Biden to ask 'tough questions as a friend' on Israel solidarity visit

IANS | October 18, 2023 8:04 AM

Jerusalem, Oct 18 (IANS) US President Joe Biden plans to ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu some "tough questions as a friend of Israel" regarding Jerusalem's strategy in the Gaza war, White House National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby told reporters aboard Air Force One with the President enroute to Tel Aviv, media reports said.

No Gaza ceasefire yet: Israeli military

IANS | October 17, 2023 3:39 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 17 (IANS) The Israeli military on Tuesday confirmed that there was no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip yet and the Rafah Crossing Point between the Hamas-controlled enclave and Egypt remains closed.

Israel resumes water supply to Gaza Strip

IANS | October 15, 2023 9:04 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 15 (IANS) Israel has resumed water supply to the Gaza Strip after shutting it off following the Hamas terror onslaught last Saturday, media reports said.