Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Nov&nbsp;9) that Israel is not looking to occupy and govern&nbsp;Gaza. However, he added that a 'credible force' was necessary to respond to militant threats emanating from Gaza.

Netanyahu's fresh comments come just days after his previous one when he said that Israel would assume responsibility for security in Gaza for an 'indefinite period'. These comments had attracted US displeasure. The US is the biggest backer of Israel globally.

"We don't seek to conquer Gaza, we don't seek to occupy Gaza, and we don't seek to govern Gaza," Netanyahu told US media outlet Fox News.

He added that a civilian government needs to look after affairs in Gaza and Israel would make sure that an attack like the one that took place on October 7 doesn't happen again. For this, he said a 'credible force' will have to be maintained.

"So, we have to have a credible force that, if necessary, will enter Gaza and kill the killers. Because that's what will prevent the reemergence of a Hamas-like entity," Netanyahu said.

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Hamas fighters crossed from the Gaza Strip and launched an attack on Israel which saw the deaths of 1,400 people, by Israeli estimates. Hamas fighters also took more than 200 hostages. Israel has after that, responded with overwhelming military force with air raids and deployment of tank and troops for ground attacks. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, the civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip has crossed the 11,000 mark.

Constant Israeli bombardment and blockade have meant that there is a severe shortage of food, fuel, medicines and other essentials needed by the civilians in Gaza.

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US officials have said that the Palestinian Authority (PA) should rule Gaza again. The PA has limited self-rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip from PA in 2007.

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has said that the PA's return to Gaza should also be accompanied by a political solution, ending Isarel's control of regions it captured during the 1967 Middle East war.

During his conversation with Fox News, Netanyahu said that after the war, it needed to be ensured that Gaza is "demilitarised, deradicalised and rebuilt".

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Nov 9) that Israel is not looking to occupy and govern Gaza. However, he added that a 'credible force' was necessary to respond to militant threats emanating from Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Nov 9) that Israel is not looking to occupy and govern Gaza. However, he added that a 'credible force' was necessary to respond to militant threats emanating from Gaza. Netanyahu's fresh comments come just days after his previous one when he said that Israel would assume responsibility for security in Gaza for an 'indefinite period'. These comments had attracted US displeasure. The US is the biggest backer of Israel globally. "We don't seek to conquer Gaza, we don't seek to occupy Gaza, and we don't seek to govern Gaza," Netanyahu told US media outlet Fox News. He added that a civilian government needs to look after affairs in Gaza and Israel would make sure that an attack like the one that took place on October 7 doesn't happen again. For this, he said a 'credible force' will have to be maintained. "So, we have to have a credible force that, if necessary, will enter Gaza and kill the killers. Because that's what will prevent the reemergence of a Hamas-like entity," Netanyahu said. Watch | Qatar negotiating release of 10-15 hostages × Hamas fighters crossed from the Gaza Strip and launched an attack on Israel which saw the deaths of 1,400 people, by Israeli estimates. Hamas fighters also took more than 200 hostages. Israel has after that, responded with overwhelming military force with air raids and deployment of tank and troops for ground attacks. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, the civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip has crossed the 11,000 mark. Constant Israeli bombardment and blockade have meant that there is a severe shortage of food, fuel, medicines and other essentials needed by the civilians in Gaza. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Mossad statement on Hezbollah angers Brazil US officials have said that the Palestinian Authority (PA) should rule Gaza again. The PA has limited self-rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip from PA in 2007. Also Read | West Bank’s Jenin witnesses deadliest Israeli army raid; Israel confirms accelerating exodus of northern Gaza Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has said that the PA's return to Gaza should also be accompanied by a political solution, ending Isarel's control of regions it captured during the 1967 Middle East war. During his conversation with Fox News, Netanyahu said that after the war, it needed to be ensured that Gaza is "demilitarised, deradicalised and rebuilt". (With inputs from agencies)

We are not seeking to govern Gaza, Netanyahu tells media

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth&nbsp;consecutive day.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened in West Bank?</h2>

At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the&nbsp;Israeli military,&nbsp;by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.”&nbsp;

AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid.

Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank.&nbsp;

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The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin&nbsp;on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.&nbsp;

<h2>Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza</h2>

Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle.&nbsp;

“The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army&nbsp;in a post on X.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth consecutive day. What happened in West Bank? At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the Israeli military, by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005. ALSO READ | PM Netanyahu refutes US claim that Israel agreed to daily 4-hour 'humanitarian pause' in war with Hamas Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.” AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid. Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian Authority President Abbas The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group. Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle. “The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army in a post on X. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian militant group says ready to release two hostages from Gaza Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

West Bank’s Jenin witnesses deadliest Israeli Army raid, thousands flee northern Gaza

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Israeli troops are now in the heart of Gaza City Israeli air strikes and ground operations in the besieged Gaza Strip have so far killed more than 10,000 people. Israel's defence minister Benny Gantz says that Israeli forces are near the Al-Shifa hospital and the Gaza port.

