EAM Jaishankar arrives in Israel, set to hold talks with counterpart Gideon Sa’ar

Jerusalem, Dec 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar later in the day. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar welcomed EAM Jaishankar upon his arrival to the country. “Welcome to Israel, Minister of External Affairs Dr S […]
‘May festival of lights bring peace, hope’: EAM Jaishankar wishes people of Israel on Hanukkah

Abu Dhabi, Dec 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday extended warm wishes to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar and the people of Israel on Hanukkah. While extending wishes to people of Israel on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Warmest wishes to FM Gideon Sa’ar, friends in Israel and all those celebrating Hanukkah […]
Hamas says no Gaza truce second phase while Israel ‘continues violations’ Previous

GAZA CITY(RAHNUMA): Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli “violations” persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement. The US-sponsored ceasefire, in effect since October 10, halted the war that began after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel on October […]
UK criticizes Israel over delays to Gaza aid deliveries

LONDON(RAHNUMA): The UK has criticized Israel over delayed aid deliveries to Gaza after a consignment of more than 1,100 tents took over a year to arrive there, the BBC reported. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said other UK-funded aid had failed to reach Palestinians despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The UN has warned […]
Trump warns Israel not to ‘interfere’ in Syria

WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump warned Israel on Monday against destabilizing Syria and its new leadership, days after a deadly operation by Israeli forces in the south of the country. “It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution […]
Qatar meets ICC head as it mulls legal action against Israel

DOHA(RAHNUMA): Qatar has met with the president of the International Criminal Court as it seeks legal action against Israel over its unprecedented strike on its territory last week, an official said on Thursday. The emirate’s chief negotiator, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, met in The Hague on Wednesday with the president of the ICC, Judge Tomoko Akane, as […]
Editorial: Arab League’s Decision to Delist Hezbollah: A Step Toward Balancing Extremist Narratives

Arab League’s decision to recognize Hezbollah is being seen as an acknowledgment of its role in offering a counter-narrative to extremist narratives in Israel (RAHNUMA) HYDERABAD: In a decisive and transformative move, the Arab League has removed Hezbollah from its list of terrorist organizations. This strategic decision not only reflects the evolving dynamics of Middle […]