Chinese diplomat Wang Kejian met Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar, China’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, the first meeting between a Chinese and Hamas official publicly acknowledged by Beijing since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

China steps into Israel-Hamas conflict, Envoy meets Hamas political leader

Canada will halt future arms sales to Israel, said the country’s foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly, on Tuesday (Mar 19) following a non-binding vote in the House of Commons. Meanwhile, Britain’s deputy prime minister defended Israel’s right to protect itself while calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza on humanitarian grounds.&nbsp;

<h2>Canada to halt arms sales to Israel</h2>

In an interview with the Toronto Star, Joly confirmed that her government would halt future arms shipments to Israel after a parliamentary motion, introduced by the New Democratic Party (NDP), passed 204-117.&nbsp;

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The NDP, which supports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government, introduced the motion following frustration over what they said was his failure to do enough to protect civilians in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;

The motion passed&nbsp;Monday (Mar 18) night after a last-minute deal between Trudeau’s Liberal Party and the NDP. The Canadian government previously said that it had paused issuing military export permits to Israel and it would be assessing applications on “a case-by-case basis”.

After the motion was passed, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, a lobby group, called it “misguided” as it does not “effectively address the humanitarian crisis” in Gaza or “liberate Gazans from the tyrannical rule” of Hamas.&nbsp;

Since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, the Trudeau government has asserted Israel’s right to defend itself but has eventually grown critical of its current assault on Gaza.&nbsp;

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In November, the Canadian PM, in his first sharp criticism of Israel since the beginning of the war, urged the Israeli government to “exercise maximum restraint” and said the “killing of women, of children, of babies” must stop.&nbsp;

<h2>Britain’s deputy PM defends Israel</h2>

The United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, on Tuesday, said that Israel has a right to protect itself, amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza prompting mounting international criticism of the Israeli government’s assault on the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

Dowden said that the British government is “continuously” urging Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and raised concerns about getting aid into Gaza.&nbsp;

“That’s why we are calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow that aid in, and crucially, the hostages to come out,” he told the news agency Reuters.&nbsp;

The United Nations human rights chief&nbsp;Volker Türk&nbsp;on Tuesday said Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to a starvation tactic and could be a war crime.&nbsp;

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The UK deputy PM went on to stress his support for Israel, saying there is a risk that the world is forgetting the horrors of October 7, when Hamas launched attacks and according to Israeli officials killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians.&nbsp;

“I continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself, not only for the sake of Israel but also I think around the world we should be standing up to this kind of barbarism,” said Dowden.&nbsp;

Subsequently, he also noted that Israel should “show restraint and proportionality in the way that they prosecute the legitimate war against Hamas.”

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Canada will halt future arms sales to Israel, said the country’s foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly, on Tuesday (Mar 19) following a non-binding vote in the House of Commons.

