Palestine has expressed its gratitude to India for releasing the second tranche of $2.5 million financial aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), fulfilling its annual contribution of $5 million for 2024-2025. The Palestinian Embassy praised India’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, stating that it will … Read more
The Palestinian Embassy on Tuesday thanked India as it released the first tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a part of its annual contribution at USD 5 Million for the year 2024-2025. The embassy said we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Indian Government … Read more
All democracies have to ensure the “right balance” between freedom of expression and public safety and order, India on Thursday said as US authorities arrested hundreds of people during pro-Palestine protests at major universities. In a veiled dig at various wings of the US administration that have been critical of the human rights and political … Read more
In a significant diplomatic move on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s support for an “early and durable resolution” of the Israel-Palestine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. The statement was made during Modi’s first in-person meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog since the onset of the … Read more
As the truce between Israel and Hamas enters its fifth day, tensions are escalating with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning of a full-force resumption of war if no more hostages are freed. The Biden administration has expressed caution, urging Israel to spare Palestinian civilians and avoid significant displacement in the event of a renewed … Read more
South Africa’s Parliament has recently voted in favor of a motion that calls for the closure of Israel’s embassy in Pretoria and the suspension of diplomatic ties between the two nations. This decision comes amid escalating tensions following the Israeli assault on Gaza. The motion, primarily symbolic in nature, awaits a decision from President Cyril … Read more
Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan has stirred controversy with his remarks at a Palestine solidarity rally in Kerala’s Kasaragod, amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. During his speech, Unnithan asserted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he deemed a war criminal, should be shot and killed without trial. “At the Nuremberg trials after World War II, … Read more
In a startling incident during the World Cup final clash between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium, a pro-Palestine pitch invader breached security, causing a temporary halt to play. The disruption unfolded just before the first drinks break in India’s innings when Wayne Johnson, an Australian of Chinese-Filipino origin, managed to make his … Read more
In a disturbing turn of events, Israeli forces have reportedly raided al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in Gaza City, where thousands of Palestinians, including patients, doctors, and displaced individuals, have sought shelter. The raid follows days of intense attacks on the surrounding area, escalating an already dire humanitarian crisis in the region. The Israeli … Read more
As Israel intensifies its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, the death toll in this tiny Palestinian enclave has surged, surpassing 10,000 lives lost. With Gazan borders sealed by Israel, the primary official source for casualty figures is Gaza’s Ministry of Health. This agency, under the control of the Hamas government, plays a crucial role in … Read more
In a surprising move, top Chinese companies, including Baidu and Alibaba, have been reported to no longer identify Israel by name on their digital maps. As tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict continue to escalate, this omission has sparked widespread discussion among Chinese internet users. The Wall Street Journal first reported this notable change, highlighting that … Read more
In the midst of a prolonged conflict with Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined a bold plan for the future of Gaza. He envisions Israel maintaining security control over the region indefinitely, even after the ongoing military offensive comes to an end. In a recent interview with ABC News, Netanyahu defended this position … Read more
Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters attempting to storm an air base housing US troops in Turkey. This incident occurred just hours before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s scheduled visit to Ankara for talks on Gaza. Turkey has intensified its criticism of Israel as the humanitarian … Read more
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, made an unannounced visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he met with Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas. The visit took place amid escalating violence in the West Bank and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict that started on October 7. The war in Gaza erupted after Hamas operatives launched an attack … Read more
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s Heritage Minister, Amichai Eliyahu, made a controversial statement about the use of an atomic bomb. When asked if an atomic bomb should be employed against the enclave, Eliyahu responded that it was “one of the possibilities.” Israeli Prime Minister … Read more