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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.

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Some experts feel that Israel got so totally engrossed in countering Iran and in efforts to foil the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme that it has neglected its own backyard.

Israelis abroad return home to support nation amid Hamas attacks

Israelis abroad return home to support nation amid Hamas attacks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Despite the ongoing war, many families are moving back to Israel to stand with the people in a time of crisis.

Israel says Houthis have hijacked India-bound vessel

Israel says Houthis have hijacked India-bound vessel

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Taking to X, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said, 'Israel strongly condemns the Iranian attack against an international vessel. The ship, which is owned by a British company and is operated by a Japanese firm, was hijacked with Iran's guidance by the Yemenite Houthi militia.'

Hamas gunmen seen holding Israeli kids in chilling video

Hamas gunmen seen holding Israeli kids in chilling video

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The children seen in the video have not been identified yet and it is unclear if their parents were killed when the children were taken away.

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.

Biden confirms 14 American deaths in Hamas attack

Biden confirms 14 American deaths in Hamas attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden Tuesday said the Hamas' attack on Israel is an 'unadulterated evil unleashed on the world', and added that at least 14 American citizens were killed in the incident.

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an operation that started on Saturday, Israel's Security Forces neutralised 10 terrorists and regained control of the Sderot Police Station that was overrun by Hamas terrorists on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported.

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Bar, in his first comments following the surprise attack that has left everybody shell-shocked in Israel, said the ISA 'failed to generate' a warning.

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.

No water, power to Gaza until hostages freed: Israel

No water, power to Gaza until hostages freed: Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel that has claimed thousands of innocent lives, Israel's Energy Minister has warned that Tel Aviv will not allow humanitarian aid or any essential resources into Gaza until Hamas releases captives, Al Jazeera reported.

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The FBI said that its Legal Attache' office in Israel was actively working with partners on the ground to locate and identify US citizens afftected by the terror attacks.

Israel announces total siege of Gaza Strip, to cut off electricity, food, fuel

Israel announces total siege of Gaza Strip, to cut off electricity, food, fuel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant on Monday ordered a "complete siege" of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, two days after shock attacks by the militant group killed more than 700 Israeli civilians.

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.

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The Indian diplomatic missions in Israel and Iran on Sunday issued fresh advisories for its nationals after Tehran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on the Jewish state, advising them to stay calm, adhere to safety protocols along with activating additional helpline numbers.

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.

Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The video, released on Hamas's social networks, was described as 'a number of Zionist prisoners held by Al-Qassam send a message to Netanyahu and the Zionist government'.

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.

K'taka man held for posting video praising Hamas

K'taka man held for posting video praising Hamas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Police said the accused works in a burial ground and is a member of Vishwa Khabarastan Sangha.

Every Hamas member is a dead man, declares Israeli PM

Every Hamas member is a dead man, declares Israeli PM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Calling Hamas worse than ISIS, Netanyahu listed some of the atrocities committed on Saturday including the burning of people alive.

The Music And Dance Of War!

The Music And Dance Of War!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Religious Jewish men play music from a van and dance to encourage Israeli soldiers near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies it continues to wreak havoc on the lives of Israeli citizens, a lot of whom lost their houses in the barbaric rocket attack by Hamas.

'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'

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Qatari spokesperson stated that Mossad will provide the Qataris with a list of Palestinian inmates who are likely to be released.

Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages: Report

Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages: Report

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The 13 Israeli hostages in ambulances are heading from southern Gaza's Khan Younis to the Rafah crossing into Israel, The Times of Israel reported citing an Israeli official.

Borrowers will soon be able to switch to fixed-rate regime: RBI

Borrowers will soon be able to switch to fixed-rate regime: RBI

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it will come out with a framework allowing borrowers to switch to fixed interest rate from floating interest rate, a move that would provide relief to borrowers of home, auto and other loans reeling under the impact of high interest rate. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said under the framework, to be put in place shortly, the lenders will have to clearly communicate with the borrowers about tenor and EMI. "The supervisory reviews undertaken by the Reserve Bank and the feedback and references from members of public have revealed several instances of unreasonable elongation of tenor of floating rate loans by lenders without proper consent and communication to the borrowers," he said.

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.

Israel recalls negotiators as truce talks break down

Israel recalls negotiators as truce talks break down

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Mossad agents negotiating the potential renewal of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas left Qatar on Saturday due to an impasse in the talks.

Biden's meet with Arab leaders called off after Gaza hospital blast

Biden's meet with Arab leaders called off after Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Hundreds of people are feared dead after a deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza for which Hamas and Israel traded charges holding each other responsible for the incident.

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

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.

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

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.

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'IDF (the Israeli Defence Forces) soldiers, be it a girl or a boy, they may look very cute, but you cannot mess with them.' 'People are serving their country at 95 years of age. That's the greatest example of patriotism.'

Israeli leaders mull forming emergency unity govt amid Hamas attack

Israeli leaders mull forming emergency unity govt amid Hamas attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The two opposition leaders expressed their willingness, but Lapid demanded far-right leaders and ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, be removed. Gantz agreed to join alongside the two, the report said.

'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 terrorists had instructions on making chemical weapons

Hamas terrorists had instructions on making chemical weapons

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the instructions originated from an Al Qaeda design for chemical weapons dating back to 2003.

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'We have also been incredibly clear to Hizbollah and any other malign actors that they should not use this opportunity to widen this conflict. And when we're talking about a humanitarian pause, what we are talking about is conditions that simultaneously ensure that Hamas is not in a position in which it can regroup, restrengthen itself'