Canada will halt future arms sales to Israel, said the country’s foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly, on Tuesday (Mar 19) following a non-binding vote in the House of Commons. Meanwhile, Britain’s deputy prime minister defended Israel’s right to protect itself while calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza on humanitarian grounds. Canada to halt arms sales to Israel In an interview with the Toronto Star, Joly confirmed that her government would halt future arms shipments to Israel after a parliamentary motion, introduced by the New Democratic Party (NDP), passed 204-117. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military troops raid Gaza's Al Shifa hospital The NDP, which supports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government, introduced the motion following frustration over what they said was his failure to do enough to protect civilians in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The motion passed Monday (Mar 18) night after a last-minute deal between Trudeau’s Liberal Party and the NDP. The Canadian government previously said that it had paused issuing military export permits to Israel and it would be assessing applications on “a case-by-case basis”. After the motion was passed, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, a lobby group, called it “misguided” as it does not “effectively address the humanitarian crisis” in Gaza or “liberate Gazans from the tyrannical rule” of Hamas. Since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, the Trudeau government has asserted Israel’s right to defend itself but has eventually grown critical of its current assault on Gaza. Also Read | Netanyahu slams Trudeau after Canada PM tells Israel ‘killing of babies’ in Gaza must end In November, the Canadian PM, in his first sharp criticism of Israel since the beginning of the war, urged the Israeli government to “exercise maximum restraint” and said the “killing of women, of children, of babies” must stop. Britain’s deputy PM defends Israel The United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, on Tuesday, said that Israel has a right to protect itself, amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza prompting mounting international criticism of the Israeli government’s assault on the Palestinian enclave. Dowden said that the British government is “continuously” urging Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and raised concerns about getting aid into Gaza. “That’s why we are calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow that aid in, and crucially, the hostages to come out,” he told the news agency Reuters. The United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday said Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to a starvation tactic and could be a war crime. Also Read | Biden assures Netanyahu US not trying to push him out amid tensions over Rafah assault plan The UK deputy PM went on to stress his support for Israel, saying there is a risk that the world is forgetting the horrors of October 7, when Hamas launched attacks and according to Israeli officials killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians. “I continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself, not only for the sake of Israel but also I think around the world we should be standing up to this kind of barbarism,” said Dowden. Subsequently, he also noted that Israel should “show restraint and proportionality in the way that they prosecute the legitimate war against Hamas.” (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Canada to halt arms sales to Israel; UK deputy PM calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

World Central Kitchen a us-based charity stated a consignment of almost 200 tons of food Aid had reached the starving people in Northern Gaza on Tuesday.

Aid ship carrying food supplies from World Central Kitchen charity reaches Gaza coast

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a cruise missile fired by the Iranian-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels managed to penetrate the country’s air defence system for the first time and landed near the Israeli city of Eilat. This comes after the group’s spokesperson Yahya Sarea, on Tuesday (Mar 19) said that they had targeted the Israeli port city.&nbsp;

<h2>Houthi cruise missile hits Israeli territory</h2>

A “suspicious aerial target” from the direction of the Red Sea, which was later identified by the IDF as a cruise missile,&nbsp;landed in an open area near Eilat early Monday (Mar 18) morning.&nbsp;

However, the Israeli army did not specify the origins of the missile. Houthis later claimed responsibility for the attack. Israel has not reported any damage or injuries due to the incident.&nbsp;

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The IDF also said that the missile was being tracked by the Air Force throughout the incident and has since launched an investigation.&nbsp;

The missile which hit Israeli territory on Sunday (Mar 17) night, as per the country’s media reports, marks the first time that a Houthi projectile has hit Israeli territory.&nbsp;

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Prior to the recent incident, all the missiles fired by the Houthis had been shot down, often by the United States-built Arrow 1 or 3 anti-ballistic missile defence system.

<h2>Houthi’s attacks amid ongoing war</h2>

Since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas, triggered by the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack, Houthis have tried to strike Israel with ballistic missiles several times.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Houthi spokesperson, Sarea, on Tuesday, said that they targeted the Israeli port and resort city with winged missiles as well as a fuel tanker, MADO, in the Red Sea with a naval missile.&nbsp;

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The Marshall-Islands flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker was heading to Singapore from Saudi Arabia, reported Reuters citing maritime shipping trackers.&nbsp;

The Yemen-based group described MADO as an American vessel. However, Equasis’ shipping database showed that it is owned by Greece-based Naftomar Shipping &amp; Trading Co Ltd.&nbsp;

