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Palestinian envoy urges world leaders to ensure ceasefire details fulfilled

As a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday, the charg d'affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, urged the international community to implement every detail in the long-awaited agreement. The envoy also sought India's assistance in the reconstruction work in war-torn Gaza. The deal involves numerous technical details that are complex and challenging. It requires not only a follow-up by the Trump administration or the UN but also by all the powerful countries around the world," Abu Jazer told PTI. "We urge the international community to ensure the implementation of every detail in the ceasefire agreement," he said. The ceasefire and hostage-release deal between the two sides followed 15 months of conflict that was triggered by a shocking attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023. The deal is expected to stop the ongoing war in Gaza and facilitate the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Seeking India's assistance in the .

Palestinian envoy urges world leaders to ensure ceasefire details fulfilled
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

Krav Maga: Israeli martial art packs a punch for self-defence in India

Israeli fighting method has been gaining traction in the country over past few years

Krav Maga: Israeli martial art packs a punch for self-defence in India
Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

Chag Sameach: EAM Jaishankar sends Hanukkah greetings to Israeli FM Sa'ar

The first day of Hanukkah and Christmas have only coincided a handful of times since 1900, according to the Jewish Federations of North America

Chag Sameach: EAM Jaishankar sends Hanukkah greetings to Israeli FM Sa'ar
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 3:48 PM IST

India, Israel share same challenges on security, extremism: Israeli envoy

India and Israel share similarities in challenges related to security and extremism, an Israeli envoy said on Saturday while underscoring the need for continued collaboration between the two nations. Speaking at the plenary session at the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2024, Kobbi Shoshani, the Consul General of Israel to Mumbai, expressed solidarity with the Hindu community in Bangladesh, condemning the violence and persecution they face. "What is happening there is unacceptable," Shoshani said and emphasised the urgent need to address the challenges faced by the Hindu community in the neighbouring country. He articulated a shared understanding of suffering, drawing on the historical experiences of the Jewish community who have lived in India without fear or persecution. "We understand what it is like for daughters and children to be murdered and butchered by criminals," he said, referring to the attacks by Hamas on Israel last year. "Israel and Bharat share similarities in th

India, Israel share same challenges on security, extremism: Israeli envoy
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 2:22 PM IST

India and Israel on right side of the US' equation: Minister Nir Barkat

There is a new world order; India and Israel on the 'right side' of USA's equation: Nir Barkat

India and Israel on right side of the US' equation: Minister Nir Barkat
Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

EU High Representative condemns Israeli airstrike on Jabalia in Gaza

He stressed that the use of hunger as a weapon of war contradicts international humanitarian law

EU High Representative condemns Israeli airstrike on Jabalia in Gaza
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 8:17 AM IST

Throughout history, Jews found refuge in India: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

Azar said that Indians and Jews have been oppressed historically, but now as they are free, they have the opportunity to flourish together

Throughout history, Jews found refuge in India: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar
Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 10:01 AM IST

India offers things that other markets don't: Israeli envoy on AI start-ups

Azar said that Israeli companies have concentrated on introducing AI tools in different fields like health, education and environment to local start-ups

India offers things that other markets don't: Israeli envoy on AI start-ups
Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 9:35 AM IST

Israeli Ambassador calls India key part of resolution of West Asia conflict

He also commented on Israel's expectations from the government of India when it comes to the tensions in West Asia. We are continuing our dialogue with the Indian government

Israeli Ambassador calls India key part of resolution of West Asia conflict
Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 2:34 PM IST

Indian embassy in constant touch with diaspora in Israel, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs expressed its concern on the recent developments in West Asia after precision strike of Israel on Iran's military sites

Indian embassy in constant touch with diaspora in Israel, says MEA
Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

Israel warns Iran again after Oct 26 attack: 'Will hit places we spared'

Israel targeted Iran's military bases on Saturday as a response to the October 1 attack, in which Iran launched a barrage of missiles on Israel

Israel warns Iran again after Oct 26 attack: 'Will hit places we spared'
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 1:13 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM, Israeli envoy discuss new avenues for cooperation

CM Adityanath noted that his meeting with Reuven Azar marks another step towards strengthening the "deep bond" shared by Uttar Pradesh and Israel in areas of mutual interest

Uttar Pradesh CM, Israeli envoy discuss new avenues for cooperation
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 3:56 PM IST

Israel-Lebanon war: Why have latest Israeli moves made India uncomfortable?

