Israel has yet again rebuffed international calls to end the offensive in Gaza, this multiplies global concerns over whether the United States should condition if not halt its military support for Israel. This comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Washington's veto on a United Nations resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM rebuffs international calls to end offensive in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again said that it's just War to eliminate Hamas will continue until all the goals are achieved. Netanyahu also ruled out slowing down the onslaught in Gaza saying it would defeat the purpose of eliminating Hamas.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again said that its War to eliminate Hamas will continue until all the goals are achieved. IDF says that there are signs Hamas system is falling apart as they are killing militants every day.

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Fighting has intensified in southern Gaza. Israel's ground offensive is centred around Khan Younis as a humanitarian situation continues to worsen by the hour in the besieged strip. Calls for protecting human rights for Gazans grow but Washington's support for Israel remains undeterred.

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Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that the United States should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza and the loss of Palestinian lives. The Prime Minister made the statement that the 21st Doha Forum. WION's correspondent talks to Palestinian PM Shtayyeh.

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National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated on Saturday night that once Hamas is defeated in Gaza, Israel may have to go to war against Hezbollah across the northern border in Lebanon.

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Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh at has said that the United States should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza and the loss of Palestinian lives. The Prime Minister made the statement that the 21st Doha Forum.

UN Chief gives opening remarks at Doha Forum

Doha Forum | Shtayyeh: US should also be held responsible for Israeli attack

<p>Two Iranians were arrested in Cyprus over alleged plot to stage attacks on Israelis living in the country, a Cypriot newspaper reported Sunday (Dec 10).</p>

<p>Both of them are said to be political refugees and linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.</p>

<p>The Kathimerini Cyprus newspaper reported that the duo was in the initial stages of gathering intelligence related to the potential Israeli targets.</p>

<p>Later, PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israeli intelligence service Mossad helped Cyprus foil the "Iranian-ordered attack" against Israelis and Jews on the island.</p>

<h2><strong>Iranian network active in Cyprus</strong></h2>

<p>Cyprus is a prominent tourist and investment destination for many Israelis, located just a 40-minute flight from the Jewish nation.</p>

<p>Iranian undercover network is believed to be operational here, which constantly keeps devising threatening designs against local Israelis.</p>

<p>Earlier in June this year, PM Netanyahu of Israel had lauded Cyprus authorities for foiling an alleged attack plot against Israelis.</p>

<p>"Israel welcomes the foiling of the Iranian terrorist attack in the territory of Cyprus against Israeli targets," Netanyahu's office had said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas | US to send more weapons to Israel</strong></p>

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<p>"Israel operates everywhere in a wide variety of methods in order to protect Jews and Israelis and will continue to act to sever Iranian terrorism wherever it raises its head, including on Iranian soil," the statement added.</p>

<p>In 2021, Israel accused Iran of orchestrating an attempted attack against Israelis in Cyprus after police on the Mediterranean island said an armed individual had been arrested.</p>

<h2><strong>Houthis issue warning to Israeli ships</strong></h2>

<p>Iran and its proxies continue to threaten Israeli interests across the West Asia region as the war in Gaza rages on.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, Yemen’s Houthi movement said it would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned all international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-palestine-pm-demands-us-to-recognise-israeli-atrocities-in-gaza-668198"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Exclusive: Palestine PM demands US to recognise Israeli `atrocities` in Gaza</strong></a></p>

<p>“If Gaza does not receive the food and medicines it needs, all ships in the Red Sea bound for Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality, will become a target for our armed forces,” the group’s spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday.</p>

