Israel announces death of kidnapped hostage

IANS | December 22, 2023 6:07 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Israeli community of Kibbutz Nir Oz on Friday announced the death of a 73-year-old resident of their community who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 during the attack.

Israel advocacy group files legal complaint against Red Cross

IANS | December 22, 2023 10:06 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Shurat HaDin -- an Israeli advocacy group -- has taken legal action against the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) accusing the humanitarian organisation of inaction over Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Hamas demands full stop to war before hostage release

IANS | December 21, 2023 10:26 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 21 (IANS) The Hamas militant group which is engaged in a battle with the state of Israel has reportedly backed out of a partial ceasefire to hostilities for the release of hostages held by it.

'Won't tolerate Houthi attacks on Eilat port'

IANS | December 21, 2023 2:41 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 21 (IANS) Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel knows how to defend itself and won't tolerate Houthi missile attacks on its Eilat port.

France submits response to India for 26 Rafale Marine deal

IANS | December 21, 2023 1:01 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The French government has submitted a formal response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets which includes terms-conditions and pricing of the deal for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers -- INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, sources in the Defence Ministry said.

Hamas financier killed in airstrike, says IDF

IANS | December 19, 2023 5:12 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 19 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet on Tuesday said that alleged Hamas financier Subhi Farwanah has been killed in an airstrike in southern Gaza near Rafah.

IDF discovers Hamas tunnels near UNRWA school

IANS | December 17, 2023 5:01 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 17 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that they raided a building near a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) school and found three tunnel shafts in the area.