Gaza Strip
Russia stresses two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed that, Russia adheres to the “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What is Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? It is one of the most enduring conflicts worldwide. The conflict started with the Israeli occupation of West Bank and Gaza ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Egypt closes Gaza border
Egypt closed its main border crossing point with Gaza Strip on August 23, 2021 because of tensions with Hamas rulers. Key Points Rafah crossing was closed for the first time during a workday in year 2021. This crossing was kept ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Gaza militants fired rocket at Israel
Militants in Gaza Strip fired rocket at Israel on August 16, 2021. Key Points The rocket was however intercepted by Iron Dome anti-missile system of Israel. It was the first such attack since 11-day war in May 2021. Israel has ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
The Israeli Armed forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque recently. The fight in the country has been increasing since mid-April. The Hamas in the Gaza Strip attacked Israel for its actions. They were engaged in Air strikes. During the air strikes, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Iron Dome of Israel
Recently, Israel and Palestine engaged in air strikes. It all began with Israeli Police installing a barricade at the Damascus Gate. Later the tensions escalated due to the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli police. To this, the Hamas ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
What is happening in Gaza?
The tensions in the Gaza strip have been escalating since the Israeli police put a barricade at the Damascus Gate. This was around the start of Ramzan, in mid-April, 2021. Damascus Gate It is one of the main gates to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Israel’s aircraft and tanks hit militant sites in Gaza
Israeli aircraft and tanks have hit several militant sites in the Gaza strip, responding to explosive-laden incendiary balloons launched across the frontier into Israeli territory. In this attack, a woman and a child have been injured by shrapnel. Details of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Gaza Marks Anniversary of Protests
Many hundreds of Palestinians have gathered at the border of Israel-Gaza fence to mark the first anniversary of the Great March of Return protests. People had gathered despite facing the Israeli tanks and troops which had built up on the ..