Speaking to an American broadcaster US President Joe Biden has said that Israel's threatened invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would be his red line for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He then immediately backtracked saying there was no red line and I'm never going to leave Israel alone. In a somewhat contradictory exchange Biden said that Israel cannot have 30,000 more Palestinians dead as a consequence of going after the Hamas militants. Watch to know more!

Israel War: US President Biden says 'Israel can't have 30,000 more Palestinians dead'

After Canada, Sweden has now announced that it will resume funding the UNRWA. This development comes after 16 countries paused funding to the agency.

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Israel-Hamas war: Sweden resumes UNRWA aid funding as crisis worsens in Gaza

<p>Israel targeted one of the largest residential towers in Rafah on Saturday (March 9), located in the southern Gaza Strip, according to residents.</p>

<p>A 12-floor structure near the border with Egypt, sustained damage in the strike, leading to dozens of families being displaced, fortunately, no casualties were reported. Residents mentioned that they received a 30-minute warning from Israel to evacuate the building at night.</p>

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<p>The strike intensifies pressure on the last area of the Gaza enclave not yet invaded by Israel, where over a million displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter. The Israeli military has not immediately responded to requests for comments on the incident.</p>

<p>A resident described the chaotic evacuation, with people running down stairs, some falling and leaving belongings behind. The strike on the Rafah tower has raised concerns among some officials, including a representative from the Fatah party, who fears it may signal an imminent Israeli invasion.</p>

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<p>The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for five months, resulting in significant casualties, injuries, and widespread displacement. The humanitarian situation in the region has deteriorated, with health authorities reporting thousands trapped under rubble and the UN warning of disease and starvation.</p>

<p>The International Committee of the Red Cross called for an end to hostilities to facilitate meaningful aid distribution, Hamas to release hostages without conditions, and Israel to treat Palestinians in custody humanely.</p>

<p>Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages appear to have stalled, with a Hamas source suggesting that the group's delegation is unlikely to visit Cairo for talks. The situation remains tense, with conflicting perspectives on the path forward.</p>

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<p>Gaza's health ministry said at least 82 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the last day.</p>

<p>In Khan Younis, medics said at least 23 people were killed in military raids on homes and in Israeli shelling of a housing project in the Hamad area of the city. In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli fire killed a Palestinian fisherman along the beach, medics said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel targeted one of the largest residential towers in Rafah on Saturday (March 9), located in the southern Gaza Strip, according to residents. A 12-floor structure near the border with Egypt, sustained damage in the strike, leading to dozens of families being displaced, fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Israel targeted one of the largest residential towers in Rafah on Saturday (March 9), located in the southern Gaza Strip, according to residents. A 12-floor structure near the border with Egypt, sustained damage in the strike, leading to dozens of families being displaced, fortunately, no casualties were reported. Residents mentioned that they received a 30-minute warning from Israel to evacuate the building at night. Also read: Israel-Hamas truce 'looking tough' before Ramadan, group says 'no compromise' The strike intensifies pressure on the last area of the Gaza enclave not yet invaded by Israel, where over a million displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter. The Israeli military has not immediately responded to requests for comments on the incident. A resident described the chaotic evacuation, with people running down stairs, some falling and leaving belongings behind. The strike on the Rafah tower has raised concerns among some officials, including a representative from the Fatah party, who fears it may signal an imminent Israeli invasion. Also Read | Prez Biden caught on hot mic, says need to hold 'come to Jesus' meet with Netanyahu The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for five months, resulting in significant casualties, injuries, and widespread displacement. The humanitarian situation in the region has deteriorated, with health authorities reporting thousands trapped under rubble and the UN warning of disease and starvation. The International Committee of the Red Cross called for an end to hostilities to facilitate meaningful aid distribution, Hamas to release hostages without conditions, and Israel to treat Palestinians in custody humanely. Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages appear to have stalled, with a Hamas source suggesting that the group's delegation is unlikely to visit Cairo for talks. The situation remains tense, with conflicting perspectives on the path forward. Also Read | Prisoner exchange negotiations were ‘underway’ with Kremlin before Navalny’s death: Report Gaza's health ministry said at least 82 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the last day. In Khan Younis, medics said at least 23 people were killed in military raids on homes and in Israeli shelling of a housing project in the Hamad area of the city. In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli fire killed a Palestinian fisherman along the beach, medics said. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel strikes key residential tower in southern Rafah as ceasefire talks stall

Days after attacking a vessel in the Red Sea which claimed about three lives, the Houthis have targeted the United States military ships again. In the latest campaign of missile and drone attacks the Iranian backed Houthis have claimed responsibility on carrying out an attack on the US bulk carrier propelled fortune in the Gulf of Aiden. Watch to know more!

