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Israeli military poised to move Palestinians out of Rafah ahead of assault

Israeli military poised to move Palestinians out of Rafah ahead of assault

Defence Ministry buys 40,000 tents as Israel ‘moving ahead’ with ground operation against Hamas in south Gaza city

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 10:42
Israel says it has conducted all necessary preparations to enter the city of Rafah

Israel says it has conducted all necessary preparations to enter the city of Rafah

IDF says it has mobilised two reserve brigades to return to southern Gaza

Wed Apr 24 2024 - 13:54
Israeli strikes intensify across Gaza as fresh evacuations ordered in north of enclave

Israeli strikes intensify across Gaza as fresh evacuations ordered in north of enclave

Authorities recover a further 35 bodies from one of three mass graves at Nasser Hospital, taking total found to 310 in past week

Tue Apr 23 2024 - 21:37
‘We live in the Middle East where only the strong survive’

‘We live in the Middle East where only the strong survive’

Mark Weiss speaks to Israelis in the aftermath of last weekend’s attack by Iran

Sat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Iran says it will not respond to Israeli attack on air force base

Iran says it will not respond to Israeli attack on air force base

Tehran’s signal that it will not retaliate allays fears of all-out war in the Middle East

Fri Apr 19 2024 - 19:37
Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will decide own response

Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will decide own response

Israeli army continues push to divide north and south Gaza Strip as Palestinian death toll in enclave reaches 33,800

Wed Apr 17 2024 - 19:43
Iran should be ‘on edge’, says Netanyahu, as Israel considers response to weekend attack

Iran should be ‘on edge’, says Netanyahu, as Israel considers response to weekend attack

Action against Tehran would be met with ‘severe, widespread and painful response’, says Iranian president

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 19:27
Israeli leaders weigh up options in wake of Iran attack

Israeli leaders weigh up options in wake of Iran attack

Speculation mounts that Israel will respond with cyberattack targeting the Islamic Republic’s economy

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00
Iran says first direct attack on Israel was one-off strike

Iran says first direct attack on Israel was one-off strike

Israel and western allies intercept 99% of projectiles launched from Iran on Saturday

Sun Apr 14 2024 - 19:04
Israel woke up on Sunday morning and breathed a huge, collective sigh of relief

Israel woke up on Sunday morning and breathed a huge, collective sigh of relief

The most advanced missile defence system in the world, assisted by allies, managed to intercept hundreds of incoming attack drones and missiles

Sun Apr 14 2024 - 16:37
Fighting continues in Gaza as Israel says it will soon ‘break’ Hamas

Fighting continues in Gaza as Israel says it will soon ‘break’ Hamas

Israel awaits attack by Iran or proxies as warnings grow of retaliation for killing of senior officer in Iran Damascus embassy strike

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 16:10
Three sons of Hamas leader killed in Israeli drone strike in Gaza refugee camp

Three sons of Hamas leader killed in Israeli drone strike in Gaza refugee camp

Ceasefire proposals fail to address demand for permanent truce in enclave, says Hamas, as Israel’s military prepares to enter Rafah

Wed Apr 10 2024 - 18:50
Israeli security cabinet considers latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israeli security cabinet considers latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Binyamin Netanyahu says date has been set for invasion of Rafah, the enclave’s last refuge for some 1m displaced civilians

Tue Apr 09 2024 - 19:11
Talks on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal  reach critical point

Talks on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal reach critical point

Hamas says no progress made in latest Gaza ceasefire talks, following Egyptian media reports of ‘significant progress’

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 15:32
Six months on, Israel has become bogged down in the Gaza quagmire, with no end in sight

Six months on, Israel has become bogged down in the Gaza quagmire, with no end in sight

Israel’s military operation has so far failed to achieve victory over Hamas, and prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu is quickly losing support

Sun Apr 07 2024 - 05:00
Israeli war minister calls for elections as pressure grows on Netanyahu over Gaza conflict

Israeli war minister calls for elections as pressure grows on Netanyahu over Gaza conflict

Killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid staff draws international criticism while protesters disrupt Knesset parliament

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 20:44
‘It happens in war’: Israel admits responsibility for killings of aid workers in Gaza Strip

‘It happens in war’: Israel admits responsibility for killings of aid workers in Gaza Strip

World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Palestinian enclave as Israel’s military pledges independent inquiry

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 16:13
Iran accuses Israel of violating its sovereignty in fatal attack on consulate in Damascus

Iran accuses Israel of violating its sovereignty in fatal attack on consulate in Damascus

