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Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision met with anger in Israel

Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision met with anger in Israel

Tel Aviv stock exchange plummets and shekel falls sharply against foreign currencies

Fri Sept 19 2025 - 15:15
Phone and internet lines cut in Gaza City as Israeli tanks advance

Phone and internet lines cut in Gaza City as Israeli tanks advance

At least 79 Palestinians killed by Israel on Thursday, with overall death toll now more than 65,000

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 18:08
Israel remains steadfast US ally despite Trump’s ‘fury’ over Doha attack

Israel remains steadfast US ally despite Trump’s ‘fury’ over Doha attack

The war in Gaza has turned Israel into a pariah state, but Netanyahu can still count on unwavering support from Washington

Wed Sept 17 2025 - 17:35
Israel begins ground offensive in Gaza City amid UN commission’s finding of genocide

Israel begins ground offensive in Gaza City amid UN commission’s finding of genocide

Attack turning territory’s largest metropolis into ‘mass graveyard’, says Palestinian foreign ministry

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 19:39
Israel continues Gaza assault as Marco Rubio says Hamas surrender is unlikely

Israel continues Gaza assault as Marco Rubio says Hamas surrender is unlikely

US secretary of state visits Israel for talks with Binyamin Netanyahu ahead of trip to Qatar

Mon Sept 15 2025 - 20:42
Israel’s Doha debacle risks worsening situation of hostages in Gaza

Israel’s Doha debacle risks worsening situation of hostages in Gaza

Strike targeting Hamas leadership certainly doesn’t bring the longest war in Israel’s history any closer to an end

Fri Sept 12 2025 - 17:12
‘No indication’ Doha strike killed Hamas leadership, says Israel

‘No indication’ Doha strike killed Hamas leadership, says Israel

Israeli intelligence sources raise doubts over effectiveness of the attack in Qatar

Wed Sept 10 2025 - 19:09
Qatar will continue mediation role despite ‘cowardly’ attack by Israel

Qatar will continue mediation role despite ‘cowardly’ attack by Israel

White House says strike did not advance Israeli or American goals to end conflict

Tue Sept 09 2025 - 21:47
Israel’s strike on Hamas in Doha could change course of Middle East

Israel’s strike on Hamas in Doha could change course of Middle East

Israeli leaders like to refer to Hamas leaders as ‘dead men walking’

Tue Sept 09 2025 - 19:34
Spaniard among six killed in Jerusalem bus stop shooting

Spaniard among six killed in Jerusalem bus stop shooting

Attackers opened fire on bus and bus stop and were shot dead by police officer and civilian, say police

Mon Sept 08 2025 - 17:13
Israel advances further into  Gaza City as Hamas releases hostage video

Israel advances further into Gaza City as Hamas releases hostage video

Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel are two of 20 living hostages still being held in Gaza

Fri Sept 05 2025 - 18:03
Israel drops plan to annex parts of West Bank after ‘red line’ warning

Israel drops plan to annex parts of West Bank after ‘red line’ warning

Emirati officials warn Israeli sovereignty over occupied territory would destroy diplomatic agreement

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 17:33
Israeli protesters call for ceasefire in Gaza and immediate release of hostages

Israeli protesters call for ceasefire in Gaza and immediate release of hostages

Gaza authorities say 113 residents killed in the past previous 24 hours, including 33 who were seeking aid

Wed Sept 03 2025 - 18:49
Most Israelis want a ceasefire. So why is their government pressing ahead with new Gaza offensive?

Most Israelis want a ceasefire. So why is their government pressing ahead with new Gaza offensive?

Polls show majority support for a partial ceasefire that would see about half the living and dead hostages released in return for 60-day truce

Wed Sept 03 2025 - 14:52
Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty ahead of new Gaza City offensive

Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty ahead of new Gaza City offensive

Israeli military chiefs tell security cabinet that operation to occupy Gaza City would likely fail to destroy Hamas

Tue Sept 02 2025 - 20:56
‘We’ll have nowhere to go’: Israeli settlement plan divides opinion - and the West Bank

‘We’ll have nowhere to go’: Israeli settlement plan divides opinion - and the West Bank

A settler mayor defends the controversial construction, a far-right minister hails it is a nail in the coffin of a Palestinian state, and a Bedouin tribe member expects expulsion

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 16:31
Israel steps up Gaza City bombardment, kills 16 Palestinians in enclave and wounds dozens

