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New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Italy backed India's efforts to combat terrorism: MP Daggubati Purandeswari
VIJAYAWADA: State BJP president and Rajamahendravaram MP Daggubati Purandeswari posted on social media platform X that she is part of an all-party parliamentary delegation that met Stefania Craxi, President of Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Senate of Italy, in Rome on Wednesday as part of the diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor. The Indian delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, conveyed India's firm and united stance against terrorism in all its forms, emphasising a policy of zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism. Senator Craxi expressed solidarity with India's position, stressing the need for the international community to speak in one voice against terrorism. The Senator proposed deeper cooperation between India and Italy to address the global menace, and strengthen bilateral efforts in counter-terrorism measures, the BJP MP said.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
World should speak in one voice against terrorism: Italian Senator Craxi
An Indian delegation met Italian Senator Stefania Craxi in Rome. They discussed India-Italy cooperation against terrorism. Craxi emphasized a unified global voice against the menace. The delegation briefed her on India's stance against cross-border terrorism. This visit is part of India's outreach to global capitals after the Pahalgam attack. The delegation will also visit other European countries. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads An all-party delegation on Wednesday met Italian Senator Stefania Craxi , who said the world should speak in one voice against terrorism and proposed India-Italy cooperation to address the global eight-member delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, which arrived in Rome on Tuesday, briefed Craxi, the head of the Senate's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, about India's united stance against terrorism in all its forms, and zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism , the Indian mission in Rome delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror, especially in view of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Senator Craxi stated that we should speak in one voice against terrorism and proposed India-Italy cooperation to address this global scourge," the Indian Embassy in Rome said on delegation, upon arriving in Rome, was received by Ambassador Vani Rao, who briefed the team about its packed schedule in the city."The delegation will convey India's firm and united message against cross-border terrorism in the context of #OperationSindoor," the embassy delegation led by Prasad visited France before arriving in Italy. It will then visit Denmark, Germany, the UK, and the European Union in delegation's discussions in Italy are aimed at strengthening India's bilateral and international cooperation to combat terrorism, according to a statement by the Indian Embassy in Rome."The visit will further enhance mutual understanding between India and Italy and strengthen the growing strategic partnership ," it delegation would interact with parliament members, think tanks, the media in Rome, and also meet a cross-section of the vibrant Indian community in statement said the leadership of India and Italy had been in contact with each other since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 to reiterate Italy's commitment to combat international carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 under Operation Sindoor , following which Pakistan attempted to attack the Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.
The Print
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
France together with India in fight against terror: Ravi Shankar Prasad-led team concludes Paris visit
'All the colleagues in the Senate in this majestic building have only one word to say: we are together with India in the fight against terrorism,' Prasad told reporters. The nine-member delegation was joined by representatives of the India-France Friendship Group in the French Senate led by its Vice-President, Jacqueline Eustache-Brinio, as well as members of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee at the grand Luxembourg Palace for their final engagement in the French capital before departing for Rome, Italy. Paris, May 27 (PTI) France on Tuesday reiterated its solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism emanating from Pakistan and agreed that the democratic world needs to speak in one voice on this issue, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the conclusion of the Paris leg of his all-party delegation's visit to European capitals. 'They totally agreed that France and India, indeed the whole democratic world, need to speak in one voice in the fight against terrorism emanating from Pakistan and supported by the Pakistani state,' he said, adding that the delegation was 'really touched' by this support and expressed gratitude to the French Senators. 'We saw it all here: energy, compassion, love for France and India and the people, that is the takeaway (of the visit),' he added. The dialogue with the Senators followed a meeting with members of the India-France Friendship Group in the Assemblee Nationale (National Assembly) earlier on Tuesday. 'This meeting was very interesting for us to note how India sees France. We have a partnership that is very strong, very old and very good for both nations. It's promising for the future,' said Thierry Tesson, President of the group which is planning a visit to India soon. 'We are fighting against terrorism in France also. Like the president of the delegation (Prasad), I agree it (terrorism) is like a cancer that has to be fought against. We are stronger when we are together against this cancer,' he said. Earlier, the multi-party delegation including MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Ghulam Ali Khatana, Dr Amar Singh, Samik Bhattacharya and M Thambidurai, and former Union minister MJ Akbar and former Deputy National Security Advisor Ambassador Pankaj Saran addressed the local French media to highlight the global aspect of terrorism rooted in Pakistan. 