Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Israel over Palestinian Christian woman in detention

India's Big Blow to Israel? Why India Voted in Palestine's Favour at UN General Assembly | Watch

India's U.N. vote supports Palestine's full membership, drawing fire from Israel. UAE introduces the resolution at UNGA, with 143 votes in favor. Palestine gains the right to speak and participate in U.N. meetings. Israel's ambassador tears up the U.N. Charter in protest, likening the move to admitting "modern-day Nazis." India's move may strain its historically strong ties with Israel. #India #IndiaIsrael #IndiaUN #PalestineUN #PalestineIndia #HamasIsrael #Palestine #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #UNnews #Worldnews #Warnews #Oneinda #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~

Hezbollah Rockets Rain on Israel’s Kiryat Shmona, 15 Downed by Iron Dome, Chaos & Damage Reported

Hezbollah launched 35 rockets from Lebanon into Kiryat Shmona, causing fires and property damage. The IDF retaliated with airstrikes on Hezbollah's positions. Hezbollah claimed the attack was in response to Israeli strikes on civilians. Israel reported no casualties but retaliated with artillery fire. The IDF also targeted Hezbollah sites in six Lebanese areas. Earlier, anti-tank missiles hit Kibbutz Misgav, with no casualties. Amidst the strikes, two Hezbollah operatives were killed. #Hezbollah #HezbollahAttack #Lebanon #KiryatShmona #HezbollahMissile #Nasrallah #NorthernIsrael #IDF #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Worldnews #Warnews #Oneinda #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~

How Religions Around the World View Solar Eclipses

How Religions , Around the World , View Solar Eclipses. With the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse quickly approaching, Fox News offered readers an overview of how religions traditionally view eclipses. Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism suggests that the karmic results of positive and negative actions are magnified during major astronomical events, including solar eclipses. Christianity, Christian tradition connects eclipses with a number of significant events, including the death of Jesus and the "end times.". Hinduism, In Hinduism, eclipses both solar and lunar are generally regarded as bad omens. Islam, Muslims see a solar eclipse as a time for prayer and contemplating God. The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah and they do not eclipse because of the death of someone... Whenever you see these eclipses pray and invoke (Allah), Kaiser Aslam, Muslim chaplain at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, via Fox News. Judaism, Similarly to Hinduism, Judaism views eclipses as "an ill omen for the world.". Eclipses should be opportunities to increase in prayer and introspection — as opposed to prompting joyous blessings. It is a sign that we really could and should be doing better, Rabbi Menachem Posner, via Fox News. Fox News reports that Rabbi Mordechai Becher cited Judaism's longstanding connections with astronomy and the heavenly message eclipses deliver. He created a system that would remind us regularly that our choices can create darkness, even at times when there should be light. Our free will choices can create a barrier between us and the Divine light, but can also allow Divine light to be seen here, Rabbi Mordechai Becher, via Fox News

Warnock Calls GOP’s Criticism of Trans Visibility Day ‘Opposite of Christian Faith’

Warnock Calls GOP’s Criticism , of Trans Visibility Day , ‘Opposite of Christian Faith’. This year, Trans Day of Visibility coincidentally fell on Easter Sunday. President Joe Biden was attacked by Conservatives for making a declaration about the day, as he does every year, because it fell on the Christian holiday. One of Biden's critics, Speaker Mike Johnson, called Biden's declaration an "outrageous and abhorrent" attack on the religion. . One of Biden's critics, Speaker Mike Johnson, called Biden's declaration an "outrageous and abhorrent" attack on the religion. . Senator Raphael Warnock, a reverend, has denounced GOP criticism, calling it the "opposite of the Christian faith," 'The Hill' reports. . Apparently, the Speaker finds trans people abhorrent, and I think he ought to think about that, Sen. Warnock, via interview with CNN's Dana Bash. This is just one more instance of folks who do not know how to lead us trying to divide us, Sen. Warnock, via interview with CNN's Dana Bash. This is the opposite of the Christian faith. Jesus centered the marginalized. He centered the poor, Sen. Warnock, via interview with CNN's Dana Bash. And in a moment like this, we need voices, particularly voices of faith, who would use our faith not as a weapon to beat other people down but as a bridge to bring all of us together, Sen. Warnock, via interview with CNN's Dana Bash. The White House also issued a statement. As a Christian who celebrates Easter with Family, President Biden stands for bringing people together and upholding the dignity and freedoms of every American, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates, via statement. Sadly, it’s unsurprising politicians are seeking to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric. President Biden will never abuse his faith for political purposes or for profit, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates, via statement

This Is Why We Eat Chocolate Bunnies for Easter

This Is Why We Eat Chocolate Bunnies for Easter. Though Easter is celebrated by Christians remembering Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. chocolate bunnies can be found everywhere. But according to the 'Encyclopedia of Religion,' "the Easter bunny has never received any specific Christian interpretation.". That's because much of the Easter bunny tradition is derived from Ostara, the Germanic pre-Christian fertility goddess. The word "Easter" stems from her name, and it is said that she used to have a pet rabbit. Her name spawned a fictional character, Oschter Haws, a rabbit who gave children eggs on Easter. During the Industrial Revolution, smooth, solid chocolate was developed. Meanwhile, Germany started perfecting chocolate molds, including the form of rabbits. It wasn't until the late 1800s that the chocolate bunny made its way to America. One of the best-known first sightings was a five-foot chocolate rabbit outside a drugstore in Pennsylvania around 1890. The trend caught on, and the rest — is history

