Israel-Hamas War: Hezbollah Launches Drone Attack on Northern Israel

05 Aug 2024

Early Monday, Hezbollah launched a drone attack on northern Israel, retaliating against the death of Fouad Shukur's and other commanders. The Israeli military reported that the attack wounded two Israeli troops and caused significant destruction. The violence has escalated fears of a broader regional war following the recent killings of...

Israeli Air Strike Kills 71 Palestinians In Gaza, Sparks Outcry

13 Jul 2024

At least 71 Palestinians have been killed and over 289 injured in a devastating Israeli air strike targeting a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza. The strike, which occurred despite the Israeli military designating the area as a safe zone for shelter,...

Netanyahu Labels Rafah Strike ‘Tragic Mistake’; Launches Investigation

28 May 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the country's strike on a displacement camp in Rafah as a "tragic mistake" on Monday. He stated that Israel was conducting an investigation into the incident, as reported by CNN. During his address at the Israeli Knesset, Netanyahu mentioned that despite their best...

UN Chief Denounces Israeli Strike in Rafah: ‘Horror Must Stop’

28 May 2024

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Israeli strike in Rafah, stating that the attack "killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict." He declared that "horror must stop" and emphasized that there is no safe place in Gaza. On X, Guterres reiterated, "I...

Israel’s Debt Surges in 2023 Amid Escalating Costs of Gaza Conflict

18 Jan 2024

The Accountant General of the Ministry of Finance in Israel has released a preliminary assessment of the country's debt-to-GDP ratio for the year 2023, revealing a notable increase attributed to the ongoing war in Gaza. According to the report, the public debt in relation to GDP rose by 1.6 percentage...

Israeli forces find weapons and inciting games for children

07 Jan 2024

Israeli forces reported the discovery of weapons and games intended to incite violence in the home of a Hamas commander on the outskirts of Khan Yunis. The IDF stated that during clashes with a Hamas terror squad in a nearby school, three Hamas operatives were killed, armed with RPGs and...

Farooq Abdullah Warns of Gaza-Like Situation for Jammu and Kashmir Without Political Dialogue; Urges India-Pakistan Resolution

26 Dec 2023

Farooq Abdullah, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, gave a dire warning on Tuesday, stating that in the absence of political talks, the Union Territory would suffer a fate akin to Gaza. He called on the leaders of Pakistan and India to have talks to resolve their differences....

UN Security Council Pushes Back Gaza Vote, Adding to Diplomatic Tensions

21 Dec 2023

The United Nations Security Council faced another postponement in voting on a long-awaited resolution calling for a halt to the Israel-Hamas war, as members grappled over wording. At the same time, the death toll in Gaza continued to rise. The debate at the UN's Manhattan headquarters unfolded against a backdrop...

Israel Approves USD 4.9 Billion Plan to Rebuild Gaza-Area Communities Ravaged by Conflict

11 Dec 2023

In a pivotal move aimed at rejuvenating regions near the Gaza Strip, Israel's Cabinet has green-lit a groundbreaking multi-year plan with an allocated budget of up to 18 billion shekels (USD 4.9 billion) spanning from 2024 to 2028. This strategic initiative, following recent conflicts that caused widespread devastation, marks a...

Israel Reports 90% Decrease in November Tourist Arrivals

07 Dec 2023

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics recently disclosed a staggering decline in tourism arrivals and Israeli departures for the month of November 2023, reflecting a significant impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. According to the data, the number of tourists arriving in Israel witnessed a staggering plunge, with only 39,000...