UN Security Council for first time demands ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire, US abstains

UN Security Council for first time demands 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire, US abstains

NEW DELHI: In its first demand to halt fighting, the United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded for a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The resolution also includes a demand for the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas’ surprise attack in southern Israel on October 7.“The Palestinian people … Read more

How Israel responded to ‘BoycottMaldives’ hashtag on X

How Israel responded to 'BoycottMaldives' hashtag on X

The ‘Israeli embassy in India’ chipped in to the social media trend promoting tourism in Lakshadweep. The embassy shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, praising the beauty of the Lakshadweep island on their official account. “We were in #Lakshadweep last year upon the federal government’s request to initiate the desalination program. Israel is ready … Read more

Will Palestine authorities pay Hamas terrorists’ families?

Will Palestine authorities pay Hamas terrorists’ families?

NEW DELHI: Growing concerns exist among Israelis and some Palestinians regarding a contentious law designed to provide compensation to the families of Palestinians involved in “nationalistic attacks” against Israelis, according to a Fox News report.Under this law, the Palestinian Authority may be obligated to allocate nearly $3 million each month to the families of hundreds … Read more

Hamas attack on Israel: Did US President Biden give Iran $6 billion?

Hamas attack on Israel: Did US President Biden give Iran $6 billion?

NEW DELHI: As Israel braces for what prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would be a “long war” against Hamas, the heat of the battle has reached Washington where former US president Donald Trump and other Republican contenders have accused President Joe Biden of fanning the flames by unfreezing Iranian assets worth over $6 billion. Launching … Read more