Middle East

Israel Approves Extended Offensive, Hammers Gaza City Overnight

Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, after the defence ministry approved an expanded offensive to target the remaining Hamas strongholds in the strip.

"Issues On Iran's Nuclear Programme To Be Solved Through Dialogue And Diplomacy": Minister

India has consistently maintained that issues related to Iran's nuclear programme should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, while recognising Tehran's "right to peaceful use of nuclear energy", the government told Parliament on Thursday.

Netanyahu Says He'll Push For Gaza City Takeover Amid Renewed Ceasefire Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel's terms.

Iran Navy Launches First Military Drill After 12-Day War With Israel

Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.

US State Department Fires Staff After Dispute Over Israel-Gaza Talking Points

The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza after complaints from the US Embassy in Jerusalem.

US Sanctions More ICC Judges, Citing Tribunal's Actions Against Israel

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four more International Criminal Court judges or prosecutors, including those from allies France and Canada, in a new effort to hobble the tribunal, particularly over actions against Israel.

Israel To Mobilise Thousands Of Reservists For Expanded Gaza Operation

Israel's military said Wednesday that it will call up tens of thousands of reservists and extend the service of others ahead of an expanded military operation it will carry out in Gaza City.

Israel Approves Large-Scale Settlement Project In West Bank

Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.

Israel Preparing 1.3 Lakh Soldiers For Planned Attack On Gaza

Israel will call up about 60,000 reservists to join the army in a planned attack on Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and security officials said. Defence Minister Israel Katz approved the military's plans onTuesday.

Netanyahu Slams Macron For Fuelling 'Antisemitic Fire'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upbraided President Emmanuel Macron in a letter seen by AFP on Tuesday, blaming the French leader's move to recognise a Palestinian state for fuelling antisemitism.

A Path to Peace? Israel Demands All Hostages Release In New Truce Deal

A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.

383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN

A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.

Iran Publically Executes Man For Murdering Family Of 4

Murder and rape are punishable by death in Iran, which is second only to China in terms of the number of executions it carries out, according to rights groups including Amnesty International.

Gaza Aid Ship With 1,200 Tons Of Food Nears Israeli Port After Leaving Cyprus

Post setting off from Cyprus, a ship loaded with 1,200 tons of food aid for the Gaza Strip was approaching the Israeli port of Ashdod on Tuesday in a renewed effort to alleviate the worsening crisis, as famine threatens the Palestinian territory.

Australia Chides Israel After Diplomats' Visas Revoked

Australia's foreign minister criticised Israel for revoking visas held by Canberra's diplomatic representatives to the Palestinian Authority.

"Must Be Prepared At Every Moment For Confrontation.": Iran On Conflict With Israel

A senior Iranian official warned Monday that war with Israel could erupt at any moment, describing the current lull after June's 12-day conflict as only a temporary halt.

Hamas Agrees To New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal: Report

A Hamas source told AFP on Monday that the Palestinian militants had agreed to a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, devastated by more than 22 months of war between the Islamist group and Israel.

GPS Disruption After Israel-Iran Conflict Makes Tehran's Roads Chaotic

The streets of Tehran have become a confusing maze for driver Farshad Fooladi amid widespread GPS disruption, still ongoing nearly two months after the end of Iran and Israel's unprecedented 12-day war.

"New Wave Of Genocide": Hamas Slams Israel's Gaza Relocation Plan

Hamas said on Sunday that Israel's planned Gaza relocation plan by Israel constitutes a "new wave of genocide and displacement" for hundreds of thousands of residents in the area.

US Suspends Visas For Gazans Seeking Medical Aid After Far-Right Campaign

The US government said Saturday it is suspending visitor visas for Gazans after a far-right influencer with the ear of President Donald Trump complained that wounded Palestinians had been allowed to seek medical treatment in the United States.