Morning brief: At least 22 killed in US shooting, Israel urges India to declare Hamas a terror group, & more

At least 22 people have been killed in the wake of a deadly mass shooting in US' Lewiston city on Wednesday (Oct 25). WION explains the decades-old “alliance” between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Gaza-based terrorist organisation.

In other news, Israel has urged New Delhi to designate Hamas a terrorist organisation and appreciated the pivotal role played by India in its fight against terrorism.

At least 16 people have been killed after multiple shootings in the United States city ofLewiston, on Wednesday night (Oct 25), reported NBC News citing apolice source in the city.

While acknowledging the close ties with India, Israel has called out New Delhi todeclare Hamas a terrorist organisation in the country. Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Wednesday (Oct 26) in a press briefing showered praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statement post the horrific October 7 Hamas attack where he assured the terror-hit country that India stands firm with it in these unprecedented times.

As the war grinds on between Israel and Hamas, one should not forget the decades-old “alliance” between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Gaza-based terrorist organisation.

United States President Joe Biden, on Wednesday (Oct 26) said that while Israel has a right to defend itself, he called on Tel Aviv to follow “laws of war” and do everything to protect civilians. This comes amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire in the region, the calls for which the US president has previously rejected saying that would not happen until all the hostages being held in Gaza are released.