Israel steps up Gaza City bombardment, kills 16 Palestinians in enclave and wounds dozens

Families are fleeing their homes in territory’s largest urban centre, say residents

Thu Aug 28 2025 - 20:25
Israel faces increased international anger over ‘horrific’ attack on Gaza hospital

Israel faces increased international anger over ‘horrific’ attack on Gaza hospital

IDF says preliminary investigation into Nasser hospital attack determined that Hamas had installed surveillance camera at site

Tue Aug 26 2025 - 22:00
At least 20 killed, including five journalists, as Israel strikes Gaza hospital

At least 20 killed, including five journalists, as Israel strikes Gaza hospital

About 50 other people, including medical staff, injured in the attack on southern Gaza’s last functioning hospital

Mon Aug 25 2025 - 21:40
Gaza hostage release and ceasefire proposal unlikely to halt Israeli escalation of war

Gaza hostage release and ceasefire proposal unlikely to halt Israeli escalation of war

Sources indicate Hamas's position is to either accept Israeli conditions for ending fighting or battle ‘until their last breath’

Mon Aug 25 2025 - 17:55
Gaza famine conditions likely to spread, says UN-backed hunger agency

Gaza famine conditions likely to spread, says UN-backed hunger agency

IPC organisation declares mass starvation as Israeli cabinet approves plans for takeover of Gaza City

Fri Aug 22 2025 - 19:35
‘Catastrophic situation’: Israel pushes ahead with takeover of Gaza City

‘Catastrophic situation’: Israel pushes ahead with takeover of Gaza City

More reservists will be drafted in the coming months, reaching a total of up to 130,000

Wed Aug 20 2025 - 20:59
Netanyahu under pressure from all sides after Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal

Netanyahu under pressure from all sides after Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal

Majority of Israeli public wants ceasefire but prime minister’s coalition partners do not

Tue Aug 19 2025 - 16:01
Thousands of Israelis join one-day general strike in support of hostages

Thousands of Israelis join one-day general strike in support of hostages

Binyamin Netanyahu criticised protests, adding ‘job must get done and Hamas must be defeated’

Sun Aug 17 2025 - 18:09
Far-right Israeli minister taunts jailed Palestinian leader during prison visit

Far-right Israeli minister taunts jailed Palestinian leader during prison visit

Palestinian Authority denounces incident as ‘an unprecedented provocation’

Fri Aug 15 2025 - 15:46
Israeli settlement plans mark ‘final nail in coffin of Palestinian state’, says minister

Israeli settlement plans mark ‘final nail in coffin of Palestinian state’, says minister

Bezalel Smotrich launches plan to revive long-stalled E1 project that divides the West Bank in two

Thu Aug 14 2025 - 19:15
Israel imposes extra restrictions on efforts to feed Gazan civilians

Israel imposes extra restrictions on efforts to feed Gazan civilians

Israel demands all humanitarian organisations provide lists of Palestinian staff in move which NGOs say will hamper work to address famine

Wed Aug 13 2025 - 19:29
Israel has ‘no choice’ but to attack Gaza City, says Netanyahu, as hostage families call strike

Israel has ‘no choice’ but to attack Gaza City, says Netanyahu, as hostage families call strike

Prime minister says Israel is ‘approaching end of the campaign’ against Hamas

Mon Aug 11 2025 - 18:45
Israel’s Gaza City plan greeted with widespread international criticism

Israel’s Gaza City plan greeted with widespread international criticism

Move to expand Israeli operations in the Palestinian territory would expel close to a million residents from their homes

Fri Aug 08 2025 - 20:49
What is behind Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City?

What is behind Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City?

The decision to expand the war came even though a clear majority of Israelis support a ceasefire that will bring home the hostages

Fri Aug 08 2025 - 09:11
Israel moves to seize full control of Gaza

Israel moves to seize full control of Gaza

Timing of any military manouvere remains unclear but likely to take weeks to deploy required forces

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 21:56
Israeli occupation plan for Gaza is a high-stakes gamble

Israeli occupation plan for Gaza is a high-stakes gamble

Netanyahu’s occupation plan would require significant surge in humanitarian aid

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 19:12
Resignation of army chief over Gaza occupation would further divide Israel

Resignation of army chief over Gaza occupation would further divide Israel

Lieut Gen Eyal Zamir was hand-picked by Binyamin Netanyahu but opposes his full takeover plan

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 17:17
Pressure mounts on Israeli government to break deadlock on Gaza conflict

