Israel on Saturday carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza in a heavy air and ground assault. At least 210 Palestinians, including children, were killed, a Gaza health official said. Israelis were jubilant as the army said it freed Noa … Read more
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a Gaza ceasefire proposal outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday is an “important step,” as parties wait for an official response from Hamas. Freeland was asked about the proposal, which envisions three stages of actions aimed at a permanent end to the Israel-Hamas conflict, at … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says military operations in Rafah must stop now that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city. Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Friday, the prime minister repeated Canada’s call for a ceasefire and for Hamas to release the … Read more
Samridhii Shukla plays the lead role of Abhira in Rajan Shahi-produced TV show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The actress has been ruling hearts since day one. Samridhii Shukla‘s Abhira is paired opposite Rohit Purohit’s Armaan Poddar. Abhira and Armaan were married but they had decided to end their marriage after a year as by … Read more
JERUSALEM: Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza will mark the start of Passover, a week-long festival that celebrates freedom, with a renewed plea to the government to make a deal to return their missing loved ones. Passover, starting on Monday (Apr 22) evening, is traditionally observed with a Seder, a holiday feast when families … Read more
The list of hate and vandalism incidents in Newton continues to grow, as police responded to another home with a pro-Israel sign after someone tossed a rock through its window. The local cops have been investigating several anti-Israel vandalism incidents in recent weeks amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last weekend, police responded to a Homer Street … Read more
The House of Commons passed a softened New Democrat motion on Monday night that no longer calls for the federal government to officially recognize Palestinian statehood after last-minute amendments brought in by the governing Liberals. Softening the motion’s original language, one of the 14 amendments called for the government to work toward “the establishment of the State of Palestine … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, has appealed to Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, mother of Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, seeking the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. In a letter, Netanyahu said, “I reach out to you with a heart full of hope and plea for your invaluable support.” “Ramzan, … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says troops eliminated no fewer than 286 terrorists, apprehended 244 others, and rescued 122 kidnapped hostages in different theatres of operation across the country in the last week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, made this known while giving an update on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday … Read more
Countries traditionally aligned with Israel are warning its right-wing government against contemplating a displacement of people who live in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli officials repeatedly suggest Canada could take in Palestinians. This week, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said his country should “encourage migration” of Palestinians from Gaza and re-establish Israeli settlements there, echoing similar … Read more
