The airport in England's Birmingham returned to normal, on Wednesday (Oct 23) after flights were grounded and the site evacuated after police reported a suspicious vehicle.&nbsp;

The airport issued a statement, saying, "Following a police investigation, operations are now returning to normal. Whilst we apologise for any inconvenience and disruption, the safety and security of everyone at the airport was our No 1 priority as we worked through this incident with police partners.”

West Midlands police said the airport was "partially evacuated" so a vehicle could be searched and assessed.&nbsp;

“Following a search by the explosive ordnance disposal team the vehicle was deemed to be safe. The vehicle is no longer being treated as suspicious. The safety of all was our primary concern and there is no wider risk to the public,” the police&nbsp;said.

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“The airport has resumed normal business with minimal disruption. We would like to thank the public for their patience and support while we dealt with this incident," they added.&nbsp;

Earlier in the day, the airport stated that their operations were affected and advised passengers to stay away.&nbsp;

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The passengers said they were taken outside the airport building to the nearby National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

West Midlands Fire Service said their&nbsp;crews were on standby at the airport. Meanwhile, West Midlands ambulance service teams were also in attendance “as a precautionary measure as police deal with reports of a suspicious vehicle”.

Later, passengers were told they could return to the airport, advising them to check the latest flight information before travelling.

As the situation got normal, passengers said they were slowly allowed back into the airport building, however, further disruption was expected for several hours.

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The airport in England's Birmingham returned to normal, on Wednesday (Oct 23) after flights were grounded and the site evacuated after police reported a suspicious vehicle.

The airport in England's Birmingham returned to normal, on Wednesday (Oct 23) after flights were grounded and the site evacuated after police reported a suspicious vehicle. The airport issued a statement, saying, "Following a police investigation, operations are now returning to normal. Whilst we apologise for any inconvenience and disruption, the safety and security of everyone at the airport was our No 1 priority as we worked through this incident with police partners.” West Midlands police said the airport was "partially evacuated" so a vehicle could be searched and assessed. “Following a search by the explosive ordnance disposal team the vehicle was deemed to be safe. The vehicle is no longer being treated as suspicious. The safety of all was our primary concern and there is no wider risk to the public,” the police said. Also read: Six-year-old UK girl becomes youngest to climb highest mountain in North Africa “The airport has resumed normal business with minimal disruption. We would like to thank the public for their patience and support while we dealt with this incident," they added. Earlier in the day, the airport stated that their operations were affected and advised passengers to stay away. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: UK To Pay $2.9 Billion Into G7 Loan For Ukraine × The passengers said they were taken outside the airport building to the nearby National Exhibition Centre (NEC). West Midlands Fire Service said their crews were on standby at the airport. Meanwhile, West Midlands ambulance service teams were also in attendance “as a precautionary measure as police deal with reports of a suspicious vehicle”. Later, passengers were told they could return to the airport, advising them to check the latest flight information before travelling. As the situation got normal, passengers said they were slowly allowed back into the airport building, however, further disruption was expected for several hours. (With inputs from agencies)

Birmingham airport returns to normal after police evacuates citing suspicious vehicle at site

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part.&nbsp;

“It has been a full year since the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinian people experienced after the Nakba of 1948, which is the Israeli war in which crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in the Gaza Strip,” Abbas said in a speech to the BRICS groups members.&nbsp;

He added, "This is part of a plan to empty the territory of its people, especially now in northern Gaza, where the occupation forces are resorting to starving the population there.”

The Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 last year after the Palestinian militant&nbsp;group attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, according to Israeli officials.&nbsp;

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<h2>Strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza&nbsp;</h2>

At least 17 people died after an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza as Israel Defense&nbsp;Forces (IDF) continued&nbsp;to attack the Palestinian territory.&nbsp;

Palestinian medical officials said the Israeli attack in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed mostly women and children, including an 11-month-old baby, and wounded 42 others.

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The Israeli military claimed that it targeted Hamas fighters inside the school.&nbsp;

<h2>Israel can potentially reach decisive end to Hezbollah conflict&nbsp;</h2>

IDF&nbsp;Chief of Staff Lt&nbsp;Gen&nbsp;Herzi Halevi said that Israel can potentially reach a decisive end to the conflict with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.

“In the north, there is a possibility of reaching a sharp end. We finished Hezbollah’s senior chain of command in a very thorough way,” Halevi said during an assessment in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part. “It has been a full year since the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinian people experienced after the Nakba of 1948, which is the Israeli war in which crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in the Gaza Strip,” Abbas said in a speech to the BRICS groups members. He added, "This is part of a plan to empty the territory of its people, especially now in northern Gaza, where the occupation forces are resorting to starving the population there.” The Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 last year after the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, according to Israeli officials. Also read: IDF claims six Al Jazeera journalists are operatives of Hamas, PIJ terror groups Strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza At least 17 people died after an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to attack the Palestinian territory. Palestinian medical officials said the Israeli attack in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed mostly women and children, including an 11-month-old baby, and wounded 42 others. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza & West Bank × The Israeli military claimed that it targeted Hamas fighters inside the school. Israel can potentially reach decisive end to Hezbollah conflict IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that Israel can potentially reach a decisive end to the conflict with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. “In the north, there is a possibility of reaching a sharp end. We finished Hezbollah’s senior chain of command in a very thorough way,” Halevi said during an assessment in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel plans to ‘empty’ Gaza Strip of its people, claims Palestinian President Abbas

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his relationship with the United States after the presidential elections would depend on what attitude Washington adopts, as he welcomed comments by Donald Trump on his desire to end the Ukraine conflict as "sincere".

