US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday held a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv. Austin emphasised the USA's commitment to Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas while also expressing a desire for regional stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.

US forms multinational Red Sea force to deter attacks from Iranian allies

US announces international task force to protect ships in Red Sea from Houthi attacks

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has assured Israel of complete support and added that no country should tolerate such danger. US fully supports Israel in its war against Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel hints gradual shift in Gaza war after US defence chief visit

The United States announced that several countries have agreed to jointly carry out patrols in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to protect commercial ships from missile and drone attacks by Yemen-based Houthis, who say they are doing so in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

US announces 10-nation coalition to respond to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis in Red Sea

Indian Prime Minister Modi, spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Modi highlighted India's stand on the ongoing Gaza war. India, is in favour of early restoration of peace.

Gravitas: Can US-led Red Sea patrol force save global shipping from Houthis?

Several countries have agreed to jointly carry out patrols in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to try to safeguard commercial shipping against attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Israel-Hamas war: 10-Nation coalition to combat Houti attacks

Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the latest in a surge of attacks over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Vessel attacked in Red Sea off Yemen coast, US blames Houthis

Israel will gradually transition to the next phase of operations in Gaza, the country's defence minister said on Monday following talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about lower intensity combat and ways to reduce harm to civilians.

Israel-hamas war: Israel signals gradual shift in Gaza war, after US defense chief visit

Three elderly Israeli prisoners are heard in a video released by Hamas appealing for their quick release. The one-minute film, titled Don't Let Us Grow Old Here, was uploaded on Monday to the Qassam Brigades' Telegram account by the military wing of the Palestinian group.

Israel-Hamas war: CIA Chief meets Qatar's Prime Minister, Mossad head in Warsaw | World News | WION

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas video shows three elderly Israeli hostages pleading for release | WION

Israel-Hamas war: Devastation in Northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya after Israeli strike

Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea threaten global consequences

Israel-hamas war: Hamas video shows elderly Israeli hostages pleading for release

Over 110 people have died in Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp. Western countries are putting pressure on Netanyahu for a 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza, but Bibi appears to be determined on a long war. There are reports that Israel could be trying to open a new front.

Gravitas | Gaza war: Is Israel's Netanyahu opening a new front?

The Israeli army on Sunday (Dec 17) said that it had uncovered an unusually large concrete and iron-girded Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip, just a few hundred metres from a key border crossing.

Israeli army uncovers 'biggest Hamas tunnel' with 4-km long network near Gaza border

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin visits Israel amid truce calls. Austin to press Israeli defense officials to define war milestones. On the other hand, UN Security Council moves toward voting to demand aid access for Gaza. UNSC seeks support to deliver humanitarian aid by land sea and air.

Israel-Hamas war: Humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza grows

Israel's offensive continues in Gaza and the cost of war is increasing in terms of lives being lost and families being destroyed. An entire generation of children is suffering endlessly out of the 18,800 people killed in Gaza so far 70% of them have been women and children.

Israel-Hamas war: Half of population starving in Gaza

IDF claims it has uncovered largest Hamas tunnel near northern Gaza border crossing

Israel forbade inhabitants from residing in the heart of Khan Younis, the principal southern city of Gaza, and bombarded the entire area controlled by Hamas. This occurred a day after the US used its veto power in the UN Security Council to protect its partner from a call for a truce.

Israel-hamas war: Israel airstrikes kill 110 Palestinians in Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp

Israel-Hamas war | World Food Programme: Half of Gaza's population is dying | World News | WION

Benny Gantz, the minister of defense cabinet, issued a warning on Friday, saying that if diplomatic measures failed to dissuade the terrorist organization Hezbollah from the Lebanese border, Israel would have to drive them out.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel Defence Forces says, 'no going back to status quo with Lebanon' | WION

Israel War: IDF Releases Footage Showing The System Of Tunnels Built In Gaza. The videos show Israeli soldiers at the entrance to a tunnel as well as sequences purporting to show the construction of the tunnel system.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel uncovers 'biggest Hamas tunnel' near Gaza border | World News | WION

A 27-year-old Israeli woman who was taken hostage by the Palestinian militant group Hamas during the October 7 attack on southern Israel has been confirmed dead, the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum announced.

Israeli hostage, 27-year-old woman Inbar Haiman, confirmed dead in Hamas captivity: Report

palestine

Palestine, News on Palestine, stories on Palestine, articles on Palestine, Palestine stories at Wion, Palestine news, Palestine latest news