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World Politics & Diplomacy 05 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Eisenkot and Netanyahu Press Rival Claims as Israel’s 2026 Coalition Math Tightens

Israel’s political field is entering another high-stakes phase as former military chief Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maneuver to assemble governing blocs after the 2026 election cycle. The contest is less about a single vote count than about coalition arithmetic, party discipline, and which leader can convert a fractured electorate into a workable majority. The outcome will shape Israel’s domestic agenda and its foreign policy posture at a moment of intense regional pressure, with security, judicial reform, and the future of the war cabinet-style political order all likely to dominate negotiations.

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World Politics & Diplomacy25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Israel’s Conscription Fight Puts Coalition Politics on a Knife-Edge

A bitter dispute over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men is emerging as one of the most consequential issues in Israeli politics, with the potential to reshape coalition arithmetic, public trust and the country’s long-term social contract. The debate has intensified as the war has deepened pressure on the Israel Defense Forces and sharpened resentment among secular and religious-nationalist voters over unequal burden-sharing.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 09:52 PM IST

IDF Exposes Gaza Tunnel Used in Deadly Oct. 7 Hamas Assault

The Israeli military says it has destroyed a 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza that was linked to one of the deadliest attacks of the Oct. 7 assault on Israel. The disclosure underscores how Hamas used an extensive subterranean network to stage attacks, move fighters and shield its command structure while the war in Gaza continues to grind on.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

OpenAI Says Its Response to Australian Government Hacks Was 'Not Good Enough'

OpenAI has acknowledged that its initial response to cyberattacks affecting Australian government systems fell short, a rare admission from one of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence companies. The episode has sharpened scrutiny over how AI firms handle cyber incidents, disclose breaches and support governments facing increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM IST

Third Avenue and Lexington Gain Momentum as Manhattan’s Prime Office Corridors Tighten

Manhattan’s office recovery is broadening beyond the most coveted trophy towers, with Third Avenue and Lexington Avenue emerging as faster-growing corridors as prime availability tightens. The shift underscores a market in which tenants are increasingly trading prestige for value, access and functional space as leasing demand rebounds across Midtown.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 10:20 PM IST

Altman Says Society May Need to Accept AI’s Costs for Its Gains

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has argued that the world may need to tolerate some harmful side effects if artificial intelligence is to deliver its full economic and technological benefits. The remarks sharpen an already intense debate over how quickly AI should be deployed, and at what social cost, as investors continue to pour capital into the sector and markets price in a long runway of growth.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:07 PM IST

Israeli Lecturer Indicted in Alleged Mass-Casualty Plot Targeting Palestinians and Arab Israelis

An Israeli academic has been indicted over allegations that he planned a mass-casualty attack against Palestinians and Arab Israelis, a case that has sent shockwaves through Israel’s education and security establishments. The indictment, reported by multiple Israeli outlets, underscores the continuing threat of extremist violence inside Israel and the legal system’s effort to intervene before an attack could be carried out.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 05:34 PM IST

Israeli Embassies Back Rival Film as Gaza Genocide Debate Intensifies

Israeli embassies in the United Kingdom and the United States are promoting a documentary titled 'NAZA' as part of a broader effort to counter allegations that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. The campaign underscores how the war’s information battle has moved beyond diplomacy and into film, cultural programming, and public messaging. The film’s promotion comes amid mounting scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and growing resistance from critics who say the documentary is designed to shape opinion rather than answer legal and humanitarian questions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM IST

Former Israeli Officer Warns Iran May Be Testing a New Terror Playbook Against Aviation

A former Israeli military officer has warned that Iran’s evolving shadow-war tactics could be aimed at exploiting commercial aviation in ways that echo the logic of the September 11 attacks, though no public evidence has confirmed such a plot. The warning comes amid heightened concern over Iranian-linked activity, a series of alleged terror plots, and growing debate over how far Tehran may be willing to push its regional confrontation with the West.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 05:54 AM IST

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Five as Fate of Hamas Leader Remains Unclear

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed five people, including a mother and daughter, in an attack that appears to have targeted a senior Hamas figure identified in reports as Ali al-Amoudi. Israeli authorities have not confirmed whether the intended target was killed, leaving the status of Hamas’s Gaza leadership uncertain amid an intensifying campaign. The strike underscores Israel’s continued effort to decapitate Hamas command structures while the war exacts a mounting civilian toll.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 02:15 AM IST

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Five, Including Mother and Daughter, as Fate of Hamas Chief Remains Unclear

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza apartment building killed at least five people, including a mother and daughter, in an operation that reportedly targeted a senior Hamas figure believed to be leading the group’s Gaza wing. Israeli officials said the strike was aimed at a Hamas official, but the fate of the intended target remains uncertain amid conflicting reports and mounting civilian casualties.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:33 PM IST

Gaza Christians Mourn Mother and Daughter Killed in Israeli Strike as Civilian Toll Mounts