'The distinction between the state of Pakistan and terrorism has now withered away. Terrorism as an instrument of state policy is a part of the military state of Pakistan,' Prasad told reporters. The European delegation, one of 33 similar all-party teams travelling across the globe to express India's zero-tolerance stance against terror, is now scheduled for dialogues and meetings in Italy. This will be followed by visits to Denmark, the UK, Belgium and Germany. As part of India's diplomatic outreach, all-party delegations are travelling to global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror, especially in view of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. PTI AK GRS GRS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who was Mohammed Sinwar? Hamas leader Netanyahu claims Israel has killed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that Israel has probably killed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar. Earlier the Defence Minister Israel Katz had told the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee that Mohammed Sinwar, was likely killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis. Although the Defence Forces could not confirm the death Katz said that all indications point to that way. Although the Israel Defence Forces has not confirmed Sinwar's death, "all indications" point that way, Katz told the committee. After the death of his brother and Hamas's late leader, Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad took over the military wing and the political command in Gaza. After his brother he was considered the most influential in the organisation. Born, Mohammad Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar, in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in Gaza, he worked his way up to the ranks of Hamas over several decades. Nicknamed as 'the shadow' by Israeli officials due to his secretive activities, Sinwar was a key figure within the group. In 2006 he was involved with the abduction of the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, an operation that later led to a prison exchange deal in 2011. While spending years in Israeli and Palestine prisons he developed close ties with other Hamas leadership and joined the military movement of Hamas in was regarded as the mastermind behind the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023. Under his command, Hamas escalated its attacks and recruitment efforts. One of the most wanted men by Israeli intelligence, Sinwar was had a ruthless approach and a bounty over his capture. His leadership was marked by military aggression towards Israel and efforts to consolidate Hama's control over Gaza and the humanitarian crisis. Several efforts have been made by Israel to assassinate Sinwar. In 2014, Hamas had announced that Sinwar had died during Israel-Gaza war, but that information turned out to be false.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Netanyahu signals Israel's readiness for Gaza ceasefire
Israel opened the door to both a short-term ceasefire proposal and even a broader agreement to end the Gaza conflict entirely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday. Israeli negotiators in Qatar are actively exploring multiple diplomatic tracks, including a short-term truce and a long-term settlement. "Under the prime minister's direction, even at this hour, the negotiating team in Doha is working to exhaust every possibility for a deal -- whether according to the Witkoff outline or within the framework of ending the war, which would include the release of all hostages, the exile of Hamas terrorists, and the disarmament of the Gaza Strip," Netanyahu's office said. Also Read | All north Gaza hospitals 'out of service' as fresh Israeli strikes kill at least 103 The 'Witkoff outline,' reportedly proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, includes a phased roadmap beginning with a temporary ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages. In return, Israel would consider the release of Palestinian security prisoners, with the longer-term aim of achieving a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire through continued diplomacy. Until now, Netanyahu has rejected any permanent ceasefire that does not dismantle Hamas's military and governing capabilities. His previous stance only allowed for a limited pause of about 45 days, contingent on the release of around 10 hostages. Netanyahu's office reaffirmed that any final agreement must meet Israel's long-standing war aims: "The release of all hostages, the exile of Hamas terrorists, and the disarmament of the Gaza Strip." Also Read | Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Emmanuel Macron of backing 'terrorist group' over Gaza aid remarks The statement also credited Netanyahu's combined strategy of "military and diplomatic pressure" for having already secured the return of 197 hostages. "The government is doing everything possible to return the 58 remaining captives," it added. However, agreement within the governing coalition was not unanimous. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rejected the notion of a framework for ending the war that does not result in Hamas's defeat. "A framework to end the war without defeating Hamas - will not arise and will not happen," he wrote on the social media platform X. Also Read | What Israeli PM Netanyahu said after Pahalgam terror attack The latest signals from Israel come amid growing international pressure for a halt to the war, rising civilian casualties in Gaza, and mounting concern over the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Israel Katz told the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee on Sunday that Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas's highest commander and brother of the terror group's late leader, Yahya Sinwar, was likely killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis on Wednesday. Although the Israel Defence Forces has not confirmed Sinwar's death, "all indications" point that way, Katz told the committee. According to an unconfirmed report in Saudi Arabia's Al-Arabiya paper, the bodies of Sinwar and 10 of his aides have been found in a tunnel in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza. Sinwar is believed to have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Hamas command centre under the European Hospital.
