released, as was agreed'

7 held after 'Free Palestine' posters surface in Sambhal

7 held after 'Free Palestine' posters surface in Sambhal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Posters with the message "Free Gaza, Free Palestine" and calls to boycott Israeli goods were found in the Narauli town of Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Police are investigating the incident based on CCTV footage and information gathered from shop owners. The posters emerged following Israel's offensive in Gaza, launched after Hamas militants attacked southern Israel in October 2023.

Hamas strikes on Israel terror attacks, we stand for sovereign Palestine: India

Hamas strikes on Israel terror attacks, we stand for sovereign Palestine: India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India on Thursday described the strikes by Hamas on Israeli cities as "terror attacks" but at the same time reaffirmed its long-standing position, advocating negotiations towards establishing a "sovereign, independent and viable" State of Palestine living side-by-side at peace with Israel.

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Shaboo, who is living with her husband, Nedal Toman, and youngest daughter, Karima, in Gaza, said the 'water supply was officially cut off' in addition to electricity.