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Israeli forces fought Hamas militants through shell-blasted buildings in the north of the Gaza Strip on Thursday and both sides claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on their foes as the battle over the Palestinian territory intensified.

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Four news organisations who were accused of having prior information about the October 7th Hamas attacks have rejected the claims. Israel had demanded an explanation of the acquisitions from Reuters, Associated Press, CNN and the New York Times. The calls for an explanation came after a pro-Israel media Watchdog called Honest Reporting published an article.

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The White House says that Israel has agreed to a 4-hour military pause in Northern Gaza each day. Watch this report to know more.

White House: Israel agreed to daily humanitarian pause in North Gaza

Four news organizations were accused of having prior information about the October 7th Hass attacks.

News organizations (Reuters, CNN, NYT, AP) reject Israeli claims

US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and&nbsp;limiting the number of hostages&nbsp;militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack.

Speaking during the Republican presidential debate, the Florida Governor said that there would've been more hostages if he hadn't stepped in to arrange evacuation for 700 people.

<h2>'We acted, and we saved lives'</h2>

DeSantis claimed that after the initial Hamas attack, there would have been a higher number of hostages. He said that Florida citizens were also under attack and US President Joe Biden "left them stranded".&nbsp;

"We had Floridians that were over there after the attack. [Biden] left them stranded. They couldn’t get flights out. I scrambled resources in Florida. I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted," said DeSantis.&nbsp;

"We acted, and we saved lives," he added.

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As per The Times of Israel, Hamas militants did not kidnap anyone after the initial October 7 attack. So it is unclear why DeSantis said that the charter flights he helped organise&nbsp;"prevented additional hostages from being taken into Gaza".

<h2>Did the Biden administration abandon citizens?</h2>

The Biden administration arranged a number of charter flights out of Israel for its citizens. These flights started on October 13, chartering Americans from Tel Aviv to Athens.&nbsp;

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With demands for flights falling sharply, its last planned charter flight, as per a Reuters report, was on Tuesday (Oct 31).

"It is purely a demand issue... We have consistently seen the demand for our charter flights go down," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Monday (Oct 30).

Miller also said that the nation will continue to assess the situation and if "circumstances change on the ground" they will see if they "need to make additional arrangements."

(With inputs from agencies)

US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and limiting the number of hostages militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack.

US Presidential race contender Ron DeSantis has claimed credit for saving lives and limiting the number of hostages militant group Hamas kidnapped during its October 7 attack. Speaking during the Republican presidential debate, the Florida Governor said that there would've been more hostages if he hadn't stepped in to arrange evacuation for 700 people. 'We acted, and we saved lives' DeSantis claimed that after the initial Hamas attack, there would have been a higher number of hostages. He said that Florida citizens were also under attack and US President Joe Biden "left them stranded". "We had Floridians that were over there after the attack. [Biden] left them stranded. They couldn’t get flights out. I scrambled resources in Florida. I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted," said DeSantis. "We acted, and we saved lives," he added. GOV. RON DESANTIS ON ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR: "I actually did something about it [...] I sent planes over to Israel, and I brought back over 700 people to safety. There could've been more hostages had we not acted." "We acted, and we saved lives." pic.twitter.com/d0XqUnBnLb — Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) November 9, 2023 × As per The Times of Israel, Hamas militants did not kidnap anyone after the initial October 7 attack. So it is unclear why DeSantis said that the charter flights he helped organise "prevented additional hostages from being taken into Gaza". Did the Biden administration abandon citizens? The Biden administration arranged a number of charter flights out of Israel for its citizens. These flights started on October 13, chartering Americans from Tel Aviv to Athens. Also read | 'Your whole world stops': Israel vs Hamas war claims 42 members of a family; youngest victim three-month-old With demands for flights falling sharply, its last planned charter flight, as per a Reuters report, was on Tuesday (Oct 31). "It is purely a demand issue... We have consistently seen the demand for our charter flights go down," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Monday (Oct 30). Miller also said that the nation will continue to assess the situation and if "circumstances change on the ground" they will see if they "need to make additional arrangements." (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: DeSantis claims he saved Americans stuck in conflict, when Biden 'left them stranded'

Israel's ground forces in the Gaza Strip aimed on Wednesday to locate and disable Hamas militants' vast tunnel network beneath the enclave, the next phase in an Israeli offensive that has killed thousands of Palestinians.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video of tunnel destruction: Gaza

The foreign ministers of the G7 urged a return to a more comprehensive peace process and called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas conflict to facilitate the entry of aid and aid in the release of hostages on Wednesday.

