Optimism grows in Israel over Lebanon ceasefire talksDraft agreement states Hizbullah must withdraw north of the Litani river and IDF will remain in Lebanon for 60 daysMon Nov 11 2024 - 13:50
Israeli settlers delight in Donald Trump’s returnSettlers hope that ‘extremist and violent’ sanctions imposed by the Biden administration will be removedFri Nov 08 2024 - 15:22
Protests break out in Israel as Netanyahu sacks defence minister GallantMove described by opposition leader as ‘act of madness’ follows further Israeli air strikes in Gaza, in which at least 35 are killedTue Nov 05 2024 - 19:54
Four held over information theft from Israel Defense ForcesIntelligence was leaked to foreign media outlets to mislead public opinion against ceasefire and hostage-release deal with HamasMon Nov 04 2024 - 16:02
Middle East braced for new Iranian attack on IsraelThe attack Iran is planning against Israel will be ‘the largest so far’, Iranian sources saySun Nov 03 2024 - 20:05
Strikes kill 47 in Gaza as Unrwa says Israeli bulldozers damaged West Bank officeIsraeli military says it killed one of the last surviving high-ranking members of HamasFri Nov 01 2024 - 20:16
United States steps up efforts to secure a ceasefire in LebanonUS special envoy Amos Hochstein due to arrive in Israel on Thursday to formulate a proposalWed Oct 30 2024 - 16:22
Israel says it is ready to pursue diplomatic solution in Lebanon. But what does this mean? Most of Hizbullah’s infrastructure near Lebanon-Israel border has been destroyed, according to Israel Defense ForcesTue Oct 29 2024 - 14:50
Iran poised to respond ‘appropriately’ to Israel’s attack Binyamin Netanyahu claims strike severely impacted Tehran’s ‘defensive capabilities’ and ‘ability to develop missiles’Sun Oct 27 2024 - 21:10
The Killing of Gaza by Gideon Levy & The Gates of Gaza by Amir Tibon: Two very different booksAmir Tibon’s book tells a true story that reads like a thriller, while Gideon Levy presents a specific narrative that is challenging, particularly for supporters of IsraelSat Oct 26 2024 - 05:00
Israeli forces kill 72 across Gaza Strip and raid hospital, Palestinian officials sayNine children from one family among those killed in Khan Younis, say rescue workersFri Oct 25 2024 - 20:15
Israel considers outsourcing humanitarian effort in Gaza to international security firms amid global criticismUS logistics firm bidding for the contract says plan would involve ‘humanitarian bubbles’ in walled-in protected neighbourhoodsThu Oct 24 2024 - 17:55
Israeli counterattack on Iran expected this weekend or soon afterwardsMany Israelis have already prepared their bomb shelters and safe rooms, stocking up on water, food and setting up electronic devicesWed Oct 23 2024 - 14:24
Blinken in talks with Netanyahu to ‘capitalise’ on killing of Hamas leaderThe US secretary of state hopes Yahya Sinwar’s death will help secure the release of all hostages and end the conflict in GazaTue Oct 22 2024 - 19:15
Yahya Sinwar: what does Hamas leader’s death mean for ceasefire hopes?Middle East at a critical juncture as new possibilities emerge to end conflictFri Oct 18 2024 - 12:56
Death of Yahya Sinwar regarded by Israel as the effective defeat of Hamas Israel’s military says sweep of area by forces after a firefight uncovered three bodies, with DNA testing confirming one to be SinwarThu Oct 17 2024 - 20:36
US warns Israel to significant improve humanitarian situation in Gaza or jeopardise supply of US weaponsIn what appears to be an immediate response Israel announces that 50 trucks containing humanitarian aid passed through Erez crossing into northern Gaza StripWed Oct 16 2024 - 17:25
Israelis support action in Lebanon but fear getting stuck in war of attrition Experience of previous wars makes Israel wary of the conflict but military achievements so far and low death rate among the Israeli troops serve to bolster popular opinionTue Oct 15 2024 - 20:08
Israel seeks to use gains against Hizbullah to secure hostage deal in potential Lebanon ceasefireIsrael-US talks produce ideas about what Israeli exit strategy from Lebanon might look likeMon Oct 14 2024 - 06:00
Islamist forces in Gaza and Lebanon down, but not yet outHamas leader hoped October 7th attacks would bounce Israel into a multifront war with all of Iran’s proxies; that has come to pass, meaning a peace deal remains distantTue Oct 08 2024 - 16:58
Israel marks anniversary of Hamas-led attack on country that left hundreds deadMain memorial ceremony organised by families of victims held at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon ParkMon Oct 07 2024 - 20:03
Irish troops ‘determined to fulfil mission’ in Lebanon as Israel invasion continuesUnifil ‘deeply concerned’ about activities of Israeli army close to Irish base in south LebanonMon Oct 07 2024 - 05:00
Israel, October 7th, 2023: What went wrong?One year on from the Hamas incursion that led to the invasion of Gaza and mass civilian fatalities, security flaws are evident as the IDF had grown complacent about its border defenceSat Oct 05 2024 - 06:00
Kibbutz Be’eri: ‘October 7th ended the dream of coexistence forever’A total of 102 Be’eri residents were killed along with 31 security personnel in the attack last yearFri Oct 04 2024 - 05:00
