Israel: News

21 Nov 2024

Lebanon

Israel demands right to strike Hezbollah in ceasefire talks

The ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah have hit a snag after Israeli officials demanded the right to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of any agreement.

20 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu announces $5M reward for each captive freed from Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a $5 million reward for every hostages released from Gaza.

19 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Hezbollah agrees to US-proposed ceasefire with Israel: Report

Hezbollah has reportedly accepted a United States-proposed ceasefire with Israel, a senior Lebanese official revealed.

19 Nov 2024

Argentina

G20 leaders call for ending Ukraine war, aid to Gaza

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro has released a joint declaration tackling global challenges like hunger and conflict.

18 Nov 2024

Iran

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei—likely to be Iran's next Supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been selected as his father's successor.

18 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu aide leaked secret documents to influence public opinion

Eliezer Feldstein, an aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been accused of leaking classified documents.

18 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Beirut: Hezbollah media chief Mohammed Afif killed in Israeli strike

Mohammed Afif, the media relations chief of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday.

17 Nov 2024

Health & Wellness

Green Mediterranean diet could potentially slow brain aging, study says

A recent study by an international team of scientists has revealed a potential strategy to decelerate brain aging.

17 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Video: Flares fired at Israeli PM Netanyahu's home 

Flares were fired at the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea on Saturday evening.

15 Nov 2024

Canada

'Go back...': Khalistani supporters call Canadians 'invaders' in viral video

As tensions escalate in Canada, a viral two-minute video shows Khalistani supporters referring to Canadians as "invaders."

15 Nov 2024

Hamas

US submits ceasefire proposal to end Israel-Hezbollah war to Lebanon

The United States has submitted a draft truce proposal to Lebanon to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Reuters reported.

11 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu confirms authorizing pager attacks in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he authorized the pager attacks in Lebanon that killed nearly 40 Hezbollah members.

10 Nov 2024

Doha

Why Qatar has ended mediator role between Israel and Hamas

Qatar has announced it will suspend its mediation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

08 Nov 2024

Hamas

70% of deaths in Gaza are women, children: UN

The United Nations (UN) has disclosed that nearly 70% of the confirmed deaths in Gaza are women and children.

06 Nov 2024

Antonio Guterres

Who is Israel Katz, the new Israeli Defense Minister

Israel Katz has been named Israel's new Defense Minister after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant.

06 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu fires Israel defense minister Yoav Gallant over 'trust crisis'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over "crisis of trust."

03 Nov 2024

Amazon

Student suspended for 'fart spray' attack awarded $395,000 by Columbia

Columbia University has agreed to pay $395,000 to settle a case with an Israeli student who was suspended for spraying a foul-smelling spray during a pro-Palestine protest.

US B-52 Bombers Reach Middle East amid Iran threats

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has threatened a "tooth-breaking" response to continued Israeli military actions, including a recent commando raid in Lebanon.

02 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump or Harris: Who do world leaders prefer for president

As the United States gears up for its presidential election, world leaders are keenly observing the contest between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

02 Nov 2024

Hamas

What's Israel's 'Iron Beam,' new defense system that shoots laser 

Israel is gearing up to deploy its "Iron Beam" laser defense system within a year, marking a major upgrade in its military capabilities.

01 Nov 2024

Hamas

Israel-Gaza war: Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb

Israel's air force has carried out heavy airstrikes on the southern suburb of Dahiyeh in Beirut, extensively damaging several buildings.

31 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Hezbollah's new chief open to truce with Israel

In a surprising turn of events, Naim Qassem, the newly appointed leader of Hezbollah, has indicated a possible willingness for a ceasefire with Israel.

30 Oct 2024

Iran

Who's Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's new chief

Sheikh Naim Qassem has been appointed as the new chief of Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based terrorist group announced on Tuesday.

30 Oct 2024

Iran

'Will hit places we spared': Israel issues warning to Iran

In retaliation to a ballistic missile attack from Tehran, Israeli fighter jets have struck Iranian military sites and missile production facilities.