<p>This has risked major escalation in the region as Israel continues to pound Gaza for a third month, killing more than 17,700 people so far and wounding nearly 49,000 others.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two Iranians were arrested in Cyprus over alleged plot to stage attacks on Israelis living in the country, a Cypriot newspaper reported Sunday (Dec 10). Both of them are said to be political refugees and linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Two Iranians were arrested in Cyprus over alleged plot to stage attacks on Israelis living in the country, a Cypriot newspaper reported Sunday (Dec 10). Both of them are said to be political refugees and linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The Kathimerini Cyprus newspaper reported that the duo was in the initial stages of gathering intelligence related to the potential Israeli targets. Later, PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israeli intelligence service Mossad helped Cyprus foil the "Iranian-ordered attack" against Israelis and Jews on the island. Iranian network active in Cyprus Cyprus is a prominent tourist and investment destination for many Israelis, located just a 40-minute flight from the Jewish nation. Iranian undercover network is believed to be operational here, which constantly keeps devising threatening designs against local Israelis. Earlier in June this year, PM Netanyahu of Israel had lauded Cyprus authorities for foiling an alleged attack plot against Israelis. "Israel welcomes the foiling of the Iranian terrorist attack in the territory of Cyprus against Israeli targets," Netanyahu's office had said. Watch: Israel-Hamas | US to send more weapons to Israel × "Israel operates everywhere in a wide variety of methods in order to protect Jews and Israelis and will continue to act to sever Iranian terrorism wherever it raises its head, including on Iranian soil," the statement added. In 2021, Israel accused Iran of orchestrating an attempted attack against Israelis in Cyprus after police on the Mediterranean island said an armed individual had been arrested. Houthis issue warning to Israeli ships Iran and its proxies continue to threaten Israeli interests across the West Asia region as the war in Gaza rages on. Earlier this week, Yemen’s Houthi movement said it would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned all international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports. Also read: Exclusive: Palestine PM demands US to recognise Israeli `atrocities` in Gaza “If Gaza does not receive the food and medicines it needs, all ships in the Red Sea bound for Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality, will become a target for our armed forces,” the group’s spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday. This has risked major escalation in the region as Israel continues to pound Gaza for a third month, killing more than 17,700 people so far and wounding nearly 49,000 others. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyprus detains two Iranian ‘refugees’ over alleged plot to target Israelis

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that the Hamas militant rule in the Gaza region is “beginning to collapse”.

<p>The death toll in Gaza Strip touched 17,700 on Saturday (Dec 9), according to Hamas-run health ministry as Israel continued to bombard targets in the blockaded Palestinian enclave, Aid groups have said that Gaza faces an "apocalyptic" humanitarian situation and is at the brink of being overwhelmed by starvation.</p>

<p>Earlier, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate&nbsp;ceasefire on Friday. Washington cited the absence of any plan for return of Israelis held hostage in Gaza since October 7 as one of the reasons behind its opposition. But its veto was strongly condemned by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, as well as Islamin nations and humanitarian groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, said the US veto in the UNSC made it complicit in Israel’s "genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes" against Palestinians, Reuters reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vetoes-un-security-council-resolution-demanding-immediate-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-gaza-667777">US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, says it would ‘benefit’ Hamas</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Jaishankar dials Palestinian PM</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, India's Minister for External Affairs (MEA) Dr S. Jaishankar spoke to the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on the evening of Dec 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Spoke to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh this evening," Jaishankar wrote on X, formerly Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He expressed deep concern on the situation in both Gaza and the West Bank. Reiterated India’s long-standing position on Palestine. Agreed to remain in touch," Jaishankar added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: Why Houthis Target Ships in the Red Sea | What Stops U.S. From Retaliating?</strong></p>

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<p>India supports a two-state&nbsp;resolution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.</p>

<p>Amid Israel continuing&nbsp;to pound Gaza with air strikes, the Hamas ministry said 71 dead had arrived at Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah alone over 24 hours, and 62 at Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Yunis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas after its unprecedented attacks on October 7, when the men owing allegiance to Hamas broke through Gaza's border with Israel to kill about 1,200 Israelis and seize hostages, of whom 138 remain captive, according to Israel.<br />
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The death toll in Gaza Strip touched 17,700 on Saturday (Dec 9), according to Hamas-run health ministry as Israel continued to bombard targets in the blockaded Palestinian enclave, Aid groups have said that Gaza faces an "apocalyptic" humanitarian situation and is at the brink of being overwhelmed by starvation.

The death toll in Gaza Strip touched 17,700 on Saturday (Dec 9), according to Hamas-run health ministry as Israel continued to bombard targets in the blockaded Palestinian enclave, Aid groups have said that Gaza faces an "apocalyptic" humanitarian situation and is at the brink of being overwhelmed by starvation. Earlier, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire on Friday. Washington cited the absence of any plan for return of Israelis held hostage in Gaza since October 7 as one of the reasons behind its opposition. But its veto was strongly condemned by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, as well as Islamin nations and humanitarian groups. Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, said the US veto in the UNSC made it complicit in Israel’s "genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes" against Palestinians, Reuters reported. Also read | US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, says it would ‘benefit’ Hamas Jaishankar dials Palestinian PM Meanwhile, India's Minister for External Affairs (MEA) Dr S. Jaishankar spoke to the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on the evening of Dec 9. "Spoke to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh this evening," Jaishankar wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "He expressed deep concern on the situation in both Gaza and the West Bank. Reiterated India’s long-standing position on Palestine. Agreed to remain in touch," Jaishankar added. Also watch | Gravitas Plus: Why Houthis Target Ships in the Red Sea | What Stops U.S. From Retaliating? × India supports a two-state resolution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Amid Israel continuing to pound Gaza with air strikes, the Hamas ministry said 71 dead had arrived at Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah alone over 24 hours, and 62 at Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Yunis. Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas after its unprecedented attacks on October 7, when the men owing allegiance to Hamas broke through Gaza's border with Israel to kill about 1,200 Israelis and seize hostages, of whom 138 remain captive, according to Israel. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Images show men in their underwear with their hands bound behind their backs. Others are blindfolded. The Israeli government threatens to make more sweeping arrests in the Gaza strip to determine who is a Palestinian militant and who is not.