But the Kremlin leader struck a hardline tone, warning the West it was an "illusion" to think Russia could be defeated on the battlefield and that any peace deal would have to recognise Russia's control of swathes of Ukrainian territory.

Putin was speaking at the end of the BRICS summit in the city of Kazan, where he had faced calls from some of Russia's most important allies for the fighting in Ukraine to end.

"How Russian-American relations will develop after the election will depend on the United States. If they are open, then we will also be open. And if they don't want it, then fine," Putin told reporters in Kazan.

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Relations between the two superpowers have sunk to their lowest since the Cold War amid Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine.

Next month's US election is set to be critical in the course of future ties and the conflict in Ukraine.

Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism over Washington's multi-billion dollar aid to Ukraine and claimed that if elected he could end the fighting in a matter of hours.

Putin said Trump "spoke about his desire to do everything to end the conflict in Ukraine. I think he is being sincere. Of course, we welcome statements like this, whoever they come from."

<h2>'Realities on the ground'&nbsp;</h2>

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among around 20 leaders who gathered for the BRICS summit, the largest diplomatic event in Russia since Putin ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022.

The Kremlin leader said Moscow was open to considering peace initiatives and welcomed BRICS leaders offering to mediate.

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But he said any deal must consider the "realities on the ground" -- a reference to Ukrainian territory controlled by Russian forces.

"We are ready to look at any proposals for peace negotiations that are based on the realities on the ground. We won't accept anything else," he said.

Putin has previously demanded Kyiv effectively capitulate by pulling its troops back as a precondition to ceasefire talks.

And on Thursday he blasted the West for thinking Russia could be defeated on the battlefield.

Moscow's opponents "do not conceal their aim to deal our country a strategic defeat", he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"I will say directly that these are illusionary calculations, that can be made only by those who do not know Russia's history."&nbsp;

Russia has faced fresh accusations of escalating the conflict this week with the United States, South Korea, NATO and Kyiv all saying North Korea had deployed troops to Russia.

Kyiv said Thursday it had intelligence the soldiers had already been deployed to Russia's western Kursk region, where Ukraine is mounting a cross-border offensive.

Putin refused to confirm or deny the reports on Thursday, instead accusing Ukraine and the West of aggravating the conflict.

<h2>Middle East&nbsp;</h2>

Putin will later sit down for talks with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the pair's first meeting since April 2022.

The UN chief had pleaded earlier for a "just peace" in Ukraine in a speech delivered in front of Putin.

"We need peace in Ukraine. A just peace in line with the UN Charter, international law, and (UN) General Assembly resolution," Guterres told the summit.&nbsp;

Ukraine has strongly criticised Guterres's decision to meet the "criminal Putin".

Guterres also demanded an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, the release of hostages, and an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in Lebanon.

Other world leaders at the summit also called for an end to Israel's wars in Lebanon and Gaza, with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas saying Israel was trying to starve Gazan civilians and drive them from their territory.&nbsp;

Xi warned about "serious challenges" in the world and said he hoped BRICS countries could be a "stabilising force for peace".

"We need to continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, relaunch the two-state solution and stop the spread of war in Lebanon. There should be no more suffering and destruction in Palestine and Lebanon," Xi said.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian slammed the UN Security Council's role in front of Guterres, saying international bodies "lack the necessary efficiency to extinguish the fire of this crisis".

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his relationship with the United States after the presidential elections would depend on what attitude Washington adopts, as he welcomed comments by Donald Trump on his desire to end the Ukraine conflict as "sincere".

