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Show solidarity with Palestinian people: Owaisi to PM Modi

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support the Palestinian people amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. Owaisi emphasized that the Palestine issue is not limited to Muslims but is a humanitarian concern that requires justice. He condemned the Israeli government's bombardment of Gaza, stating that it amounted to ethnic cleansing. Key Points

Economic Times

Bella Hadid pens long note in support of Palestine: ‘Forgive me for my silence’

After Gigi Hadid, her sister Bella Hadid has broken her silence on the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. Bella is half-Palestinian. Key Points

Hindustan Times

A fissured land: Israel, Palestine and Hamas

Israel is at war with Hamas, the latest chapter in an enervating cycle of violence. Why has the Palestine question remained unresolved for so long? Mint takes a look at the past, present and future of this festering conflict and its implications for the world and Indian economy. Key Points

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What's Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid's connection with Palestine? All you need to know

Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid's father Mohamed Anwar Hadid along with his parents had to flee Palestine. After that, they went to Syria as refugees. | Hollywood Key Points

Hindustan Times

In a historic move, Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise Palestinian as a state

Israel orders recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway. Norway, Ireland and Spain recognised a Palestinian state on Wednesday in a historic move that... Key Points

The Tribune India

Hamas leader’s speech at Kerala pro-Palestine event triggers row

A political controversy has erupted in Kerala after a video showed Hamas leader Khaled Mashal virtually participating in a pro-Palestine rally. The BJP is seeking action against the organizers and participants of the rally. Mashal's speech, in which he criticized Israel, has sparked sharp responses from the BJP. The youth wing of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind organized the rally, which featured posters with anti-Hindutva and anti-Zionism slogans. The state chief of the youth wing argued that there was nothing illegal about Mashal's attendance at the event. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

First chartered flight expected to bring back around 230 people from Israel: MEA

India has launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring back Indian citizens from Israel as the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues. The first chartered flight is expected to arrive in Tel Aviv on Thursday and return to India on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a control room and emergency helplines to monitor the situation and provide assistance to Indian citizens. Key Points

Economic Times

'Pakistan's nuclear weapons...': Nawaz Sharif's son-in-law warns Israel over fight against Hamas

Speaking at a pro-Palestine rally in Peshawar, Safdar on Saturday referred to the war in Gaza and said that the women were being attacked in Palestine. He then warned: "Pakistan's atom bomb is not only for this country but for all Muslims." Key Points

Business Today

Case against AMU students for taking out march supporting Palestine

A video of the march, with students chanting slogans in support of Palestine, went viral on social media. The FIR mentioned that the march was taken out without permission. Key Points

India Today

'If we don't find solution... we'll meet same fate as Gaza': Farooq Abdullah bats for India-Pakistan talks

'Nawaz Sharif is about to become the PM (of Pakistan) and they are saying that we are ready to talk (with India), but what is the reason why we are not ready to talk? If we do not find a solution through dialogue, we will meet the same fate as Gaza and Palestine...,' Abdullah said Key Points

Firstpost

Why are Indians indifferent to Palestinians’ plight? No, it’s not about Jews vs Muslims

National interest always trumps pan-Islamism. Their shared strategic threat is Iran, its Shia base. The so-called Muslim world has stopped seeing Palestine as an Islamic issue. Key Points

ThePrint

Pakistan President Alvi sparks row by proposing ‘one-state solution’ to Palestine problem

In a significant departure from established policy, President Alvi's office released a press statement pushing a 'one-state' solution for Palestine. The statement was retracted in a few hours. Key Points

ThePrint

India well-placed to play role to defuse crisis: Palestine envoy Alhaija on Hamas-Israel conflict

India's historical support for the Palestinian cause and its influence in West Asia position it to play a significant role in resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to Palestine Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaija. Alhaija stated that India, as a friend to both Israel and Palestine, can work towards reducing tensions and finding a solution. He suggested that India could engage with European countries, the US, and countries in West Asia to exert pressure on Israel to pursue peace. Alhaija also expressed the need for a permanent solution to the Palestinian issue to prevent recurring hostilities. Key Points

Economic Times

UK considering to recognise Palestine state: David Cameron

Britain, the U.S. and other Western countries have supported the idea of an independent Palestine existing alongside Israel | World News Key Points

Hindustan Times

Pro-Palestine protest held in London amid Israel-Hamas war, 29 arrested

A pro-Palestinian protest was held in London on Saturday (November 4), which was attended by 30,000 people. Scotland Yard arrested 29 people for offences of racial hatred, violating the Terrorism Act and disobeying dispersal orders. Key Points

India Today

Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Mosque, Mirwaiz under house arrest: Anjuman Auqaf

For the third consecutive Friday, prayers at Kashmir's grand mosque were not allowed and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest due to concerns of protests over the Gaza bombings. The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is described as a "fragile normalcy." Key Points

Hindustan Times

Medical supplies, disaster relief: India sends planeload of aid to war-torn Gaza

Nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material have been sent to Palestinians in Gaza. Key Points

India Today

India sends planeload of humanitarian aid to strife-torn Gaza

Nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material have been sent to Palestinians in Gaza. Key Points

India Today

2-state solution for Israel-Palestine: History of the idea, Netanyahu's stance & India's position

Two-state solution envisions existence of 2 countries — Israel and Palestine — in areas that once constituted British Mandate of Palestine. First proposed by UN resolution in 1947. Key Points

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