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First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has dismissed "ludicrous" and "completely untrue" allegations of a conflict of interest in his decision to donate £250,000 to a Gaza charity agency. Watch to know more!

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As the Gaza war continues, hopes for a ceasefire before Ramadan began to wane. The territory's health ministry reported that numerous people had died within the enclave. The ministry said that 83 additional people had died on the previous day, bringing the total number of deaths from Israel's war—mostly women and children—to 30,800. China referred to the conflict as "a disgrace to civilisation".

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According to the United Nations, there has been a record expansion in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem sparking fears that the Israel Palestine conflict could be becoming even more complicated. Israel's government has advanced plans for more than 3,000 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Authority condemned the plans, which are reportedly the first to be approved since June.

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Ex-Mossad head Tamir Pardo talks to WION about Gaza war completing 5 months. Says unfortunately Israel doesn't have a strategy and he awaits one which can bring the war close to an end.

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Israel will push on with its offensive against Hamas, including into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite growing international pressure to stop, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will now push on with its offensive against Hamas including into the South Gaza City of Rafah, despite growing International pressure to stop. Watch to know more!

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President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union speech on Thursday that the U.S. military will construct a temporary port on Gaza's Mediterranean coast to receive humanitarian aid by sea, senior administration officials said.

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<p>South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to initiate more emergency measures against Israel amid the war in Gaza. In its application, President Cyril Ramaphosa-led nation said that Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation and therefore, the court must order all parties to cease hostilities and release all hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel-Hamas war: South Africa puts focus on Genocide Convention</strong></h2>

<p>The South African presidency warned on Wednesday (March 6) that the people of Gaza face "imminent tragedy" of famine.</p>

<p>"The threat of all-out famine has now materialised. The court needs to act now to stop the imminent tragedy by immediately and effectively ensuring that the rights it has found are threatened under the Genocide Convention are protected," it added while referring to&nbsp;an instrument of international law that codifies the crime of genocide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Convention establishes upon state parties the obligation to take measures to prevent and to punish the crime of genocide, including by enacting relevant legislation and punishing perpetrators, "whether they are constitutionally responsible rulers, public officials or private individuals".</p>

<p>South Africa's warning against the famine tragedy in Gaza coincided with Palestinian authorities stating that at least 20 people have died from malnutrition and starvation in Gaza since Israel launched its assault on Gaza.</p>

<p>The Palestinian death toll due to Israel's retaliatory offensive in the Gaza Strip after Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel to massacre around 1,200 people, has jumped to 30,631, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing onslaughts have also injured 72,043 Palestinians, the health ministry further added.</p>

<p>According to the United Nations, about 85 per cent of people in Gaza have been displaced by the deadly state of war. Less than half of aid trucks are entering Gaza than before October 7. Hundreds of thousands of people are living without shelter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Britain to warn Israel's Benny Gantz over famine in Gaza</strong></p>

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<p>Israel already stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice, a claim PM Netanyahu-led government has vehemently denied as 'baseless'. The ICJ, in an interim ruling in January, ordered Prime Minister Netanyahu's administration to stop genocidal acts. The ICJ also told Israel to ensure humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.</p>

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<p>Besides, on March 5, South Africa also asked&nbsp;ICJ to order that Israel take "immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address famine and starvation" in Gaza.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to initiate more emergency measures against Israel amid the war in Gaza. In its application, President Cyril Ramaphosa-led nation said that Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation and therefore, the court must order all parties to cease hostilities and release all hostages.

