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
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
