Hamas holding over 100 Israeli hostages

IANS | October 9, 2023 11:11 AM

Jerusalem/Gaza, Oct 9 (IANS) The Palestinian Hamas militant group which launched an unprecedented surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7, has claimed that it was currently holding more than 100 Israeli nationals as hostages, including high-ranking army officers.

10 Nepalis killed in Hamas attack on Israel: Envoy

IANS | October 9, 2023 9:39 AM

Jersusalem, Oct 9 (IANS) At least 10 Nepali nationals have been killed as Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel on October 7, the Himalayan nation's envoy to the Jewish state confirmed on Monday.

US moving warships closer to Israel, says Defense Secy

IANS | October 9, 2023 9:25 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed that the Pentagon is moving an aircraft carrier, warships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition in the wake of the Hamas attack on the Jewish state, which President Joe Biden termed it an an "unprecedented and appalling assault".

For years, Netanyahu propped up Hamas as counter to Palestinian Authority: Report

IANS | October 8, 2023 9:47 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 8 (IANS) For years, the various governments led by Benjamin Netanyahu took an approach that divided power between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank -- bringing Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to his knees while making moves that propped up the Hamas terror group, media reports said on Sunday.