South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to initiate more emergency measures against Israel amid the war in Gaza. In its application, President Cyril Ramaphosa-led nation said that Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation and therefore, the court must order all parties to cease hostilities and release all hostages. Israel-Hamas war: South Africa puts focus on Genocide Convention The South African presidency warned on Wednesday (March 6) that the people of Gaza face "imminent tragedy" of famine. "The threat of all-out famine has now materialised. The court needs to act now to stop the imminent tragedy by immediately and effectively ensuring that the rights it has found are threatened under the Genocide Convention are protected," it added while referring to an instrument of international law that codifies the crime of genocide. The Convention establishes upon state parties the obligation to take measures to prevent and to punish the crime of genocide, including by enacting relevant legislation and punishing perpetrators, "whether they are constitutionally responsible rulers, public officials or private individuals". South Africa's warning against the famine tragedy in Gaza coincided with Palestinian authorities stating that at least 20 people have died from malnutrition and starvation in Gaza since Israel launched its assault on Gaza. The Palestinian death toll due to Israel's retaliatory offensive in the Gaza Strip after Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel to massacre around 1,200 people, has jumped to 30,631, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in the blockaded Palestinian enclave. The ongoing onslaughts have also injured 72,043 Palestinians, the health ministry further added. According to the United Nations, about 85 per cent of people in Gaza have been displaced by the deadly state of war. Less than half of aid trucks are entering Gaza than before October 7. Hundreds of thousands of people are living without shelter. Also watch | Britain to warn Israel's Benny Gantz over famine in Gaza × Israel already stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice, a claim PM Netanyahu-led government has vehemently denied as 'baseless'. The ICJ, in an interim ruling in January, ordered Prime Minister Netanyahu's administration to stop genocidal acts. The ICJ also told Israel to ensure humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. Also read | Gaza war: At least 15 children have died due to ‘starvation’ amid calls to restore food, medical supplies Besides, on March 5, South Africa also asked ICJ to order that Israel take "immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address famine and starvation" in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

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As Gaza's hunger crisis worsens, emaciated children seen at hospitals. At least 15 children dead from dehydration at Gaza hospital. W.H.O. representative for Gaza and the West Bank, said that one in six children under two years of age were acutely malnourished in northern Gaza.

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Egyptian and Qatari officials are putting pressure on Hamas negotiators in Cairo to produce a list of hostages to be released as the first step in a phased ceasefire agreement with Israel.

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US President Joe Biden said that a deal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages was in the hands of Hamas, as delegations held a third day of talks with no sign of a breakthrough.

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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.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas leaders to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free hostages and halt the war in Gaza, even as he called on Israel to let in more humanitarian aid for increasingly desperate Palestinians.

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<p>Israel said it was 'deeply shocked' after an Indian national was killed and two others were injured on Monday (March 4) in northern Israel. All three Indian nationals hail from the southern state of Kerala and were hurt after an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard near Israel's northern border community of Margaliot, Press Trust of India reported while citing the officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of one Indian national and the injury of two others due to a cowardly terror attack launched by the Shia Terror organisation Hezbollah, on peaceful agriculture workers who were cultivating an orchard at the northern village of Margaliot yesterday early afternoon," an official social media handle dedicated to bolstering India-Israel ties wrote on X on Tuesday (March 5).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Zaki Heller, a spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom, (MDA) told Indian news agency PTI that the missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am (local time) on Monday.<img alt="Courtesy: Google Maps" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="02cfdeb6-b759-4726-a1ba-f91f30df214e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-03-05T103629.189.png" /></p>

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<h2><strong>Who are the Indians hurt, killed in Israel?</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian national killed in Israel has been identified as Patnibin Maxwell from Kollam in Kerala. His mortal remains were identified in Ziv hospital, PTI quoted official sources as saying.</p>

<p>Two other injured nationals, Bush Joseph George and Paul Melvin were injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, they said.</p>

<p>"George was taken to the Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva after suffering injuries on face and body. He underwent an operation, is recovering well, and has been kept under observation. He could speak with his family in India," an official source told PTI.</p>

<p>Melvin was also hospitalised at Ziv Hospital in the northern Israeli city of Safed with slight injuries. He is from the Idukki district of Kerala.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel war: Hamas reportedly seeking assurances war wouldn't start up again</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, MDA had said that one foreign worker was killed and seven others were injured in the attack.</p>

<p>"Our prayers and thoughts naturally go to the families of the bereaved and those of the injured. Israeli Medical institutions are completely at the service of the injured who are being treated by our very best medical staff. Israel regards equally all nationals, Israeli or foreign, who are injured or killed due to terrorism. We will be there to support the families and offer them assistance," Israel said.</p>

<p>"Our countries, who are sadly well versed in civilian loss, stand united in hopes of a speedy recovery for the injured and solace for the family of the bereaved."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel said it was 'deeply shocked' after an Indian national was killed and two others were injured on Monday (March 4) in northern Israel. All three Indian nationals hail from the southern state of Kerala and were hurt after an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard near Israel's northern border community of Margaliot, Press Trust of India reported while citing the officials.