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his relationship with the United States after the presidential elections would depend on what attitude Washington adopts, as he welcomed comments by Donald Trump on his desire to end the Ukraine conflict as "sincere". But the Kremlin leader struck a hardline tone, warning the West it was an "illusion" to think Russia could be defeated on the battlefield and that any peace deal would have to recognise Russia's control of swathes of Ukrainian territory. Putin was speaking at the end of the BRICS summit in the city of Kazan, where he had faced calls from some of Russia's most important allies for the fighting in Ukraine to end. "How Russian-American relations will develop after the election will depend on the United States. If they are open, then we will also be open. And if they don't want it, then fine," Putin told reporters in Kazan. Also read: Putin calls for alternative international payment system to combat dollar dominance at Brics meeting Relations between the two superpowers have sunk to their lowest since the Cold War amid Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine. Next month's US election is set to be critical in the course of future ties and the conflict in Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism over Washington's multi-billion dollar aid to Ukraine and claimed that if elected he could end the fighting in a matter of hours. Putin said Trump "spoke about his desire to do everything to end the conflict in Ukraine. I think he is being sincere. Of course, we welcome statements like this, whoever they come from." 'Realities on the ground' Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among around 20 leaders who gathered for the BRICS summit, the largest diplomatic event in Russia since Putin ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022. The Kremlin leader said Moscow was open to considering peace initiatives and welcomed BRICS leaders offering to mediate. Watch | BRICS Summit 2024: India-China Turn The Page On Strained Ties × But he said any deal must consider the "realities on the ground" -- a reference to Ukrainian territory controlled by Russian forces. "We are ready to look at any proposals for peace negotiations that are based on the realities on the ground. We won't accept anything else," he said. Putin has previously demanded Kyiv effectively capitulate by pulling its troops back as a precondition to ceasefire talks. And on Thursday he blasted the West for thinking Russia could be defeated on the battlefield. Moscow's opponents "do not conceal their aim to deal our country a strategic defeat", he said. "I will say directly that these are illusionary calculations, that can be made only by those who do not know Russia's history." Russia has faced fresh accusations of escalating the conflict this week with the United States, South Korea, NATO and Kyiv all saying North Korea had deployed troops to Russia. Kyiv said Thursday it had intelligence the soldiers had already been deployed to Russia's western Kursk region, where Ukraine is mounting a cross-border offensive. Putin refused to confirm or deny the reports on Thursday, instead accusing Ukraine and the West of aggravating the conflict. Middle East Putin will later sit down for talks with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the pair's first meeting since April 2022. The UN chief had pleaded earlier for a "just peace" in Ukraine in a speech delivered in front of Putin. "We need peace in Ukraine. A just peace in line with the UN Charter, international law, and (UN) General Assembly resolution," Guterres told the summit. Ukraine has strongly criticised Guterres's decision to meet the "criminal Putin". Guterres also demanded an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, the release of hostages, and an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in Lebanon. Other world leaders at the summit also called for an end to Israel's wars in Lebanon and Gaza, with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas saying Israel was trying to starve Gazan civilians and drive them from their territory. Xi warned about "serious challenges" in the world and said he hoped BRICS countries could be a "stabilising force for peace". "We need to continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, relaunch the two-state solution and stop the spread of war in Lebanon. There should be no more suffering and destruction in Palestine and Lebanon," Xi said. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian slammed the UN Security Council's role in front of Guterres, saying international bodies "lack the necessary efficiency to extinguish the fire of this crisis". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

BRICS Summit: Putin says ball in US court on Russian-American relations

A train carrying 55 passengers derailed Thursday in northern Norway following a landslide, killing one and injuring four people on board, authorities said.

The train was hit by falling rocks on its way from Trondheim to the northern town of Bodo, police officer Arild Woldmo told broadcaster NRK.

Bent Are Eilertsen, another police official, told news agency NTB that one person had been killed in the accident and four others required medical care.

"There were 55 people on board the train when it derailed," he told the agency, adding that all passengers had been evacuated from the train.

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of Northern Norway said in a post on X that three helicopters plus emergency services had been dispatched to the scene.

Images from the scene showed the locomotive and the first of five carriages having slid down an incline next to the track.

Geologists were expected to carry out a survey before the debris could be cleared and the train lifted.

Witnesses speaking to the media said big boulders could be seen on the tracks in front of the train.

Norway, a country with a rugged landscape, is frequently hit by landslides, particularly in spring when the snow melts.

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A train carrying 55 passengers derailed Thursday in northern Norway following a landslide, killing one and injuring four people on board, authorities said. The train was hit by falling rocks on its way from Trondheim to the northern town of Bodo, police officer Arild Woldmo told broadcaster NRK.

A train carrying 55 passengers derailed Thursday in northern Norway following a landslide, killing one and injuring four people on board, authorities said. The train was hit by falling rocks on its way from Trondheim to the northern town of Bodo, police officer Arild Woldmo told broadcaster NRK. Bent Are Eilertsen, another police official, told news agency NTB that one person had been killed in the accident and four others required medical care. "There were 55 people on board the train when it derailed," he told the agency, adding that all passengers had been evacuated from the train. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of Northern Norway said in a post on X that three helicopters plus emergency services had been dispatched to the scene. Images from the scene showed the locomotive and the first of five carriages having slid down an incline next to the track. Geologists were expected to carry out a survey before the debris could be cleared and the train lifted. Witnesses speaking to the media said big boulders could be seen on the tracks in front of the train. Norway, a country with a rugged landscape, is frequently hit by landslides, particularly in spring when the snow melts. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

One dead, four injured as train carrying 55 passengers derails in northern Norway

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Several prominent stars of the Hollywood lobby have come in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. And, if recent reports are to be believed, the most recent one who will be supporting Harris in the presidential race is none other than the Queen - Beyonce!&nbsp;

Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday (Oct 24) night, prompting authorities to cancel flights, trains and order evacuation of more than 1.

Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday (Oct 24) night, prompting authorities to cancel flights, trains and order evacuation of more than 1.1 million people. In other news, India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma has accused Ottawa of providing refuge to Khalistani terrorists. The envoy, who is now back in his home country after being recalled last week, also termed Canada’s move to declare him a ‘person of interest’ in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case as a "kind of back-stabbing" Click on the headlines to read more Cyclone Dana: 1.1mn evacuated, flights suspended in India’s Odisha, Bengal ahead of landfall Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday night (Oct 24), prompting authorities to cancel flights, trains and order evacuation of more than 1.1 million people. Pro-Khalistan elements have infiltrated Canada’s defence forces and parliament, says recalled envoy India’s High Commissioner to Canada, who is now back in his home country after being recalled last week, has accused Ottawa of providing refuge to Khalistani terrorists. Sanjay Verma, the diplomat, also termed Canada’s move to declare him a ‘person of interest’ in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case as a "kind of back-stabbing". India: Two porters, two soldiers dead as terrorists target army vehicle near LoC in Gulmarg Two Indian Army soldiers and two porters were killed Thursday (Oct 24) after their vehicle was attacked by terrorists near Botpathri in Gulmarg, Kashmir, close to the Line of Control (LoC), the de-facto border between India and Pakistan. The vehicle belonged to the 18 Rashtriya Rifles (RR). BRICS Summit: India’s Jaishankar calls for reforms at ‘outdated’ UN, repeats Modi’s message of peace Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Thursday (Oct 24) pitched for reforms at established global institutions to create an equitable world order. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan, the top Indian diplomat repeated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of peace, saying it was not an era of war. Paris international conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges: French foreign minister France's foreign minister said on Thursday that Paris' international conference for Lebanon raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support. Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as 51st CJI, will take oath on Nov 11 Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Thursday appointed the 51st Chief Justice of India. He will take oath on November 11, a day after incumbent Justice D Y Chandrachud demits office on attaining the age of 65. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah assures Jammu and Kashmir statehood to CM Abdullah India’s Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (Oct 24) met with the newly-elected chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir to discuss key issues. According to media reports, Shah assured CM Omar Abdullah that statehood will soon be granted to the union territory, fulfilling a promise made to the Supreme Court of India. At least 85 more Indian flights receive bomb threats in 24 hours Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24). IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: Washington Sundar picks seven wickets on return to Indian team, repays selectors' faith Washington Sundar repaid the faith of the Indian selectors on Thursday (Oct 24) by picking seven wickets in the first innings of New Zealand in the second Test match. Washington, who came into the side replacing Kuldeep Yadav, showed his class with the ball while playing at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. His seven wickets also meant New Zealand were bowled out for 259 in the final session on Day 1. Beyonce to perform at Kamala Harris rally in Houston: Reports Several prominent stars of the Hollywood lobby have come in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. And, if recent reports are to be believed, the most recent one who will be supporting Harris in the presidential race is none other than the Queen - Beyonce!

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Mayor Shawn Reilly of Waukesha, Wisconsin county, who was a Republican for most of his life, has now said that he will be endorsing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for president.

Speaking in an interview on Wednesday (Oct 23), Reilly said he does not want Donald Trump to return to the White House.&nbsp;

Wisconsin is the most populous Republican-voting county in the state that is viewed as crucial to Harris’s hopes of winning the US Presidential elections.&nbsp;

Reilly, 63, said that he had never endorsed a Democrat before, adding that this election is different.&nbsp;

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“It’s very easy to not even stick your nose in this — that’s the easiest way to go about it,” he said. “But the reason I’m doing it is because I think we’re at a crossroads. I’m very afraid of the direction our country will head in if Donald Trump becomes president. I think we’ll be heading down a road of authoritarianism and fascism.”

“It is a vote against Trump,” he said. “I am terrified of Donald Trump becoming our next president for all the reasons I have indicated: he’s already been impeached twice. He’s been convicted of felonies and this is not what the United States needs.”

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Moreover, Fred Upton, a Republican former congressman, also endorsed Kamala Harris, the Detroit News reported. He has been representing a western Michigan district for 36 years.&nbsp;

He was one of 10 Republicans to vote for Donald Trump’s impeachment after January 6, however, he said he had voted Democratic in a presidential election for the first time in his life because he is turned off by the former president’s extremism and believes Harris will be more successful at governing with bipartisan support.

“Watching Trump day after day, he’s ignored the advice of many senior, respected Republicans to stay on the issues,” Upton said in an interview with the Detroit News.

“Instead, he’s still talking about the election being stolen, trashing women left and right. He’s just totally unhinged. We don’t need this chaos. We need to move forward, and that’s why I’m where I am.”

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Mayor Shawn Reilly of Waukesha, Wisconsin county, who was a Republican for most of his life, has now said that he will be endorsing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for president.

