Deep division in Israel on how to mark October 7th Hamas attack Jerusalem Letter: Many relatives of those killed or taken hostage blame government of Netanyahu for abandoning the Gaza border communities to their fate and for failing to prioritise return of hostagesTue Aug 27 2024 - 04:57
Israel and Hizbullah claim significant achievements after biggest Israeli attack on south LebanonHizbullah responded to the Israeli attack by firing 210 rockets and 20 drones at Israel.Mon Aug 26 2024 - 00:00
Egypt to give Hamas amended clauses of draft Gaza ceasefire deal after ‘constructive’ talks with Israeli officials in CairoNews of polio in Gaza ‘an alarm bell’ that more infectious diseases on the way, says International Rescue CommitteeFri Aug 23 2024 - 11:49
Biden speaks to Netanyahu after Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza Israeli aircraft hit about 30 targets throughout the Gaza Strip after Blinken ends visit without truce breakthroughWed Aug 21 2024 - 21:02
Blinken urges Hamas to return to talks and accept US proposals to end war in GazaAhead of US secretary of state’s latest trip to region Hamas rejected the new framework and said it conformed with Netanyahu’s conditions and refusal of permanent ceasefire and full withdrawalMon Aug 19 2024 - 17:14
Netanyahu to meet Blinken as US steps up pressure for Gaza ceasefireIsrael says it is prepared to be flexible on accord but Hamas says talk of progress is an ‘illusion’Sun Aug 18 2024 - 19:00
Mediators’ proposals on Gaza ceasefire to be considered by both Israel and Hamas Officials from the US, Qatar and Egypt said they would continue to work on Gaza ceasefire proposals over the coming days in the hope of achieving a breakthroughFri Aug 16 2024 - 18:13
Regional tensions ramp up as Israel suspected of cyberattack on Iran’s banking system US president Joe Biden ‘not giving up’ on ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, with negotiations due to resume on ThursdayWed Aug 14 2024 - 13:16
Iran indicates retaliation against Israel could be scrapped if Gaza ceasefire is agreedIran rejects call for restraint from European countries as ‘lacking political logic’Wed Aug 14 2024 - 09:28
US steps up efforts to end Gaza war in effort to prevent regional confrontation between Israel, Iran and HizbullahUS president Joe Biden says ‘it’s still possible’ to get a deal for a Gaza ceasefireSun Aug 11 2024 - 22:39
Israel agrees to attend resumed Gaza ceasefire talks as country braces for Iran and Hizbullah retaliation Israeli delegation to travel to Cairo or Doha next week after US, Qatar and Egypt called on Israel and Hamas to resume talksFri Aug 09 2024 - 21:03
Israel reportedly weighs up option of ‘pre-emptive strike’ amid expected retaliation from Iran and HizbullahAn imminent attack from Iran is not expected, but Hizbullah may strike within daysThu Aug 08 2024 - 17:47
Iranian ministry calls for Israel to be punished amid scramble to defuse tensionsUS secretary of state reportedly told G7 that Iran could attack Israel ‘in the next 24 to 48 hours’Mon Aug 05 2024 - 18:22
Daily life goes on as Israelis await attacks from Hizbullah or IranThose of a nervous disposition have already stocked up on bottled water, canned foods, transistor radios and batteriesSun Aug 04 2024 - 19:16
Prospects for hostage release and Gaza ceasefire in the balance following assassinationsSenior Israeli figures have accused Netanyahu of raising new obstacles over recent weeks in an effort to thwart progress towards concluding a dealFri Aug 02 2024 - 14:37
Israel poised for military response from Iran and Hizbullah in wake of two assassinationsBinyamin Netanyahu warns ‘Israel will charge a very heavy price for any aggression from any arena’Wed Jul 31 2024 - 21:03
Can Israel go beyond show of strength to achieve strategic success?Assassinations in Tehran and Beirut may provoke Iran and the Lebanese Shia militia to respond forcefullyWed Jul 31 2024 - 18:18
Israel targets Hizbullah commander with strikes on BeirutDiplomatic efforts under way to avert an escalation in exchanges of fire between Hizbullah and IsraelTue Jul 30 2024 - 08:55
The evacuation of Jewish settlements from Gaza in 2005 is an open sore for the religious Zionist right-wing camp in IsraelThere are many reasons to explain the events of October 7th. For Oded Mizrahi it’s all about religious beliefTue Jul 30 2024 - 05:00
Israel weighing response to rocket attack that left 12 children dead and many more woundedJewish state exhausted after almost 10 months of Gaza fighting but Israeli officials expect ‘limited but significant’ military operationMon Jul 29 2024 - 14:53
Kamala Harris criticised in Israel after calling for quick end to war in GazaMustafa Muhammad Abu Ara (63) died after being transferred to a hospital from Ramon jail in southern IsraelFri Jul 26 2024 - 20:26
Netanyahu hopes his speech to US Congress will improve his tarnished image in Israel Israeli leader said to be at odds with his defence minister and entire military and intelligence echelons who believe time is ripe to reach agreement with HamasThu Jul 25 2024 - 18:33
Netanyahu to thank Biden for friendship when in USIsraeli prime minister says Israel ‘will remain Washington’s ally no matter who is elected president’Mon Jul 22 2024 - 19:10
Houthis and Israel engage in missile-strike exchanges Ballistics launched by Israel at Yemen travelled more than 1,700km, a covert warning to IranSun Jul 21 2024 - 20:15
International Criminal Court opinion will weaken global support for IsraelIsraeli finance minister responds by calling for annexation of West BankFri Jul 19 2024 - 18:20
Netanyahu accused of endangering hostage dealMossad chief warns against protracted talks over the return of displaced residents of northern GazaThu Jul 18 2024 - 10:26