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The war in Gaza has moved underground with the Israeli forces now locating and targeting Hamas' vast tunnel network that runs underground. The Israelis fear that the hostages are held up here. They fear that their military operations, could endanger these hostages. Experts believe that the tunnel warfare could be prolonged and could prove to be a challenging one for the Israeli forces.

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Qatar is mediating negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the potential release of 10-15 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a humanitarian pause in fighting, a source briefed on the talks told AFP Wednesday.

Qatar negotiating release of 10-15 hostages

The US has struck an Iran-linked weapons warehouse in Syria as a response to its forces coming under attack amid the Israel-Hamas war. With this strike, Washington seems to be sending a clear message to its regional adversaries. Find out more in this video.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained firm in his position that a ceasefire in Gaza is not possible. On Wednesday (November 8), he rejected such a prospect yet again. His fresh statement has come amid unconfirmed reports of ongoing negotiations for a temporary truce with Hamas.

AFP cited a source connected with Hamas to report that talks were going on to secure the release of about a dozen hostages currently in Hamas custody for a temporary truce.

"I'd like to put to rest all kinds of false rumours we're hearing from all kinds of directions, and reiterate one clear thing: there will be no ceasefire without the release of our hostages," Netanyahu said.

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Hamas has reportedly said that the discussion over a temporary pause in fighting was "to enable Egypt an extended (period of time) to deliver humanitarian aid" and for the release of 12 hostages.

"There's disagreement around the time period and around the north (of the Gaza Strip), which is witnessing extensive combat operations," AFP quoted the source as saying.

It is also being reported in the media that Qatar, along with the US, is holding negotiations&nbsp;and trying for the&nbsp;release of 10-15 hostages in exchange for a one- to two-day ceasefire.

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Hamas crossed the border from the Gaza Strip and attacked Israel on October 7 and, according to Israeli authorities, killed at least 1400 people and took more than 200 hostages. Israel has responded with an overwhelming military response. Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has said that the death toll in the Gaza Strip stands at more than 10,500 now.

Qatar is in the middle of intense diplomatic efforts to mediate between the warring sides in order to secure the release of the hostages and de-escalate the current situation. The wealthy nation is home to the largest US base in the Middle East while it also has a political office of Hamas. Qatar is a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause.

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Although it has kept up the mediation efforts, Qatar has on several occasions indicated its discomfort with Israel's overwhelming military action in the Gaza Strip.

On Sunday, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that the country was "determined to continue its mediation", in spite of difficulties "caused by the actions of the Israeli occupation".

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained firm in his position that a ceasefire in Gaza is not possible. On Wednesday (November 8), he rejected such a prospect yet again.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained firm in his position that a ceasefire in Gaza is not possible. On Wednesday (November 8), he rejected such a prospect yet again. His fresh statement has come amid unconfirmed reports of ongoing negotiations for a temporary truce with Hamas. AFP cited a source connected with Hamas to report that talks were going on to secure the release of about a dozen hostages currently in Hamas custody for a temporary truce. "I'd like to put to rest all kinds of false rumours we're hearing from all kinds of directions, and reiterate one clear thing: there will be no ceasefire without the release of our hostages," Netanyahu said. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video of tunnel destruction: Gaza × Hamas has reportedly said that the discussion over a temporary pause in fighting was "to enable Egypt an extended (period of time) to deliver humanitarian aid" and for the release of 12 hostages. "There's disagreement around the time period and around the north (of the Gaza Strip), which is witnessing extensive combat operations," AFP quoted the source as saying. It is also being reported in the media that Qatar, along with the US, is holding negotiations and trying for the release of 10-15 hostages in exchange for a one- to two-day ceasefire. Also Read | G7 nations fall short of calling for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages on Hamas crossed the border from the Gaza Strip and attacked Israel on October 7 and, according to Israeli authorities, killed at least 1400 people and took more than 200 hostages. Israel has responded with an overwhelming military response. Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has said that the death toll in the Gaza Strip stands at more than 10,500 now. Qatar is in the middle of intense diplomatic efforts to mediate between the warring sides in order to secure the release of the hostages and de-escalate the current situation. The wealthy nation is home to the largest US base in the Middle East while it also has a political office of Hamas. Qatar is a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause. Also Read | Not ‘Mr Security. He’s Mr Bulls**t’: Former Israeli PM slams Netanyahu’s plans for post-war Gaza Although it has kept up the mediation efforts, Qatar has on several occasions indicated its discomfort with Israel's overwhelming military action in the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that the country was "determined to continue its mediation", in spite of difficulties "caused by the actions of the Israeli occupation". (With inputs from agencies)

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday (Oct 12) that there are no conditions on Israel using the ammunition Washington has provided to the West Asian country and hoped that Israeli leadership would do the "right things".

