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Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

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Italian prosecutors put Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last month, a judicial source said on Monday. Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir (C) arrives at the site of a suspected shooting attack in the town of Tzur Yitzhak in central Israel close to the occupied West Bank on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (AFP) The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news agencies and said Ben-Gvir was being investigated on suspicion of torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens who were among the activists. If the probe determines charges are warranted, prosecutors could lodge a formal request for trial. In response to the Italian investigation, Ben-Gvir said in a statement: “I will not shy away from one investigation or another and will continue to stand proudly alongside our fighters.” Israel and Ben-Gvir have faced mounting international criticism after the minister in late May released a video showing detained …

Gaza civil defence reports nine killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza civil defence reports nine killed in Israeli strikes

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Gaza’s civil defence service reported that Israeli strikes killed nine people on Saturday, with Israel’s military saying one of the dead was a Hamas “terrorist cell commander”. Gaza civil defence reports nine killed in Israeli strikes In Gaza City, a drone strike killed seven people and wounded 15 others in the Jawazat camp for displaced people, according to the civil defence, a rescue service that operates under the authority of the Islamist movement Hamas. The city’s Al-Shifa Hospital also reported receiving seven bodies. “We targeted terrorists in that sector,” the Israeli army told AFP, without providing further details. Further south, a 25-year-old man, Muhannad Othman Farwana, was killed in the morning in a strike on a tent, the civil defence said. Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis said the man’s body was brought in along with several wounded. In a statement, the Israeli army said Farwana was “a terrorist cell commander in the military wing” of Hamas, adding he was killed in a precision strike. The strike had hit his tent on the roof of his …

Ireland President ‘very proud, very worried’ after sister, aboard Gaza flotilla, detained by Israel | How it happened

Ireland President ‘very proud, very worried’ after sister, aboard Gaza flotilla, detained by Israel | How it happened

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Ireland has expressed concern after several activists and civilians were detained by Israel on Monday. As per the government, among the 12 Irish citizens onboard is Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of Ireland’s President, Catherine Connolly. Dr Margaret Connolly, who was on board the vessel Blue Toys, is a general practitioner in the town of Sligo in northwest Ireland. (drmargaretconnollysligo) On Monday, Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla, which was more than 250 nautical miles from the Gaza Strip, still in international waters. After learning of the interception, Irish President Connolly stated that the incident was “quite upsetting”. Speaking after visiting King Charles during her UK Visit, the Irish leader stated she was “very proud of my sister, but I’m also very worried about her.” Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris also condemned the act, stating that his thoughts are with the president and other families whose loved ones have been detained. “I was very struck by the president’s comments yesterday, because on a purely personal level, of course you’d be worried, and my heart goes out to …

Israel says targeted head of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

Israel says targeted head of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

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Israel said on Friday that it carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Ezzedine Al-Haddad, who it described as chief of the armed wing of Palestinian movement Hamas. Israel says targeted head of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike Since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the Israeli military and intelligence services have waged an extensive campaign targeting the group’s senior political leaders and militant commanders in Gaza and across the region. “The IDF has carried out a strike in Gaza targeting arch-terrorist Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas’s military wing and one of the principal architects of the October 7 massacre,” the defence minister’s office said in a statement. It did not say whether he had been killed. Gaza’s civil defence agency, a rescue service operating under Hamas, said one person was killed and around 20 others wounded after Israeli warplanes “bombed a residential building” in the Al-Ramal area of Gaza City. The agency did not identify the victim. Israeli television aired footage of a building on fire in Gaza, saying it was the …

‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes jury member Paul Laverty calls out industry for blacklisting actors who oppose war in Gaza

‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes jury member Paul Laverty calls out industry for blacklisting actors who oppose war in Gaza

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The Cannes Film Festival has begun! On the opening day, a member of the main competition jury, noted screenwriter Paul Laverty, ended the press conference by saying that Hollywood should be ashamed of the way it has treated stars like Susan Sarandon, Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo for opposing Israel’s war in Gaza. (Also read: Film Heritage Foundation brings 4K restoration of Malayalam classic Amma Ariyan to Cannes Film Festival) Member of the jury Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty reacts during a press conference of the members of the jury at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Ian LANGSDON / AFP) (AFP) Why jury member lashed out at Hollywood? Interestingly, the image of Susan Sarandon adorns the festival as its official poster this year. The image is taken from the film Thelma and Louise, a cult Hollywood release that also starred Geena Davis. At the end of the press conference, Paul said, “Can I just leave one tiny thing? The Cannes Film Festival has …

The Voice of Hind Rajab’s India release blocked by CBFC, board member says ‘It would affect India-Israel relationship’ | Regional News