‘Six-million puzzles pieces’: The Jerusalem centre working to keep alive the memory of the HolocaustYad Vashem has just opened a new facility exhibiting a vast collection of Holocaust-era items, each one linked to an individual victim or survivorTue Jul 16 2024 - 05:00
Hamas chief behind October 7th attack on Israel targeted in air strike More than 90 people killed in the incident, according to the Hamas-run health ministrySun Jul 14 2024 - 19:28
Gaza civil defence agency says 60 bodies found after Israeli troops leave two Gaza City districtsIsrael says its commandos located weapons and a command room used by Palestinian militants at disused Unrwa refugee agency HQFri Jul 12 2024 - 19:18
Israeli military urges all Gaza City residents to leaveIsrael’s fresh offensive across north, south and centre of embattled territory kills dozens in past 48 hoursWed Jul 10 2024 - 16:59
Israel-Hamas war: Talks to resume on ceasefire and hostage release deal following breakthroughWashington confident ‘gaps’ can be closed after Hamas drops key demand in advance of renewed negotiationsTue Jul 09 2024 - 13:41
Breakthrough between Israel and Hamas provides hope for hostage families as Netanyahu faces more pressureCeasefire deal would likely prompt Netanyahu’s coalition partners to quit government, leading to electionsFri Jul 05 2024 - 15:48
Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza Israel orders mass evacuation of eastern half of Khan YounisTue Jul 02 2024 - 13:00
Jerusalem’s Old City now resembles a ghost townThe Hamas attack on October 7th was a devastating blow to the Old City, and international tourism figures show an 80% drop compared to the pre-war periodTue Jul 02 2024 - 05:00
Israeli government under increasing pressure from northern border communities to remove Hizbullah threatIsraeli military claims it has killed at least 40 Hamas fighters who were trying to regroup in Gaza city neighbourhood of ShejaiyaSun Jun 30 2024 - 19:26
Israel warns Hamas that it will ‘bear the consequences’ if it does not accept ceasefire dealEfforts to achieve a deal are deadlocked and received a further setback in recent days when prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he only wants a partial dealWed Jun 26 2024 - 19:37
Ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into army, Israel court rulesTwo ultra-Orthodox parties are members of Binyamin Netanyahu’s coalition and have threatened to quit the government if their community is draftedTue Jun 25 2024 - 17:38
Gazans flee towards Khan Yunis as Israeli army moves deeper into Rafah ‘Intelligence-based, targeted operations’ persist in Rafah area as strike kills eight people in Gaza City and video clip shows wounded Palestinian strapped to a military jeepSun Jun 23 2024 - 19:16
Israeli military approaching full control of Rafah after stepping up bombardment across GazaFollowing two days of fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, residents reported that Israeli tanks had begun to advance toward the northern and western parts of the cityFri Jun 21 2024 - 18:04
Gaza aid continues to fall far short of need amid doubts over future of temporary US supply pier Israel rejects WHO claim famine looms and alleges aid being hijacked by Hamas gunmen and gangs who sell it at local marketsThu Jun 20 2024 - 19:35
Israel and Hizbullah have held back from a full-scale war, but pressure is mountingA war in south Lebanon, that could bring Iran into the fray, raises the prospect of a dangerous regional conflagrationWed Jun 19 2024 - 21:49
The ultra-Orthodox are Israel’s future. The share of Haredim in the population doubles every 25 yearsThe exemption from mandatory military service granted to the ultra-Orthodox has become intolerable to other IsraelisTue Jun 18 2024 - 05:00
US threatens sanctions on Israeli group for attacking Gaza aidJoe Biden blames Hamas for the stalemate in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release dealFri Jun 14 2024 - 19:53
Talks on Gaza ceasefire are stuck despite intense pressure from WashingtonEvents may favour Hamas as Israel’s defence forces are bogged down in Gaza and Israel has never been more isolated internationallyThu Jun 13 2024 - 19:59
Israel-Hamas war: UN Security Council adopts resolution backing Gaza ceasefire proposalUS finalised text on Sunday after six days of negotiations among council members with some questioning Israel’s acceptance of planMon Jun 10 2024 - 23:10
Ireland is ‘rewarding Hamas directly for their barbaric behaviour’ by recognising Palestine, says Tom HandIrish man’s daughter Emily was held hostage by Hamas for 50 days last year during which time he believed her to be deadMon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
Israel says UN has added it to list of offenders who have committed violations against childrenIsraeli tank-led forces advance to southwest fringes of Rafah, with no breakthrough expected on proposed ceasefireFri Jun 07 2024 - 21:29
Israel-Hamas war: Extra reserve soldiers may be drafted as Hizbullah rockets spark fires across northern IsraelPrime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel is ‘prepared for a very intensive operation’ near border with Lebanon to restore security in areaWed Jun 05 2024 - 14:27
Biden tells Hamas Israeli ceasefire deal is ‘best possible opportunity’Biden’s three-phase plan aims to end eight-month war in Gaza, free all hostages and send massive aid into territoryTue Jun 04 2024 - 08:54
Doubts grow over whether Israel’s right-wing government will endorse deal approved by war cabinetDeal viewed in ‘positive light’ by Hamas but unlikely to be endorsed by leader Yahya SinwarSun Jun 02 2024 - 20:04
