Israel-Palestine War Highlights: EU suspends development aid payments to Palestinians

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is on a four-day visit to India, will be conferred an honorary doctorate by Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday, according to the Education Ministry.

On the release of hostages, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Major Libby Weiss says, "...For obvious reasons, we can’t at this stage elaborate too much about IDF plans or anything along those lines...We are committed & dedicated to bringing the hostages home regardless of what country they came from..."

On the Israel-Palestine conflict, Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen says, "...It's an evil not created even by the devil. In the last decades, I don't think that we saw such sins - maybe only in ISIS...Hamas is the proxy of Iran. Hamas executed a historical massacre that the world will not forget..."

Delhi Police Crime Branch summons Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's OSD Lokesh Sharma for interrogation in phone tapping case on October 10: Official sources

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen says, "...Israel is at war. We are in a war and we did not choose to start this war but we are facing a vicious terror organisation Hamas..."

One Indian Army soldier lost his life while three are missing after a group of Indian Army mountaineers was caught in an avalanche on Mount Kun in Ladakh. The search operations are on for the missing troops. More details awaited: Indian Army officials

New Zealand beat the Netherlands by 99 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik has unveiled extensive security measures, including at key traffic points.

GS Malik says, "For that, more than 7000 Police personnel are being deployed. We are also deploying Home Guard jawans...We have also requested for SDRF and NDRF jawans. Besides them, we will also get NSG Bomb Disposal Team, NSG Hit Team and Anti-Drone Team. There are 9 bomb disposal squads. Besides them, we also have sniffer dogs...We are also monitoring threats being received through mail..."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to "change the Middle East" in Israel's war with Palestinian militant group Hamas, as the army pounded the Gaza Strip with air strikes.

MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) workers protested at Vashi Toll Plaza in Navi Mumbai earlier today demanding the abolition of toll tax for small vehicles. They were later detained by the Police.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address the 'Jana Garjana Sabha' tomorrow in Adilabad, Telangana. Later in the day, he will address Professionals and Intellectuals in Secunderabad.

Nepal Cabinet decides to observe a day of national mourning on 10th October and repatriate the dead bodies in coordination with the Israeli government at the earliest, announces Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

ED has seized 6 immovable properties located in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka to the extent of INR 24.64 Crore of M/s Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd under Section 37A of FEMA, 1999: Directorate of Enforcement

ED has provisionally attached properties worth Rs. 40.62 Crore in the form of 26 residential flats and shops situated in the states of Maharashtra and West Bengal under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 in the case of M/s Geodesic Limited and others. Total attachment in this case stands at Rs.57.14 Crore (approx.).

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today addressed the 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) here in the national capital: Ministry of Cooperation

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Monday as a deepening conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas roiled global markets and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets, while crude prices jumped over 3%.
At 9:40 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 12.14 points, or 0.04%, at 33,395.44, the S&P 500 was down 14.98 points, or 0.35%, at 4,293.52, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 127.02 points, or 0.95%, at 13,304.33.

Commerce ministry says India and Peru to hold Special Round of negotiations for trade agreement on October 10-11.

The special round of negotiations over the India-Peru Trade Agreement comes after the last round - the fifth - was completed in August 2019. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the negotiations were then paused. The sixth round of negotiations are set to be held later this year in December in Peru's capital, Lima.

CPI MP Binoy Viswam writes to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar regarding the safety and security of Indian citizens stranded in the West Asian region amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

On evacuation plans by countries, amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, Spokesperson of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lior Haiat says, "We are evacuating people from that area, in the south of Israel to the centre of Israel. We are not evacuating people from the state of Israel, especially because this is the only place we have. We have no other place to go to. We will stay here, we will defend ourselves and we will win this war against terror..."

-The EU has halted development aid payments to the Palestinians and is placing 691 million euros ($728 million) of support "under review" after the Hamas assault on Israel, an EU commissioner said Monday.
-"All payments immediately suspended. All projects put under review. All new budget proposals, including for 2023 postponed until further notice. Comprehensive assessment of the whole portfolio," European Union Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi posted on social media.

“India as a friend of both Israel and Palestine should intervene in the conflict and push Israel through the international community to make it accept first of all a ceasefire and implement the two-state solution.” - Palestinian Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaijaa to The Hindu.

