Israel Tightens Noose on Gaza (July 06, 2006)
Supported by tanks and armored bulldozers, Israeli forces moved further into northern Gaza tightening the siege, set up sniper and observer positions on rooftops, and jets rained bombs on the Interior Ministry building and a school run by the ruling Hamas. <More>

Govt Rejects Israeli Arms Request (July 04, 2006)
The Federal Government said that security of diplomats in India is its responsibility and has rejected a request from the Israeli embassy to import 20 pistols for its security staff and asked it to return another 4 dozen imported earlier.<More>

Israel Abducts Hamas Cabinet Members (July 03, 2006)
Escalating violence by major orders of magnitude, Israel made limited military incursions into Gaza, bombed a Hamas office, and abducted 1/3 of the Hamas Cabinet of Palestinian Authority as collateral for the safe return of a soldier captured by terrorists.< More>

Hamas, Fattah Recognize Israel as Troops Amass (June 29, 2006)
After the dramatic tunneled attack and kidnapping of an Israeli soldier, Israel has ordered troops to the border with Gaza as Hamas and Fattah movements ended weeks of acrimonious negotiations to conclude an agreement that implicitly recognizes Israel.<More>

Hamas Tunnel into Israel to Attack Army (June 28, 2006)
In escalating violence, Hamas militants in a brazen pre-dawn attack, tunneled into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, lobbed grenades and bombs into a tank at the border killing two of the four man crew and kidnapping its gunner; Israel has vowed revenge. <More>

Abbas Proposes Referendum, Gives Hamas 3 Days (June 07, 2006)
Palestinian Territories President Mahmoud Abbas gave Hamas 3 more days to his terms to recognize Israel unconditionally failing which he promised to introduce a referendum that could undercut Hamas.<More>

Navy Seeks Advanced Choppers (May 31, 2006)
The Navy is seeking the immediate purchase of 16 medium lift helicopters at the cost of USD 1 billion and an additional 8 in the next few months to fill the shortage of 46 helicopters.<More>

Israel Captures Hamas‘Commander’ (May 24, 2006)
Israel achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against terrorism by capturing Hamas’s West Bank military-wing ‘commander’ wanted in the death of 78 Israelis and wounding of several hundred.<More>

Agricultural Work Plan with Israel (May 16, 2006)
India and Israel will sign a first-of-its kind work plan for a 3 year engagement that would cover joint research, development of businesses, and technology transfer regimes.<More> 

UNHRC Calls for Israel, Palestinian Restraint (May 15, 2006)
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbours said that the Israel and Palestine region is on the verge of a major humanitarian disaster and called on authorities of both groups to respect internationally recognized rights standards.<More> 

Tel Aviv Suicide Attack (April 18, 2006)
In the first ever incident after Hamas took control of the Palestinian Territories (PT), a suicide bomber killed 6 people and injuring 35 others in Israel’s commercial capital Tel Aviv coinciding with the Jewish holiday of Passover.<More>

EU, Canada , US Suspend Aid to PA (April 12, 2006)
The largest donor to Palestinian Territories (PT), the European Union (EU), suspended its USD 300 million aid citing the Hamas’s continued recalcitrance in refusing to recognize Israel , give up violence, and recognize international commitments.<More>

Hamas Proposes “Two-State Solution” (April 06, 2006)
In a letter to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, the Hamas Government of the Palestinian Territories (PT) has proposed a “two-state solution” where it can live in “freedom and independence side-by-side with our neighbors.”<More>

Kadima wins to form Coalition Govt in Israel (March 31, 2006)
Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of comatose Ariel Sharon’s right of Center Kadima party won the elections and is set to form a Government only with the help of coalition partners.<More>

Israel Raids Jericho Jail to Secure Terrorist (March 15, 2006)
The small time oasis city of Jericho in Palestinian Territories (PT) saw a surprise attack by Israeli troops to capture a leader of leftist Popular Front for the liberation of Palestine Ahmed Saadat.<More>