The Iranian-backed group, saying that they are acting in solidarity with Gazans amid the ongoing war, have repeatedly launched drones and missiles at ships in the Red Sea and disrupted international commercial shipping since mid-November.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a cruise missile fired by the Iranian-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels managed to penetrate the country’s air defence system for the first time and landed near the Israeli city of Eilat.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a cruise missile fired by the Iranian-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels managed to penetrate the country’s air defence system for the first time and landed near the Israeli city of Eilat. This comes after the group’s spokesperson Yahya Sarea, on Tuesday (Mar 19) said that they had targeted the Israeli port city. Houthi cruise missile hits Israeli territory A “suspicious aerial target” from the direction of the Red Sea, which was later identified by the IDF as a cruise missile, landed in an open area near Eilat early Monday (Mar 18) morning. However, the Israeli army did not specify the origins of the missile. Houthis later claimed responsibility for the attack. Israel has not reported any damage or injuries due to the incident. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military troops raid Gaza's Al Shifa hospital The IDF also said that the missile was being tracked by the Air Force throughout the incident and has since launched an investigation. The missile which hit Israeli territory on Sunday (Mar 17) night, as per the country’s media reports, marks the first time that a Houthi projectile has hit Israeli territory. Also Read | Biden assures Netanyahu US not trying to push him out amid tensions over Rafah assault plan Prior to the recent incident, all the missiles fired by the Houthis had been shot down, often by the United States-built Arrow 1 or 3 anti-ballistic missile defence system. Houthi’s attacks amid ongoing war Since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas, triggered by the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack, Houthis have tried to strike Israel with ballistic missiles several times. Houthi spokesperson, Sarea, on Tuesday, said that they targeted the Israeli port and resort city with winged missiles as well as a fuel tanker, MADO, in the Red Sea with a naval missile. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Canada to halt arms sales to Israel; UK deputy PM calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza The Marshall-Islands flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker was heading to Singapore from Saudi Arabia, reported Reuters citing maritime shipping trackers. The Yemen-based group described MADO as an American vessel. However, Equasis’ shipping database showed that it is owned by Greece-based Naftomar Shipping & Trading Co Ltd. The Iranian-backed group, saying that they are acting in solidarity with Gazans amid the ongoing war, have repeatedly launched drones and missiles at ships in the Red Sea and disrupted international commercial shipping since mid-November. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Israeli military says it has taken control of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City in what it called an operation to "thwart terrorist activity". Watch in for more details!

Israel launches overnight raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital

Israel has taken control of the Al-Shifa hospital and told Gazans to evacuate the region. The raid highlights that Hamas continues to operate in Northern Gaza despite sustaining heavy losses and in areas that were supposedly cleared off by IDF long ago. Will this continue to happen?

Gravitas: Will the Gaza war turn into a 'forever war'?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spurned a plea from Joe Biden to call off a planned ground assault of Rafah, the last refuge in Gaza for more than a million displaced people, where Israel believes Hamas fighters are holed up.

Israel War: Netanyahu spurns Biden's plea to call off Rafah assault

The UN food agency says "famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where an estimated 70% of the population faces catastrophic hunger. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: UN agency says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is set to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt to meet with government leaders this week and discuss efforts to reach an “immediate ceasefire agreement” between Israel and Hamas.

Israel-Gaza war: Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire, to push for Gaza ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to send a team to Washington DC to discuss the looming Rafah invasion, the White House said. Watch in for more details!

Israel sends team to US, team to discuss Biden concerns on Rafah

The United Nations has warned that widespread famine in the Gaza Strip is "almost inevitable" without action. A formal conclusion that famine has arrived in the coastal enclave of 2.3 million people could come next week.

Israel war: Famine imminent in North Gaza, US says 100% population affected

On Monday Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with the Biden Administration officials a prospective Rafah operation. The White House has been extremely skeptical of Netanyahu's plan to carry out an operation in Rafah. Watch to know more!

Israel war: Netanyahu to send Israeli team to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah ops

Israel's offensive has displaced most of Gaza's 2.3 million people from their homes. According to the UN, a quarter of Gaza's population is starving at the moment and this comes as air drops by the US and other nations continue. Watch to know more!

Israel war: Gaza hunger crisis worsens: UN, aid delivery continues

The head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency said on Monday the hunger in the Gaza Strip is “man-made”. He also added that the crisis can be resolved and reversed through proper political will.

Israel War: UNRWA Chief says hunger in Gaza is 'man-made'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his plan to launch an offensive in Rafah, defying international criticism. The southern city in Gaza is the last remaining safe haven in the Palestinian enclave and is crammed with some 1.5 million Palestinians from other parts of Gaza seeking refuge.