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The Joe Biden administration has warned schools and colleges in the United States that the nation is witnessing an "alarming rise" in antisemitism and Islamophobia. The authorities have urged educational institutions to take immediate action against the rising threats and harassment.

In a letter on Tuesday (Nov 7), the US Education Department said that in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, there was a "renewed urgency" to fight discrimination against students.

"Antisemitism, Islamophobia and all other forms of hatred go against everything we stand for as a nation," said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in a statement.

However, hate crimes, unfortunately, are nothing new in the United States.&nbsp;

In the wake of history-changing events like the 9/11 terror attack, the Covid pandemic and now the Israel-Hamas war, the 'land of opportunity' as it was once called becomes the hot bed for Xenophobia — the fear or dislike of anything which is perceived as being foreign or strange.

<h2>Aftermath of Israel-Hamas war</h2>

In the wake of the ongoing war in the Middle East, the US has seen an "alarming rise" in cases of antisemitism and Islamophobia, as per the Biden administration.

In a recent statement released on the 25th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act, President Joe Biden said: "Here at home, we are facing a rising tide of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of discrimination that are fuelling violence and hate across our country."

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However, the US President said that "in the wake of Hamas' brutal terrorist assault against Israel," they are "working with community partners to identify, prevent, and disrupt any threats that could harm the Jewish, Muslim, Arab American, Palestinian American, or any other communities."

After Hamas militants launched their attack on October 7, incidents of hate crimes started cropping up very rapidly.

One case that left the world shocked involved a six-year-old child, who became the victim of a senseless hate crime borne out of fear.

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Soon after the war started, Wadea al-Fayoume, a Palestinian-American Muslim boy, was stabbed 26 times with a military-style knife in his home in Illinois, US.&nbsp;

The motive of the crime? Hatred.

The assailant, Wadea's landlord, 71-year-old Joseph M Czuba reportedly entered the little boy's family home yelling: "You Muslims must die!".

In the attack, the child's 32-year-old mother also suffered several stabbing wounds and had to be hospitalised.

Similarly, there have been reports of several disturbing spillovers and prejudices against Muslims and Jews. This includes reports of university students beating up their classmates, tearing down posters of Israeli children taken hostage, and more.

Are these once in a blue moon kinds of incidents?

Unfortunately, no. Modern history has already been witness to two such major episodes, where a particular race or religion saw widespread hatred: the Covid pandemic and the 9/11 attacks.

<h2>Asian community becomes the target</h2>

In 2020, the world came face to face with a dangerous common enemy: the coronavirus.&nbsp;

An invisible ailment that targeted our bodies from the inside forced the global population to quarantine themselves from the world.&nbsp;

Millions lost their lives as humanity everywhere grappled with the rapidly strengthening foe, whose origins remain unclear even now.

Origin theories point the finger at China and postulate that the virus which was first recorded in the nation's Wuhan is either a laboratory leak — accidental or intentional, or that it is a zoonotic disease that jumped species in Wuhan's wet markets.&nbsp;

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During the almost two years when the pandemic was at its peak, in the US, as per the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), crimes against the Asian American community saw a significant rise.

Between 2019 and 2020, there was a 77 per cent increase in hate crimes against Asian people living in the US.

Furthermore, during the period from March 2020 to June 2021, more than 9,000 anti-Asian hate incidents were reported, as per advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate Center. This included verbal harassment, including being called things like the "Chinese Coronavirus".&nbsp;

As per a Health Affairs report, these numbers are not a just reflection of the incidents as hate crimes frequently go unreported. A 2021 poll by Axios/Ipsos, called the 'Hard Truth Civil Rights &amp; Social Justice poll' found that 82 per cent of Asian Americans agreed that as a group they've faced discrimination because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 57 per cent said they often or sometimes feel unsafe in public.

<h2>Muslims, Arabs and Islamophobia</h2>

After the horrific 9/11 attack in the US, there was a hate crime backlash that targeted&nbsp;people of Arab and Muslim origins. Even Sikhs, South Asians and those perceived to belong to be Arab or Muslim also faced the adverse response.

These incidents were marked by ferocity and included murder, physical assaults, arson, vandalism of places of worship and other property damage, death threats and public harassment.&nbsp;

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As per the Human Rights Watch, most of these violent incidents occurred in the first months after September 11. FBI data shows a seventeen-fold increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes.&nbsp;

What does this data tell us? Does the United States — the dream destination&nbsp;of many from developing nations — able to fully grasp the concept of tolerance?