29 Oct 2024

Iran

Naim Qassem elected new Hezbollah chief, to succeed Hassan Nasrallah

Naim Qassem has been named the new leader of Hezbollah, after the death of former chief Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, reports said.

29 Oct 2024

Hamas

Explained: What is UNRWA and why Israel banned it

The Israeli Parliament has passed a bill banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within its borders.

29 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel bans UNRWA, Palestinians claim 100,000 residents trapped

Israel's parliament has approved a law banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in its territory.

Why Iran's supreme leader Khamenei's Hebrew X account was suspended

Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Hebrew-language account on the social media platform X has been suspended after only two posts, according to the Jerusalem Post.

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei 'seriously ill,' son likely successor

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is very ill, and his second oldest son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is expected to succeed him when he dies, according to a New York Times report on Saturday.

26 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel strikes Iran: How did the West, Arab countries react 

The United States and the United Kingdom have urged Iran to refrain from retaliating after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian military targets.

26 Oct 2024

Iran

'100 aircraft, 2,000km journey': How Israel orchestrated attack on Iran

In a major military operation against Iran, Israel launched more than 100 aircraft on Saturday.

26 Oct 2024

Iran

Iran responds to Israel's strikes, warns of 'proportional reaction' 

Iran has warned of a "proportional reaction" to any Israeli aggression, after Israel's military strikes on Iranian targets early Saturday.

26 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel strikes Iran's military sites; massive explosions heard in Tehran  

In retaliation to Iran's ballistic missile attack earlier this month, Israel carried out "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets early Saturday.

24 Oct 2024

Sri Lanka

Why US, Israel are asking tourists to leave Sri Lanka

The United States and Israel have issued security alerts, warning of a possible terrorist attack on tourist spots in Sri Lanka's coastal area of Arugam Bay.

24 Oct 2024

Hamas

Israel accuses Al Jazeera journalists of being Hamas terrorists 

The Israeli army has accused six Al Jazeera journalists—all Palestinian men—of having affiliations with Palestinian militant groups.

23 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel confirms killing Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's successor Hashem Safieddine

The army in Israel has confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a top-ranking Hezbollah official and possible successor to Hassan Nasrallah.

22 Oct 2024

Iran

Israel claims to find $500 million in 'secret' Hezbollah bunker

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has declassified intelligence indicating a secret financial hub of Hezbollah, underneath Beirut's Al-Sahel Hospital.

21 Oct 2024

Iran

US probes leak of documents detailing Israel's plans for Iran

The United States is now probing a major leak of classified documents outlining Israel's military plans against Iran.

20 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Video shows Sinwar, wife entering tunnel before Gaza attack

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has released a video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and his family entering a tunnel under their home.

20 Oct 2024

Iran

'Top secret' Pentagon documents leaked; show Israel's plans for Iran 

The United States is probing a leak of highly classified intelligence related to Israel's possible retaliation plans against Iran.

Drone from Lebanon targets Netanyahu's private residence 

A drone was launched toward the house of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea on Saturday.

18 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

After Yahya Sinwar's killing, who is likely to lead Hamas

The death of Yahya Sinwar, a top leader of Hamas, has left the organization in uncertainty as it looks for a new leader.

18 Oct 2024

Hamas

How Yahya Sinwar's cancer treatment helped Israel identify his body

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, was killed by Israeli forces on October 16.

18 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Video: Footage of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's last moments released 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released drone footage of the final moments of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar.

17 Oct 2024

Inflation

Gold prices surge amid global tensions, falling US treasury yields

Gold prices experienced a rise in the domestic futures market today, defying expectations and reversing a recent downward trend.

16 Oct 2024

Hamas

IDF shares video of '100-meter' tunnel under Lebanon civilian houses 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released a video of a complex tunnel, allegedly used by Hezbollah, in South Lebanon.

16 Oct 2024

Ayodhya

'Magnificent': Israeli ambassador expresses awe at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir 

Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

15 Oct 2024

Hamas

Hamas aerial operations head Daqqa killed in September airstrike: Israel

The head of Hamas's Aerial Unit, Samer Abu Daqqa, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli military and security agencies.

