Gaza tunnels built to resist possible flooding attempts: Hamas

IANS | December 15, 2023 10:37 AM

Gaza, Dec 15 (IANS) In response to recent reports that Israel has begun limited flooding of some of Gaza's tunnels with seawater, a Hamas spokesperson said the militant group built the complex underground network system to withstand possible attempts to pump water into them.

US still not clear how the Israel-Hamas war will end after vetoing UNSC resolution for ceasefire

T.N. Ashok | December 11, 2023 7:36 AM

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The US government still has no clue as to how the Israel-Hamas war is going to play out till the end even after vetoing the UNSC resolution for a ceasefire by several nations. But the Biden government is pushing Israel to recognise the need for a separate Palestinian state to exist alongside Israel as a just and durable solution to the conflict and long-term peace.

After son, Israel war cabinet minister Eisenkot loses nephew in Gaza war

IANS | December 10, 2023 10:59 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 10 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the death of Maor Cohen Eisenkot, a soldier with Battalion 12 of the Golani Brigade, and nephew of the Israel war cabinet Minister and former Chief of IDF, Gadi Eisenkot, who has just lost his son in the fight against Hamas.