Israel Palestine Conflict

Veteran actress Helen Mirren faced a viral social media incident where a Pro-Palestine protestor verbally accosted her and her husband, filmmaker Taylor Hackford, on a London street. The man, filming the couple, hurled accusations regarding Mirren's pro-Israel stance, referencing comments she made while promoting her film 'Golda'. The incident is reportedly being investigated as a potential hate crime.

A lecture was organised by Vayam a study circle on 'Israel- Palestine conflict' in the city on Monday.

During an interaction in Malaysia, External affairs minister Jaishankar emphasized that despite the intricate nature of the Israel-Palestine conflict, one undeniable truth said that the Palestinians have been deprived of their rights and homeland. Jaishankar condemned the recent terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel on October 7, while also acknowledging the complexities of the situation and the importance of upholding international humanitarian law in all responses.

On October 7, Hamas soldiers infiltrated into Israel from the Gaza Strip igniting yet another round of fighting. Here’s a ready reckoner of the major players in the conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during bilateral discussions with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. Modi reiterated India's commitment to supporting Palestine and endorsing a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict. India has also extended financial aid to Gaza, reflecting its ongoing humanitarian commitments.

The conflict between Israel and Palestine seems to have spilled over on the streets of Britain.

Israel-Palestine conflict drags in the US, turning back the geopolitical clock. Beijing will benefit, Delhi has a problem on its hands

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24-hour control room to monitor and provide assistance during the Israel-Palestine conflict. The control room's contact details have been released, along with emergency helplines set up by the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv and the Indian Representative Office in Ramallah.

India faced a surge in cyberattacks from pro-Palestinian groups after the 2023 Israel-Hamas war. Groups like Ghost of Palestine targeted government entities and businesses. Indian hacktivist groups retaliated. They targeted pro-Palestinian organizations. Sensitive data was leaked. India's cyber defenses were tested. The I4C responded to these threats. The conflict highlighted the need for stronger cybersecurity.

Foreign minister Jaishankar supports a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing peace efforts and humanitarian considerations, urging for sustainable solutions and balanced responses to recent attacks.

A self-taught painter whose workshops in Israel and Palestine was a big hit among both Jews and Arabs is extremely distraught at the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

They may be thousands of miles away from their homeland, but the conflict with Israel never distances itself from the dozen-odd Palestinian students in the city.

Jewish peace activists organized protests in Oakland and Chicago, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Oakland, protesters staged a sit-in inside a federal building and were eventually arrested. Similar protests took place in Chicago and New York City, where activists blocked entrances and demanded United States support for a cease-fire. The protests were in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in numerous deaths and destruction in Gaza.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with Israel launching airstrikes in Gaza and Hamas claiming that dozens of people have been killed. The fighting has persisted despite calls for a ceasefire, and casualties, including children, continue to rise. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is set to visit Turkey, where tensions against Israel are mounting. Egypt has called for an immediate ceasefire, and Hamas has suspended the evacuation of dual nationals and foreigners until wounded Palestinians can be treated in Egypt.

The United Nations warned that the Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, ahead of an expected Security Council vote on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory. Separate diplomatic efforts are also underway for a fresh pause in the worst-ever Gaza war. The war began when Hamas gunmen broke through Gaza's militarized border and killed around 1,140 people in Israel. The UN estimates that 1.9 million Gazans are now displaced, out of a population of 2.4 million. Israel has opposed any reference to a ceasefire.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party for its stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, claiming that their resolution resembled statements made by Pakistan and the Taliban. Sarma highlighted three aspects: the absence of condemnation towards Hamas, failure to denounce terror attacks on Israel, and silence on the issue of hostages.

India has been pushing for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue for many decades and an increasing number of countries are now not only supporting it but seeing it as "more urgent" than before, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, amid concerns over the prevailing situation in Gaza. He made the remarks at an interactive session at a security conference in Munich in presence of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.

Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad have been awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for their efforts towards a non-violent resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Barenboim, a distinguished classical pianist and conductor, is known for using music to foster harmony in West Asia. Awwad, a Palestinian peace activist, co-founded the initiative called Roots and the Palestinian non-violence movement called Taghyeer. "Taghyeer, a mass independent movement, is dedicated to the social development needs of the Palestinians and to forge a non-violent path to end the Occupation," the statement said.

Oil prices rose over $3 a barrel on Monday as military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas deepened political uncertainty across the Middle East and raised concerns about supplies. "The place where action is taking place is in many respects the centre of global energy... as we go along we will navigate through this," Puri told reporters at an industry event in New Delhi.

"Bombs were going off around us all the time. Rockets were raining from the skies; hearing and seeing explosions became a daily affair," recalls Rehman, one of the survivors.

MP from Bradford east David Ward openly endorsed Hamas rocket attacks on Israeli towns by writing on twitter “The big question is - if I lived in Gaza would I fire a rocket? Probably yes”.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly told US President Biden that he has no choice but to launch a ground operation in Gaza, as the conflict with Hamas escalates. The two leaders spoke on the phone and discussed ongoing efforts to ensure that Israel's enemies do not take advantage of the situation. Netanyahu's message indicates that Israel's response to Hamas' attack will be a long and difficult war.