Emirates, Air France, Lufthansa have all halted service to Tel Aviv.

British Airways' timetable has changed, and Virgin Atlantic issued a warning about cancellations and delays departing from Heathrow.

Hamas, a group of Palestinian terrorists, claimed to have fired missiles against Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Monday.

Since Hamas' attack on Saturday, about 700 people have been killed in Israel, while 500 more have died in Gaza as a result of Israeli airstrikes.

Israel shells south Lebanon, says NDTV World report, citing a local official.
Israel killed 'a number of armed suspects' who infiltrated from Lebanon, said the army

At least 560 people have died and 2,900 have been injured in Gaza since Israel began carrying out airstrikes in response to Hamas' surprise attack early Saturday morning, the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement on Monday, CNN reported.

Nine Americans died in Israel as a result of the violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the US revealed on Monday.

"We wish those who were injured a swift recovery and send our sincere sympathies to the families of all those who were impacted and the victims. A representative for the National Security Council issued a statement saying, "We continue to constantly watch the situation and stay in touch with our Israeli partners, notably the local authorities.

New Zealand post 322-7 against Netherlands in World Cup match at Hyderabad.

-US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer reiterated on October 9 that while the US believes Iran is “broadly complicit” in Hamas attacks in Israel, the US does not at this time have “direct information” linking Iran to the attacks.
-“What we can be quite clear about is that Iran is broadly complicit in these attacks for having supporting Hamas going back decades,” Finer said during an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” pointing to weapons, training and other financial support to Hamas, what we don’t have is direct information that shows Iranian involvement in ordering or planning of the attacks that took place over the last couple of days. It’s something that we’re going to keep looking at closely,” Finer said

Goldman Sachs does not see any immediate major effect on near-term oil market inventories from the attacks in Israel over the weekend, it said in a note.
It added, however, that the attacks reduce the likelihood of normalization of the country's relations with Saudi Arabia, and the associated boost to Saudi production over time.
Hamas' assault on Israel drove oil prices higher as markets priced in fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, a day after Israel pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza in retaliation for one of the bloodiest attacks in its history.

Germany's Hamburg airport suspended flights on Monday as police, acting on a threat of an attack sent via an email, searched a plane with 198 passengers from Tehran that had landed in the northern city: Reuters

Congress Working Committee passes resolution - CWC expresses its dismay and anguish on the war that has broken out in the Middle East where over a thousand people have been killed in the last two days. The CWC reiterates its long-standing support for the rights of the Palestinian people to land, self-government and to live with dignity and respect. The CWC calls for an immediate cease-fire and for negotiations to begin on all outstanding issues including the imperative issues that have given rise to the present conflict.

Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to embark tomorrow on an official visit to Marrakech, Morocco, to attend the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2023. During the visit, Union Minister for Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF, and 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors FMCBG meeting. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, will jointly chair the 4th FMCBG meeting under G20 India Presidency.

Qatari mediators have held urgent calls with Hamas officials to try to negotiate freedom for Israeli women and children seized by the militant group and held in Gaza in exchange for the release of 36 Palestinian women and children from Israel's prisons, a source told Reuters.

The negotiations, which Qatar has been conducting in coordination with the United States since Saturday night, are "moving positively" said the source, who has been briefed on the talks. But there are no signs of breakthroughs as both sides dig in. (Reuters)

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Had an excellent meeting with President Samia Suluhu. We reviewed the full range of India-Tanzania relations and have elevated our time-tested relation to a Strategic Partnership. The areas of our discussion included trade, commerce and people-to-people linkages."

Russia says “high risk” of a third party entering the ongoing fighting after US announces moving warships closer to Israel. “The risk of third forces becoming involved in this conflict is high. It is very important to find ways as soon as possible to move towards some kind of negotiation process,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by the local TASS news agency.

Gaza's mortuaries and hospitals are overcrowded. Israel has enacted a naval, land, and air blockade of Gaza.

Gaza's energy supply has been cut off by Israel. Israel has thousands of tanks and soldiers en route to Gaza.

