THE TIMES OF ISRAEL
Budget 2024: How Sitharaman can steer the trade ship amidst two wars and Red Sea crisis to achieve $2 tn export goal
In the upcoming budget, key priorities for the export sector include boosting e-commerce exports through streamlined policies and infrastructure enhancements. Additionally, there is a push for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes aimed at revitalising sectors such as toys and leather goods, fostering competitiveness and export growth.
Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up on the Lebanon-Israel border
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, amid stalled cease-fire talks, is causing devastating fires in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Damage from Hezbollah drones and white phosphorus, along with firefighting challenges, has displaced thousands. George Mitri highlights unprecedented fire damage. Affected areas include Moussa Saab's orchard and Kibbutz Sde Nehemia, raising fears of full-scale war.
Israel 'evaluating' new Hamas 'ideas' on halting Gaza war
Hamas has submitted new proposals to Qatari mediators to end the ongoing Gaza conflict with Israel. Israel is evaluating these suggestions regarding a hostage exchange deal with Hamas, amidst mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. Hamas insists on a permanent ceasefire and complete Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey are involved in mediation efforts, with the United States supporting a roadmap proposed by President Joe Biden aimed at achieving peace and Gaza's reconstruction.
'Ending the war with Hamas… won’t happen': Israeli PM Netanyahu's response to NYT report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on Tuesday to the New York Times report, which claimed that IDF generals wish for a ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu denies the army is short on anything it needs to fulfil the goals set for it by the political leadership....
Hezbollah's deputy leader says group would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza cease-fire
Hezbollah's deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, stated that a full cease-fire in Gaza is crucial for halting hostilities on the Lebanon-Israel border. He emphasized Hezbollah's support role for Hamas and indicated that if Gaza's conflict ceases, their military assistance will also end. Kassem expressed uncertainty about how Hezbollah would respond to partial cease-fires or ongoing military actions in Gaza. The remarks come amid heightened tensions as talks of Gaza cease-fires falter, raising concerns of escalation along the Lebanon-Israel frontier.
Singapore prepared to recognise Palestine in principle at appropriate time, says foreign minister
"Both sides have legitimate rights, and both peoples have a right to live in peace and dignity within secure borders," The Straits Times quoted the Singapore minister as saying. He was responding to questions from parliamentarians on Singapore's May 10 decision to vote for a United Nations resolution backing the admission of Palestine as a member of the world body, which it said was made after "serious and careful consideration".
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Israel says it can send Lebanon 'back to Stone Age' as UN warns against war
During a visit to Washington, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel does not seek war with Lebanon but warned of severe retaliation if diplomacy fails, capable of "taking Lebanon back to the Stone Age." He emphasized Israel's preparedness amid escalating clashes with Hezbollah since Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. Gallant reported over 400 Hezbollah fighters killed, while an AFP tally recorded 481 deaths in Lebanon, including 94 civilians, and 26 Israeli casualties since the conflict began.
Israel to roll out plan to replace Hamas in northern Gaza
Israel's National Security Advisor, Tzachi Hanegbi, announced that Jerusalem will soon implement a plan to replace Hamas governance in northern Gaza. Speaking at the Herzliya Conference, Hanegbi said the collapse of Hamas's military rule will create opportunities for alternative leadership, involving Israel's Abraham Accords partners, the US, the EU, and the UN. The Israeli military will continue efforts to eliminate Hamas's presence. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized Israel's goals of dismantling Hamas, retrieving hostages, and ensuring Gaza no longer threatens Israel. This plan includes a civilian administration supported by Arab nations and a deradicalization process.
Israeli PM Netanyahu dissolved his war Cabinet. How will that affect cease-fire efforts?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded his war Cabinet, consolidating his influence over the Israel-Hamas war and potentially diminishing the chances of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. The move came days after his chief political rival, Benny Gantz, withdrew from the three-member cabinet. Major war policies will now be approved by Netanyahu's security Cabinet, a larger body dominated by hard-liners who oppose the U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal and want to press ahead with the war.
Gaza: How the war is wiping out entire Palestinian families, one branch at a time
Nearly every Palestinian family has suffered grievous, multiple losses. But many have been decimated, particularly in the first months of the war.
Why a Gaza Strip cease-fire is so elusive
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel criticized Hamas' response to a recent peace proposal for Gaza, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
Netanyahu says Israel won't 'surrender' after hostages rescued
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "Israel does not surrender to terrorism" after troops rescued four hostages held by militants in the Gaza Strip. The four were identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv. Netanyahu praised the security forces for their successful operation and vowed to continue until all hostages are returned. The rescued individuals were in good medical condition.
The other war: How Israel scours Gaza for clues about the hostages
All the while, at a "fusion cell" quietly formed in Israel last fall, U.S. and Israeli intelligence and military analysts share imagery from drones and satellites, along with communications intercepts and any other information that comes their way that might offer a hint to the hostages' locations.
We stopped a ticking time bomb: IDF on conducting overnight strike on UN-run school in Gaza
Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted a strike at a Hamas compound inside a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) school in the area of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip overnight, the IDF confirmed on Thursday.
Is the Hezbollah-Israel conflict about to spiral?
The conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah has escalated dangerously after more than eight months of fighting triggered by the Gaza war. Both sides are signaling readiness for a bigger confrontation, with the U.S. seeking a diplomatic solution. Hezbollah began trading fire with Israel to support Palestinians in Gaza, part of the regional spillover from the Gaza war. Israel views Hezbollah as a major threat due to its growing arsenal and foothold in Syria. The conflict has displaced tens of thousands and could worsen significantly if not contained.
PM Netanyahu aide: Joe Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it
In an interview with Britain's Sunday Times, Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu, said Biden's proposal was "a deal we agreed to — it's not a good deal but we dearly want the hostages released, all of them". "There are a lot of details to be worked out," he said, adding that Israeli conditions, including "the release of the hostages and the destruction of Hamas as a genocidal terrorist organisation" have not changed.
Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah, kills two senior Hamas commanders
Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on Sunday night killed two senior Hamas commanders and 35 others, injuring dozens more. The strike targeted a Hamas compound following Hamas's rocket attack on Tel Aviv. The IDF confirmed the deaths of Yassin Rabia, Hamas's West Bank headquarters commander, and Khaled Najjar, another senior commander. Rabia managed military operations and directed attacks in the West Bank, while Najjar coordinated shooting attacks and funneled funds to Hamas operatives. Despite an ICJ order to halt operations, Israel continued its assault in Rafah.
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
Hamas' military wing claimed the attack, and rocket launches could be heard in central Gaza. The Israeli military said eight projectiles crossed into Israel after being launched from the area of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Israeli forces recently launched an incursion. It said "a number" of the projectiles were intercepted.
Hamas militants capture Israeli female soldiers, threaten them with physical violence. Chilling footage reveals all
Campaign group 'Hostage and Missing Families Forum' said in a statement that the footage reveals the violent, humiliating, and traumatizing treatment the girls endured on the day of their abduction, their eyes filled with raw terror.
Amal Clooney helped ICC weigh Gaza war crimes evidence
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney helped the International Criminal Court investigate alleged war crimes in Israel and Gaza, leading to arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders. Clooney, working with an expert panel, found evidence of crimes including murder, hostage-taking, and sexual violence. Despite criticism for previous silence, Clooney emphasized the importance of the rule of law and protecting civilians. The ICC's move was denounced by Hamas, Israel, and the US, but Clooney defended the process as rigorous and fair.
Israeli forces recover another hostage's body from Gaza, a day after retrieving three
Israeli forces retrieved Ron Benjamin's body from Mefalsim, Gaza Strip, abducted by Hamas. Itzhak Gelerenter, Amit Buskila, and ShLouk's bodies were also recovered. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari announced the recovery in an overnight operation at the Supernova music festival near Re'im. The report was published by ANI.
Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war 'anarchy'
Israel defied warnings to battle Hamas in Gaza, while UN chief called for a ceasefire. The conflict continues with reports of Hamas leader's whereabouts and residents receiving evacuation orders in Gaza City.
A brief history of the 2,000-pound Mark 80 bombs central to U.S.-Israeli tensions
The Mark 84 is a 2,000-pound bomb, part of the Pentagon's Mark 80 series. President Biden delayed a shipment to Israel of these bombs amid concerns over their use in Gaza, where civilian casualties have occurred. Israel mainly acquires these bombs from the United States.
Anjuman hopeful of relief for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from J&K High Court
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq faces continued restrictions on addressing Friday congregation at Jama Masjid in Srinagar. Despite a scheduled J&K High Court hearing, his movements remain curtailed, upsetting both him and his followers.
President Joe Biden just made his biggest blunder by cutting off munition supply to Israel
President Biden's decision to pause the delivery of bombs to Israel is driven by concerns for Palestinian civilians amid Hamas presence in Gaza. However, it inadvertently aids Hamas, prolongs the conflict, diminishes Israel's deterrence, risks wider war, and strains US-Israel relations. It's criticized for weakening Biden politically and potentially empowering adversaries.
Joe Biden puts arms shipment to Israel on hold amid dispute over Rafah attack
President Joe Biden paused a shipment of 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs to Israel, fearing their use in a threatened assault on Rafah. This decision, the first since the Hamas-led attack in October, reflects a growing rift between the U.S. and Israel over the war's conduct. Biden's administration is reviewing future transfers, including guidance kits for precision-guided munitions. The move comes amid U.S. frustration that Israeli warnings against a major operation in Rafah are being disregarded, risking civilian casualties.
Gold Price Today: Gold opens flat at Rs 71,182/10 grams; silver nears Rs 83,000/ kg
Amidst a strong US Dollar and weak global trends, MCX gold prices traded lacklusterly. Gold futures rose slightly to Rs 71,182/10g while silver contracts gained to Rs 82,989/kg on Wednesday.
"Cannot support an operation in Rafah as it is currently envisioned": US
Israel has been under pressure from the international community to refrain from launching a ground operation in Rafah, which has for weeks been under Israeli aerial bombardment. The city is the last major refuge for Palestinians fleeing the north and centre of Gaza.
Israel reopens Gaza's Erez crossing for first time since Oct 7
It is the only crossing located on Gaza's northern border. Before the war, it served as the only crossing point for pedestrian traffic. Before the attacks of October 7, it was primarily used by international personnel such as diplomats, aid workers, and journalists and also Palestinians with work or medical permits, while trucks used the Kerem Shalom crossing at the southern end of the Strip.
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