The Voice of Hind Rajab’s India release blocked by CBFC, board member says ‘It would affect India-Israel relationship’ | Regional News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 20, 2026 09:33 PM IST The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has blocked the Indian theatrical release of Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated film The Voice of Hind Rajab. The film was scheduled to release in India on March 6, ahead of the Oscars on March 16, but was denied clearance over concerns that it could strain India-Israel relations. Distributor Manoj Nandwana, head of Mumbai-based Jai Viratra Entertainment, told Variety that the CBFC refused certification because “the film is very sensitive.” The Voice of Hind Rajab is based on the real story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped in a car attacked by Israeli forces in Gaza and was later found dead. Manoj Nandwana revealed that he had screened the film for the CBFC in February in hopes of securing timely approval for its planned March 6 release. However, the clearance never came through. According to him, a CBFC member said, “If it gets released, it would affect the India-Israel relationship.” Disagreeing with the reasoning, Nandwana said, “I told …

Global Watch | PM Modi’s Strategic Israel Visit And The Politics Of Narrative Warfare | India News

Global Watch | PM Modi’s Strategic Israel Visit And The Politics Of Narrative Warfare | India News

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Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 16:54 IST By strengthening ties with Israel while backing a two-state solution for Palestine, India shows an ability to balance strategic partnerships with historic principles of diplomacy PM Narendra Modi with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on February 25, 2026. (Image: MEA/PTI) Al Jazeera, a Qatar-backed influential media platform known for peddling Islamist propaganda, has carried out another hit job with its biased reporting aimed at discrediting India’s diplomatic engagement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategic visit to Israel. Its coverage is full of factual inaccuracies, misleading claims, and attempts to misrepresent India’s policies on Kashmir, Palestine, and international relations. In the run-up to Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel, Al Jazeera published an article titled “Kashmir, spying, demolitions: How Modi’s India embraced ‘Israel model’”. The timing and content of this piece make it clear that the article was designed to discredit India’s diplomatic engagement and cast the visit in a negative light. The article was published on 24 February 2026, just one day …

Linked by blood and sacrifice, back Gaza peace: PM Modi to Israel Parliament | India News

Linked by blood and sacrifice, back Gaza peace: PM Modi to Israel Parliament | India News

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In a significant formulation before Israeli parliamentarians in the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday backed the Gaza peace initiative, saying it holds the promise of a “just and durable peace” for all people of the region, including by “addressing the Palestine issue”. His remarks are significant given that a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding in Gaza after two years of intense fighting. Becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Knesset, hours after he was received by counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the Ben Gurion international airport in Tel Aviv, Modi mentioned the Palestine issue before Israel’s political leadership seated across the aisle. In a 31-minute speech, punctuated by applause and standing ovation, and heard by Netanyahu, Leader of Opposition Yair Lapid and Speaker Amir Ohana, Modi spoke of “India’s connection to this land… written in blood and sacrifice”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu upon arrival in Tel Aviv, Israel. (PTI) “The Gaza peace initiative …

De-Hyphenated Diplomacy: PM Modi Advocates Israel-Palestine Peace At Knesset In Historic Visit | World News

De-Hyphenated Diplomacy: PM Modi Advocates Israel-Palestine Peace At Knesset In Historic Visit | World News

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Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 23:00 IST PM Modi reiterated India’s steadfast belief in a two-state solution, urging both Israel and Palestine to return to the path of dialogue and peaceful co-existence PM Modi received a resounding welcome from Israeli lawmakers in the Knesset. (Image/Reuters) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark state visit to Israel reached a significant diplomatic crescendo on Wednesday, as he addressed the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, and held high-level discussions aimed at reshaping the “Indo-Abrahamic” strategic partnership. Throughout the visit, the Prime Minister has delicately balanced India’s historic commitment to the Palestinian cause with its burgeoning, multifaceted alliance with the Israeli state. In his much-anticipated address, PM Modi reiterated India’s steadfast belief in a two-state solution, urging both Israel and Palestine to return to the path of dialogue and peaceful co-existence. He emphasised that India’s “de-hyphenated” foreign policy allows it to maintain strong, independent relationships with both nations, serving as a credible partner for regional stability. The visit began with an extraordinary display of personal rapport at Ben Gurion Airport, where Israeli Prime Minister …

Modi Backs Gaza Peace Initiative in Address at Israel Knesset | India News

Modi Backs Gaza Peace Initiative in Address at Israel Knesset | India News

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Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 22:37 IST Referring to the West Asia turmoil, PM Narendra Modi spoke about regional peace and promised that India stands by Israel during this difficult time PM Narendra Modi at the Knesset, Israeli parliament, in Israel on February 25, 2026. (Image: @NarendraModi/Yt/PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Palestine issue at Israel’s Knesset and said the Trump administration-led Gaza Peace Initiative is a just and durable solution for the people of the region. Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Israel – his second to the country – said he is the first Indian prime minister to address the Knesset, which is the Israeli parliament. “Gaza Peace Initiative holds the promise of a just and durable peace for all the people of the region, including by addressing the Palestine issue. The road to peace is not always easy but India joins you and the world for dialogue, peace and stability in this region,” Modi said during his speech. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Jerusalem, Israel: Addressing …