Manipur Government's Weekend Work Order Sparks Outrage Before Easter | Oneindia News

Manipur governor's decree for government offices to operate on March 30-31, coinciding with Easter, draws criticism from tribal groups, citing offense to Christian sentiments. With Manipur's significant Christian population, concerns are raised over the disregard for religious observance. This decision reignites tensions in the ethnically diverse state, exacerbating existing fault lines between tribal communities and the majority Meiteis. #Manipur #Kuki #Meiti #Kukizo #Christians #Manipurnews #Manipurcrisis #Manipurupdates #Manipurp #Indianews #Politics #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

This Day in History: First St. Patrick's Day Parade

This Day in History: , First St. Patrick's Day Parade. March 17, 1762. The first St. Patrick's Day parade is widely regarded as having been celebrated in New York City by Irish soldiers serving in the British army. The day honors the patron saint of Ireland, who was born to a Christian family in Britain in the 4th century. St. Patrick is credited with converting almost all of Ireland to Christianity before his death. One of the most revered legends about the saint is his explanation of the Holy Trinity using a three-leafed shamrock. Early Irish immigrants brought his feast day with them to America. According to the National Retail Association, Americans spent nearly $6 billion for St. Patrick's Day in 2018

Some US Weapon Shipments to Israel Continue Amid Invasion of Rafah

Some US Weapon , Shipments to Israel Continue , Amid Invasion of Rafah. NBC reports that United States officials say that shipments of military assistance have continued despite concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza. NBC reports that United States officials say that shipments of military assistance have continued despite concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza. Officials familiar with the matter claim that shipments of both offensive and defensive weapons have been sent to Israel in recent days. The news comes after the Biden administration threatened to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge. The news comes after the Biden administration threatened to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge. In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would "stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas. In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would "stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas. Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. . Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. . NBC reports that with no ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in sight, Israeli forces have continued its bombardment of Rafah amid ground operations. . According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. . According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. . Aid groups, along with doctors and local officials, have expressed growing concern that hospitals in Rafah have already been overwhelmed ahead of a feared full-scale Israeli assault. . For five days, no fuel and virtually no humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip, and we are scraping the bottom of the barrel, Hamish Young, UNICEF Senior Emergency Coordinator in the Gaza Strip, via NBC. According to local health officials, over 34,900 people in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks. . According to local health officials, over 34,900 people in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks.

Eurovision: Security tightened amid pro-Palestinian protests

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been gathering in central Malmö ahead of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. They have been protesting against Israel’s participation in this year’s contest in the southern Swedish city. Security is tight ahead of the final on Saturday, with armoured police reinforcements from Denmark and Norway drafted in to help. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Palestinians and the Arab World: a relationship in crisis?

Gazans trapped in the occupied West Bank since the start of the Israel-Hamas war

Hamas' West Bank Commander killed by Israeli forces in overnight raid near Tulkarm | Oneindia

Hamas’s armed wing said that the commander of its forces in the Tulkarem area of the West Bank was among four members of the group killed during a day-long Israeli raid in the town of Dayr al-Ghusun. A statement from the Izzaldin al-Qassam Brigades names Alaa Shreiteh, 45, as commander of the al-Qassam Brigades in the Tulkarem governorate. Shreiteh was jailed by Israel between 2002 and 2016. According to the IDF, there was a twelve-hour gun battle in the Tulkarem area of the West Bank between its forces and Hamas militants in which four Hamas men were killed. However, the identity of Alaa Shreiteh was revealed by the al-Qassim brigade early on Sunday. Hamas confirmed that four of the men killed during the raid in Deir al-Ghusun village were from its al-Qassam armed wing. The Palestinian health ministry said their bodies had been taken by the Israeli military. There was no information about the fifth man, whose body was too disfigured for immediate identification, the Palestinian health ministry in the West Bank said. #Hamas #IsraeliForces #TulkarmRaid #WestBankCommander #IsraelHamasWar #PalestinianConflict #MiddleEastConflict #Terrorism #MilitaryOperation #News ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~HT.318~

International Criminal Court considering issuing arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court is probing Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, independent of other cases at the International Court of Justice, such as South Africa's genocide claims against Israel in Gaza.

US expected to sanction IDF over human rights violations in West Bank

Netanyahu, Israeli Cabinet Ministers warn U.S. against imposing sanctions on Army unit | Oneindia

In an unprecedented move, the United States is preparing to enact sanctions against an army unit of its steadfast ally, Israel's Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). As reported by Axios, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is anticipated to declare sanctions targeting the Israel Defense Forces' "Netzah Yehuda" battalion in the near future. Allegations of human rights violations within the Israeli-held West Bank have prompted this action against the Netzah Yehuda battalion. #Netanyahu #IsraeliCabinet #USsanctions #NetzahYehuda #IsraeliArmy #HumanRights #USIsraelRelations #WarningFromIsrael #MilitarySanctions #ForeignPolicy ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~