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander killed in alleged Israeli strike on Syrian capital

Mon Apr 01 2024 - 19:50
Israeli troops leave Gaza’s Shifa Hospital a wreck in sea of rubble

Israeli troops leave Gaza’s Shifa Hospital a wreck in sea of rubble

Thousands protest in Jerusalem calling for release of hostages and for new elections

Mon Apr 01 2024 - 10:25
Attacks on Hizbullah in Syria and Lebanon intensifying, Israel claims

Attacks on Hizbullah in Syria and Lebanon intensifying, Israel claims

Israeli air strikes hit Hizbullah weapons depot and Syrian army compound close to the airport in Allepo, killing at least 44

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 21:06
Gaza ceasefire talks collapse as Israel accuses Hamas of making ‘delusional’ demands

Gaza ceasefire talks collapse as Israel accuses Hamas of making ‘delusional’ demands

Israeli retaliation for militant’s October 7th attack, which left some 1,200 dead, has killed more 32,000 in Palestinian enclave

Tue Mar 26 2024 - 15:09
Israel-US relations deteriorate as UN passes ceasefire vote

Israel-US relations deteriorate as UN passes ceasefire vote

US decision not to veto security council resolution prompts Israel’s Netanyahu to cancel Washington trip

Mon Mar 25 2024 - 19:49
Gaza: Israeli forces surround hospitals as ceasefire talks reach critical stage

Gaza: Israeli forces surround hospitals as ceasefire talks reach critical stage

Hamas set to respond to US proposals on securing initial six-week pause in fighting that would see hostages released

Sun Mar 24 2024 - 18:34
Netanyahu says Israel will ‘do it alone’ if US opposes Rafah assault

Netanyahu says Israel will ‘do it alone’ if US opposes Rafah assault

Russia and China veto US-proposed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 17:01
‘We were prepared for Hizbullah rocket fire, but October 7th changed everything’

‘We were prepared for Hizbullah rocket fire, but October 7th changed everything’

Hizbullah started firing rockets from Beirut into northern Israel on October 8th. Many residents have fled, leaving deserted villages behind them

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 17:11
Blinken to hold talks in Israel in tour aimed at securing ceasefire

Blinken to hold talks in Israel in tour aimed at securing ceasefire

US secretary of state to discuss need to protect civilian population and delivery of humanitarian assistance

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 11:12
Israel accused of ‘provoking famine’ as UN report warns 1.1m at risk of ‘catastrophic hunger’ in Gaza

Israel accused of ‘provoking famine’ as UN report warns 1.1m at risk of ‘catastrophic hunger’ in Gaza

EU foreign policy chief’s comments rejected as Israel says it allows humanitarian aid into Gaza despite Hamas attacks on convoys

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 20:43
Israel to renew talks on Gaza ceasefire while advancing plans for Rafah offensive

Israel to renew talks on Gaza ceasefire while advancing plans for Rafah offensive

Binyamin Netanyahu has approved military operation on the border with Egypt, where more than a million war refugees have sought shelter

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 08:56
Hamas calls on West Bank Palestinians to confront Israeli security forces at mosque

Hamas calls on West Bank Palestinians to confront Israeli security forces at mosque

Starvation being used as weapon of war, says EU chief, as ship carrying aid from Cyprus approaches Gaza

Wed Mar 13 2024 - 22:12
Israel trying to establish if it has killed in air strike third highest member of Hamas in Gaza

Israel trying to establish if it has killed in air strike third highest member of Hamas in Gaza

Ramadan starts with no ceasefire amid reports second-ranked Hamas military leader killed in Gaza

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 20:06
US and Israeli leaders trade accusations as death toll in Gaza passes 31,000

US and Israeli leaders trade accusations as death toll in Gaza passes 31,000

Biden says Israeli invasion of southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than a million refugees have sought shelter, a ‘red line’

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 20:31
Maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza  to deliver humanitarian assistance

Maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza to deliver humanitarian assistance

Announcement in State of the Union speech comes amid warnings of a widespread famine among the territory’s 2.3 million Palestinians

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 09:40
Israel appears to soften stance as Gaza truce hangs in balance

Israel appears to soften stance as Gaza truce hangs in balance

Hamas official urges Palestinians across the Middle East to ‘turn every day into a day of clashes’ during Ramadan

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 20:28
UN’s Guterres ‘shocked’ as Gaza officials say more than 100 killed after Israeli soldiers fire on crowds seeking aid