The Joe Biden administration has warned schools and colleges in the United States that the nation is witnessing an "alarming rise" in antisemitism and Islamophobia.

The Joe Biden administration has warned schools and colleges in the United States that the nation is witnessing an "alarming rise" in antisemitism and Islamophobia. The authorities have urged educational institutions to take immediate action against the rising threats and harassment. In a letter on Tuesday (Nov 7), the US Education Department said that in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, there was a "renewed urgency" to fight discrimination against students. "Antisemitism, Islamophobia and all other forms of hatred go against everything we stand for as a nation," said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in a statement. However, hate crimes, unfortunately, are nothing new in the United States. In the wake of history-changing events like the 9/11 terror attack, the Covid pandemic and now the Israel-Hamas war, the 'land of opportunity' as it was once called becomes the hot bed for Xenophobia — the fear or dislike of anything which is perceived as being foreign or strange. Aftermath of Israel-Hamas war In the wake of the ongoing war in the Middle East, the US has seen an "alarming rise" in cases of antisemitism and Islamophobia, as per the Biden administration. In a recent statement released on the 25th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act, President Joe Biden said: "Here at home, we are facing a rising tide of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of discrimination that are fuelling violence and hate across our country." Also read | NYU students seen tearing down posters of young Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas. Watch! However, the US President said that "in the wake of Hamas' brutal terrorist assault against Israel," they are "working with community partners to identify, prevent, and disrupt any threats that could harm the Jewish, Muslim, Arab American, Palestinian American, or any other communities." After Hamas militants launched their attack on October 7, incidents of hate crimes started cropping up very rapidly. One case that left the world shocked involved a six-year-old child, who became the victim of a senseless hate crime borne out of fear. Also read | 'Mom, I'm fine': 6-year-old Muslim boy's heartbreaking last words before dying in hate crime Soon after the war started, Wadea al-Fayoume, a Palestinian-American Muslim boy, was stabbed 26 times with a military-style knife in his home in Illinois, US. The motive of the crime? Hatred. The assailant, Wadea's landlord, 71-year-old Joseph M Czuba reportedly entered the little boy's family home yelling: "You Muslims must die!". In the attack, the child's 32-year-old mother also suffered several stabbing wounds and had to be hospitalised. Similarly, there have been reports of several disturbing spillovers and prejudices against Muslims and Jews. This includes reports of university students beating up their classmates, tearing down posters of Israeli children taken hostage, and more. Are these once in a blue moon kinds of incidents? Unfortunately, no. Modern history has already been witness to two such major episodes, where a particular race or religion saw widespread hatred: the Covid pandemic and the 9/11 attacks. Asian community becomes the target In 2020, the world came face to face with a dangerous common enemy: the coronavirus. An invisible ailment that targeted our bodies from the inside forced the global population to quarantine themselves from the world. Millions lost their lives as humanity everywhere grappled with the rapidly strengthening foe, whose origins remain unclear even now. Origin theories point the finger at China and postulate that the virus which was first recorded in the nation's Wuhan is either a laboratory leak — accidental or intentional, or that it is a zoonotic disease that jumped species in Wuhan's wet markets. Also read | Rise in hate crime against Asian-Americans amid pandemic: US senators During the almost two years when the pandemic was at its peak, in the US, as per the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), crimes against the Asian American community saw a significant rise. Between 2019 and 2020, there was a 77 per cent increase in hate crimes against Asian people living in the US. Furthermore, during the period from March 2020 to June 2021, more than 9,000 anti-Asian hate incidents were reported, as per advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate Center. This included verbal harassment, including being called things like the "Chinese Coronavirus". As per a Health Affairs report, these numbers are not a just reflection of the incidents as hate crimes frequently go unreported. A 2021 poll by Axios/Ipsos, called the 'Hard Truth Civil Rights & Social Justice poll' found that 82 per cent of Asian Americans agreed that as a group they've faced discrimination because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 57 per cent said they often or sometimes feel unsafe in public. Muslims, Arabs and Islamophobia After the horrific 9/11 attack in the US, there was a hate crime backlash that targeted people of Arab and Muslim origins. Even Sikhs, South Asians and those perceived to belong to be Arab or Muslim also faced the adverse response. These incidents were marked by ferocity and included murder, physical assaults, arson, vandalism of places of worship and other property damage, death threats and public harassment. Also read | US antisemitic, Islamophobic incidents surge with war, advocates say As per the Human Rights Watch, most of these violent incidents occurred in the first months after September 11. FBI data shows a seventeen-fold increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes. What does this data tell us? Does the United States — the dream destination of many from developing nations — able to fully grasp the concept of tolerance?

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In a recent interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was slammed by the country’s former leader Ehud Olmert who said the incumbent PM has been “destroyed emotionally” due to the massive failure of national security and is now miscalculating his plans for post-war Gaza.