Gravitas: Netanyahu defies international warning against Rafah Offensive

US and Jordanian aircraft dropped food supplies to Palestinian civilians trapped in the Gaza Strip in a joint humanitarian aid operation. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Aid delivery continues in besieged Gaza, US-Jordan jointly airdrop aid

Gaza crisis: Planes airdrop humanitrian aid into Gaza, US-Jordan jointly airdrop aid

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticized the United States for increasing scrutiny of his leadership during the ongoing conflict with Hamas and labelled calls for a new election as "wholly inappropriate."

Israel War: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu slams US criticism amid Hamas conflict

An Israeli delegation is expected to head to Doha, Qatar on Monday (Mar 18) for indirect talks about a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages held in the Palestinian enclave, reported the Israeli media. This comes after Israel’s security cabinet reportedly approved the dispatch of the delegation led by the head of Israeli intelligence the night prior.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli delegation to head to Qatar</h2>

The Israeli delegation led by the head of Mossad, David Barnea received a “general mandate” to conduct negotiations amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas via Qatari and Egyptian mediators, the Israeli media reported on Sunday night.&nbsp;

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According to the media reports, some of the issues pertaining to the negotiations will also be considered and approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant separately.&nbsp;

A report by Ynet said that the Israeli delegation has requested a “significant amount of time” for the negotiations to improve the deal and deliver an outline that “we can stand behind.”&nbsp;

The report citing an Israeli official said that they need to “change the deal” and that “it is important that we arrive with significant flexibility.”

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A report by Reuters citing a source close to the talks said that the discussions will be in direct response to a new proposal from Hamas and will focus on the remaining gaps between Israel and the militant group.&nbsp;

Last week, Hamas proposed a new ceasefire deal to mediators and Israel’s ally the United States which would see the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freeing Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;

In a separate report, Reuters citing an&nbsp;Israeli official confirmed that the&nbsp;negotiators are expected in Doha, on Monday to secure a&nbsp;six-week truce with Hamas and the release of 40 hostages.

The negotiations will reportedly take&nbsp;at least two weeks, said the Israeli official citing&nbsp;difficulties communicating with&nbsp;Hamas'&nbsp;delegates in Gaza amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;

A report by AFP citing a source also said&nbsp;Barnea will hold talks with&nbsp;Qatar PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egyptian envoys.&nbsp;

<h2>Netanyahu vows to push for assault on Rafah</h2>

Netanyahu, on Sunday (Mar 17) questioned if the international community had forgotten the October 7 attack as several countries have expressed concerns over Israel’s plans to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah where more than a million Palestinians have sought refuge amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;

“To our friends in the international community, I say: Is your memory so short? So quickly you forgot about October 7, the worst massacre committed against Jews since the Holocaust?”&nbsp;

The Israeli PM also vowed that he would send troops to Rafah and that no amount of international pressure would stop Israel from achieving its war aims.

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“It’s the only way to eliminate what remains of Hamas’ legions of murderers, and the only way to exert military pressure required to bring about the release of our loved ones,” said Netanyahu.

Israeli military officials have claimed that Rafah is Hamas’ last stronghold in Gaza and that there are thousands of militants as well as senior leaders present there.&nbsp;

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urged Israel “in the name of humanity” to not go ahead with the assault on Rafah and warned that “this humanitarian catastrophe must not be allowed to worsen”.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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An Israeli delegation is expected to head to Doha, Qatar on Monday (Mar 18) for indirect talks about a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages held in the Palestinian enclave, reported the Israeli media.