Mayor Shawn Reilly of Waukesha, Wisconsin county, who was a Republican for most of his life, has now said that he will be endorsing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for president. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday (Oct 23), Reilly said he does not want Donald Trump to return to the White House. Wisconsin is the most populous Republican-voting county in the state that is viewed as crucial to Harris’s hopes of winning the US Presidential elections. Reilly, 63, said that he had never endorsed a Democrat before, adding that this election is different. Also read: Democrats worry US presidential race slipping away from Kamala Harris “It’s very easy to not even stick your nose in this — that’s the easiest way to go about it,” he said. “But the reason I’m doing it is because I think we’re at a crossroads. I’m very afraid of the direction our country will head in if Donald Trump becomes president. I think we’ll be heading down a road of authoritarianism and fascism.” “It is a vote against Trump,” he said. “I am terrified of Donald Trump becoming our next president for all the reasons I have indicated: he’s already been impeached twice. He’s been convicted of felonies and this is not what the United States needs.” Watch | US Elections 2024: Harris To Make 'Closing Argument' On Tuesday × Moreover, Fred Upton, a Republican former congressman, also endorsed Kamala Harris, the Detroit News reported. He has been representing a western Michigan district for 36 years. He was one of 10 Republicans to vote for Donald Trump’s impeachment after January 6, however, he said he had voted Democratic in a presidential election for the first time in his life because he is turned off by the former president’s extremism and believes Harris will be more successful at governing with bipartisan support. “Watching Trump day after day, he’s ignored the advice of many senior, respected Republicans to stay on the issues,” Upton said in an interview with the Detroit News. “Instead, he’s still talking about the election being stolen, trashing women left and right. He’s just totally unhinged. We don’t need this chaos. We need to move forward, and that’s why I’m where I am.” (With inputs from agencies)

Former Republican mayor of key Wisconsin county endorses Kamala Harris after supporting GOP most of his life

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman with mental illness&nbsp;in the Indian city&nbsp;of Indore,&nbsp;Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday (Oct 22). The woman was later spotted roaming semi-naked&nbsp;on the streets, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;

The 40-year-old woman was seen roaming semi-naked on the streets.&nbsp;

The man, Sahil Soni, was arrested after the incident was allegedly captured on CCTV footage.&nbsp;

Indore Additional DCP Zone-1 Alok Sharma said that the incident occurred on Tuesday and was reportedly recorded on CCTV.

The accused is originally from Sagar and he allegedly lured the woman to a secluded area and raped her.&nbsp;

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“Yesterday we got information that an unidentified woman who was mentally challenged was raped. A complaint was registered at a local police station, following which an FIR was registered in connection with the case,” Sharma said.

The Additional DCP&nbsp;said that the police were alerted by a child who spotted a naked woman wandering in Neelkanth Colony around 3:45 am (local time)&nbsp;on Tuesday, News18 reported.&nbsp;

Sharma added that a patrolling sub-inspector reached the spot and took the woman to MY Hospital in an ambulance.&nbsp;

He said that Sonu was arrested while he was wearing the same clothes as spotted in the CCTV footage.&nbsp;

The suspect, Sonu, was produced before a local court on Wednesday (Oct 23)&nbsp;and was remanded in judicial custody.

According to the investigation, the woman had "walked for about half a kilometre without clothes after being assaulted", a police officer said.&nbsp;

Later, during the investigation,&nbsp;Sonu confessed to being under the influence of drugs on Monday evening. He further said that when he tried to leave, the woman, followed him.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman with mental illness in the Indian city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday (Oct 22). The woman was later spotted roaming semi-naked on the streets, news agency PTI reported.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman with mental illness in the Indian city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday (Oct 22). The woman was later spotted roaming semi-naked on the streets, news agency PTI reported. The 40-year-old woman was seen roaming semi-naked on the streets. The man, Sahil Soni, was arrested after the incident was allegedly captured on CCTV footage. Indore Additional DCP Zone-1 Alok Sharma said that the incident occurred on Tuesday and was reportedly recorded on CCTV. The accused is originally from Sagar and he allegedly lured the woman to a secluded area and raped her. Also read: Two trainee army officers brutally attacked, woman friend gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh “Yesterday we got information that an unidentified woman who was mentally challenged was raped. A complaint was registered at a local police station, following which an FIR was registered in connection with the case,” Sharma said. The Additional DCP said that the police were alerted by a child who spotted a naked woman wandering in Neelkanth Colony around 3:45 am (local time) on Tuesday, News18 reported. Sharma added that a patrolling sub-inspector reached the spot and took the woman to MY Hospital in an ambulance. He said that Sonu was arrested while he was wearing the same clothes as spotted in the CCTV footage. The suspect, Sonu, was produced before a local court on Wednesday (Oct 23) and was remanded in judicial custody. According to the investigation, the woman had "walked for about half a kilometre without clothes after being assaulted", a police officer said. Later, during the investigation, Sonu confessed to being under the influence of drugs on Monday evening. He further said that when he tried to leave, the woman, followed him. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman with mental illness found roaming semi-naked in Indore, man arrested for raping her

A man has been arrested for carrying out three shootings, targeting a Democratic office in the US state of Arizona, authorities said on Thursday (Oct 24).&nbsp;

Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, had more than 120 guns and more than 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home, prosecutors said. This has further led law enforcement officers to believe that he may have been planning a mass shooting.&nbsp;

Maricopa County prosecutor Neha Bhatia said, "This person was preparing to commit an act of mass casualty."&nbsp;

Kelly has been detained on terrorism charges in connection with the shootings at the Democratic Party's campaign office in suburban Phoenix on September 16 and 23.&nbsp;

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Following the shooting, the Arizona Democratic party was forced to close its office on October 6.&nbsp;Nobody was hurt during the shootings.&nbsp;

All the shootings happened during midnight when the office was empty. However, it has prompted concerns about the safety of campaign workers and volunteers.

