For as long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone: Blinken

Jerusalem (IANS) Speaking after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that he is “incredibly grateful” to be back in Israel, "in this incredibly difficult moment, for this nation, but in fact…

IDF chief Halevi admits military failed to prevent Hamas attack, vows to investigate

Jerusalem (IANS) In his first public statement since the war between Israel and Palestinian terror groups in the Gaza Strip began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. General Herzi Halevi acknowledged failures that enabled Hamas's infiltration and mass murders…

Death toll in Israel-Hamas conflict increases to more than 2,100

Jerusalem/Gaza (IANS) The death toll in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip has increased to more than 2,100, with more fatalities expected as the violence continued for a fifth day on Wednesday.

Israeli public broadcaster Kan…

Hamas leader's relatives killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza (IANS) The relatives of Mohammed al-Deif, chief commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades -- armed wing of Hamas -- were killed during an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian media outlet reported on Wednesday.

An Israeli warplane…

Indian crypto links emerge in Hamas funding amid Israel-Palestine conflict: Report

New Delhi (IANS) The severe attacks of the Palestinian militant group Hamas from Gaza in Israel over the weekend, causing significant damage and casualties, has led to questions about the funding source for the operation, with some suggesting the…

Death toll in Hamas-Israel violence reaches nearly 1,600

Jerusalem/Gaza (IANS) As the conflict between Hamas and Israel continued for a fourth day on Tuesday, the death toll on both sides has increased to nearly 1,600, with tens of thousands of people injured and displaced from their homes as a result of…

Israeli forces 'more or less' restore full control over border fence with Gaza

Jerusalem (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have "more or less" restored full control over the border fence with Gaza, after it was breached by Hamas militants following its October 7 surprise attack, a military official said.

Addressing…

Bodies of 1,500 Hamas militants found in Israeli territory: IDF

Jerusalem (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said that the bodies of some 1,500 Hamas militants were found inside Israeli territory as fighting rages between the two sides since the October 7 unprecedented attack.

In its latest…

Ukraine to spend 21.6% of GDP on defence in 2024

Kiev (IANS) As Russia continues its war against Kiev, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to spend at least 21.6 per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 on national defence, local media reported on…

Israeli forces regain control of all communities around Gaza: IDF

Jerusalem (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on Monday to have regained control of all the communities of the Gaza Strip, but some Hamas militants remain active.

Addressing reporters, IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that…