This comes after Netanyahu sought to take overall control of Gaza’s security for an “indefinite period” once Hamas is crushed, a move which has been discouraged even by Israel’s biggest supporter in the West, the United States.

<h2>What did the former Israeli PM say?</h2>

During an interview with Politico published on Wednesday (Nov 8), Olmert argued Netanyahu was in a state of “nervous breakdown,” and looking for ways to not get thrown out of office for failing to safeguard the country from Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack on southern Israel.&nbsp;

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“(Netanyahu) has shrunk. He’s destroyed emotionally, that’s for sure. I mean, something terrible happened to him. Bibi has been working all his life on the false pretense that he is Mr. Security. He’s Mr. Bullshit,” the former Israeli PM told Politico.&nbsp;

He added, “Every minute he is prime minister he is a danger to Israel. I seriously mean it. I am certain the Americans understand he is in bad shape.” Olmert served as the Israeli PM from 2006 to 2009 as a leader of the liberal Kadima party.&nbsp;

Speaking about the incumbent Israeli PM, Olmert also said that Israel is steering off course strategically, insisting that the priority should be negotiating with the international community about an endgame which includes talks on the formation of a Palestinian state, rather than a full military oversight over Gaza. 
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In an interview with ABC News, on Monday (Nov 6), Netanyahu said, “Israel will for an indefinite period have the overall security responsibly,” adding, “because we have seen what happens when we do not have it.”&nbsp;

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Olmert warned Netanyahu’s plan for keeping control over post-war Gaza sounded similar to going back to 2005 when Israel exercised military rule over the Palestinian enclave and how it is not in Israel’s “interests to oversee the security of Gaza”.&nbsp;

“It is in our interests to be able to defend ourselves in a different way than we did before the October 7 attack. But to control Gaza again? No,” Olmert told Politico.

<h2>US against Israel’s possibly ‘reoccupying’ Gaza</h2>

Following Netanyahu’s comments on ABC News, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israel should not “reoccupy” Gaza while speaking to reporters after G7 foreign ministers held talks in Japan, on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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“Israel cannot reassume control and responsibility for Gaza,” Blinken had also said last week, adding it was his understanding that “Israel has made clear it has no intention or desire to do that”.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a recent interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was slammed by the country’s former leader Ehud Olmert who said the incumbent PM has been “destroyed emotionally” due to the massive failure of national security and is now miscalculating his plans for post-war Gaza.

In a recent interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was slammed by the country’s former leader Ehud Olmert who said the incumbent PM has been “destroyed emotionally” due to the massive failure of national security and is now miscalculating his plans for post-war Gaza. This comes after Netanyahu sought to take overall control of Gaza’s security for an “indefinite period” once Hamas is crushed, a move which has been discouraged even by Israel’s biggest supporter in the West, the United States. What did the former Israeli PM say? During an interview with Politico published on Wednesday (Nov 8), Olmert argued Netanyahu was in a state of “nervous breakdown,” and looking for ways to not get thrown out of office for failing to safeguard the country from Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack on southern Israel. ALSO READ | Netanyahu strikes defiant note in speech marking one month of Israel-Hamas war “(Netanyahu) has shrunk. He’s destroyed emotionally, that’s for sure. I mean, something terrible happened to him. Bibi has been working all his life on the false pretense that he is Mr. Security. He’s Mr. Bullshit,” the former Israeli PM told Politico. He added, “Every minute he is prime minister he is a danger to Israel. I seriously mean it. I am certain the Americans understand he is in bad shape.” Olmert served as the Israeli PM from 2006 to 2009 as a leader of the liberal Kadima party. Speaking about the incumbent Israeli PM, Olmert also said that Israel is steering off course strategically, insisting that the priority should be negotiating with the international community about an endgame which includes talks on the formation of a Palestinian state, rather than a full military oversight over Gaza. In an interview with ABC News, on Monday (Nov 6), Netanyahu said, “Israel will for an indefinite period have the overall security responsibly,” adding, “because we have seen what happens when we do not have it.” ALSO READ | Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu blames security chiefs over Hamas attack, deletes post after uproar Olmert warned Netanyahu’s plan for keeping control over post-war Gaza sounded similar to going back to 2005 when Israel exercised military rule over the Palestinian enclave and how it is not in Israel’s “interests to oversee the security of Gaza”. “It is in our interests to be able to defend ourselves in a different way than we did before the October 7 attack. But to control Gaza again? No,” Olmert told Politico. US against Israel’s possibly ‘reoccupying’ Gaza Following Netanyahu’s comments on ABC News, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israel should not “reoccupy” Gaza while speaking to reporters after G7 foreign ministers held talks in Japan, on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Explained | How Netanyahu helped turn Hamas into his Frankenstein's monster “Israel cannot reassume control and responsibility for Gaza,” Blinken had also said last week, adding it was his understanding that “Israel has made clear it has no intention or desire to do that”. (With inputs from agencies)

