ISRAELI BLOCKADE IMPACT
UN food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade
The World Food Program reports critical food shortages in Gaza due to an eight-week Israeli blockade. Charity kitchens, serving over 644,000 meals daily, face imminent closure. Most Gazans rely on these kitchens. Israel's actions, aimed at hostage release, are criticized as a starvation tactic. Malnutrition surges, especially among children. Aid groups struggle to provide supplements.
2 big themes Ashi Anand is betting on in the long term
Ashi Anand, CEO of IME Capital, emphasizes the promising future of digital platforms and the financial sector in India. Digital forms of transactions, including payments and transportation, have strong potential. He also favors financiers, insurers, and capital market players, highlighting their growth prospects. However, he advises caution in the oil sector due to geopolitical tensions.
Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas
Haniyeh, a Sunni Muslim, had a major hand building up Hamas' fighting capacity, partly by nurturing ties with Shi'ite Muslim Iran, which makes no secret of its support for the group. During the decade in which Haniyeh was Hamas' top leader in Gaza, Israel accused his leadership team of helping to divert humanitarian aid to the group's military wing.
US sanctions Israeli group Tsav 9: Who are they and why are they targeted?
The United States has imposed sanctions on Tsav 9, a far-right Israeli group, for blocking humanitarian aid convoys to Gaza. Tsav 9, comprised of settlers, reservists, and families affected by Hamas, opposes aid to Gaza, alleging it benefits Hamas. The group has engaged in violent actions, including blocking roads and attacking convoys. US sanctions aim to hold perpetrators accountable, isolate Tsav 9 financially, and send a message against obstructing humanitarian efforts.
Officials to meet 17 Indians onboard ship seized by Iran
Iran grants access for Indian officials to meet 17 Indians on a captured ship. Jaishankar requests crew release amidst Israel-Iran tensions. Concerns over war impact on India-Gulf ties and safety of Indian community in the region.
At least 66% of jobs lost in Gaza, more losses possible, ILO says
The losses amount to a total of 192,000 jobs in the small Palestinian territory, the ILO said in its second assessment of the impact of Israeli ground and air strikes on Gaza which began after a deadly cross-border incursion by Hamas gunmen on Oct. 7.
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Largest Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault
Hospitals in the north of the Palestinian enclave, including the al-Shifa complex, are blockaded by Israeli forces and barely able to care for those inside, with three newborns dead at Shifa and more at risk from power outages amid intense fighting nearby, according to medical staff. Israel says it is homing in on Palestinian Hamas militants who launched deadly attacks in southern Israel.
Israeli evacuation call in Gaza hikes Egypt's fears of a mass exodus of refugees into its territory
Israel's call for half of Gaza's population to evacuate south has raised concerns in Egypt about a potential influx of refugees across the border. Egypt has been trying to negotiate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza to prevent a mass exodus into its territory, but its efforts have received no response from Israel. Egypt's Rafah crossing, the only access point to Gaza, has been forced to stop operating due to Israeli airstrikes.
Aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies and Gaza blockade complicates efforts
More than 2 tons of medical supplies from the Egyptian Red Crescent have been sent to Gaza and efforts are underway to organise food and other deliveries, according to an Egyptian military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to talk to the press.
Asian shares rise after Fed comments, markets' eyes on Middle East
Top Fed officials indicated on Monday that rising Treasury yields could steer the Fed from further rate increases, helping to spur a rise in bond prices after those markets had been closed the previous day in the U.S. and Tokyo.
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
The violence between Israel and Hamas intensifies as Hamas threatens to execute an Israeli captive for every Palestinian home bombed without warning. Israel has called up 300,000 reservists and imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip, raising fears of a ground assault. The death toll has risen to over 1,500, with both sides suffering casualties. International support for Israel has increased, and appeals for an end to the fighting and protection of civilians have been made. The situation has prompted speculation of a possible ground assault by Israel, as well as concerns of the conflict spreading to other regions.
As Israel bombs Gaza; here's a look at the strip of land with contrasts, challenges and a troubled history
The Gaza Strip is a complex and troubled place. It has a long history of conflict, and it is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
What's Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defence System, how it helps defend its citizens from missiles, rockets?
Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, plays a crucial role in protecting the nation from missile threats. It consists of detection radar, a battle management system, and interceptor missiles that intercept and destroy incoming rockets in mid-air. The system's ability to respond swiftly and accurately has proven effective in minimizing casualties and damage during conflicts with militant groups such as Hamas.
'We are at war': 5 things to know about the Hamas militant group's unprecedented attack on Israel
And in an unprecedented escalation, armed Hamas fighters blew up parts of Israel's highly fortified separation fence and strode into Israeli communities along the Gaza frontier, terrorizing residents and trading fire with Israeli soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies were scrambling to respond to the rapidly changing events. Within just nine hours, some 40 Israelis and nearly 200 Palestinians were confirmed dead, with the numbers expected to rise.
29 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates
Air strikes by the Israeli army since Tuesday have killed fighters as well as civilians, including several children, said officials in the crowded coastal territory. Rocket fire from the Gaza Strip killed one person in the central Israeli city of Rehovot and injured at least two others, Israeli police said. Three others sustained shrapnel injuries elsewhere in Israel.
Islamic Jihad faces tough questions after Israeli strikes
The August 5 strikes were among the first of a three-day bombardment of the densely populated Palestinian enclave which, even the militants acknowledged, dealt a blow to their leadership. It also exposed the deadly failure of some of the group's rockets, and divisions between Islamic Jihad and another militant group, Gaza's rulers Hamas.
Cease-fire between Palestinians, Israel takes effect in Gaza
The flare-up was the worst fighting between Israel and Gaza militant groups since Israel and Hamas fought an 11-day war last year, and adds to the destruction and misery that have plagued blockaded Gaza for years. Israeli strikes and militant rockets continued in the minutes leading up to the beginning of the truce, and Israel said it would "respond strongly" if the cease-fire was violated.
Joe Biden's virtual summit with PM Modi, Israel, UAE leaders to focus on food security: US official
The leaders are also likely to touch upon the broad contours of the new grouping and identify the key areas of cooperation. They may deliberate on pressing regional and global issues, including the energy and food crisis in the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict. The I2U2 grouping is expected to largely focus on issues relating to trade and investment.
The deepening costs of 4 Gaza wars in 13 years, in 4 charts
Gaza has been a flashpoint between Israel and Palestinians for decades.
UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza ceasefire
At least 254 Palestinians were killed, including 66 children, in the Gaza Strip during the war. Another 1,948 people were wounded, according to Gaza's health ministry, which does not differentiate between fighters and civilians. Twelve people were killed in Israel, including an Israeli soldier and two children.
Egypt delegation in Tel Aviv for cease-fire talks: Officials
The two officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to brief the media. The same delegation met with Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip first, they said, and crossed into Israel by land. Egypt has played a mediating role in the past between the sides.
Suez Canal chief cites possible 'human error' in ship grounding
The crisis has crippled global supply chains, forcing cargo firms to choose between waiting or the expensive option of rerouting vessels around the southern tip of Africa.
Donald Trump cuts more than $200 million in US aid to Palestinians
The funds, originally planned for programs in the West Bank and Gaza, would address "high-priority projects elsewhere."
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