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  Benjamin Netanyahu warns Israel ready to return to intensive combat: ‘Hamas won't rule Gaza'

  World | February 24, 2025 6:53 IST

  Benjamin Netanyahu vowed total victory, stating, "All of our hostages, without exception, will return home," he says. "Hamas won't rule Gaza. Gaza will be demilitarized, and its fighting force will be dismantled," The Times of Israel quoted Netanyahu as saying.

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  Israel says it killed 50 Palestinian terrorists in West Bank offensive

  World | February 03, 2025 6:50 IST

  The offensive was launched on January 21 and the military said that it will continue for several more weeks. The IDF has demolished 23 buildings in the Jenin refugee camps, which it said were used by terrorists for their operations, The Times of Israel reported.

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  Hamas confirms death of military leader Mohammed Deif in Israeli airstrike

  World | January 31, 2025 6:57 IST

  In August of last year, Israel announced that it had killed Mohammed Dief in a July 13 air strike in the Khan Younis area.

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  Israel prison service prepares for release of terrorists for Israeli hostages today

  Business | January 30, 2025 6:48 IST

  The Israel prison service said it received the list of security prisoners expected to be released from the various prisons as part of the hostage release deal.

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  Israel denies to allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza until Hamas releases another hostage

  World | January 25, 2025 17:08 IST

  Israel on Saturday denied to allow the return of Palestinian to northern Gaza as it seeks Hamas to release Arbel Yehoud, is freed. The development comes after Hamas released four Israeli soldiers after parading them in front of a huge crowd.

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  Hamas releases names of four Israeli hostages it plans to release on January 25

  World | January 24, 2025 22:06 IST

  Relatives of hostages still being held by militants in Gaza called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday to ensure all remaining captives are freed.

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  Israeli forces open fire on armed men in Gaza, Islamic Jihad operative killed

  World | January 23, 2025 7:19 IST

  In several other instances, masked suspects were spotted approaching soldiers. Troops fired warning shots in the air to distance them.

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  Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after 3 hostages returned from Gaza City

  World | January 20, 2025 6:45 IST

  As long-awaited Gaza ceasefire takes force, 90 Palestinian security prisoners are freed in exchange for the three hostages released from Gaza.

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  Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Trump claims credit as 'moving force', Biden lauds his 'diplomacy'

  World | January 16, 2025 6:57 IST

  After Israel and Hamas reached the ceasefire deal on Wednesday, both President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden claimed credits for the breakthrough. While Trump asserted that he was the driving force behind the deal, Biden lauded his diplomacy for the ceasefire.

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  US House passes bill to impose sanctions on ICC over Israeli PM Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

  World | January 10, 2025 7:00 IST

  According to Al Jazeera, 45 Democrats joined 198 Republicans in backing the bill, with no Republican opposition. The bill will now be considered by the Senate, which is under Republican control.

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  Watch: Yahya Sinwar’s final moments before being killed by Israeli forces

  World | October 18, 2024 13:39 IST

  Drone footage from the IDF captures the final moments of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, killed in a targeted operation in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden praised the operation as a major blow to Hamas leadership.

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  'It's beginning of end...': Netanyahu on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's killing

  World | October 18, 2024 8:31 IST

  As one of the highest-ranking figures within the militant organization, his removal is expected to impact Hamas' leadership and operational capabilities.

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  Israel-Hamas War: Fresh strikes in Gaza kill 45 people as Palestinian death count crosses 42,000

  World | October 09, 2024 18:10 IST

  Israel ordered the wholesale evacuation of northern Gaza to the south, but officials say there are no safe places to flee in the territory. The northern part of the country has been largely isolated by Israeli forces and has suffered extensive destruction due to large-scale airstrikes.

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  Israel strikes Houthi-controlled critical infrastructure in Yemen, four dead | VIDEO

  World | September 30, 2024 7:33 IST

  The dozens of aircraft including fighter jets had attacked power plants and a seaport in Hodeidah and the port of Ras Issa. The strikes killed 4 people. This is the second such attack by Tel Aviv in the last two months.

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  Israel-Iran tension: US sends ship-based Navy fighter jets to base in Middle East

  World | August 07, 2024 8:33 IST

  Roughly a dozen F-22s are expected to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies, said a US official.

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  Hezbollah airstrikes Israel, IDF's retaliatory strike destroys launcher in Lebanon

  World | August 02, 2024 9:42 IST

  Tensions have escalated further between Isreal and Hezbollah after the former killed top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in retaliation to the attack at Golan Heights that killed 12 children.

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  UN Security Council adopts resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan in 14-1 vote

  World | June 11, 2024 15:56 IST

  US President Joe Biden had outlined a three-phase ceasefire plan proposed by Israel on May 31 and urged Hamas to accept it without delay. The UN Security Council in March adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, but the war did not halt.

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  Who is Amal Clooney, who played a key role in ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders?

  World | May 22, 2024 12:04 IST

  Amal Clooney, a prominent international human rights lawyer, played a crucial role behind the ICC warrants against Israeli PM Netanyahu, his defence chief and Hamas leaders. She had earlier sparked criticism for not speaking publicly about the Israel-Hamas war.

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  Israel launches retaliatory attack on Rafah after Hamas kills three soldiers in rocket attack

  World | May 06, 2024 8:26 IST

  Hamas had claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the Kerem Shalom border crossing in which three Israeli soldiers were killed. The Jewish country launched a counter-attack on Rafah.

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  Israeli PM Netanyahu sets 'date' for Rafah invasion as ceasefire talks in Cairo deadlocked

  World | April 09, 2024 15:45 IST

  Israel has threatened a ground offensive in nearby Rafah, the last refuge for Gaza's beleaguered population, for weeks. The prospect of an operation in Rafah has sparked global alarm, including from Israel's top ally - the US - which has urged the military to protect civilians.