PALESTINE ISSUE
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks Israeli forces advanced further into Gaza City in pursuit of militants, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee as the conflict intensifies. The ongoing violence threatens to derail negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release. Both sides are...
09 Jul, 2024, 02.13 PM ISTHamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages, Hamas source says Hamas has agreed to engage in talks with the U.S. to release Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, as part of an agreement to end the Gaza war. The group has dropped a demand for a permanent ceasefire prior to negotiations. Efforts to secure...
08 Jul, 2024, 01.39 PM ISTVHP holds protest against Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan at Delhi's Jantar Mantar VHP protests Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan, accusing him of divisive actions and prioritizing political gain over national unity. A formal complaint seeks his disqualification, prompting legal actions and ongoing protests.
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'Stop Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour and face me': MP Asaduddin Owaisi shares Delhi residence vandalised with black ink During the oath ceremony, Asaduddin Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' chant sparked controversy. BJP MPs objected, leading to a heated exchange. Owaisi defended his actions, emphasizing his support for the marginalized. The incident raised questions about pa...
27 Jun, 2024, 10.45 PM ISTIndian-origin activist among three women charged for staging protest in Palestinian's support in Singapore Three Singaporean women, including an Indian-origin activist, were charged for organising a procession supporting the Palestinian cause without a permit. Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, and Mossammad Sobikun Nahar were accused...
27 Jun, 2024, 02.13 PM ISTAsaduddin Owaisi defends pro-Palestine oath, cites Mahatma Gandhi amid BJP backlash AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi caused a political stir during his oath-taking ceremony in the Lok Sabha by expressing solidarity with Palestine and hailing Telangana. BJP's Radha Mohan Singh, presiding over the session, assured that only the offic...
26 Jun, 2024, 09.53 AM ISTWatch Video: UIC Muslim student calls America 'cancer' in viral video; Netizens say ‘leave and never come back’ Nusairat, currently studying for a Bachelor of Science in Data Science with a focus on Computer Science at UIC, voiced disappointment with the American government and democratic values, advocating for a different lifestyle. His remarks in the video ...
17 Jun, 2024, 07.39 PM ISTUN welcomes Israel's announcement of Gaza 'pauses' for aid deliveries The UN praised Israel's decision to pause fighting in a south Gaza area for aid deliveries but called for more concrete measures to address humanitarian needs. Israel's military announced a local pause to facilitate aid delivery in Rafah, though cha...
17 Jun, 2024, 05.43 PM ISTIsrael's 'economic war' chokes occupied West Bank Palestinian Circus School students in Ramallah face financial hurdles due to international payment challenges, with the school director struggling to purchase equipment from Europe and Asia. Israel's potential banking route severance could impact th...
16 Jun, 2024, 10.19 AM ISTUS Secretary of State Blinken says Israel PM Netanyahu 'reaffirmed commitment' to Gaza ceasefire plan US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recommitted to a Gaza ceasefire proposal during their meeting in Jerusalem. Blinken noted Hamas' positive response to a UN vote on the US-drafted resolution a...
11 Jun, 2024, 02.31 PM ISTNew York nurse fired after accusing Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza Strip. What exactly did she say? Amid the geopolitical turmoil due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, and the trending 'All Eyes on Rafah' situation, an NYC nurse has been fired for calling the Gaza war 'genocide'.
01 Jun, 2024, 01.22 AM ISTHeartbreaking loss of civilian lives: India on Israeli airstrike in Rafah India expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in an Israeli strike in Gaza's Rafah city, calling for respect for international humanitarian law. The strike, which killed 45 people, mostly sheltering in tents, sparked global outrage. India re...
31 May, 2024, 02.49 PM ISTIndia expresses deep concern over loss of lives in Rafah India on Thursday expressed deep concern over the loss of civilian lives in the displacement camp in Rafah and called for the protection of the civilian population and respect for international humanitarian law in the ongoing conflict.
31 May, 2024, 01.05 AM ISTMeet Shruthi Kumar? The Indian-American whose speech at Harvard on Palestine went viral Indian-American Shruthi Kumar's viral speech at Harvard criticized the university over the Gaza issue, highlighting intolerance for freedom of speech and civil disobedience on campus.
28 May, 2024, 08.14 PM ISTIsrael strikes Rafah after top UN court orders it to halt offensive Israel defies UN court order, ICJ demands ceasefire with Hamas. South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Rafah, hostages still held by militants. ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu.
25 May, 2024, 12.48 PM ISTFrance says conditions not right to recognise Palestinian state France does not see the conditions as suitable to officially recognize a Palestinian state. Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne emphasized the need for more than symbolic gestures in this decision.
22 May, 2024, 07.26 PM ISTIsrael furious as Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestinian state Israel reacted with fury as Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced plans to recognise Palestine. the move prompted praise from Arab and Muslim nations. Israel accused the countries of "rewarding terrorism." Most Western nations support for a Palestini...
22 May, 2024, 05.37 PM ISTSpain, Ireland and Norway will recognise a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter? Spain, Ireland, and Norway announced on Wednesday their intention to recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, responding to international outcry over the civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This move may encourage other EU nations t...
22 May, 2024, 03.01 PM ISTMumbai's Somaiya School sacks principal Praveen Shaikh for liking pro-Palestine tweets The management of a Mumbai school, Somaiya School terminated Principal Parveen Shaikh, citing concerns about her personal social media aligning with the school's values. Shaikh, associated with the school for 12 years and principal for seven, called...
08 May, 2024, 09.42 AM ISTJaishankar reiterates two-state solution for Israel-Palestine issue However, the Minister declined to elaborate on what those efforts are as he said, he cannot speak about it publically, but said, "We (India) are very, very supportive of the efforts of a few countries who are working right now to find a way out of t...
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