How Hezbollah drones breached Israel's sophisticated defenses 

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating.

14 Oct 2024

Lockheed Martin

US sending THAAD to Israel: Key facts of anti-missile system

The United States will send its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, as the latter continues to battle Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

14 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu mulls 'surrender or starve' plan for northern Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly mulling a controversial strategy called the "Generals' Plan."

13 Oct 2024

Doha

'Secret documents' link Iran to October 7 attack; it responds 

Iran has denied any involvement in Hamas's surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

12 Oct 2024

Hamas

Iran government branches, nuclear facilities hit by cyberattacks; information stolen

Iran has reported intense cyberattacks on its nuclear facilities and all three branches of its government.

12 Oct 2024

Iran

US imposes sanctions on Iran's oil sector over Israel attack

The United States has slapped sanctions on several companies and vessels allegedly involved in the trade and transportation of Iranian oil.

12 Oct 2024

Hamas

'Deliberate killing..torture': UN finds crimes against humanity in Israeli attacks 

A United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a "concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system" in the midst of its conflict with Hamas.

11 Oct 2024

China

India's concern over Israeli attack on UN base in Lebanon

India has expressed its concern over the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line, after Israeli fire on a United Nations peacekeeper base in southern Lebanon.

Israel tank hits UN 'Blue helmet' base in Lebanon

Two United Nations peacekeepers were injured on Thursday after an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tank hit their headquarters in southern Lebanon.

07 Oct 2024

Hamas

Hezbollah rockets hit Israel on Gaza war anniversary

Iran-backed Hezbollah launched a missile attack on Israel's third-largest city, Haifa, on the first anniversary of the Gaza war, reports said early Monday.

07 Oct 2024

Hamas

Israel strikes 40,000 Hamas targets in Gaza in 1 year

Over the last year, Israel has carried out extensive military operations against Hamas-led attacks, striking over 40,000 targets in the Gaza Strip.

07 Oct 2024

Cape Town

Pro-Palestine rallies held globally to mark Israel-Gaza conflict anniversary

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets over the weekend in major cities around the world to condemn the Israeli military operations in Gaza as the war in the Palestinian territory nears the one-year mark.

06 Oct 2024

S Jaishankar

'UN like an old, outdated company hogging space': Jaishankar 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday criticized the United Nations, likening it to an "old company" that does not entirely keep up with the market but occupies space.

06 Oct 2024

Iran

What does Russia want from Israel-Iran escalation 

Military experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have suggested that Russia is likely to capitalize on the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East to broaden its own influence.

06 Oct 2024

Hamas

Anti-Israel photojournalist sets himself on fire outside of White House

A photojournalist, identified as Samuel Mena Jr., set his left arm on fire during an anti-Israel protest outside the White House on Saturday evening.

06 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

'A...disgrace': Netanyahu as Macron calls for arms embargo in Gaza 

French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the former's proposal to stop supplying Israel with weapons for use in Gaza.

05 Oct 2024

Iran

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's successor Safieddine presumed killed in Israeli strike 

Hashem Safieddine, the presumed successor of former Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah, is believed to have been killed in an Israeli strike in southern Beirut on Friday.

FBI warns of potential threats ahead of Gaza war anniversary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a public warning about possible extremist violence ahead of the first anniversary of a deadly terror attack in Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

'We'll defeat our enemies': Khamenei's rare sermon amid Israel crisis

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare Friday sermon at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran.

04 Oct 2024

Hamas

Yazidi woman rescued after decade-long captivity by Hamas

A 21-year-old Yazidi woman, Fawzia Amin Sido, who was kidnapped at the tender age of 11 by ISIS terrorists and subsequently held captive by Hamas for 10 years, has been rescued.

04 Oct 2024

Kanpur

Promised youth using 'time-machine,' UP couple dupes elderly of ₹35cr

A search is underway for a couple from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly scammed dozens of elderly people out of ₹35 crore by promising to restore their youth with an "Israel-made time machine."