Not ‘Mr Security. He’s Mr Bulls**t’: Former Israeli PM slams Netanyahu’s plans for post-war Gaza

US President Joe Biden has nudged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a 3-day pause in fighting and has said that such a pause may help in securing the release of hostages currently in Hamas custody, Axios reported on Tuesday (November 7) citing US and Israeli officials. The report said that a proposal being discussed between the US, Israel and Qatar would require Hamas to release 10-15 hostages and use the three-day pause to verify the identities of all hostages after which it will give a list of names of these people.

The White House has already said&nbsp;that Biden and Netanyahu have discussed "the possibility of tactical pauses to provide civilians with opportunities to safely depart from areas of ongoing fighting, to ensure assistance is reaching civilians in need, and to enable potential hostage releases."

In public, however, Netanyahu has vehemently maintained that no ceasefire was possible until all hostages were freed.

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On Tuesday (November 7) Netanyahu said that in addition to encircling Gaza City, the Israeli army was operating inside as well. He was speaking in a televised address. He repeated his position that there will be no ceasefire or fuel delivery inside Gaza before all hostages are freed.

Netanyahu has previously said that Israel will take over "overall security" in Gaza after the war is over. This has led many to speculate that the Israeli side is planning for long-term deployment of its forces inside Gaza.

<h2>US opposes 'reoccupation' of Gaza by Israel</h2>

On Tuesday, the US said that it did not support 'reoccupation' of Gaza by Israel.

"Generally speaking, we do not support the reoccupation of Gaza and neither does Israel," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said.

"Our viewpoint is that Palestinians must be at the forefront of these decisions and Gaza is Palestinian land and it will remain Palestinian land."

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Israel captured the Gaza Strip after the 1967 Six-Day War. It withdrew its forces in 2005. After Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip, Israel imposed a blockade.

Hamas fighters crossed the border and staged an attack inside Israel on October 7 which saw the deaths of at least 1400 people. Hamas also took hostages, and barring a few,&nbsp;almost all of them remain in its custody.

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After the Hamas attack, Israel responded with overwhelming military might and has continuously bombarded Gaza in air raids and has even scaled up ground operations by deploying tanks and troops.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has said that the death toll in the enclave has crossed the 10,300 mark.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden has nudged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a 3-day pause in fighting and has said that such a pause may help in securing the release of hostages currently in Hamas custody, Axios reported on Tuesday (November 7) citing US and Israeli officials.

US President Joe Biden has nudged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a 3-day pause in fighting and has said that such a pause may help in securing the release of hostages currently in Hamas custody, Axios reported on Tuesday (November 7) citing US and Israeli officials. The report said that a proposal being discussed between the US, Israel and Qatar would require Hamas to release 10-15 hostages and use the three-day pause to verify the identities of all hostages after which it will give a list of names of these people. The White House has already said that Biden and Netanyahu have discussed "the possibility of tactical pauses to provide civilians with opportunities to safely depart from areas of ongoing fighting, to ensure assistance is reaching civilians in need, and to enable potential hostage releases." In public, however, Netanyahu has vehemently maintained that no ceasefire was possible until all hostages were freed. Video | Israel-Hamas war: Fate of captives uncertain as war drags on × On Tuesday (November 7) Netanyahu said that in addition to encircling Gaza City, the Israeli army was operating inside as well. He was speaking in a televised address. He repeated his position that there will be no ceasefire or fuel delivery inside Gaza before all hostages are freed. Netanyahu has previously said that Israel will take over "overall security" in Gaza after the war is over. This has led many to speculate that the Israeli side is planning for long-term deployment of its forces inside Gaza. US opposes 'reoccupation' of Gaza by Israel On Tuesday, the US said that it did not support 'reoccupation' of Gaza by Israel. "Generally speaking, we do not support the reoccupation of Gaza and neither does Israel," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said. "Our viewpoint is that Palestinians must be at the forefront of these decisions and Gaza is Palestinian land and it will remain Palestinian land." Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Social media is the biggest devil. How to tackle fake news? Israel captured the Gaza Strip after the 1967 Six-Day War. It withdrew its forces in 2005. After Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip, Israel imposed a blockade. Hamas fighters crossed the border and staged an attack inside Israel on October 7 which saw the deaths of at least 1400 people. Hamas also took hostages, and barring a few, almost all of them remain in its custody. Also Read | Israel’s construction industry looking to hire Indian workers and replace Palestinians: Report After the Hamas attack, Israel responded with overwhelming military might and has continuously bombarded Gaza in air raids and has even scaled up ground operations by deploying tanks and troops. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has said that the death toll in the enclave has crossed the 10,300 mark. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Biden nudges Netanyahu for three-day pause in fighting, says report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (November 7) struck a defiant note&nbsp;in a televised address marking one month of war between Israel and Hamas. He reiterated his assertive position, largely unchanged since the hostilities broke out after the Hamas attack on October 7. During his speech, Netanyahu again ruled out the possibility of a ceasefire and said that delivery of fuel in the besieged Gaza Strip would not take place until Hamas released all hostages in its custody.

