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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
Gaza ceasefire: Far-right Israeli ministers set to oppose truce

Gaza ceasefire: Far-right Israeli ministers set to oppose truce

Development comes after US president Donald Trump announces Israel agrees to 60-day suspension of hostilities

Wed Jul 02 2025 - 18:46
Optimism grows for Gaza ceasefire but serious obstacles remain

Optimism grows for Gaza ceasefire but serious obstacles remain

Israeli military has told political leaders to either end the war or order an expansion

Tue Jul 01 2025 - 17:02
‘Everybody can feel the pain’: Middle Eastern views on the present and future

‘Everybody can feel the pain’: Middle Eastern views on the present and future

A Syrian, a Palestinian, an Iranian and an Israeli give their views on how better times might be reached where they live

Sat Jun 28 2025 - 06:00
Netanyahu asks court to suspend corruption trial so he can focus on possible Gaza ceasefire

Netanyahu asks court to suspend corruption trial so he can focus on possible Gaza ceasefire

Israeli prime minister says efforts being made with US to end war and expand regional peace

Fri Jun 27 2025 - 16:43
Hours after Netanyahu spoke of a historic victory over Iran, Israel was hit by a painful reminder

Hours after Netanyahu spoke of a historic victory over Iran, Israel was hit by a painful reminder

Death of seven Israeli soldiers in Khan Younis leads key ally of prime minister to question war in Gaza

Wed Jun 25 2025 - 16:37
Israel-Iran ceasefire leaves key questions unanswered

Israel-Iran ceasefire leaves key questions unanswered

It remains to be seen whether the Iranian nuclear programme was obliterated or merely set back

Tue Jun 24 2025 - 15:38
 Israel-Iran conflict: hostilities may end ‘within days’

Israel-Iran conflict: hostilities may end ‘within days’

‘Once the goals are achieved... the fighting will stop’ says Binyamin Netanyahu

Mon Jun 23 2025 - 17:38
US attack on Iran was carried out ‘in full co-ordination’ with Israel

US attack on Iran was carried out ‘in full co-ordination’ with Israel

Netanyahu says he has delivered on promise to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities

Sun Jun 22 2025 - 19:04
Netanyahu’s ruling party gets popularity boost in wake of Iran conflict

Netanyahu’s ruling party gets popularity boost in wake of Iran conflict

Rival right-wing party Yisrael Beiteinu is the second most popular party with 19 seats

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 16:53
Israel to switch focus of attack to Iran’s heavily protected south

Israel to switch focus of attack to Iran’s heavily protected south

Trump’s procrastination appears advantageous for Israeli military planners

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 16:47
Last November Israel decided covert operations would not quell Iran’s nuclear threat

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

Wed Jun 18 2025 - 16:47
Without an exit strategy, Israel risks bringing destruction to its doorstep in a war of attrition against Iran

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

Tue Jun 17 2025 - 16:23
Israelis under attack from Iran shift to full-scale war mode

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

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 18:04
Analysis: War between Israel and Iran expected to continue for at least a fortnight

Analysis: 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

Sun Jun 15 2025 - 16:09
Most Israelis view a nuclear Iran as an existential threat

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

Fri Jun 13 2025 - 16:54
Israeli strike on Iran is unlikely without green light from Trump

Israeli strike on Iran is unlikely without green light from Trump

Washington-Tehran nuclear talks scheduled to continue as US deadline for deal expires

Thu Jun 12 2025 - 14:12
Protest planned in Israel at marriage of Netanyahu’s son

Protest planned in Israel at marriage of Netanyahu’s son

Big police operation scheduled to enable wedding to take place without disruption

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 19:00
Israel confirms it is arming ‘clans’ in Gaza to combat Hamas

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

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 16:46
Israeli military recovers bodies of two hostages held by Hamas, says Netanyahu

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

Thu Jun 05 2025 - 16:57
Ultra-Orthodox parties in Netanyahu’s coalition threaten to vote for Bill calling for early elections

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

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 19:59
Binyamin Netanyahu cross-examined for the first time in corruption trial

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

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 18:43
Israeli army used laser weapons for first time to down Hizbullah drones

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’

Fri May 30 2025 - 16:28
Israel approves biggest expansion of settlements in West Bank in decades

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

Thu May 29 2025 - 18:46
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