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Kelly fired BB pellets and then gunshots at the glass front door and a window of the Arizona Democrats’ field office, the police said.&nbsp;

Police said Kelly, who was being held on three felony counts of acts of terrorism and four other counts related to the shootings, also placed anti-Democratic party signs outside his home, which were equipped with razor blades, and he attached bags containing an unknown white powder labelled “Biohazard”.

All this comes ahead of the US presidential elections scheduled on November 5. Violence in the country has risen ahead of&nbsp;the elections, including two assassination attempts on former president Donald Trump, &nbsp;at a campaign rally and at one of his Florida golf courses.

Kelly has been scheduled to next appear in Maricopa County Superior Court on October 29.&nbsp;

Arizona is one of the battleground states where the competition between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump has been&nbsp;intense.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A man has been arrested for carrying out three shootings, targeting a Democratic office in the US state of Arizona, authorities said on Thursday (Oct 24). Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, had more than 120 guns and more than 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home, prosecutors said.

A man has been arrested for carrying out three shootings, targeting a Democratic office in the US state of Arizona, authorities said on Thursday (Oct 24). Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, had more than 120 guns and more than 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home, prosecutors said. This has further led law enforcement officers to believe that he may have been planning a mass shooting. Maricopa County prosecutor Neha Bhatia said, "This person was preparing to commit an act of mass casualty." Kelly has been detained on terrorism charges in connection with the shootings at the Democratic Party's campaign office in suburban Phoenix on September 16 and 23. Also read: Battleground states: The key to unlocking the 2024 presidential election Following the shooting, the Arizona Democratic party was forced to close its office on October 6. Nobody was hurt during the shootings. All the shootings happened during midnight when the office was empty. However, it has prompted concerns about the safety of campaign workers and volunteers. Watch | Trump Shooting Attempt: Donald Trump safe after new assassination attempt in Florida × Kelly fired BB pellets and then gunshots at the glass front door and a window of the Arizona Democrats’ field office, the police said. Police said Kelly, who was being held on three felony counts of acts of terrorism and four other counts related to the shootings, also placed anti-Democratic party signs outside his home, which were equipped with razor blades, and he attached bags containing an unknown white powder labelled “Biohazard”. All this comes ahead of the US presidential elections scheduled on November 5. Violence in the country has risen ahead of the elections, including two assassination attempts on former president Donald Trump, at a campaign rally and at one of his Florida golf courses. Kelly has been scheduled to next appear in Maricopa County Superior Court on October 29. Arizona is one of the battleground states where the competition between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump has been intense. (With inputs from agencies)

Arizona man arrested in connection with three shootings at Democratic office had over 120 guns in his home

Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected&nbsp;several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24).&nbsp;

These threats targeted 20 flights from Air India, 20 from Indigo, 20 from Vistara and another 25 from Akasa Airlines, according to officials.&nbsp;

Till Thursday, over 250 flights have been impacted by hoax bomb threats in the past 10 days.

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The Central government is planning wide-ranging legislative actions to deal with bomb threats to airlines, including placing the perpetrators on the no-fly list.

Over the past eight days, the Delhi Police have registered eight separate First Information Reports (FIR) in connection with bomb threats to over 90 domestic and international flights.&nbsp;

<h2>'X abetting crime'</h2>

Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue.&nbsp;

The virtual meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve and the officials said that the situation amounts to "X abetting crime" while asking the representative what steps they have taken to stop control the spread of such rumours.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology pulled up X and Meta over what is being as their "non-cooperation" regarding investigations related to these waves of bomb threats.&nbsp;

All the handles, engaged in the bomb threats through messages, were found to be fake.&nbsp;

The ministry pointed out that prompt response is needed to ensure that the perpetrators and repeat offenders are identified swiftly, and nabbed," a source said.

The IT ministry also pulled up the companies for "delays" in providing user details of the fake handles, allowing the perpetrators to go undetected.

(With inputs from agencies)

Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24).

Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24). These threats targeted 20 flights from Air India, 20 from Indigo, 20 from Vistara and another 25 from Akasa Airlines, according to officials. Till Thursday, over 250 flights have been impacted by hoax bomb threats in the past 10 days. Also read: Khalistani terrorist Pannun's 'do not fly' Air India threat resurfaces amid hoax bomb calls The Central government is planning wide-ranging legislative actions to deal with bomb threats to airlines, including placing the perpetrators on the no-fly list. Over the past eight days, the Delhi Police have registered eight separate First Information Reports (FIR) in connection with bomb threats to over 90 domestic and international flights. 'X abetting crime' Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue. The virtual meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve and the officials said that the situation amounts to "X abetting crime" while asking the representative what steps they have taken to stop control the spread of such rumours. Watch | Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights × The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology pulled up X and Meta over what is being as their "non-cooperation" regarding investigations related to these waves of bomb threats. All the handles, engaged in the bomb threats through messages, were found to be fake. The ministry pointed out that prompt response is needed to ensure that the perpetrators and repeat offenders are identified swiftly, and nabbed," a source said. The IT ministry also pulled up the companies for "delays" in providing user details of the fake handles, allowing the perpetrators to go undetected. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 85 more Indian flights receive bomb threats in 24 hours

Bushra Bibi, wife of imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been released from the Adiala Jail in a recent Toshakhana case, ending her nine months of detention, local media ARY News reported.