- Over 1,100 dead
- Israel announces Gaza siege
- UNSC meets, but fails to agree on a statement
- PM Modi: Stand in solidarity with Israel

It was not immediately clear what had triggered the sirens. Warning sirens have been sounding throughout the day in other areas of the country.

Amid war-like situation with Palestine, Israel is temporarily suspending production from its Tamar gas field and will look to other fuel sources to meet its energy needs, the Energy Ministry said in a statement.

CBDT provides further clarification regarding filling details of persons who have made a ‘substantial contribution to the trust or institution,’ in Form 10B/ 10 BB for AY 2023-24.

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to contest from Budhni, State's HM Narottam Mishra to contest from Datia, Gopal Bhargava from Rehli, Vishwas Sarang from Narela and Tulsiram Silavat to contest from Sanwer

Israel's defence minister has ordered a complete siege on Gaza, saying authorities would cut electricity and block the entry of food and fuel. Israel and Egypt have imposed various levels of blockade on Gaza since Hamas seized power from rival Palestinian forces in 2007.

India gets a fresh set of Swiss bank account info of its nationals, organisations under automatic information exchange pact with Switzerland.

India's future and economic model will be based on the caste census: Rahul Gandhi
Having caste census is not our political decision, it is to ensure justice in the society, he added.

Team India batter Shubman Gill will not be travelling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023. The opening batter who missed the team’s first fixture in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia in Chennai is set to miss the team’s next fixture against Afghanistan in Delhi on the 11th of October: Medical update released by BCCI.
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To ensure social justice in India, caste census is important: Rahul Gandhi
We have four CMs and three are from OBC community, BJP has 10 CMs and only one of them is from OBC. Narendra Modi will have to tell people of the country what has he done for the community, he added.

The step is not about caste and religion. It is being done for poor people. We have two Indias, one belongs to Adani and other to poor: Rahul Gandhi
We have decided we will implement caste census and we don't break promises, he added.

We will force the BJP to carry out caste census and if they don't do it they should leave it to us: Rahul Gandhi
Most of the INDIA alliance partners will support the idea of caste census, he added.

We had a four hour long discussion on caste census during Congress Working Committee meeting. Our CMs have decided to carry caste census in the states: Rahul Gandhi.

Explosion in a firecrackers godown in Viragalur of Ariyalur district in Tamil Nadu; Police say seven people dead in the incident

Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, has announced a complete blockade of Gaza, depriving its residents of electricity, food, and fuel. He characterized the situation as a battle against "beastly people."

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will chair a COBRA emergency response meeting on Israel. The UK has expressed strong support for Israel and will provide ongoing assistance as needed.

The latest death toll in the Israel-Palestine conflict has exceeded 700 in Israel and 400 in Gaza. Palestinian militant groups reportedly hold over 130 Israeli captives, as reported by news agency AP.

Following Hamas' attack, Israel's Air Force retaliated with airstrikes on Hamas leaders, operational sites, and assets. The strikes targeted militant headquarters, including those linked to senior Hamas naval officer Muhammad Kashta. An operational asset within a mosque in the Jabaliya area was also destroyed.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader MK Benny Gantz, a former IDF chief of staff and defense minister, to promptly form an emergency government for war management.

Amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israeli forces, Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Additionally, Iran has denied any involvement in the attack.

"Tehran has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss regional developments," spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said, according to Reuters.

PM Narendra Modi will interact with and address the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games 2022 at around 4:30 PM on 10th October 2023 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi. This program aims to congratulate the athletes for their outstanding achievement at the Asian Games 2022 and motivate them for future competitions. India's remarkable performance at the Asian Games 2022, with a total of 107 medals, including 28 gold medals, will be celebrated. The event will be attended by athletes, coaches, officials from the Indian Olympic Association, representatives of National Sports Federations, and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Several major US and international airlines have decided to cancel numerous flights to Israel’s main international airport in Tel Aviv amid ongoing conflict where Israeli forces are engaged in battling Hamas militants within the country and launching airstrikes in Gaza. The cancellations are primarily due to concerns regarding the safety and security of air travel in the region.
At least 87 flights to and from the airport were cancelled, as reported by aviation-data service FlightAware. This included the cancellation of all flights by American Airlines and United. Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cautioned airlines to exercise vigilance due to the ongoing conflict in the region, emphasising safety considerations for air travel, the WSJ reported.