Pressure mounts on Israeli government to break deadlock on Gaza conflict

More than 60 per cent of Israelis back a ceasefire that will bring all 50 hostages home

Mon Aug 04 2025 - 19:04
Israeli government dismisses attorney general who opposed radical judicial overhaul

Israeli government dismisses attorney general who opposed radical judicial overhaul

Opposition says dismissal is a constitutional earthquake

Mon Aug 04 2025 - 18:45
Israel may escalate Gaza assault after US envoy Steve Witkoff fails to break ceasefire deadlock

Israel may escalate Gaza assault after US envoy Steve Witkoff fails to break ceasefire deadlock

Steve Witkoff visits controversial aid distribution centre amid humanitarian crisis and killings of Palestinians seeking food

Fri Aug 01 2025 - 20:03
Israel increasingly isolated as more countries sign up to recognise Palestine

Israel increasingly isolated as more countries sign up to recognise Palestine

Even allies such as Germany are moving towards recognition in light of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Thu Jul 31 2025 - 19:11
Gaza death toll reaches 60,000 as global monitor warns of famine

Gaza death toll reaches 60,000 as global monitor warns of famine

Netanyahu reported to be considering annexation of parts of Gaza Strip

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 19:18
Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu may be running out of ideas

Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu may be running out of ideas

Clear indications that prime minister’s plan to bring about release of the hostages has failed

Mon Jul 28 2025 - 17:36
A conversation begins: How Israelis view Gaza’s unfolding hunger crisis

A conversation begins: How Israelis view Gaza’s unfolding hunger crisis

Reports on starvation were extensively reported in daily news programmes for the first time this week, often ahead of the ongoing war coverage and ceasefire contacts

Fri Jul 25 2025 - 14:12
If US envoy travels to the Middle East, it’s a clear sign a ceasefire deal could be close

If US envoy travels to the Middle East, it’s a clear sign a ceasefire deal could be close

Israeli negotiating team has been in Doha for proximity talks with a Hamas delegation for far longer than any period in the past

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 17:08
Israel expands Gaza assault striking WHO staff residence and warehouse

Israel expands Gaza assault striking WHO staff residence and warehouse

130 Palestinians killed in 24 hours, one of the highest totals in recent weeks, says Gaza’s health ministry

Mon Jul 21 2025 - 19:57
Israel’s decision to expand war in Gaza amid ceasefire talks surprises many analysts

Israel’s decision to expand war in Gaza amid ceasefire talks surprises many analysts

Decision causes surprise given Israeli and American officials recently expressed hope over ceasefire deal

Mon Jul 21 2025 - 18:30
‘For 5,000 shekels, is it worth ruining your family?’ Israel urges citizens to resist spying for Iran

‘For 5,000 shekels, is it worth ruining your family?’ Israel urges citizens to resist spying for Iran

Dozens of Israelis arrested after allegedly photographing military bases or being offered large sums by Iran to assassinate senior figures

Thu Jul 17 2025 - 16:59
Why has Israel stepped up its attacks on Syria?

Why has Israel stepped up its attacks on Syria?

Targets hit include palace of president and Syrian military headquarters in Damascus

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 17:00
Binyamin Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy as ultra-Orthodox party quits government

Binyamin Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy as ultra-Orthodox party quits government

Move leaves prime minister with wafer-thin majority in parliament

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 06:00
Future of Israel’s plan to force Gazans to southern city hangs in balance

Future of Israel’s plan to force Gazans to southern city hangs in balance

Netanyahu demands more ‘realistic’ plan while former Israeli PM says ‘humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians

Mon Jul 14 2025 - 16:00
Netanyahu back in Israel with no Gaza ceasefire breakthrough despite Trump meetings

Netanyahu back in Israel with no Gaza ceasefire breakthrough despite Trump meetings

Principal issue holding up agreement appears to be Israel’s insistence on holding Morag corridor during initial 60-day truce

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 16:26
Netanyahu and Trump to meet again amid rising Gaza ceasefire hopes

Netanyahu and Trump to meet again amid rising Gaza ceasefire hopes

Human rights groups condemn Israeli minister’s plan for ‘humanitarian city’

Tue Jul 08 2025 - 18:16
Gaza ceasefire: Netanyahu set for Washington meeting with Trump

Gaza ceasefire: Netanyahu set for Washington meeting with Trump

US plan includes release of 10 living hostages and return of 18 dead in five stages throughout 60-day truce

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 19:30
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