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israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude for India's "crazy love" and unwavering support, highlighting it as a stark contrast to global efforts to "delegitimize" the Jewish state. He noted that India stands with israel when much of the world keeps it at a distance, emphasizing their unique relationship.

India's strategic foothold in the Middle East strengthens with the Adani Group's acquisition of israel's Port of Haifa. This vital hub is poised to become a cornerstone of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, promising faster trade routes. Despite regional tensions, operations remain secure, underscoring its importance for India's economic and connectivity ambitions.

israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched fresh waves of airstrikes across Lebanon, hitting more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites, using around 85 munitions

Hamas's armed wing confirmed the death of its military chief, Mohammed Odeh, in an israeli strike, stating he was assassinated along with his family. israel had previously announced Odeh's elimination, identifying him as the new leader of the Al-Qassam Brigades and a planner of the October 7 attack. This follows israel's ongoing targeting of senior Hamas figures.

Veteran actress Helen Mirren faced a viral social media incident where a Pro-Palestine protestor verbally accosted her and her husband, filmmaker Taylor Hackford, on a London street. The man, filming the couple, hurled accusations regarding Mirren's pro-israel stance, referencing comments she made while promoting her film 'Golda'. The incident is reportedly being investigated as a potential hate crime.

Pakistan has firmly rejected joining the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating it contradicts fundamental ideologies. Islamabad's long-standing stance is clear: no recognition of israel without a Palestinian state. This comes as former US President Donald Trump urged several Muslim-majority nations to normalize ties with israel, linking it to Iran negotiations.

The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen

US President Donald Trump is pushing several Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords and recognize israel as part of a potential Iran deal. Experts, however, deem the plan unrealistic, citing the Gaza war's impact on Arab public opinion and the persistent demand for Palestinian statehood. Pakistan has already publicly rejected the proposal.

In a decisive military operation, israel has taken out Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades, who played a crucial role in the October 7 assaults. This action is part of a broader campaign targeting Hamas leadership figures like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh.

The remarks came after Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump’s appeal for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords. Asif said Pakistan would not back any agreement that went against the country’s "fundamental ideologies". The Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States in 2020 and led to the normalisation of diplomatic, economic and security relations between israel and several Arab nations.