Netanyahu also had a warning for Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group. The Israeli PM said that if Hezbollah opens a new front in the ongoing conflict,&nbsp;"it will be making the mistake of its life".

Israel has already deployed tanks along its border with Lebanon and has exchanged fire with Hezbollah fighters.

Hamas fighters crossed the border and entered Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7 to initiate a massive attack that Israel says resulted in the deaths of at least 1400 people. Hamas seized more than 240 hostages.

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Israel has since then responded with overwhelming and withering attacks inside Gaza which have involved air raids and ground attacks by tanks and troops. Hamas-run health ministry has said that the death toll in the Palestinian enclave has exceeded 10,300.

<h2>Calls for ceasefire grow</h2>

Gaza Strip is home to some 2.4 million people and large-scale civilian casualties have resulted in growing clamour from around the world for a humanitarian ceasefire. The United Nations has made repeated appeals for this. World Health Organization (WHO) has said that an average of 160 children are dying in Gaza every day.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has demanded an end to the suffering of common people,&nbsp;especially children.

"Children have been ripped from their families and held hostage. In Gaza, ICRC surgeons treat toddlers whose skin is charred from widespread burns," the organisation's president Mirjana Spoljaric said.

"This is a moral failing," she added.

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The ICRC said on Tuesday that one of its humanitarian convoys came under attack inside Gaza but it eventually was able to deliver medical supplies to the hospital.

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The United States, Israel's most prominent global backer, has so far supported its retaliation against Hamas but on Tuesday, it said that it does not support the 'reoccupation' of Gaza by Israel.

"Generally speaking, we do not support the reoccupation of Gaza and neither does Israel," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said.

"Our viewpoint is that Palestinians must be at the forefront of these decisions and Gaza is Palestinian land and it will remain Palestinian land."

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (November 7) struck a defiant note in a televised address marking one month of war between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (November 7) struck a defiant note in a televised address marking one month of war between Israel and Hamas. He reiterated his assertive position, largely unchanged since the hostilities broke out after the Hamas attack on October 7. During his speech, Netanyahu again ruled out the possibility of a ceasefire and said that delivery of fuel in the besieged Gaza Strip would not take place until Hamas released all hostages in its custody. Netanyahu also had a warning for Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group. The Israeli PM said that if Hezbollah opens a new front in the ongoing conflict, "it will be making the mistake of its life". Israel has already deployed tanks along its border with Lebanon and has exchanged fire with Hezbollah fighters. Hamas fighters crossed the border and entered Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7 to initiate a massive attack that Israel says resulted in the deaths of at least 1400 people. Hamas seized more than 240 hostages. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Fate of captives uncertain as war drags on × Israel has since then responded with overwhelming and withering attacks inside Gaza which have involved air raids and ground attacks by tanks and troops. Hamas-run health ministry has said that the death toll in the Palestinian enclave has exceeded 10,300. Calls for ceasefire grow Gaza Strip is home to some 2.4 million people and large-scale civilian casualties have resulted in growing clamour from around the world for a humanitarian ceasefire. The United Nations has made repeated appeals for this. World Health Organization (WHO) has said that an average of 160 children are dying in Gaza every day. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has demanded an end to the suffering of common people, especially children. "Children have been ripped from their families and held hostage. In Gaza, ICRC surgeons treat toddlers whose skin is charred from widespread burns," the organisation's president Mirjana Spoljaric said. "This is a moral failing," she added. Also Read | Israel’s construction industry looking to hire Indian workers and replace Palestinians: Report The ICRC said on Tuesday that one of its humanitarian convoys came under attack inside Gaza but it eventually was able to deliver medical supplies to the hospital. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Social media is the biggest devil. How to tackle fake news? The United States, Israel's most prominent global backer, has so far supported its retaliation against Hamas but on Tuesday, it said that it does not support the 'reoccupation' of Gaza by Israel. "Generally speaking, we do not support the reoccupation of Gaza and neither does Israel," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said. "Our viewpoint is that Palestinians must be at the forefront of these decisions and Gaza is Palestinian land and it will remain Palestinian land." (With inputs from agencies)

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