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Israel-Hamas war: PM Modi speaks to Benjamin Netanyahu, says India stands with his country in this difficult hour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestation. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi echoed India’s support to war-hit Israel on Tuesday. The Prime Minister stated that he received a call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu who informed him about the ground situation in the Jewish country after the attack by militant group Hamas.

Taking to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Benjamin Netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. Narendra Modi added that the people of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. He further remarked that India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestation. 

Israel has declared a state of war after a fierce rocket attack from the blockaded Gaza strip. More than 5000 rockets pierced the sky towards Israel on Saturday morning. Nearly 16,000 people were killed in the war, as Israel saw gun battles in the streets of its own towns for the first time in decades and neighbourhoods in Gaza were reduced to rubbles. 

Israel’s military stated that it has found the bodies of roughly 1500 Hamas militants in Israeli territory as it gained effective control in the south and restored full control over the border. Spokesperson Richard Hecht asserted that no Hamas fighters have crossed into Israel since last night, but infiltrations could still be possible.

Earlier on Saturday, Prime minister Narendra Modi expressed distress over attacks in Israel from Gaza. He conveyed that he is deeply shocked by the news of a terrorist attack in Israel. He added that their thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. He further conveyed that India stands in solidarity with Israel at this difficult time.

Meanwhile, in an address to the nation, the Israeli Prime Minister stated that they didn’t want this war but it was forced upon them in the most brutal and savage way. He noted that though Israel did not start the war, it will finish it. 

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East Asia Summit: PM Modi says conflicts negatively impacting Global South, solution cannot come from battlefield

Mentioning that peace and stability should be restored as soon as possible, PM Narendra Modi said that conflicts going on in different parts of the world are having the most negative impact on countries of the Global South.

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East Asia Summit: PM Modi says conflicts negatively impacting Global South, solution cannot come from battlefield

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address at the East Asia Summit stressed the importance of dialogue over conflict, warning that solutions to global problems cannot emerge from the battlefield.

The Prime Minister’s remarks come as the world witnesses rising tensions in the Middle East and eastern Europe due to Israel’s escalations with Iran and its proxies in Gaza and Lebanon, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Mentioning that peace and stability should be restored as soon as possible, PM Narendra Modi said that conflicts going on in different parts of the world are having the most negative impact on countries of the Global South.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits in Laos to boost ties with ASEAN countries, and echoed his stance that diplomacy and peaceful resolutions are the only path forward. He stated that he comes from the land of Buddha, and has repeatedly said this is not an era of war. He added that solutions to problems cannot come from the battlefield.

PM Narendra Modi advocated for a humanitarian approach to conflicts and reiterated India’s commitment to peace and diplomacy. He mentioned that keeping a humanitarian approach, dialogue and diplomacy will have to be given priority. Fulfilling the responsibility of Vishwa Bandhu (global citizen), India will continue to contribute in every possible way in this direction, he continued.

He also pointed to the growing threat of terrorism, urging for global cooperation to tackle the issue. He added that terrorism is also a serious challenge to global peace and security, and to face it, forces believing in humanity will have to work together. He mentioned that mutual cooperation in the areas of cyber, maritime, and space will also have to be strengthened.

PM Narendra Modi also called for a free, open, inclusive, prosperous, and rule-based Indo-Pacific, signalling India’s ongoing concerns regarding China’s aggressive moves in the region. He underlined that the peace, security, and stability of the South China Sea are vital to the progress of the Indo-Pacific. He emphasized that the approach should be one of developmentalism and not expansionism.

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Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis

“It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make. But in this life everything has a beginning and an end,” Nadal said in the video in Spanish.

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Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion and widely regarded as one of the most exceptional players in the history of tennis, has announced his retirement from professional tennis.

Nadal’s forthcoming participation in the Davis Cup final 8 for Spain in November will mark his final appearance as a professional tennis player. His illustrious career includes 22 Grand Slam titles, with an unprecedented 14 victories at the French Open, solidifying his status as one of the most accomplished sportspersons of all time.

The champion, in an emotional video posted on X on Thursday, said, “I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially.”   

“It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make. But in this life everything has a beginning and an end,” Nadal said in the video in Spanish.

The 38-year-old mentioned that he has been dealing with numerous injuries over the past few years, leading to significant time away from the sport. This year, the left-handed player has only participated in seven tournaments, experiencing an early exit in the first round of the French Open – an event he has historically won 14 times.

His most recent performance was at the Paris Olympics, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic in straight sets during the second round.

Nadal boasts an impressive total of 92 ATP singles titles, which includes 36 Masters titles and an Olympic gold medal. Notably, he is one of three men in tennis history to achieve the Career Golden Slam in singles. The announcement of his retirement came through an emotional video shared on social media.

In the lead-up to his retirement, Nadal withdrew from the 2024 Laver Cup, which was intended to be his final professional event on the court. Following the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nadal confirmed that the Laver Cup would be his next appearance for the year. This would have marked his fourth participation in the Laver Cup, after competing in Prague in 2017, Geneva in 2019, and partnering with long-time rival Roger Federer in doubles for the latter’s final match at The O2 in London in 2022.

The 22-time Grand Slam Champion had previously hinted that 2024 might be his last year on the tour. With a season match record of 12-7, his latest competitive outing was at the Paris Olympics, where he was eliminated in the second round by Novak Djokovic.

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Israel claims death of Hamas government head Rawhi Mushtaha in airstrikes

IDF further said that Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets struck and eliminated the terrorists while they were hiding in a fortified and equipped underground compound in northern Gaza.

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The Israeli military on Thursday claimed the death of Rawhi Mushtaha, head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that besides Mushtaha, Sameh al-Siraj, who held the security portfolio on Hamas’ political bureau and Hamas’ Labor Committee, and Sami Oudeh, Commander of Hamas’ General Security Mechanism were also eliminated in a joint IDF and ISA strike in Gaza, approximately three months ago.

IDF further said that Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets struck and eliminated the terrorists while they were hiding in a fortified and equipped underground compound in northern Gaza.

“The compound served as a Hamas command and control center and enabled senior operatives to remain inside of it for extended periods of time. The IDF will continue to pursue all of the terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre and will operate against anyone who threatens the State of Israel,” the Israeli Army said in a post on X.

The IDF stated that Mushtaha, alongside Yahya Sinwar, established Hamas’s General Security Mechanism. According to reports, both served a prison sentence together in an Israeli jail and Mushtaha was considered to be the most senior figure in the Hamas political bureau in the Gaza Strip and, during the war, maintained civil control of the Hamas regime while simultaneously engaging in terrorist activity against Israel.

The reports further stated that Mushtaha was Sinwar’s right-hand man and one of his closest associates.

Mushtaha had been one of Hamas’s most senior operatives and was a key decision-maker in how the terror organisation deployed its fighters and assets, the Israeli military noted.

The Gazan terror organisation, according to the IDF, refrained from making an announcement of the killing of its three senior Hamas operatives in an airstrike by the Israeli Army around three months ago to prevent morale loss among its fighters.

According to Israel, the Hamas leader was involved in military decisions while also acting as the Head of Hamas Civil Governance in the Gaza Strip and holding the Prisoners Affairs Portfolio. It added that he also formerly held the finance portfolio.

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