Oil and nuclear facilities considered as Israel prepares its response to Iran’s attackIsraeli jets unlikely to be able to destroy all Iranian centrifuges, but enough damage may be inflicted to set back Tehran’s nuclear project by yearsWed Oct 02 2024 - 14:41
Israel and US promise sharp response to Iranian missile attackIranian president terms assault ‘decisive response’ to ‘Israeli aggression’ in act that moves Middle East to brink of major confrontationTue Oct 01 2024 - 22:25
Israel’s army is faced with three options as it enters LebanonAfter recent losses Hizbullah is the weakest it has ever been, but it remains a formidable fighting forceTue Oct 01 2024 - 14:19
Washington pressures Israel to refrain from ground invasion of Lebanon Move comes as more Israeli infantry deployed on northern border after death of Hizbullah leaderSun Sept 29 2024 - 19:00
Israeli opposition to ceasefire spans political spectrum Opinions about a ground operation are divided, with many viewing it as a last resortFri Sept 27 2024 - 20:27
France and US push for 21-day Lebanon ceasefire to ease ‘unacceptable’ risk to regionIsrael’s top general alludes to ground invasion in Lebanon as reserve forces are called upThu Sept 26 2024 - 06:47
EU warns of almost ‘full-fledged war’ as hundreds killed after Israel hits Hizbullah targets in Lebanon EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says ‘if this is not a war situation, I don’t know what you would call it’Tue Sept 24 2024 - 07:14
Five lifelong friends, murdered by Hamas in October 7th attack, buried side by sideFamilies, bonded by sorrow, come together to mourn and remember as first anniversary approachesTue Sept 24 2024 - 05:00
Israel and Hizbullah intensify air strikes and rocket attacks, edging closer to ‘all-out war’At least seven people killed in Israeli strike on school compound in Gaza City’s Shati refugee campSun Sept 22 2024 - 19:11
Middle East on brink of regional conflict as attacks on Hizbullah shift focus to LebanonIsrael’s escalation could be a dangerous gamble as there is no clear strategy to turn this week’s spectacular tactical successes into a strategic victoryFri Sept 20 2024 - 15:16
Walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon, killing 14, in second wave of device detonationsLatest explosions follow deaths of 12 people in ‘pagers attack’ blamed on Israel by Hizbullah and Lebanese governmentWed Sept 18 2024 - 18:24
At least nine killed, 2,750 injured after Hizbullah members’ pagers explode in Lebanon and SyriaHealth ministry says some 400 in critical condition as Iranian-backed militant group blames Israel, vowing retributionTue Sept 17 2024 - 21:45
Israels vows revenge against Houthis after missile fired from YemenMore than 70 rockets launched into northern Israel from Lebanon with Netanyahu at odds with defence ministerSun Sept 15 2024 - 21:02
US delays outlining Gaza ceasefire deal amid concern over commitment of Israel and Hamas Palestinian prime minister meets foreign ministers of Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and EU in Spain to discuss steps towards implementing two-state solutionFri Sept 13 2024 - 19:12
Hizbullah threat fuels fears Israel poised to wage war in LebanonIsrael’s military plans for Lebanon are unknown but would be expected to seek to push Hizbullah fighters north of Litani riverThu Sept 12 2024 - 18:35
ICC prosecutor again urges arrest warrants for Binyamin Netanyahu and Hamas chief Yahya SinwarIsrael accuses Hamas of placing fighters inside al-Mawasi humanitarian zone after at least 19 Palestinians killed in air strikes there, according to Hamas–run health ministryTue Sept 10 2024 - 19:59
I sat down to process the shocking news: Hersh had been shot dead in a Gaza tunnelHersh Goldberg-Polin had the highest profile of the Gaza hostagesMon Sept 09 2024 - 13:08
Israel closes border crossings with Jordan after fatal shootingsGrowing pessimism over prospects for a breakthrough towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release dealSun Sept 08 2024 - 19:09
US expected to unveil updated Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal within daysUS ambassador to Israel warns that time is running out for the hostagesThu Sept 05 2024 - 19:00
Washington expected to submit new Gaza ceasefire planIsraeli opposition leader Yair Lapid says the war will continue as long as the current government remains in powerWed Sept 04 2024 - 21:44
Netanyahu’s intransigence dashes hopes of new approach to ceasefire talksIsraeli prime minister’s stance on Philadelphi corridor contradicts that of his defence minister and the senior echelons of Israel’s military and intelligence servicesTue Sept 03 2024 - 16:03
Hostage deaths put pressure on Netanyahu to strike a ceasefire deal Hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations across the country on Sunday nightSun Sept 01 2024 - 20:00
Far-right presence in Israel’s coalition fuels speculation over motive behind assaults on West Bank Fears of Netanyahu replicating attack on Gaza in second Palestinian territory add to tensions in regionFri Aug 30 2024 - 19:00
Israeli forces kill at least 10 Palestinians in West Bank raidsUnited Nations says assault ‘risks seriously deepening the already catastrophic situation’Wed Aug 28 2024 - 18:37
Gaza hostage rescued in ‘complex operation’, says Israeli militaryIsrael battles Hamas in Gaza as space for displaced families narrowsTue Aug 27 2024 - 18:09
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
