Last November Israel decided covert operations would not quell Iran’s nuclear threat
With almost 2,000km between Tel Aviv and Tehran, this is Israel’s first long-distance war
Without an exit strategy, Israel risks bringing destruction to its doorstep in a war of attrition against Iran
More than 80% of Jewish Israelis support the conflict, researchers say
Israelis under attack from Iran shift to full-scale war mode
Non-essential work places are closed, along with schools and universities. Most people are only leaving home to stock up on basics
War between Israel and Iran expected to continue for at least a fortnight
Donald Trump’s moves in the coming days will be critical in shaping the direction of the war
Most Israelis view a nuclear Iran as an existential threat
Already speculation that a successful outcome for Israel could prompt Binyamin Netanyahu to call early election
Israeli strike on Iran is unlikely without green light from Trump
Washington-Tehran nuclear talks scheduled to continue as US deadline for deal expires
Protest planned in Israel at marriage of Netanyahu’s son
Big police operation scheduled to enable wedding to take place without disruption
Israel confirms it is arming ‘clans’ in Gaza to combat Hamas
Netanyahu says reports army has given guns to crime families are true after opposition warns scheme could backfire
Israeli military recovers bodies of two hostages held by Hamas, says Netanyahu
Judy Weinstein and Gad Haggai, a couple in their 70s, were taken hostage in the October 2023 Hamas attack
Ultra-Orthodox parties in Netanyahu’s coalition threaten to vote for Bill calling for early elections
Ultra-Orthodox community angry over Israeli government’s failure to pass military exemption law for yeshiva students
Binyamin Netanyahu cross-examined for the first time in corruption trial
Israeli prime minister’s trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust began five years ago and is set to last another two years
Israeli army used laser weapons for first time to down Hizbullah drones
Military chief says €5-a-shot technological breakthrough heralds new era in warfare, ‘the laser era’
Israel approves biggest expansion of settlements in West Bank in decades
Move to build 22 new Jewish communities in occupied territory criticised by Israeli human rights groups
Israeli strike on former school in Gaza kills 35 Palestinians
Diplomatic deadlock dashes hopes of an end to fighting
Netanyahu pushes Israel towards constitutional crisis by naming new security chief
Maj Gen David Zini appointed as head of Shin Bet in defiance of attorney general’s instructions