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
Jerusalem’s Old City now resembles a ghost townThe Hamas attack on October 7th was a devastating blow to the Old City, and international tourism figures show an 80% drop compared to the pre-war periodTue Jul 02 2024 - 05:00
Israeli government under increasing pressure from northern border communities to remove Hizbullah threatIsraeli military claims it has killed at least 40 Hamas fighters who were trying to regroup in Gaza city neighbourhood of ShejaiyaSun Jun 30 2024 - 19:26
Israel warns Hamas that it will ‘bear the consequences’ if it does not accept ceasefire dealEfforts to achieve a deal are deadlocked and received a further setback in recent days when prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he only wants a partial dealWed Jun 26 2024 - 19:37
Ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into army, Israel court rulesTwo ultra-Orthodox parties are members of Binyamin Netanyahu’s coalition and have threatened to quit the government if their community is draftedTue Jun 25 2024 - 17:38
Gazans flee towards Khan Yunis as Israeli army moves deeper into Rafah ‘Intelligence-based, targeted operations’ persist in Rafah area as strike kills eight people in Gaza City and video clip shows wounded Palestinian strapped to a military jeepSun Jun 23 2024 - 19:16
Israeli military approaching full control of Rafah after stepping up bombardment across GazaFollowing two days of fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, residents reported that Israeli tanks had begun to advance toward the northern and western parts of the cityFri Jun 21 2024 - 18:04
Gaza aid continues to fall far short of need amid doubts over future of temporary US supply pier Israel rejects WHO claim famine looms and alleges aid being hijacked by Hamas gunmen and gangs who sell it at local marketsThu Jun 20 2024 - 19:35
Israel and Hizbullah have held back from a full-scale war, but pressure is mountingA war in south Lebanon, that could bring Iran into the fray, raises the prospect of a dangerous regional conflagrationWed Jun 19 2024 - 21:49
The ultra-Orthodox are Israel’s future. The share of Haredim in the population doubles every 25 yearsThe exemption from mandatory military service granted to the ultra-Orthodox has become intolerable to other IsraelisTue Jun 18 2024 - 05:00
US threatens sanctions on Israeli group for attacking Gaza aidJoe Biden blames Hamas for the stalemate in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release dealFri Jun 14 2024 - 19:53
Talks on Gaza ceasefire are stuck despite intense pressure from WashingtonEvents may favour Hamas as Israel’s defence forces are bogged down in Gaza and Israel has never been more isolated internationallyThu Jun 13 2024 - 19:59
Israel-Hamas war: UN Security Council adopts resolution backing Gaza ceasefire proposalUS finalised text on Sunday after six days of negotiations among council members with some questioning Israel’s acceptance of planMon Jun 10 2024 - 23:10
Ireland is ‘rewarding Hamas directly for their barbaric behaviour’ by recognising Palestine, says Tom HandIrish man’s daughter Emily was held hostage by Hamas for 50 days last year during which time he believed her to be deadMon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
Israel says UN has added it to list of offenders who have committed violations against childrenIsraeli tank-led forces advance to southwest fringes of Rafah, with no breakthrough expected on proposed ceasefireFri Jun 07 2024 - 21:29
Israel-Hamas war: Extra reserve soldiers may be drafted as Hizbullah rockets spark fires across northern IsraelPrime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel is ‘prepared for a very intensive operation’ near border with Lebanon to restore security in areaWed Jun 05 2024 - 14:27
Biden tells Hamas Israeli ceasefire deal is ‘best possible opportunity’Biden’s three-phase plan aims to end eight-month war in Gaza, free all hostages and send massive aid into territoryTue Jun 04 2024 - 08:54
Doubts grow over whether Israel’s right-wing government will endorse deal approved by war cabinetDeal viewed in ‘positive light’ by Hamas but unlikely to be endorsed by leader Yahya SinwarSun Jun 02 2024 - 20:04
Biden urges Hamas to accept Israeli ceasefire proposal and end warIsraeli military says it has killed 500-600 Hamas militants in Jabilia, north of Gaza City, and confirms its troops are operating in central parts of RafahFri May 31 2024 - 20:22
War in Gaza to last until end of year at least, says Israel, despite Rafah border control claimIsraeli military defies International Court of Justice order and moves tanks deeper into city as Palestinian death toll passes 36,000Wed May 29 2024 - 19:42
Israel denies striking tent encampment as troops advance on RafahGaza authorities claim 21 people were killed in evacuation zoneWed May 29 2024 - 06:11
Israel faces international condemnation after attacks on Rafah camp kill 45Israeli prime minister describes incident as ‘tragic error’ as world leaders call for application of International Court of Justice’s order for Israel to cease assault on GazansMon May 27 2024 - 20:53
Bodies of three hostages discovered as fighting continues in RafahProspects for a ceasefire breakthrough remain lowFri May 24 2024 - 20:29
Israel describes Hague order to cease attack on Rafah as ‘false, outrageous and disgusting’International Court of Justice ruling may lead Palestinian allies to call on UN Security Council to pass a resolution to impose a ceasefire on IsraelFri May 24 2024 - 20:19
Israel bracing for International Court of Justice’s decision as it pushes deeper into GazaGaza health officials and Hamas media says 35 Palestinians were killed across Strip on ThursdayThu May 23 2024 - 19:56
View from Jerusalem: Some Israelis see Ireland as simply naive; others think it is anti-SemiticNetanyahu won’t accept a Palestinian state even if means losing Saudi goodwill. But it’s not a good time for Israeli diplomacyWed May 22 2024 - 18:54
Binyamin Netanyahu expresses ‘disgust’ at International Criminal Court seeking his arrest warrant Karim Khan says Israel is using ‘starvation as a method of warfare’ and charges Hamas with ‘unconscionable crimes’ on October 7thMon May 20 2024 - 21:51
Israeli troops move towards centre of Gaza refugee camp ahead of Rafah ground operationFamine an immediate risk in enclave as US builds temporary floating pier for use as maritime aid corridorThu May 16 2024 - 20:06
Netanyahu refuses to be drawn by Gallant’s Gaza gauntletIsraeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu urged by his defence minister to discuss a post-war Gaza plan but he is instead prioritising his political survivalThu May 16 2024 - 17:21
Far-right members of Israeli government call on Netanyahu to say Palestinian Authority will not take control of GazaIt is the first arms shipment to Israel to be announced by the administration since it put another arms transfer — consisting of 3,500 bombs — on hold earlier in the monthWed May 15 2024 - 07:11
Gaza: Israeli troops advance north and south as Israel marks start of Independence Day Israeli tanks continue to advance towards centre of Jabalya refugee camp in northern GazaMon May 13 2024 - 19:17
Full-scale Israeli operation in Rafah would be ‘catastrophic’, says UN chief, amid fresh Gaza clashesEgypt announces it will back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at International Court of JusticeSun May 12 2024 - 18:58
Gaza: Israel extends military offensive in Rafah, sending at least 110,000 people fleeingIreland, Spain and other EU countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21st, says Josep BorrellFri May 10 2024 - 19:46
Israel says it will go ahead with Rafah operation as 100,000 people flee regionTensions between Israel and the US over the Rafah offensive increase after Biden threatens to withhold weaponsThu May 09 2024 - 20:29