Christians in Gaza are mourning the deaths of a mother and daughter killed in an Israeli strike, a loss that has deepened grief inside one of the enclave’s smallest and most vulnerable communities. The incident comes amid continuing Israeli bombardment, with health officials saying another strike killed five people, including four women, as the war’s civilian toll remains severe.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 04:03 PM IST

Anonymous Israeli Soldiers Describe Mass Civilian Killings in Gaza in Controversial Documentary

A new documentary has intensified scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza after anonymous Israeli soldiers described mass civilian killings and a permissive battlefield culture in the enclave. The film has drawn fierce pushback from Israel’s military and supporters, while also prompting renewed debate over accountability, testimony, and the human cost of the war.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

Israeli Soldiers’ Testimonies in ‘NAZA’ Deepen Gaza Accountability Fight

A new documentary, ‘NAZA,’ has intensified the global dispute over Israel’s conduct in Gaza by presenting anonymous testimony from Israeli soldiers who describe mass civilian killings and a permissive battlefield culture. The film has triggered fierce rebuttals from Israeli officials, counter-documentary efforts, and renewed scrutiny of how wartime narratives are shaped, verified, and weaponized.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 02:18 PM IST

Israel Strikes Gaza City Target Linked to Hamas Succession

Israel says it targeted a senior Hamas figure in Gaza City in a strike that killed multiple people, according to Israeli and regional media reports. The operation comes amid intensifying fighting in Gaza and renewed focus on Hamas’s leadership structure after the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the group’s top leader in the enclave.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM IST

Israeli Soldiers’ Anonymous Accounts Deepen Scrutiny of Civilian Deaths in Gaza

Anonymous testimonies from Israeli soldiers, reported by NPR and amplified by commentary around the Gaza campaign, are intensifying scrutiny of how civilians have been killed in the enclave. The accounts add to mounting international pressure on Israel as questions grow over battlefield conduct, command responsibility, and the humanitarian toll of the war.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Israel Says 170 Gaza Dead Were Militants Posing as Journalists, Escalating Media War Claims

Israel has released a database and accompanying claims asserting that 170 Palestinians killed in Gaza and previously described as journalists were in fact militants linked to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The disclosure intensifies an already fierce information war around the Gaza conflict, where battlefield reporting, press freedom, and accusations of propaganda have become tightly intertwined. Independent verification of the Israeli claims remains limited, and the issue is likely to deepen scrutiny of how casualty figures and professional identities are established during wartime.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 04:28 AM IST

Israel Strikes Gaza City Target Linked to Hamas Succession as War Deepens

Israel said it carried out a strike in Gaza City targeting a senior Hamas official identified in Israeli and regional reporting as Ali al-Amoudi, a figure described as a possible successor to Yahya Sinwar. The attack, which Palestinian sources said killed multiple people, underscores Israel’s continued effort to decapitate Hamas’s remaining leadership even as the war enters a more fluid and uncertain phase.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 01:39 AM IST

Israel Says 170 Gaza Dead Were Militants Posing as Journalists, Escalating Information War

Israel has released material it says identifies 170 Palestinians killed in Gaza as militants from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who were falsely presented as journalists or media workers. The claim, if substantiated, would intensify an already bitter dispute over press freedom, civilian protection, and the credibility of wartime casualty reporting in Gaza. Independent verification remains limited, and the allegations are likely to deepen international scrutiny of both Israel’s targeting practices and the broader information battle surrounding the war.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

Israel Says 170 Gaza Dead Were Militants Posing as Journalists

Israel has released a list alleging that 170 Palestinians killed in Gaza during the war were militants from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who were presented publicly as journalists or media workers. The disclosure intensifies an already fierce information war around the conflict, raising fresh questions about battlefield identification, press freedom, and the credibility of competing claims from Israel and Palestinian factions.

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IDF Says It Killed Oct. 7 Hamas Operative Posing as Journalist, Promises More Exposures

The Israeli military says it killed a Hamas operative involved in the Oct. 7 attacks whom it identified as a journalist, escalating a long-running information war over the role of media workers in Gaza. The IDF said it will publish further evidence against other individuals it alleges were embedded with Hamas, a claim likely to intensify scrutiny of press freedom and civilian protection in the conflict.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:02 PM IST)

Israel Says It Killed Oct. 7 Kidnapper Seen in Noa Argamani Abduction Video

Israel says it has killed a Hamas militant identified as one of the attackers seen in the widely circulated Oct. 7 video showing the abduction of Noa Argamani, the Israeli hostage whose terrified pleas became one of the defining images of the assault. The strike underscores Israel’s continuing campaign in Gaza to target militants tied to the Oct. 7 attacks even as the war’s broader political and humanitarian costs remain unresolved.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:21 PM IST)

Israel Says It Killed Oct. 7 Kidnapper Seen Abducting Noa Argamani

Israel said it has killed a Hamas operative identified as one of the attackers seen in the widely circulated Oct. 7, 2023 video showing the abduction of hostage Noa Argamani. The strike underscores Israel’s continuing campaign in Gaza to target militants tied to the Hamas-led assault, even as the war’s hostage and civilian toll remains deeply unresolved.

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