Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll found dead with multiple wounds, investigation going on
Oct 22, 2023, at 07:39 pm
Detroit: Detroit synagogue board president Samantha Woll was found dead with multiple stabbing wounds outside her home in the US on Saturday (October 21, 2023).
White House says US Prez Joe Biden didn't hear query on Israel delaying ground incursion of Gaza
Oct 21, 2023, at 07:58 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden did not hear a query whether Israel should postpone a likely ground incursion of Gaza until more hostages can get out, when he answered, "yes", the White House said, reported Reuters.
Citigroup fires personal banker for 'revolting antisemitic' comments on social media
Oct 21, 2023, at 07:19 am
Citigroup terminated the employment of Nozima Husainova, a 25-year-old personal banker, due to a controversial social media post that appeared to support Adolf Hitler's genocide against Jewish people during the Holocaust.
18 killed in Israeli strike near Gaza church, claims Hamas-run Health Ministry
Oct 21, 2023, at 02:43 am
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: At least 18 Palestinian Christians were killed by an Israeli air strike that took place near a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza City on Thursday evening, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.
From Cairo, Guterres appeals for ‘sustained’ humanitarian access to Gaza
Oct 20, 2023, at 11:01 pm
With essential supplies running out in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appealed for humanitarian access to the besieged enclave.
Gaza aid ready to roll in once final deal reached
Oct 20, 2023, at 10:51 pm
Humanitarians continued to stand ready on Thursday to deliver lifesaving aid to Gaza following reports of an agreement brokered by the United States for 20 aid trucks to enter the enclave from Egypt.
Israeli security forces arrest key Hamas spokesperson Hassan Yousef from West Bank
Oct 20, 2023, at 10:20 pm
A key Hamas spokesperson has been detained by Israeli security forces during overnight raids conducted across the West Bank.
Oct 19, 2023, at 05:37 am
Algeria along with the Arab world on Wednesday called the deadly hospital strike in Gaza as a "deliberate" act by Israel, which has denied its involvement in the bombing and instead blamed an Islamic group's misfiring for the tragedy.
Joe Biden cautions Israelis to not be 'consumed by rage' like US after 9/11
Oct 19, 2023, at 03:40 am
Tel Aviv/IBNS: US President Joe Biden, who is visiting Tel Aviv, Wednesday cautioned Israelis not to be blinded by rage after suffering their deadliest-ever attack, warning that the United States made mistakes after September 11.
Israel-Gaza conflict: UN chief Antonio Guterres urges ceasefire, says region ‘on the precipice’
Oct 19, 2023, at 12:09 am
UN chief António Guterres called on Wednesday for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East to ease the “epic human suffering” in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Israel-Gaza crisis: Competing Security Council resolutions reveal diplomatic fault lines
Oct 18, 2023, at 10:43 pm
The UN Security Council’s first intervention in the Gaza crisis – a Russian-led draft resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire – was voted down on Monday. Despite this setback, diplomatic efforts are in full swing as ambassadors prepare to consider another text on the unprecedented crisis.
Do not travel: US raises travel advisory for Lebanon
Oct 18, 2023, at 03:49 pm
The US State Department has raised the travel alert for Lebanon to 'do not travel' due to the 'unpredictable security situation' related to rocket, missile, and artillery exchanges between Israel and Hizballah or other armed militant factions.
Israel, Hamas trade blame as hundreds die in Gaza hospital blast
Oct 18, 2023, at 02:44 pm
At least 500 people are believed to have died after a blast ripped through Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital in Gaza on Tuesday.
Israel airstrikes kill 200 on hospital premises, many trapped: Gaza officials claim
Oct 18, 2023, at 08:07 am
Israeli air strikes on a Gaza hospital premises sheltering displaced people killed at least 200 on Tuesday, the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said.
Hamas proposes to release all hostages if Israel stops bombing Gaza: Report
Oct 18, 2023, at 08:02 am
The Hamas Group, which carried out surprise attacks on Israel on October 7 by launching thousands of rockets, has reportedly stated that they are willing to release all civilian hostages immediately if Israel halts its bombardment campaign in Gaza, NBC News reported, citing a senior Hamas official.
Oct 18, 2023, at 05:28 am
Tehran: No power in the world will be able to restrict Muslims across the world if Israel's crimes in Gaza continue, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said, media reported.
Gaza-Israel conflict: Deepening concern for civilians amid ongoing strikes
Oct 18, 2023, at 12:13 am
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) issued a fresh alert on Tuesday for civilians left in northern Gaza, amid ongoing military operations in the enclave ahead of an anticipated full-scale Israeli response to Hamas’s 7 October attack.
IDF striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon
Oct 17, 2023, at 04:02 pm
The Israel Defense Forces has said it is striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon, amid the ongoing conflict with the Hamas group.
Joe Biden to visit Israel tomorrow amid ongoing conflict with Hamas
Oct 17, 2023, at 02:26 pm
US President Joe Biden will visit war-hit Israel on Wednesday (October 18, 2023) to show support for the country amid ongoing conflict with the Hamas group.
Israel and Hamas deny border ceasefire in southern Gaza
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:55 am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas refuted reports of a cease-fire in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid and stranded foreigners to leave through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt as the conflict entered its 10th day on Monday.
Israel's actions in Gaza have gone 'beyond the scope of self-defense,' says China
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:33 am
Beijing: Israel's actions have gone "beyond the scope of self-defense" and the country should stop the collective punishment of Palestinians, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday over a phone call.
Israeli military destroys military command centers in Gaza Strip
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:14 am
Gaza: The Israeli military destroyed military command posts in the Gaza Strip in the past few hours, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Gaza death toll crosses 2,700
Oct 17, 2023, at 04:52 am
The number of Palestinian deaths has crossed 2,700 with more than 9,600 injuries reported, according to the Gaza-based Health Ministry.
Oct 16, 2023, at 09:56 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday appealed to Hamas to immediately release all hostages and to Israel to grant “unimpeded access for humanitarian aid” into the Gaza Strip.
Oct 16, 2023, at 03:12 pm
US President Joe Biden has said Hamas must be destroyed but cautioned that the Israeli occupation of Gaza would be a 'big mistake'.
IDF notifies safe route for civilians in Gaza ahead of likely ground assault
Oct 16, 2023, at 02:50 am
Tel Aviv: The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has asked residents of the Northern Gaza Strip to evacuate to the southern part of the region using evacuation corridors between 10 am to 4 pm (local time), The Times of Israel reported.
Israel-Gaza crisis: US Senators take shelter from Hamas's rocket attack in Tel Aviv
Oct 16, 2023, at 02:28 am
A US Senator has, who is leading a US Senate delegation to Israel, on Sunday shared an image on X where the lawmakers could be seen gathered in a Tel Aviv shelter amid Hamas's rocket attack.
Israel in talks with Qatar to join Egypt in creating camp for Gaza refugees
Oct 16, 2023, at 01:20 am
Tel Aviv: Amidst the Israel-Hamas war, Israel is trying to persuade Qatar to join Egypt in funding a camp for a million or more refugees from the Gaza Strip, US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh said on Sunday, citing sources.
Israeli military gears up to attack Hamas in Gaza by land, air and sea
Oct 16, 2023, at 12:58 am
The Israeli military is set to attack by land, air and sea the Hamas militants in Gaza, it said in a statement ahead of an expected ground offensive.
'Will fight enemies of Israel with unlimited power': Netanyahu
Oct 15, 2023, at 07:31 am
Israeli ground forces conducted their initial incursions into the Gaza Strip on Friday, following a sudden attack and killings by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel a week ago.