Thousands of Israelis join one-day general strike in support of hostagesBinyamin 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 visitPalestinian 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 ministerBezalel Smotrich launches plan to revive long-stalled E1 project that divides the West Bank in twoThu Aug 14 2025 - 19:15
Israel imposes extra restrictions on efforts to feed Gazan civiliansIsrael demands all humanitarian organisations provide lists of Palestinian staff in move which NGOs say will hamper work to address famineWed Aug 13 2025 - 19:29
Israel has ‘no choice’ but to attack Gaza City, says Netanyahu, as hostage families call strikePrime minister says Israel is ‘approaching end of the campaign’ against HamasMon Aug 11 2025 - 18:45
Israel’s Gaza City plan greeted with widespread international criticismMove to expand Israeli operations in the Palestinian territory would expel close to a million residents from their homesFri Aug 08 2025 - 20:49
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 hostagesFri Aug 08 2025 - 09:11
Israel moves to seize full control of Gaza Timing of any military manouvere remains unclear but likely to take weeks to deploy required forcesThu Aug 07 2025 - 21:56
Israeli occupation plan for Gaza is a high-stakes gambleNetanyahu’s occupation plan would require significant surge in humanitarian aidThu Aug 07 2025 - 19:12
Resignation of army chief over Gaza occupation would further divide IsraelLieut Gen Eyal Zamir was hand-picked by Binyamin Netanyahu but opposes his full takeover planWed Aug 06 2025 - 17:17
Pressure mounts on Israeli government to break deadlock on Gaza conflictMore than 60 per cent of Israelis back a ceasefire that will bring all 50 hostages homeMon Aug 04 2025 - 19:04
Israeli government dismisses attorney general who opposed radical judicial overhaulOpposition says dismissal is a constitutional earthquakeMon Aug 04 2025 - 18:45
Israel may escalate Gaza assault after US envoy Steve Witkoff fails to break ceasefire deadlockSteve Witkoff visits controversial aid distribution centre amid humanitarian crisis and killings of Palestinians seeking foodFri Aug 01 2025 - 20:03
Israel increasingly isolated as more countries sign up to recognise PalestineEven allies such as Germany are moving towards recognition in light of worsening humanitarian crisis in GazaThu Jul 31 2025 - 19:11
Gaza death toll reaches 60,000 as global monitor warns of famineNetanyahu reported to be considering annexation of parts of Gaza StripTue Jul 29 2025 - 19:18
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 failedMon Jul 28 2025 - 17:36
A conversation begins: How Israelis view Gaza’s unfolding hunger crisisReports on starvation were extensively reported in daily news programmes for the first time this week, often ahead of the ongoing war coverage and ceasefire contactsFri Jul 25 2025 - 14:12
If US envoy travels to the Middle East, it’s a clear sign a ceasefire deal could be closeIsraeli 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 warehouse130 Palestinians killed in 24 hours, one of the highest totals in recent weeks, says Gaza’s health ministryMon Jul 21 2025 - 19:57
Israel’s decision to expand war in Gaza amid ceasefire talks surprises many analystsDecision causes surprise given Israeli and American officials recently expressed hope over ceasefire dealMon Jul 21 2025 - 18:30
‘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 figuresThu Jul 17 2025 - 16:59
Why has Israel stepped up its attacks on Syria?Targets hit include palace of president and Syrian military headquarters in DamascusWed Jul 16 2025 - 17:00
Binyamin Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy as ultra-Orthodox party quits governmentMove leaves prime minister with wafer-thin majority in parliamentWed Jul 16 2025 - 06:00
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 meetingsPrincipal issue holding up agreement appears to be Israel’s insistence on holding Morag corridor during initial 60-day truceFri Jul 11 2025 - 16:26
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 TrumpUS 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 Development comes after US president Donald Trump announces Israel agrees to 60-day suspension of hostilitiesWed Jul 02 2025 - 18:46
Optimism grows for Gaza ceasefire but serious obstacles remain Israeli military has told political leaders to either end the war or order an expansionTue Jul 01 2025 - 17:02
‘Everybody can feel the pain’: Middle Eastern views on the present and futureA Syrian, a Palestinian, an Iranian and an Israeli give their views on how better times might be reached where they liveSat Jun 28 2025 - 06:00
Netanyahu asks court to suspend corruption trial so he can focus on possible Gaza ceasefireIsraeli prime minister says efforts being made with US to end war and expand regional peaceFri Jun 27 2025 - 16:43
Hours after Netanyahu spoke of a historic victory over Iran, Israel was hit by a painful reminderDeath of seven Israeli soldiers in Khan Younis leads key ally of prime minister to question war in GazaWed Jun 25 2025 - 16:37
Israel-Iran ceasefire leaves key questions unansweredIt remains to be seen whether the Iranian nuclear programme was obliterated or merely set backTue Jun 24 2025 - 15:38
Israel-Iran conflict: hostilities may end ‘within days’‘Once the goals are achieved... the fighting will stop’ says Binyamin NetanyahuMon Jun 23 2025 - 17:38
US attack on Iran was carried out ‘in full co-ordination’ with IsraelNetanyahu says he has delivered on promise to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilitiesSun Jun 22 2025 - 19:04
Netanyahu’s ruling party gets popularity boost in wake of Iran conflictRival right-wing party Yisrael Beiteinu is the second most popular party with 19 seatsFri Jun 20 2025 - 16:53
Israel to switch focus of attack to Iran’s heavily protected southTrump’s procrastination appears advantageous for Israeli military plannersFri Jun 20 2025 - 16:47
Last November Israel decided covert operations would not quell Iran’s nuclear threatWith almost 2,000km between Tel Aviv and Tehran, this is Israel’s first long-distance warWed Jun 18 2025 - 16:47
Without an exit strategy, Israel risks bringing destruction to its doorstep in a war of attrition against IranMore than 80% of Jewish Israelis support the conflict, researchers sayTue Jun 17 2025 - 16:23
Israelis under attack from Iran shift to full-scale war modeNon-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 fortnightDonald Trump’s moves in the coming days will be critical in shaping the direction of the warSun Jun 15 2025 - 16:09
Most Israelis view a nuclear Iran as an existential threatAlready speculation that a successful outcome for Israel could prompt Binyamin Netanyahu to call early electionFri Jun 13 2025 - 16:54
Israeli strike on Iran is unlikely without green light from TrumpWashington-Tehran nuclear talks scheduled to continue as US deadline for deal expiresThu Jun 12 2025 - 14:12
Protest planned in Israel at marriage of Netanyahu’s sonBig police operation scheduled to enable wedding to take place without disruptionTue Jun 10 2025 - 19:00
Israel confirms it is arming ‘clans’ in Gaza to combat HamasNetanyahu says reports army has given guns to crime families are true after opposition warns scheme could backfireFri Jun 06 2025 - 16:46
Israeli military recovers bodies of two hostages held by Hamas, says NetanyahuJudy Weinstein and Gad Haggai, a couple in their 70s, were taken hostage in the October 2023 Hamas attackThu Jun 05 2025 - 16:57
Ultra-Orthodox parties in Netanyahu’s coalition threaten to vote for Bill calling for early electionsUltra-Orthodox community angry over Israeli government’s failure to pass military exemption law for yeshiva studentsWed Jun 04 2025 - 19:59
Binyamin Netanyahu cross-examined for the first time in corruption trialIsraeli 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 dronesMilitary 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 Move to build 22 new Jewish communities in occupied territory criticised by Israeli human rights groupsThu May 29 2025 - 18:46