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, Egypt's national carrier, Egyptair, has suspended its flights to Israel, as confirmed by Cairo airport officials.

A former head of an Israeli intelligence service said that Israel’s security tactics “collapsed totally” on October 7, likely referring to a lapse or breakdown in the effectiveness of the security measures, BBC reported.
Danny Yatom, ex-chief of the Mossad spy agency and politician from Israel’s opposition Labour party, says “everything went wrong” and “nobody had a clue” on October 7 when Hamas attacked Israel from Gaza

Ten Nepali students lost their lives, and four were injured in Hamas rocket attacks in Israel's southern region, as reported by Nepal's foreign ministry via PTI.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has introduced a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, seeking the Union government's intervention to instruct Karnataka to release Cauvery water to protect the livelihood of delta region farmers.

The United Nations reveals that more than 123,000 individuals have been displaced in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Palestinian militants and Israel. The UN's humanitarian agency, OCHA, cites fear, protection concerns, and home destruction as the primary reasons for displacement, with over 73,000 seeking shelter in schools.

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi has said the government is making efforts to bring back stranded Indian students from Israel, with the Prime Minister's Office is closely monitoring the ongoing situation. The embassy in Tel Aviv has received requests from many Indians, including tourists, to facilitate their exit from the country. Indian officials have stated that there have been no incidents of violence involving Indians so far.

Israel has escalated its military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in continued airstrikes and ground operations. The conflict has intensified, with both sides engaged in heavy fighting and significant troop deployments. The areas mentioned, including Karmia, Ashkelon, and Sderot, have witnessed intense confrontations and military actions, repoeted Al Jazeera.

Amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Bank of Israel has revealed its plan to sell approximately $30 billion in foreign currency to maintain stability. The bank's statement highlights its commitment to minimizing shekel exchange rate fluctuations and ensuring the smooth operation of financial markets.

Amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Bank of Israel has revealed its plan to sell approximately $30 billion in foreign currency to maintain stability. The bank's statement highlights its commitment to minimizing shekel exchange rate fluctuations and ensuring the smooth operation of financial markets.

Nepal's Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has called for an emergency cabinet meeting to address the situation of Nepali citizens in Israel amid the Israel-Palestine conflict. Additionally, an all-party meeting has been summoned at the PM's office, as reported by the PM Secretariat.

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, addressing the impact on the oil and energy sector during the Israel-Hamas conflict, stated, "India will handle it with maturity. As far as the energy sector is concerned, the place where the action is taking place is in many respects the center of global energy. We will watch very carefully. We will navigate our way through this. These kinds of uncertainties only encourage people to sustainable and cleaner fuel."

Hungary's Foreign Minister, Peter Szijjarto, announced on Facebook that 215 individuals from Israel were evacuated overnight on two planes and brought to Budapest. Szijjarto expressed gratitude to several countries, including Israel, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania, for their swift assistance in granting flight permissions.

The Israeli shekel saw a huge drop in value against the US dollar on October 9 following the attacks by Hamas, causing market instability and prompting a move towards safe-haven assets. The central Bank of Israel has responded by announcing its intention to sell up to $30 billion of foreign currency holdings to support the shekel and stabilise the situation, according to media reports.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) gave a morning briefing on October 9, mentioning that Hamas gunmen are still fighting in seven to eight locations inside Israel. Around 1,100 people have been confirmed dead in Israel and Gaza since October 7 attacks began.
"We are still fighting. There are between seven to eight open places around Gaza (where) we have still warriors fighting terrorists," AFP quoted military spokesman Richard Hecht as saying.
The United Nations, meanwhile, said that in Gaza, air strikes have displaced around 123,000 people so far.

The market has enough crude oil supply to sustain the current levels of consumption says Puri

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri suggests that oil market uncertainties may accelerate the energy transition due to rising crude prices amid the conflict with Iran.

