US Should Capitalize On Hamas’ Offer To Disarm – OpEd

Turkish citizens of Greek origin caught in tension between the two countries over the Israel-Hamas war

Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia

An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. The attack follows the UN's backing of Palestinian membership bid, with 143 countries, including India, voting for recognition, prompting a call for reconsideration by the Security Council after a US veto last month. #GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~HT.96~

'You Took Our Children': Video Shows Benjamin Netanyahu Heckled By Families Of Hamas Captives

Watch as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces protests and heckling during his Memorial Day address at Jerusalem's national cemetery. The ceremony, marred by dissent, underscores the deep divisions within Israeli society. Despite the somber tone, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes the ongoing struggle against Hamas, shaping Israel's future for decades to come. #IsraelMemorialDay #BenjaminNetanyahu #NetayahuSpeech #IsraelHamasWar #Israel #Palestine #IsraelPalestine #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~

Watch Islamic Resistance Downs Israeli Spy balloon in Adamit As Hezbollah Pounds IDF Bases

Hezbollah has shot down an IDF observation balloon into Lebanon, raising concerns about the possibility of a full-scale war if operations in Rafah continue. The incident follows Hezbollah's announcement of downing the Israeli spy balloon, claiming it was monitoring its movements over Adamit in northern Israel along the Lebanon border. The group asserts that the balloon's base and control centre were destroyed during the attack, with casualties among the operators. Israeli media has confirmed the balloon was shot down and fell in Lebanese territory. Tensions persist along the border, with Hezbollah engaging in clashes with Israel in recent months, particularly since the start of Israeli Rafah operations, during which the Iran-backed group has used drones against IDF forces. The situation remains tense, with casualties reported on both sides of the border. #Hezbollah #IsraeliSpyBalloon #IsraelGazaConflict #Lebanon #BorderConflict #MilitaryTensions #MiddleEast #SecurityThreat #DroneWarfare #Geopolitics ~HT.178~ED.103~PR.132~PR.152~

Toned down Independence Day in Israel as troops press on with Gaza offensive

Abu Obeida's Devastating Blow to Israeli Families: Admits Al-Qasam Brigades Lost 4 Hostages

Abu Obaida, the military spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades, announced the loss of communication with a group responsible for safeguarding a set of Israeli captives detained in the Gaza Strip. In a statement shared on his Telegram channel, Abu Obaida attributed the loss of contact to the relentless Israeli bombardment endured over the past ten days. He specifically mentioned the absence of communication with a faction tasked with protecting four Israeli captives, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Notably, the al-Qassam Brigades had recently released a video message from Hirsch Goldberg-Polin, wherein he appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and government officials to secure the release of captives and consider resigning from their positions. #Israel #HamasHostageVideo #HamasHostages #HershGoldbergPolin #HostageVideoReleased #AbuObaida #Hamas #AlQassamBrigades #IsraeliCaptives #GazaStrip #War #Bombardment #Conflict #Hostages #CommunicationLoss #Military #MiddleEast #Prisoners #Security ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Blinken Delivers Some Of The Strongest Us Public Criticism Of Israel’s Conduct Of The War In Gaza

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken remarked on Sunday that a full-scale Israeli offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah would result in "anarchy" unless Hamas is eliminated. Additionally, he acknowledged that Israeli forces had caused more civilian casualties than Hamas militants. On "Face the Nation," CBS's Margaret Brennan questioned Blinken about whether the United States agrees with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statement. Netanyahu claimed that Israel had killed 14,000 terrorists and 16,000 civilians in its conflict with Hamas. #Israel #GazaWar #Blinken #USCriticism #CivilianCasualties #IsraelHamasConflict #GazaCrisis #HumanitarianLaw #InternationalCriticism #MiddleEastConflict #USPolicy #WarInGaza #BlinkenStatement #CivilianDeaths #WarEthics ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.124~

Iraqi Islamic Resistance Pounds Vital Israel’s Eilat Port with New Al-Arfad Drones | Video Out

The Iraqi Resistance has launched another attack in Israel, targeting the Eilat Port with a new kamikaze drone. Claiming responsibility for the strike, the group stated it was in support of Gaza. This marks the first time the resistance group has used the Al-Arfad suicide drones, which bear resemblance to the Yemeni armed forces' Sammad line of attack drone. Previously relying on its own version of the Shahed-101 drone, the resistance released a video capturing the moment the drone struck the target in Eilat. However, details regarding the location of impact and casualties remain undisclosed. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has been increasingly staging such attacks on Israeli targets, particularly since the Israeli offensive in Rafah, despite prior warnings. #IraqiResistance #EilatPortAttack #AlArfadDrones #RafahOffensive #Israel #GazaSupport #DroneStrike #MilitaryConflict #MiddleEast #SecurityThreat ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.318~GR.121~

Doctor in Gaza: People are in ‘absolute desperation now’

A doctor in the southern Gazan city of Rafah says people there are running out of vital supplies, as the main aid crossing to the south of the territory remains closed. Displaced and desperate residents have been fleeing the city since Israel’s ground offensive began last week. Dr James Smith says: “The situation here is absolutely disastrous, and the world has stood by.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

'A different future is possible': Israelis, Palestinians can 'come together, mourn & wish for peace'

Pro-Palestinian protests continue in Belgium and the Netherlands

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday.