Israel said it was 'deeply shocked' after an Indian national was killed and two others were injured on Monday (March 4) in northern Israel. All three Indian nationals hail from the southern state of Kerala and were hurt after an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard near Israel's northern border community of Margaliot, Press Trust of India reported while citing the officials. "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of one Indian national and the injury of two others due to a cowardly terror attack launched by the Shia Terror organisation Hezbollah, on peaceful agriculture workers who were cultivating an orchard at the northern village of Margaliot yesterday early afternoon," an official social media handle dedicated to bolstering India-Israel ties wrote on X on Tuesday (March 5). Also read | Israel says missile from Lebanon kills foreign worker, injures Indian men Zaki Heller, a spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom, (MDA) told Indian news agency PTI that the missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am (local time) on Monday. Courtesy: Google Maps Who are the Indians hurt, killed in Israel? The Indian national killed in Israel has been identified as Patnibin Maxwell from Kollam in Kerala. His mortal remains were identified in Ziv hospital, PTI quoted official sources as saying. Two other injured nationals, Bush Joseph George and Paul Melvin were injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, they said. "George was taken to the Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva after suffering injuries on face and body. He underwent an operation, is recovering well, and has been kept under observation. He could speak with his family in India," an official source told PTI. Melvin was also hospitalised at Ziv Hospital in the northern Israeli city of Safed with slight injuries. He is from the Idukki district of Kerala. Also watch | Israel war: Hamas reportedly seeking assurances war wouldn't start up again × Earlier, MDA had said that one foreign worker was killed and seven others were injured in the attack. "Our prayers and thoughts naturally go to the families of the bereaved and those of the injured. Israeli Medical institutions are completely at the service of the injured who are being treated by our very best medical staff. Israel regards equally all nationals, Israeli or foreign, who are injured or killed due to terrorism. We will be there to support the families and offer them assistance," Israel said. "Our countries, who are sadly well versed in civilian loss, stand united in hopes of a speedy recovery for the injured and solace for the family of the bereaved." (With inputs from agencies)

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Hamas and Egyptian mediators said they were going ahead with talks in Cairo on securing a ceasefire in Gaza, despite Israel's decision not to send a delegation, as Washington pressed again for a truce.

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<p>India on Friday (Mar 1) expressed deep shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza during the delivery of aid material, and added that the loss of civilian lives was a matter of extreme concern.</p>

<p>"We are deeply shocked at the loss of lives in Northern Gaza yesterday during the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Such loss of civilian lives and the larger humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be a cause for extreme concern. We reiterate our call for safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance," said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.</p>

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<p>New Delhi's rare criticism of Israel comes a day after&nbsp;Israeli troops allegedly opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid near Gaza City, killing 112 people and wounding over 700 others.</p>

<p>The incident on Thursday marked the biggest loss of lives in weeks in a&nbsp;single day, with Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas saying it could throw a spanner in the works of ongoing truce negotiations in Qatar.</p>

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<p>US President Joe Biden also indicated the same, saying, "I know it will" when asked if he thought it would complicate ongoing talks.</p>

<p>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas termed the incident an "ugly massacre" by Israel.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel war: More than 100 Gazans killed, trampled in chaotic stampede while waiting for aid</strong></p>

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<p>A spokesperson for the French foreign ministry said the Jewish nation was responsible under international law for protecting aid distribution to civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(This is a developing story)</em></p>


India on Friday (Mar 1) expressed deep shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza during the delivery of aid material, and added that the loss of civilian lives was a matter of extreme concern.

India on Friday (Mar 1) expressed deep shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza during the delivery of aid material, and added that the loss of civilian lives was a matter of extreme concern. "We are deeply shocked at the loss of lives in Northern Gaza yesterday during the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Such loss of civilian lives and the larger humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be a cause for extreme concern. We reiterate our call for safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance," said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. India expresses deep shock at the loss of lives in Northern Gaza:https://t.co/MKxte3e9lG pic.twitter.com/IPkyIIje8U — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 1, 2024 × New Delhi's rare criticism of Israel comes a day after Israeli troops allegedly opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid near Gaza City, killing 112 people and wounding over 700 others. The incident on Thursday marked the biggest loss of lives in weeks in a single day, with Palestinian militant group Hamas saying it could throw a spanner in the works of ongoing truce negotiations in Qatar. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Unclear whether hostage deal will materialise, says Netanyahu US President Joe Biden also indicated the same, saying, "I know it will" when asked if he thought it would complicate ongoing talks. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas termed the incident an "ugly massacre" by Israel. Watch: Israel war: More than 100 Gazans killed, trampled in chaotic stampede while waiting for aid × A spokesperson for the French foreign ministry said the Jewish nation was responsible under international law for protecting aid distribution to civilians. (This is a developing story)

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