Israeli warplanes bomb southern Lebanon amid calls for restraint

Israeli warplanes bomb southern Lebanon amid calls for restraint

Beirut/Jerusalem: Israel launched its most aggressive strikes on south Lebanon as warplanes carried out bombings late on Thursday escalating the ongoing conflict between the Jewish nation and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah amid calls for restraint by the United States and the UK.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 20, 2024

Day after pager explosion, walkie-talkies blow up in Hezbollah strongholds of Beirut; several casualties feared

Day after pager explosion, walkie-talkies blow up in Hezbollah strongholds of Beirut; several casualties feared

Beirut: A day after pagers exploded across Lebanon, killing nine people and injuring more than 2,800 others, walkie-talkie blasts were reported across Beirut in places regarded as the militant outfit Hezbollah stronghold, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 18, 2024

Israel military recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza Strip trunnel

Israel military recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza Strip trunnel

Jerusalem: Israel military Sunday recovered the bodies of six hostages, held by Hamas, from a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, where they were killed not long before the troops reached.

by Trans World Features September 01, 2024

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday, reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Palestine-Israel matter.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal

With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal

New Delhi: With just a few hours left in the release of 13 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as part of a four-day truce deal, Israel said it is completely prepared to receive them.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2023

Death toll in Gaza from Israeli strikes exceeds 8,500, says Palestinian Health Ministry

Death toll in Gaza from Israeli strikes exceeds 8,500, says Palestinian Health Ministry

Gaza: The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 8,500 and over 21,000 people have been injured, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features October 31, 2023

Gaza ceasefire 'will not happen': Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Gaza ceasefire 'will not happen': Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Tel Aviv: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday said that a ceasefire in its war with Gaza war "will not happen" as it would mean "to surrender" to Hamas.

by Trans World Features October 31, 2023

Woman soldier released from Hamas captivity in Gaza after 23 days, says Israel army

Woman soldier released from Hamas captivity in Gaza after 23 days, says Israel army

Jerusalem: A female Israeli soldier was released from the Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, the army said Monday.

by Trans World Features October 31, 2023

Turkey Prez Erdogan calls on Israel to cease attacks on Gaza Strip, get out of 'state of insanity'

Turkey Prez Erdogan calls on Israel to cease attacks on Gaza Strip, get out of 'state of insanity'

Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called on Israel to immediately get out of "the state of insanity" and cease its attacks on the Gaza Strip.

by Trans World Features October 29, 2023

India-Middle East Economic Corridor likely cause of Hamas attack: Biden

India-Middle East Economic Corridor likely cause of Hamas attack: Biden

Washington DC: US President Joe Biden has indicated that one of the motives behind Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7 was the recent announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which aims to connect the entire region through an extensive network of railways, roads, and ports, news agency ANI reported.

by Trans World Features October 26, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Death toll in West Bank rises to 103, says Palestinian Health Ministry

Israel-Hamas war: Death toll in West Bank rises to 103, says Palestinian Health Ministry

GazaI: The death toll in the West Bank has risen to 103 since the latest armed conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out on October 7, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features October 25, 2023

18 killed in Israeli strike near Gaza church, claims Hamas-run Health Ministry

18 killed in Israeli strike near Gaza church, claims Hamas-run Health Ministry

Gaza: At least 18 Palestinian Christians were killed by an Israeli air strike that took place near a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza City on Thursday evening, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.

by Trans World Features October 20, 2023