BJP spokesperson Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized Congress after wishing Sonia Gandhi on her birthday. He highlighted Sonia Gandhi's role as co-chair of the Forum of Democratic Leaders in Asia-Pacific, which receives financial support from the George Soros Foundation. Trivedi pointed out that Soros has openly stated that he invested $1 billion to destabilize the Modi government. He questioned why the opposition, particularly Congress, avoids discussing this connection. Trivedi asked whether Congress was aware of the Forum's anti-India and pro-Pakistan content and if they had any ties to Soros, whom he referred to as a "traitor." Trivedi's remarks aimed to draw attention to these concerns and criticize Congress for its involvement.
09 December,2024 05:36 PM IST
On December 3, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked former U.S. President Donald Trump for his strong demand for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Trump called for the hostages' release by his inauguration on January 20. Over 250 people were taken during the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in October, including Israeli-American nationals. Netanyahu also addressed the situation with Hezbollah, stating that while Israel would honor its ceasefire agreement, the war was not over. He accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire on December 2, prompting Israel to strike over 20 targets in Lebanon in retaliation. Watch video
04 December,2024 03:20 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the USA is preparing for a regime change with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on January 20, 2025. Trump issued a strong warning to Hamas on December 3, demanding the release of hostages before his inauguration, threatening severe consequences if they are not freed. The conflict escalated on October 7, 2023, when Iran-backed Hamas attacked Israel, killing over 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. Israel responded with a heavy counter-offensive in Gaza, resulting in over 45,000 Palestinian deaths, with around 100 hostages still missing. Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Trump three times, emphasizing shared concerns over the Iranian threat and the strong US-Israel relationship.
03 December,2024 12:47 PM IST
Hopes for peace in the Middle East were shaken after an Israeli raid in the West Bank on December 1, despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The raid, near Jenin, killed at least four people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, saying it targeted "terrorists" in the area. Disturbing footage showed damaged cars, shattered windows, and bloodstains at the scene. This attack came after a ceasefire deal brokered by the US and France between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27. With new strikes in the West Bank, Israel’s military operations are expanding, adding to the already tense situation in Gaza and Lebanon.
02 December,2024 01:05 PM IST
Rebels in Syria have taken control of most of Aleppo, marking a significant setback for President Assad’s forces after a surprise offensive. The violence has caused thousands to flee, with many seeking refuge in unsafe open areas, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Curfews were imposed in Aleppo City on Friday and Saturday, and all public facilities, including schools and universities, have been suspended. Hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties, and banks and ATMs are running out of cash. On November 30, Israel carried out airstrikes on facilities in Syria used by Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on December 1 that Israel is closely monitoring developments in Syria and will defend its interests.
02 December,2024 12:30 PM IST
Holding a major protest against Israel, Yemenis held a massive rally against Israel’s aggression in Sanaa on November 29. Protesters wielded weapons in their hands as they raised slogan against Israel. Protesters refuse to “retreat until the aggression against Gaza, Lebanon and Syria stops”. Yemenis held rally after claims of Israel violating ceasefire on November 28 in southern Lebanon. Angered by the violation from Israeli side, Gaza and Hezbollah supporters demonstrated their protest. Ceasefire between the two parties was mediated by the US and France on November 27. Fragility of the agreement is evident since then, as both parties accused each other of the violation. Notably, Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said Israel would maintain an ability to strike southern Lebanon under any agreement. “Will respond forcefully to any violations”, Israeli PM Netanyahu reiterated the same.
30 November,2024 05:46 PM IST
After an year of Israel-Hezbollah war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will take effect at 4 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) on Wednesday (November 27). Both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday (November 26). The accord, clearing the way for an end to a conflict that has killed thousands of people since it was ignited by the Gaza war last year, was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities, Biden said in remarks at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier said he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal and would respond forcefully to any violation by Hezbollah, declaring Israel would retain "complete military freedom of action." The Lebanon ceasefire agreement requires Israeli troops to withdraw from south Lebanon and Lebanon's army to deploy in the region, officials say. Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the border south of the Litani River. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said the Lebanese army would be ready to have at least 5,000 troops deployed in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops withdraw, and that the United States could play a role in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by Israeli strikes.
27 November,2024 12:00 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war, International Criminal Court’s decision has sent shockwaves. In a major blow to Netanyahu, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him on November 21, 2024. Notably, Israel’s ex defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, were included in the warrant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The decision was met with an outrage in Israel, where Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters expressed their disappointment on ICC warrant. Netanyahu's office said the ICC decision was "anti-semitic" and he will "not yield to pressure, will not be deterred" until Israel's war objectives are met. The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said the decision was not a political one but made by a court and thus should be respected and implemented. Notably, Israel's 13-month campaign in Gaza has killed about 44,000 Palestinians and displaced nearly all the enclave's population, Gaza officials say.
22 November,2024 12:34 PM IST
The war in the Middle East has been ongoing for over a year, with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) making significant strides against Hezbollah. Reports indicate that Hezbollah’s media chief, Mohammad Afif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut, though Hezbollah has not confirmed this. Afif, a close associate of Hezbollah's former leader Nasrallah, managed the group's Al-Manar TV before heading its media relations. The IDF has intensified its operations after Hezbollah launched nearly 200 rockets into Israel on November 11, 2023, in retaliation for the Hamas attack on October 7. With many top Hezbollah commanders eliminated, the group’s leadership, now under Naim Qassem, is facing increased pressure, and he may be the next target for Israeli forces.
18 November,2024 02:19 PM IST
The Middle East is caught in the middle of the ongoing Israel vs. Hezbollah conflict. On November 13, Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into northern Israel, many of which were intercepted by Israel’s powerful air defense systems. The Israeli military confirmed that 20 rockets were stopped, though one rocket hit a house in Ma’alot-Tarshiha. Fortunately, no one was hurt. In response, Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in southern Beirut for the second day in a row. This increase in violence comes amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, further raising tensions across the region. The situation remains tense, with both sides continuing to exchange fire, adding to the instability in the Middle East
14 November,2024 02:45 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