Israel Refuses to Recognize Hamas (March 14, 2006)
The standoff between Hamas and Israel continued to harden with Israel refusing to recognize the Hamas Government in Palestine Territories (PT) and Hamas insisting on continuing its fight against Israel.<More>

Israel's Arms Deals Affected by Nuke Deal (March. 05. 2006)
A collateral damage to the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal is Israel’s arms deals with India.<More>

West Stops Non-Humanitarian Aid to PT (March 05, 2006)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that his country is happy with talks with Hamas that won elections in the Palestinian Territories.<More>

Egypt Plan for Israel-Hamas Standoff (March 02, 2006)
Egypt is working on a plan that would require Israel to give the Hamas-led Government 6 months to meet Israeli requirements.<More>

Hamas under Pressure (February 18, 2006)
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said that his country will severe all relations with Palestinian territories if they elect a Hamas leader to be their Prime Minister of Speaker.<More>

Russia Negotiates with Hamas (February 15, 2006)
Acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert asserted that Israel has the backing of the international community on its Hamas isolation policy but said it is open to peace talks with Palestinians but not the terrorist group Hamas.<More>

World Asks Hamas to Drop Violence (February 13, 2006)
Israeli Ambassador to India David Danielli said that India could make a substantial contribution to peace with Palestinians because it maintained good relations with both sides.<More>

Israel Discloses Unilateral Plan (February 10, 2006)
Acting Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that Israel plans to unilaterally annex the Jordan Valley under Palestinian control and also Jewish settlements to Israel.<More>

Israel Stops Palestinian Money Transfers (February 04, 2006)
The Palestinian Authority saw the first effects of the Hamas victory in last week's elections when Israel stopped transfer of moneys to the administration.<More>

US Not to Support a Hamas Govt (February 01, 2006)
The United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said that the US will not aid a Hamas Government in Palestinian territories.<More>

US, EU Threaten to Stop Aid (January 31, 2006)
Striking an increasingly defiant tone, Hamas has rejected international demands that they recognize Israel’s right to exist and disarm.<More>

Intl Community Asks Hamas to Disarm (January 30, 2006)
With a large majority in the recently concluded polls in Palestine territory, Hamas is set to form a Government that will surely not be recognized by many countries and likely seriously affect the peace process.<More>

Hamas Wins Palestinian Elections (January 28, 2006)
The terrorist group Hamas won 76 of the 132 members Parliament making it eligible to form the Government.<More>

Israel Terms Hamas Victory a “Ticking Bomb” (January 27, 2006)
Over a million of the 3.5 million Palestinians voted to elect out of 700 plus candidates (with 80 odd women candidates) seeking a mandate fewer than 11 political parties and as independents for 132 Parliamentary seats.<More>

US, EU Oppose Hamas Victory (January 25, 2006)
The United States has said that it will not recognize a Hamas majority Government.<More>

Poll Predicts Hamas Victory (January 24, 2006)
Israel was on full alert today as two pre-poll surveys of Palestinian territories indicated a large Hamas victory.<More>

Army in Golan Heights (January 20, 2006 )
The Indian Army will deploy 185 officers and troops at the Golan Heights as part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force to maintain peace between Israel and Syria.<More>

Israel Seeks to Disallow Hamas (January 17, 2006)
The Israeli cabinet has approved the participation of East Jerusalem in the forthcoming Palestinian elections.<More>

Hamas Deletes Israel Destruction Vow? (January 14, 2006)
In a significant move that will bring it closer to mainstream politics in Palestine, the Islamist terrorist group Hamas has deleted a clause in its manifesto seeking the destruction of Israel.<More>

Israel Allows Palestinians to Vote (January 13, 2006)
Under intense American pressure, Israel will allow Palestinians to vote in East Jerusalem under condition that representatives of Hamas will not participate.<More>