An Israeli delegation is expected to head to Doha, Qatar on Monday (Mar 18) for indirect talks about a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages held in the Palestinian enclave, reported the Israeli media. This comes after Israel’s security cabinet reportedly approved the dispatch of the delegation led by the head of Israeli intelligence the night prior. Israeli delegation to head to Qatar The Israeli delegation led by the head of Mossad, David Barnea received a “general mandate” to conduct negotiations amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas via Qatari and Egyptian mediators, the Israeli media reported on Sunday night. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war: UN says Gaza hunger crisis worsening According to the media reports, some of the issues pertaining to the negotiations will also be considered and approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant separately. A report by Ynet said that the Israeli delegation has requested a “significant amount of time” for the negotiations to improve the deal and deliver an outline that “we can stand behind.” The report citing an Israeli official said that they need to “change the deal” and that “it is important that we arrive with significant flexibility.” Also Read | North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan as Blinken attends key Seoul summit A report by Reuters citing a source close to the talks said that the discussions will be in direct response to a new proposal from Hamas and will focus on the remaining gaps between Israel and the militant group. Last week, Hamas proposed a new ceasefire deal to mediators and Israel’s ally the United States which would see the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freeing Palestinian prisoners. In a separate report, Reuters citing an Israeli official confirmed that the negotiators are expected in Doha, on Monday to secure a six-week truce with Hamas and the release of 40 hostages. The negotiations will reportedly take at least two weeks, said the Israeli official citing difficulties communicating with Hamas' delegates in Gaza amid the ongoing war. A report by AFP citing a source also said Barnea will hold talks with Qatar PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egyptian envoys. Netanyahu vows to push for assault on Rafah Netanyahu, on Sunday (Mar 17) questioned if the international community had forgotten the October 7 attack as several countries have expressed concerns over Israel’s plans to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah where more than a million Palestinians have sought refuge amid the ongoing war. “To our friends in the international community, I say: Is your memory so short? So quickly you forgot about October 7, the worst massacre committed against Jews since the Holocaust?” The Israeli PM also vowed that he would send troops to Rafah and that no amount of international pressure would stop Israel from achieving its war aims. Also Read | Netanyahu asks ‘friends’ in international community: ‘Did you already forget Oct 7?’ “It’s the only way to eliminate what remains of Hamas’ legions of murderers, and the only way to exert military pressure required to bring about the release of our loved ones,” said Netanyahu. Israeli military officials have claimed that Rafah is Hamas’ last stronghold in Gaza and that there are thousands of militants as well as senior leaders present there. World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urged Israel “in the name of humanity” to not go ahead with the assault on Rafah and warned that “this humanitarian catastrophe must not be allowed to worsen”. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli delegation to head to Doha for temporary Gaza ceasefire, hostage release talks: Reports

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged for a resolution to release hostages in war-torn Gaza along with a sustainable ceasefire, as both sides prepared for further negotiations, according to an report.

Gaza crisis: Ceasefire push as Rafah invasion looms

The head of Israeli intelligence is expected to lead ceasefire talks with mediators which resume in Qatar on Sunday in direct response to a new proposal from Hamas, a source close to the talks told Reuters on Saturday.

Israel war: Mossad chief expected to lead Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha

Thousands of Israelis in Tel Aviv called for an "election now" during a protest against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday. Watch this video to know more.

Israel war: Israelis protest against PM Netanyahu, call for 'Election row'

Hezbollah has claimed a sixth attack in its border war with Israel. The latest strike came in the evening and targeted “Israeli enemy soldiers” in an area near the border with rockets, the armed Lebanese group said on its Telegram channel. Watch the video to know more.

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Israel war: Anti-government protesters call for 'election now'

Israel war: Mossad chief likely to hold Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha

Head of Israeli intelligence, David Barnea is reportedly attending fresh truce talks in Qatar. Mossad chief is likely to hold talks with Qatari prime minister and Egyptian officials to fill in the remaining gaps in the Israel & Hamas' ceasefire deal. This comes after Hamas abandoned key ceasefire demands following a series of setbacks.

Israel-Hamas war: Mossad chief resumes ceasefire talks

Benjamin Netanyahu has approved plans for an attack on Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, where more than a million people displaced from elsewhere in the territory have sought shelter, officials in Israel have said.

Israel war: Netanyahu approves Rafah attack plans as aid ship reaches Gaza

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