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October 11, 2026 10:20 AM

Exiled Palestinian leader Mohammed Dahlan emerges as key power broker ahead of November election

A high-stakes political shakeup is brewing in West Asia. While Israel prepares for a crucial election on 27th October, all eyes are turning to what happens just one month later. On 28th November, Palestinians are scheduled to head to the polls to elect a new Legislative Council. If it goes as planned, it will be the first national legislative vote in 20 years. youtu.be/VXbKGgId8kg The last time Palestinians voted was in 2006 when a surprise Hamas victory shattered Fatah’s dominance. That s...

August 19, 2026 1:14 PM

India reiterates support for negotiated two-state solution in Palestine: MEA Secretary Ranganathan

India has reiterated its longstanding support for a “negotiated two-state solution” in Palestine and reaffirmed its consistent support for the Palestinian people. The reaffirmation came during talks between Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa, and Overseas Indian Affairs) Sripriya Ranganathan and Palestine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin in Ramallah. Ranganathan is on an official visit to Egypt, Palestine and Le...

July 20, 2026 10:20 PM

Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new overall leader

Hamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Palestinian militant group on Monday, in a move an analyst says could signal a tougher stance by the group towards disarmament calls. Hayya replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat with Israeli forces in October 2024 as Hamas fought a full-scale, two-year war with Israel in the Gaza Strip. Hayya, the group's exiled Gaza chief and top negotiator, has become an increasingly central figure in the leade...

July 15, 2026 4:01 PM

Palestine hails India’s development assistance, welcomes three new projects

The Palestine Embassy in India on Wednesday welcomed India's announcement of three major development projects for the Palestinian people, describing the initiatives as a meaningful contribution towards strengthening healthcare services, supporting rehabilitation efforts and helping revive the Palestinian economy amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The projects, announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during India's campaign launch for election as a non-permanent member of the...

May 18, 2026 2:53 PM

In war‑scarred Gaza, brides turn to refurbished wedding dresses

In a small sewing workshop in southern Gaza, Nisreen Al‑Rantisi pulls fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep a fading tradition alive amid war and soaring costs. Families said they have been struggling to find new wedding dresses and many search instead for places that refurbish gowns and other kinds of clothes for their children. Importers cite delays, high shipping costs, and restrictions on materials, such as the crystals encrusted into the elaborate wedding ...

April 21, 2026 12:55 PM

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says

Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" have held talks with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World about managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, the Financial Times said on Tuesday. Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion. Citing three people familiar with the matter, the paper said the talks centred on prospects...

March 2, 2026 7:53 PM

Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war

Gaza is rapidly running out of its limited fuel supply and stocks of food staples may become tight, officials say, after Israel blocked the entry of fuel and goods into the war-shattered territory, citing fighting with Iran. Israel's military closed all Gaza border crossings on Saturday after announcing air strikes on Iran carried out jointly with the United States. Israeli authorities say the crossings cannot be operated safely during war and have not said how long they would be shut. FEW DAY...

February 26, 2026 12:30 AM

PM Modi rare world leader to receive top awards from both Israel and Palestine

Israel Parliament conferred the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday after his address in the Israeli Parliament. This is the highest honour of the Knesset. The Indian Prime Minister is the first leader to receive this medal. The medal was conferred in recognition of PM Modi's exceptional contribution through his personal leadership to strengthen strategic relations between India and Israel. In 2018, PM Narendra Modi was conferred the Grand Collar of ...

February 16, 2026 11:40 AM

Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn ‘de-facto annexation’

Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved further measures to tighten Israel's control over the occupied West Bank and make it easier for settlers to buy land, a move Palestinians called a "de-facto annexation". The West Bank is among the territories that Palestinians seek for a future independent state. Much of it is under Israeli military control, with limited Palestinian self-rule in some areas run by the Western-backed Palestinian Authority. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is faci...

February 2, 2026 2:33 PM

What’s next for Trump’s Gaza plan after Rafah reopening?

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt. But difficult questions remain unaddressed, including whether Hamas will disarm. Trump's plan, now in its second phase, has been shaken by repeated Israeli attacks that have killed hundreds in Gaza, as well as resistance by Hamas militants to lay down their weapons. Israeli officials say they are preparing for a return to war if Hamas refuses to disar...