Hamas strongly reacts to Biden for linking Gaza cease-fire to hostage release | Details

Hamas criticised US President Joe Biden on Sunday for linking a Gaza cease-fire to the release of Israelis held captive by the Palestinian group. Biden stated on Saturday that a cease-fire in Gaza could occur as soon as “tomorrow” if Hamas released Israelis in its custody. Hamas deemed this stance as a step backward from the outcomes of previous negotiations. They noted that their approval of a proposal, facilitated by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, had been done with the knowledge of the United States. #BidenCeasefire #CeasefireOffer #US #Netanyahu #RafahOffensive #biden #israel #hamas #rafah #hostage #palestine #MiddleEast #usa #IsraelHamasWar #houthis #hezbollah #iran ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.121~

‘New York Times’ Poll Indicates Trouble for Biden

‘New York Times’ Poll , Indicates Trouble for Biden. Donald Trump was found to be "leading in five out of six swing states," 'The Hill' reports. . Wisconsin is the only swing state where Biden is leading. In 2020, Biden won all six swing states. The May 13 poll also indicated that support for Biden is dwindling among young voters, as well as Black and Hispanic voters. What’s so impressive about this is polls have historically underestimated Trump’s support, not overestimated Trump’s support, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'. And then if you couple this poll with nearly 100,000 people showing up in Arctic blue New Jersey, this is a disaster for Biden, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'. And then if you couple this poll with nearly 100,000 people showing up in Arctic blue New Jersey, this is a disaster for Biden, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'. Biden supporters, however, say that polling conducted this far away from election day should be taken with a grain of salt. The only consistency in recent public polls is inconsistency. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'. These results need to be weighed against the 30-plus polls that show Biden up and gaining — which is exactly why drawing broad conclusions about the race based on results from one poll is a mistake. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'. The reality is that many voters are not paying close attention to the election and have not started making up their minds — a dynamic also reflected in today’s poll. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'. These voters will decide this election, and only the Biden campaign is doing the work to win them over, Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'

Drop 'Nuclear Bomb' on Gaza: U.S Senator's Harrowing Plan After Biden Halts Weapon Shipment|Oneindia

In this video, we delve into the shocking proposal by a U.S. Senator to "drop a nuclear bomb" on Gaza following Biden's decision to halt weapon shipment. Join us as we analyze the implications of such a harrowing plan and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict. Stay informed with Oneindia. #Israel #IsraelNuclearWar #IsraeliArms #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelPalestine #Palestine #BenjaminNetanyahu #LindseyGraham #IsraelSouthAfrica #Oneindia ~ED.101~GR.121~HT.96~

Antony Blinken stuns with public criticism of Israeli conduct in Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant “a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians”.

Hezbollah Launches New 'Jihad' Rocket Blitz: Israel’s Mount Dov Burns, Multiple IDF Casualties

Hezbollah's deployment of a new heavy rocket, named after Jihad Mughniyeh, marked a significant escalation in tensions. Targeting an Israeli military position in disputed territories, the retaliatory strike followed Israel's offensive in Gaza. Despite claims of precision, the attack caused significant damage. In response, four Israeli soldiers were wounded by anti-tank guided missile fire from Lebanon, indicating a dangerous escalation in the conflict. #Hezbollah #HezbollahAttack #JihadMugniyeh #Lebanon #Gazawar #Gazaattack #IsraelHezbollah #IsraelGaza #IsraelHamas #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.124~

Hezbollah Rockets Rain on Israel’s Kiryat Shmona, 15 Downed by Iron Dome, Chaos & Damage Reported

Hezbollah launched 35 rockets from Lebanon into Kiryat Shmona, causing fires and property damage. The IDF retaliated with airstrikes on Hezbollah's positions. Hezbollah claimed the attack was in response to Israeli strikes on civilians. Israel reported no casualties but retaliated with artillery fire. The IDF also targeted Hezbollah sites in six Lebanese areas. Earlier, anti-tank missiles hit Kibbutz Misgav, with no casualties. Amidst the strikes, two Hezbollah operatives were killed. #Hezbollah #HezbollahAttack #Lebanon #KiryatShmona #HezbollahMissile #Nasrallah #NorthernIsrael #IDF #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Worldnews #Warnews #Oneinda #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~

Hezbollah Takes Revenge For Rafah: Israeli Army Suffers Massive Blow In New Missile Blitz

Hezbollah Launched Coordinated Strikes on Israeli Targets in Northern Palestine, including barracks and military buildings, in support of Gaza and retaliation for Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese villages. The clashes have caused casualties and displacement on both sides, with Hezbollah vowing to continue until Israel halts aggression against Gaza. #NATO #Putin #Ukrainewar #RussiaFrance #VladimirPutin #EmmanuelMacron #NATOnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews

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~