'No one is in a mood to celebrate' - Bethlehem praying for a ceasefire this Christmas as war rages on

Happy Birthday, Mariah Carey!

Happy Birthday, Mariah Carey!. Mariah Carey turns 55 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the singer. 1. She was named after the song, “They Call The Wind Maria.”. 2. The World Music Awards  honored her as the world's best-selling recording artist of the 1990s. 3. She won two Grammys following her debut album. 4. Carey is known for her five-note octave and whistle register. 5. Her holiday album, ‘Merry Christmas,’ is one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time. Happy Birthday, Mariah Carey!

'Israel believes that Hamas has again torpedoed a ceasefire deal'

Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Rafah Amid Hamas’ Attack, Toll Reaches 19| OneIndia News

Three Israeli soldiers died in a Hamas rocket attack near Rafah, Gaza, while Israeli airstrikes resulted in civilian casualties. The attack targeted the Kerem Shalom crossing, prompting its closure. Amid escalating tensions, Israel vowed to enter southern Gaza, raising concerns about humanitarian efforts. Efforts for a ceasefire in Cairo faltered as casualties continued to mount, deepening the conflict's toll on both sides. #Hamas #RafahAttack #KeremShalom #Gazawar #Cairo #IsraelHamas #RafahInvasion #IsraelGazawar #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~ED.103~PR.320~GR.122~

Biden Administration Blocks Weapons Shipment to Israel Amid Dispute over Rafah Offensive | OneIndia

The Biden administration recently halted a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, a move that stirred concerns within the Israeli government. This marks the first instance since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment bound for Israel. The decision came amidst worries that Israel might launch an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. #Biden #IsraelUS #BidenNetanyahu #GazaLive #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Hamas #Rafah #Middleeastnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~ED.103~GR.122~

Tanks seen near Gaza border as Israel vows to press ahead with Rafah ground operation

Disagreements continued at ceasefire talks in Cairo with Hamas pushing for a permanent ceasefire and accusing Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotage because of his government’s insistence that any suspension be temporary.

Hezbollah Launches Counter-Strike On Israel As Rocket Attack Claims 4 Lives: Report| OneIndia

Recent tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalated as an Israeli strike killed four civilians in a Lebanese village. Hezbollah retaliated with rocket attacks on northern Israel. Diplomatic efforts from the US and France aim to ease tensions. The conflict, sparked by Gaza war fallout, has resulted in casualties on both sides and the displacement of tens of thousands. #Hezbollah #Israel #Gazawar #GazaLive #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Nasrallah #Middleeastnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~ED.103~GR.122~

Blinken In Israel: Blinken says he will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid measures | Oneindia

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages. #BlinkenInIsrael #GazaAid #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire #GazaCeasefire #AidMeasures #PressingForAction #MiddleEastDiplomacy #HumanitarianEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Thousands of Jewish worshippers attend priestly blessing ceremony

Jewish worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall for the traditional priestly blessing, a ceremony conducted twice a year during Passover and Sukkot.

Cameron hopes G7 can co-ordinate sanctions against Iran

Lord Cameron has described the situation in the Middle East as 'very concerning' but says he hopes Israel will act in a way that does not heighten tensions. Speaking in Jerusalem ahead of talks with prime minister Benjamine Netanyahu, the British foreign secretary also said he hopes to see co-ordinated sanctions against Iran from G7 countries, because it is responsible for 'so much of the malign activity' in the region. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Iran Attack on Israel: Hamas welcomes Iran’s attack on Israel, calls it a ‘welcome response’

In an unprecedented move, Iran launched a retaliatory attack against Israel on Saturday (April 13), following an Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, resulting in the deaths of seven officers. While tensions escalated, Israeli residents in Jerusalem voiced their reluctance for a war with Iran. Despite the attack, a report from the news agency Reuters indicated that Israel experienced only modest damage and subsequently reopened its airspace. #iranisrael #iranisraellivestream #iranisraelwarnewstodaylive #iranisraelwar #iranisraelwarfootage #israeliranyudh #iranisraelconflict #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~

Al Aqsa: Violence Rock the Holy site; Israeli Forces fire tear gas at Worshippers | Oneindia

Israeli police deployed tear gas to disperse worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Saturday (April 6). Similar unrest had occurred earlier during the final Friday prayers of Ramadan. Thousands had gathered for dawn prayers at the Mosque. Israeli authorities reported that some worshippers had begun chanting provocative slogans and setting off fireworks near police officers. Additionally, 16 Palestinians were detained outside the compound, according to the Israeli police statement. #AlAqsa #IsraeliForces #TearGas #Worshippers #HolySite #IsraelPalestineConflict #Jerusalem #Violence #ReligiousTensions #ConflictResolution ~PR.152~GR.125~ED.194~HT.96~