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, has postponed all matches scheduled in Israel due to the ongoing conflict in the country. This decision reflects concerns about the safety and security of players and teams amid the conflict.
“In light of the current security situation in Israel, UEFA has decided to postpone all matches scheduled in Israel in the next couple of weeks with new dates to be confirmed in due course,” UEFA said in a statement.

CJI agrees to list it in the end of January. The case was supposed to come up this week, however it will not be taken up since constitution bench is sitting

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged caution regarding suspicions of Iran's involvement in Hamas's attack on Israel, suggesting a cautious approach to attributing responsibility until all relevant information is thoroughly examined and verified.
“In this moment, we don’t have anything that shows us that Iran was directly involved in this attack — in planning it or in carrying it out,” Blinken told NBC’s “Meet the Press.

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations accused Hamas of war crimes and emphasised the need to address and eradicate Hamas' terror infrastructure during a meeting of the UN Security Council discussing the ongoing conflict, Reuters reported.
"These are war crimes, blatant documented war crimes," said Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan ahead of the closed-door meeting of the 15-member Security Council meeting.

Escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East has caused oil prices to surge. Brent crude increased by $3.10 to $87.68 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by $3.26 to $86.05 a barrel in Asian trade. Earlier, both benchmarks spiked by over $4 before a minor pullback.

Sheeja Anand, a 41-year-old Kerala woman working as a caregiver in Israel, was injured in a rocket attack during the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7 while caring for an Israeli family.

Israeli troops engaged in intense fighting through the early hours of October 9 morning to reclaim control over significant areas of the country's southern region after Hamas militants flooded in from Gaza. The Israeli military faced challenges in resealing the border to prevent additional incursions into the country, the WSJ reported.

Hamas holds over 100 captives after its attack on Israel, with an additional 30 held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, according to the militant groups.

Gilad Erdan, the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, condemned Hamas following the deadly attack and emphasised that Hamas is a genocidal Islamist jihadist terror organization. He likened Hamas to ISIS and Al Qaeda, asserting that their intentions are not rooted in dialogue but rather in seeking the annihilation of the Jewish state.

Senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah, both Iran-backed militant groups, have alleged that Iranian security officials were involved in planning Hamas's surprise attack on Israel, asserting that the decision to execute the assault was given the green light during a meeting held in Beirut, the Wall Street Journal reported.

US President Joe Biden has affirmed that America's support for Israel remains "rock solid and unwavering." In response to the escalating conflict, the US has deployed ships and aircraft to the region and has committed to providing additional munitions to Israel.

Iran's mission to the United Nations has stated that Tehran was "not involved" in the attack conducted by Hamas militants in Israel. "We emphatically stand in unflinching support of Palestine; however, we are not involved in Palestine's response, as it is taken solely by Palestine itself," it said in a statement on Sunday, according to Reuters.

Around 260 bodies have been recovered from the aftermath of a Hamas attack on an Israeli music festival, with expectations of the death toll rising as rescue efforts continue. Festival organizers are collaborating with security forces to locate missing attendees. Disturbing videos on social media depict the chaos, including the abduction of a woman on a motorbike and panicked festival-goers fleeing amidst gunshots.

In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel aims to oust the militant group from its position of authority in the Gaza Strip, according to military spokesperson Jonathan Conricus. This goal goes beyond Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier statement, where he emphasized destroying Hamas' capacity to threaten Israeli civilians. Conricus also noted the significant involvement of Hamas militants in the initial attack, labeling it the worst day in Israeli history.

Israel's UN Ambassador, Gilad Erda, accused Hamas of war crimes and likened the recent attack to "Israel's 9/11." He emphasized that Hamas, like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, seeks the destruction of Israel, and vowed to ensure the world does not forget the suffering endured by his country. Erda criticized the UN for quickly forgetting Israeli suffering in the face of terrorism.

Monday's announcement will include key dates for the electoral process, such as nomination filing, polling days, and result declaration, for five states.

EC to announce poll schedule for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram on Monday noon.

Thousands demonstrated in Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians as pro-Israel counter-protestors gathered in response to escalating violence in the Middle East, resulting from Hamas' attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent airstrikes on Gaza.

The Israeli government formally declared war, authorizing significant military action in response to Hamas' surprise attack. The conflict continued with casualties surpassing 1,100.