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on the UN to immediately pull its international peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon, saying that Hezbollah is using them as 'human shields'

Israel-Lebanon war: Why have latest Israeli moves made India uncomfortable?
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 3:26 PM IST

Gaza war: Lebanon wants India to talk to Israeli PM Netanyahu. Here's why

Iran recently launched its second direct attack on Israel, citing the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, among other Israeli actions, as the reason

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 3:56 PM IST

Indians in Israel count on PM Modi to take lead, end Israel-Hamas War

Tensions in West Asia escalated further on Tuesday as Israel reported that Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets and missiles targeting civilians in the greater Haifa region

Indians in Israel count on PM Modi to take lead, end Israel-Hamas War
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 7:33 AM IST

India is Israel's strategic partner: Daniel Carmon, former Israeli envoy

The former envoy further remarked that the disruption of maritime transportation by the Houthis is a significant concern for India, given its interests in the region

India is Israel's strategic partner: Daniel Carmon, former Israeli envoy
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 9:22 AM IST

'A masterstroke': Indian Army chief on Israel's Hezbollah pager attack

Last month, 3,000 pagers used by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, exploded after a coded message was sent to them

'A masterstroke': Indian Army chief on Israel's Hezbollah pager attack
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 3:14 PM IST

'No place for terrorism, crucial to stop escalation': PM Modi to Netanyahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu about the recent developments in West Asia and asserted that terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages, Modi said. Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages, Modi said on X. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability, PM Modi said. While PM Modi did not mention any specific incident, Israeli strikes in Lebanon last week killed seven high-ranking commanders and officials from the Hezbollah militant group, including the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah had been firing rockets and missiles into northern Israel after Hamas' October 7 attack from Gaza into Israel sparked a war there.

'No place for terrorism, crucial to stop escalation': PM Modi to Netanyahu
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

We expect over 12,000 Indian tourists in 2024: Israel Ministry of Tourism

Israel expects more than 12,000 Indian visitors, mainly in the pilgrim and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) segments, in 2024, according to a senior executive at the Israel Ministry of Tourism. The war-torn West Asian country has recorded 6,800 travellers from India till August this year. "Irrespective of the current scenario we are very positive. We're just waiting for the situation to calm down even more than what it used to be for us to see growth. We have welcomed 6,800 travellers, mostly pilgrims and business, from India and 6,72,400 globally in the January-August 2024 period, which was very organic," Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) India Director of Marketing Amruta Bangera told PTI. Israel's Tourism Ministry expects to double the 6,800 tourist footfalls to over 12,000 in 2024, from India that it received in the first eight months of this year, she said. Among Asian peers, India contributes the second-highest number of tourist footfalls in Israel af

We expect over 12,000 Indian tourists in 2024: Israel Ministry of Tourism
Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 7:18 PM IST

Now in open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel: Hezbollah dy leader

Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Kassem said Sunday that his group is now in an open-ended battle with Israel and he threatened more displacement for people in Israel's north. We admit that we are pained. We are humans. But as we are pained, you will also be pained, Kassem said at the funeral of top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Akil. Your economy will be destroyed...and you will not achieve your goals, he said. Kassem added that Hezbollah, which has lost a group of senior military leaders in recent months has returned stronger, and the front line will witness this. He said a barrage of 100 rockets fired by the group deep into Israel early Sunday was only the beginning.

Now in open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel: Hezbollah dy leader
Updated On : 22 Sep 2024 | 9:22 PM IST