Israel Orders Tough Response to Hamas
The decision follows Hamas’s continued refusal to release Israeli hostages…reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz
US cancels $400m in grants, contracts to Columbia University
The Trump administration declined to specify the grants and contracts affected or its evidence of antisemitic harassment US President Donald Trump’s administration
UAE Stands Firm on Palestinian Cause
The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their lands, warning that such actions pose a
Modi’s Leadership Wins Israel’s Praise
Reuven Azar, Israel’s Ambassador to India called India “a rising power in the world” which is becoming important to Israel, not just
Arab League condemns Israeli raids in Syria
Aboul-Gheit described the Israeli attacks as “reckless provocations and escalation…reports Asian Lite News Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit has strongly condemned
Trump’s Dealmaker in Saudi for Controversial Gaza Plan
A key agenda item for Rubio was promoting Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal, a plan that has drawn strong condemnation from Arab states…reports
Hezbollah to Israel: Leave Lebanon Fully
Israel had previously postponed its full withdrawal from Lebanon to February 18 after missing the initial deadline…reports Asian Lite News Hezbollah’s Naim
Netanyahu, Rubio Reaffirm Gaza Cooperation
Netanyahu emphasised US-Israel coordination regarding Iran, saying the two countries “work shoulder to shoulder” to counter Tehran’s nuclear program…reports Asian Lite News
Over 100 Israeli CEOs explore Indian ties
The delegation, comprising over 100 Israeli CEOs from healthcare, cyber, HLS, energy, automotive, retail, logistics, and hi-tech sectors, showcased Israel’s capabilities. A
Netanyahu: No Hostages, No Truce
Netanyahu’s remarks came a day after Hamas announced that the handover of hostages scheduled for Saturday would be postponed until further notice…reports