The former first lady was released from the jail under tight security in Pakistan's Rawalpindi where Imran Khan is also incarcerated along with his sisters.&nbsp;

This comes a day after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted her bail against surety bonds worth Rs 1 million in the new Toshakhana case.&nbsp;

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Despite getting bail on Wednesday, she remained behind bars due to the absence of a judge to sign the release order, reported Geo News.&nbsp;

Since Imran Khan is still in prison, Bushra Bibi's release&nbsp;becomes significant as she will be now on the deciding position for top leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).&nbsp;

She has spent a total of nine months out of 14 years of imprisonment as per the&nbsp;sentence announced on January 31 this year.

The Islamabad High Court suspended her sentence in the Toshakhana case, after which she was re-arrested in the recent Toshakhana case.&nbsp;

<h2>PTI welcomes Bushra Bibi</h2>

Imran Khan's party PTI welcomed the former first lady after she was freed, saying, "Welcome back Bushra Bibi!”

“You have faced extremely difficult times, disgusting campaigns and character assassination attempts against you during your illegal time in jail. The Pakistani nation salutes your bravery!,” the party said on X.

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PTI Chairman Gohar Khan, while speaking outside the Adiala Jail, said that Bushra Bibi had "endured jail for nine months in extreme conditions with a lot of courage”.

He said that despite all the hardships, Bushra had stood by Imran’s vision, adding that he was hopeful of Imran’s release soon.

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Bushra Bibi, wife of imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been released from the Adiala Jail in a recent Toshakhana case, ending her nine months of detention, local media ARY News reported.

Bushra Bibi, wife of imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been released from the Adiala Jail in a recent Toshakhana case, ending her nine months of detention, local media ARY News reported. The former first lady was released from the jail under tight security in Pakistan's Rawalpindi where Imran Khan is also incarcerated along with his sisters. This comes a day after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted her bail against surety bonds worth Rs 1 million in the new Toshakhana case. Also read: Pakistan court grants bail to Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana case Despite getting bail on Wednesday, she remained behind bars due to the absence of a judge to sign the release order, reported Geo News. Since Imran Khan is still in prison, Bushra Bibi's release becomes significant as she will be now on the deciding position for top leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). She has spent a total of nine months out of 14 years of imprisonment as per the sentence announced on January 31 this year. The Islamabad High Court suspended her sentence in the Toshakhana case, after which she was re-arrested in the recent Toshakhana case. PTI welcomes Bushra Bibi Imran Khan's party PTI welcomed the former first lady after she was freed, saying, "Welcome back Bushra Bibi!” “You have faced extremely difficult times, disgusting campaigns and character assassination attempts against you during your illegal time in jail. The Pakistani nation salutes your bravery!,” the party said on X. Welcome back Bushra Bibi! You have faced extremely difficult times, disgusting campaign and character assassination attempts against your during your illegal time in jail. The Pakistani Nation salutes your bravery! pic.twitter.com/BO1gyMDKoH — PTI (@PTIofficial) October 24, 2024 × PTI Chairman Gohar Khan, while speaking outside the Adiala Jail, said that Bushra Bibi had "endured jail for nine months in extreme conditions with a lot of courage”. He said that despite all the hardships, Bushra had stood by Imran’s vision, adding that he was hopeful of Imran’s release soon. (With inputs from agencies)

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi released on bail in Toshakhana case after serving 9 months in jail

Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack.

The agency said the warning pertained to the area of Arugam Bay and beaches in the south and west of Sri Lanka and stemmed from "current information about a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches".

The security council did not specify the exact nature of the threat but called on Israelis in the rest of Sri Lanka to be cautious and refrain from holding large gatherings in public areas.

"The Israeli security establishment...is in close contact with the security authorities in Sri Lanka and is following the developments," it said.

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The US embassy in Sri Lanka also released a security alert stating it had received "credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area".

"US citizens are strongly urged to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice," it added but did not give details.

Germany's Foreign Ministry also urged travellers to avoid the area or to leave it as soon as possible, citing "indications of possible attacks on tourist destinations".

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Police security has been beefed up in the area, and officials are on high alert, police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said in a video statement released in Colombo.

"This area is a popular spot for surfing, and this has attracted a large number of Israeli tourists. We are working to ensure they remain safe," Thalduwa said.

Sri Lanka, famous for its pristine beaches, tea plantations, and historic temples, is seeing a resurgence in tourists as the island nation recovers from a severe financial crisis.

In the first eight months of this year, 1.5 million tourists arrived in Sri Lanka, including a total of 20,515 from Israel, government data showed.

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Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack.

Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack. The agency said the warning pertained to the area of Arugam Bay and beaches in the south and west of Sri Lanka and stemmed from "current information about a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches". The security council did not specify the exact nature of the threat but called on Israelis in the rest of Sri Lanka to be cautious and refrain from holding large gatherings in public areas. "The Israeli security establishment...is in close contact with the security authorities in Sri Lanka and is following the developments," it said. Also read: US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital: Pentagon chief The US embassy in Sri Lanka also released a security alert stating it had received "credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area". "US citizens are strongly urged to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice," it added but did not give details. Germany's Foreign Ministry also urged travellers to avoid the area or to leave it as soon as possible, citing "indications of possible attacks on tourist destinations". Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Military Continues With Its Assault In Northern Gaza × Police security has been beefed up in the area, and officials are on high alert, police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said in a video statement released in Colombo. "This area is a popular spot for surfing, and this has attracted a large number of Israeli tourists. We are working to ensure they remain safe," Thalduwa said. Sri Lanka, famous for its pristine beaches, tea plantations, and historic temples, is seeing a resurgence in tourists as the island nation recovers from a severe financial crisis. In the first eight months of this year, 1.5 million tourists arrived in Sri Lanka, including a total of 20,515 from Israel, government data showed. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israelis and Americans asked to urgently leave Sri Lankan tourist areas over terrorism threat

The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that they have uncovered documents in the Gaza Strip&nbsp;that reveal six Al Jazeera journalists being operatives of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups, reported The Times of Israel.&nbsp;

The IDF identified the six journalists as Anas al-Sharif, Alaa Salameh, Hossam Shabat, Ashraf al-Sarraj, Ismail Abu Omar, and Talal al-Arrouqi.

Al-Sharif was the head of a rocket launching squad and a member of a Nukhba Force company in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion. Meanwhile, Salameh was the deputy head of the Shaboura Battalion’s propaganda unit.&nbsp;

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Shabat was a sniper in Hamas’s Beit Hanoun Battalion; al-Sarraj was a member of Islamic Jihad’s Bureij Battalion; Abu Omar served as a training company commander in the East Khan Younis Battalion; and al-Arrouqi was a team commander in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion.

The IDF released the documents, saying that they&nbsp;showed personnel spreadsheets&nbsp;and lists of training courses, telephone books, and salary documents.&nbsp;

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The document further "unequivocally proves” that the journalists functioned as members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s respective military wings.

“These documents are proof of the involvement of Hamas terrorists in the Qatari media network, Al-Jazeera,” the IDF says in a statement.

They added that the named journalists are "spearheading" the spread of Hamas propaganda on Al Jazeera, especially in the northern Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

Earlier in January, Israel had said that an Al Jazeera staff journalist and a freelancer killed in an airstrike in Gaza&nbsp;were actually terror operatives.&nbsp;

Next month, they accused another Al Jazeera journalist, who was wounded in a separate strike, of actually being a deputy company commander with Hamas.

However, Al Jazeera has fiercely denied Israel's allegations and accused it of systematically targeting Al Jazeera employees in the Gaza Strip.

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The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that they have uncovered documents in the Gaza Strip that reveal six Al Jazeera journalists being operatives of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups, reported The Times of Israel.

The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that they have uncovered documents in the Gaza Strip that reveal six Al Jazeera journalists being operatives of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups, reported The Times of Israel. The IDF identified the six journalists as Anas al-Sharif, Alaa Salameh, Hossam Shabat, Ashraf al-Sarraj, Ismail Abu Omar, and Talal al-Arrouqi. Al-Sharif was the head of a rocket launching squad and a member of a Nukhba Force company in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion. Meanwhile, Salameh was the deputy head of the Shaboura Battalion’s propaganda unit. EXPOSED: 6 Al Jazeera journalists have been exposed as Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists. The IDF has disclosed intelligence information and numerous documents found in Gaza confirming military affiliation of six Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza with Hamas and the Islamic Jihad… pic.twitter.com/quVmr2zE8B — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 23, 2024 × Also read: Beirut building housing Al Jazeera office, Norwegian embassy evacuated after alleged Israeli threats: Report Shabat was a sniper in Hamas’s Beit Hanoun Battalion; al-Sarraj was a member of Islamic Jihad’s Bureij Battalion; Abu Omar served as a training company commander in the East Khan Younis Battalion; and al-Arrouqi was a team commander in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion. The IDF released the documents, saying that they showed personnel spreadsheets and lists of training courses, telephone books, and salary documents. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Military Continues With Its Assault In Northern Gaza × The document further "unequivocally proves” that the journalists functioned as members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s respective military wings. “These documents are proof of the involvement of Hamas terrorists in the Qatari media network, Al-Jazeera,” the IDF says in a statement. They added that the named journalists are "spearheading" the spread of Hamas propaganda on Al Jazeera, especially in the northern Gaza Strip. Earlier in January, Israel had said that an Al Jazeera staff journalist and a freelancer killed in an airstrike in Gaza were actually terror operatives. Next month, they accused another Al Jazeera journalist, who was wounded in a separate strike, of actually being a deputy company commander with Hamas. However, Al Jazeera has fiercely denied Israel's allegations and accused it of systematically targeting Al Jazeera employees in the Gaza Strip. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

IDF claims six Al Jazeera journalists are operatives of Hamas, PIJ terror groups

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