UN’s Guterres ‘shocked’ as Gaza officials say more than 100 killed after Israeli soldiers fire on crowds seeking aid

Israel challenged the death toll and said many of the victims had been run over by aid trucks

Fri Mar 01 2024 - 08:07
Fighting in Gaza continues despite Biden’s optimism that a ceasefire is imminent

Fighting in Gaza continues despite Biden’s optimism that a ceasefire is imminent

Proposal for 40-day ceasefire stops short of Hamas’ demand that agreement include path towards end of war

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 07:27
Many hours of tough negotiations lie ahead before start of 40-45 day Gaza truce can be declared

Many hours of tough negotiations lie ahead before start of 40-45 day Gaza truce can be declared

Agreement for a Ramadan truce will lead to a delay in Israel’s planned military advance on Rafah

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 21:09
Qatar to host talks between Hamas and Israel next week aimed at securing Gaza ceasefire

Qatar to host talks between Hamas and Israel next week aimed at securing Gaza ceasefire

Terms of proposed deal would see Israel will halt its military operation for one day for each hostage released

Sun Feb 25 2024 - 18:35
Paris talks resume in drive for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Paris talks resume in drive for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Palestinians dismiss Netanyahu’s plans for post-war arrangements in Gaza

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 19:39
Israel set to send negotiators to Paris for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks

Israel set to send negotiators to Paris for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks

Hamas reportedly willing to accept release of 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for end to war that has killed some 29,000

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 19:13
US proposes UN Security Council oppose Rafah assault and back temporary ceasefire

US proposes UN Security Council oppose Rafah assault and back temporary ceasefire

Some 29,000 Palestinians killed since beginning of war with one in four of survivors starving, says UN

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 19:16
European Commission will examine call from Ireland and Spain to review trade deal with Israel

European Commission will examine call from Ireland and Spain to review trade deal with Israel

Leo Varadkar and Pedro Sánchez send joint letter to Ursula von der Leyen about potential breaches of human rights obligations

Thu Feb 15 2024 - 06:00
Fighting along Israel-Lebanon border escalates to most serious level since start of Gaza war

Fighting along Israel-Lebanon border escalates to most serious level since start of Gaza war

Binyamin Netanyahu orders Israeli negotiators to boycott Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 20:50
Israel blinded by rage says Varadkar, as Government hardens stance on Gaza

Israel blinded by rage says Varadkar, as Government hardens stance on Gaza

Criticism of ‘rogue state’ comes amid fears it is about to attack city of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinian refugees have taken shelter

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 06:00
Scores of Palestinians killed in Israeli raid which rescues two hostages in Rafah

Scores of Palestinians killed in Israeli raid which rescues two hostages in Rafah

Simon Marman (60) and Louis Hare (70) rescued as Hamas says Palestinian death toll exceeds 28,000

Mon Feb 12 2024 - 20:34
Israel-Hamas war: International warnings mount ahead of planned Rafah offensive

Israel-Hamas war: International warnings mount ahead of planned Rafah offensive

Netanyahu reiterates intention to extend Israeli military offensive to Gaza’s southernmost city

Sun Feb 11 2024 - 20:59
Border land: Israel sets sights on Philadelphi corridor

Border land: Israel sets sights on Philadelphi corridor

Border between Gaza and Egypt is of high strategic importance and ‘must remain closed’, according to Israeli PM

Sat Feb 10 2024 - 06:00
Israel presses ahead with military campaign despite concerns from Washington

Israel presses ahead with military campaign despite concerns from Washington

Suffering of innocent people has ‘got to stop’, says US president as his frustration with Netanyahu grows

Fri Feb 09 2024 - 16:39
Hamas responds to Gaza truce framework but sides appear to remain deadlocked

Hamas responds to Gaza truce framework but sides appear to remain deadlocked

US secretary of state discussed ‘enduring end’ to the conflict during talks with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince

Tue Feb 06 2024 - 20:27
Israeli army engages militants in house-to-house fighting in Khan Younis

Israeli army engages militants in house-to-house fighting in Khan Younis

Israeli military sources say 18 of the 22 Hamas brigades have already been destroyed and army should be in full control of city in one week

Mon Feb 05 2024 - 18:30
Gazans fear Israeli assault on Rafah as Hamas weighs ceasefire proposal

Gazans fear Israeli assault on Rafah as Hamas weighs ceasefire proposal

UN satellite imagery shows 30% of Gaza’s buildings have been destroyed or damaged, with more than half of enclave’s residents now homeless

Fri Feb 02 2024 - 19:52
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