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The globe has taken to the streets to show its support for Palestinians who are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. This is as the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and people around the world are protesting against it.

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Fighting has intensified in southern Gaza. Israel's ground offensive is centred around Khan Younis as a humanitarian situation continues to worsen by the hour in the besieged strip. Calls for protecting human rights for Gazans grow but Washington's support for Israel remains undeterred. To understand this better watch this interview with Colonel Rich Outzen (Retd.) who is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council & Jamestown Foundation.

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The IDF released dramatic footage of troops of the elite LOTAR Unit battling Hamas operatives in a school in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood.

Israeli footage shows IDF troops battling Hamas operatives in Gaza City

Since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea. From 1,000 miles away from the Gaza Strip, the Houthis have launched attacks on not only commercial ships but also fired missiles towards U.S. warships. So why hasn't the U.S. retaliated against the Houthis in Yemen? In this episode of Gravitas Plus, we do a deep dive into the origins, motivations, and global implications of the Houthi rebels and why their actions matter.

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The attack is the first to be confirmed on the U.S. Embassy since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. It's located in Baghdad’s heavily fortified green zone, which houses Iraqi government buildings and embassies, on the west bank of the Tigris river.

US Says bring those responsible for attack to justice

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The U.S. Criticized them for rushing it through and leaving the call for an unconditional ceasefire unchanged. Meanwhile, Britain abstained because there was no condemnation of Hamas.

US & Israel oppose ceasefire claiming it will benefit Hamas

The fatalities are on the rise in the besieged Gaza Strip. According to Hamas, the Central Gaza Hospital witnessed 71 fatalities in 24 hours all the regions in Gaza are under constant attack. The IDF released a video of attacks on the northeastern region. To know more watch this interview with a professor of Clinton Institute, University College, Scott Lucas.

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Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video of its intensified attacks in North-East Gaza

Is Hamas diverting this much needed aid from its own people? Israel has been making such claims that Hamas has been blocking the crucial Aid and that Gazans are not its priority.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: An extraordinary UN bid to call for a ceasefire in Gaza was blocked by the United States on December 8 while Israeli forces continued a relentless offensive to destroy Hamas after its deadly attack two months ago.

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Hamas has sought Pakistan's help to stop Israel's Gaza assault. Is Pakistan which is itself facing economic turmoil in any condition to help others? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Hamas seeks Pakistan's help against Israel

The death of IDF soldier Gal Eisenkot and the rising Israeli military casualties in Gaza reflect the harsh realities of the ongoing conflict. As Prime Minister Netanyahu continues his hardline stance, Israel faces a pivotal moment. The potential decision to engage in underground warfare in Gaza's tunnels or to employ unconventional methods like flooding poses significant risks. Amidst these challenges, the long-term viability of Netanyahu's aims, particularly against groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, remains a subject of intense debate, highlighting the intricate dynamics of West Asia politics.

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Founded in the chaos of the fifteen-year Lebanese civil war, Hezbollah is driven by its opposition to Israel and its resistance to Western influence in West Asia. So far, Israel and Hezbollah have stopped short of reviving the full-scale war they fought in 2006. A repeat of the 2006 scenario will force Israel's military to fight on two fronts, stretching its forces thin. Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of homemade or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel. Hezbollah can rain fire on targets throughout Israel, including with far more advanced and hard-hitting weaponry than what Hamas has been able to muster. In 2016, estimates put its arsenal at around 150-thousand rockets, a tenfold increase over the roughly 15-thousand that were said to be available ahead of the 2006 Lebanon war. That number has since grown even larger. Hezbollah also possesses short-range ballistic missiles, drones, and anti-ship missiles.

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