Israel: News
15 Feb 2025
Hamas3 Israeli hostages released in Gaza, Israel frees 369 Palestinians
Three Israeli hostages were released in Gaza on Saturday under a prisoner exchange deal.
14 Feb 2025
Technology1704 letter from Isaac Newton predicted when world will end
Sir Isaac Newton, the legendary scientist who laid down the law of gravity, had predicted the world would end in 2060.
14 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Fully prepared to bring back illegal migrants': Modi in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced India's willingness to bring back its citizens illegally residing in the United States.
13 Feb 2025
HamasHamas agrees to release hostages as planned fearing ceasefire collapse
Hamas has announced that it will release Israeli hostages as scheduled after "positive" negotiations with mediators following a brief disagreement with Israel over the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
12 Feb 2025
SydneySydney nurses suspended for threatening to kill Israeli patients
Two nurses from a Sydney hospital have been suspended after they appeared in an antisemitic social media video.
12 Feb 2025
Marvel Studios'Captain America: Brave New World' premiere faces pro-Palestine protests
The Hollywood premiere of Captain America: Brave New World was met with pro-Palestine protests on Tuesday (US time).
12 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Return hostages by Saturday or ceasefire over': Netanyahu warns Hamas
The three-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is on the verge of collapse, with both sides blaming each other for violating the agreement.
11 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuWar crimes prosecutor is first target of Trump's sanctions
Prosecutor Karim Khan of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been sanctioned by US President Donald Trump.
10 Feb 2025
XYe's wife Bianca makes it clear she's against his antisemitism
Bianca Censori, the wife of controversial rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West), has spoken out against his recent antisemitic remarks on social media.
10 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump threatens to withdraw support for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United States President Donald Trump has voiced his displeasure over the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
09 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuFormer Israeli Defence Minister confirms use of Hannibal Directive
In a recent interview with Israel's Channel 12, former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed the use of the contentious Hannibal Directive during a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
09 Feb 2025
International Court of JusticeLebanon forms new government; US opposes Hezbollah's role
Lebanon has formed its first full-fledged government since 2022, appointing former International Court of Justice chief Nawaf Salam as the new prime minister.
08 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpHamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in ceasefire deal
The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has freed three more Israeli hostages under an ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel.
07 Feb 2025
WorldIsrael prepares for tsunami amid Santorini earthquakes
The National Security Council (NSC) in Israel has directed government ministries and emergency bodies to prepare for a possible tsunami.
06 Feb 2025
WorldIsrael announces boycott of 'biased' UN Human Rights Council
Israel has announced its decision to boycott the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), citing a persistent pattern of anti-Semitism and bias against the country.
05 Feb 2025
FacebookHamas accused of torturing, executing fighters over same-sex relations
Secret documents reportedly recovered by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have made shocking allegations against Hamas.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu'US will take over Gaza Strip': Trump after meeting Netanyahu
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans for the US to "take over and own" the Gaza Strip.
02 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael: Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new military chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Eyal Zamir as the new chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
01 Feb 2025
EgyptHamas frees 3 Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians
The Palestinian group Hamas has freed three Israeli captives in the fourth prisoner exchange under a ceasefire deal.
28 Jan 2025
Donald Trump'Removing diversity, banning trans in military': Trump's new executive orders
United States President Donald Trump has announced four new executive orders at a Republican lawmakers' retreat at his resort, Trump National Doral Miami.
26 Jan 2025
LebanonLebanon says 14 killed by Israeli forces, withdrawal deadline missed
Israeli soldiers have killed at least 14 people and wounded over 80 in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as the Israeli military remains in the area beyond the withdrawal deadline.
26 Jan 2025
HamasIsraeli women soldiers released after 477 days of captivity
In a major development, Hamas released four Israeli women soldiers on January 25, 2025.
26 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump resumes bomb supply to Israel, overturns Biden's hold
President Donald Trump has overturned a decision by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, to stop the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.
25 Jan 2025
HamasHamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers, Israel frees 70 Palestinians
As part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, four female Israeli soldiers were handed over by Hamas militants to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.
25 Jan 2025
Donald Trump4 Israeli women soldiers freed by Hamas in 2nd swap
Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday, in the second exchange under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza.
25 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpUS halts all foreign aid, except for Israel and Egypt
The US has suspended nearly all of its foreign aid, with the exception of military assistance to Israel and Egypt.
21 Jan 2025
AustraliaSydney childcare center targeted in 2nd anti-Semitic attack
A Sydney, Australia childcare center was set on fire and vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti on Tuesday morning, in the second such incident in four days.
20 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuWho is Ben-Gvir, Israeli minister who quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Minister of National Security, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet in protest against a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
20 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: 90 Palestinian prisoners, 3 Israeli hostages freed
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began on Sunday, has brought an end to the 15-month-long conflict.
18 Jan 2025
HamasSirens, blasts heard in Israel as projectiles launched from Yemen
Explosions were heard over Jerusalem as sirens blared throughout the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, AFP reported.
17 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu confirms hostage release deal reached after last-minute snags
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced a deal has been reached with Hamas for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
16 Jan 2025
HamasOctober 7 a 'source of pride': Hamas leader after ceasefire
Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, ending a 15-month-long conflict in Gaza that started with a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
15 Jan 2025
EgyptIsrael, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement to end Gaza conflict: Reports
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, which could bring an end to the 15-month long conflict in Gaza.
15 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas approves draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Hamas has reportedly approved a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, according to two officials involved in the talks.
15 Jan 2025
Hamas'Secretary of genocide': Blinken heckled during farewell address
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken's farewell speech was disrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester who accused him of backing alleged Israeli atrocities against Palestinians.
14 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuWhat's in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Explained
High-level negotiations between Israel and Hamas are reportedly on the brink of finalizing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
14 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpHamas likely to release 33 hostages in phase-1 truce deal
The ongoing negotiations in Doha between Israel and Hamas are inching closer to a ceasefire agreement. As part of the first phase of this truce, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages, CNN reported.
13 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuBiden, Netanyahu discuss potential ceasefire, hostage release in Gaza
United States President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly discussed a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.
12 Jan 2025
Malala Yousafzai'Israel decimated entire education system in Gaza': Malala
Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai has slammed Israel for its actions in Gaza, especially the destruction of the region's education infrastructure.
09 Jan 2025
Amnesty InternationalNYT opposes calling Gaza bombing 'genocide'; peace group drops ad
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker peace organization, has canceled its planned advertisement in The New York Times.
09 Jan 2025
BrazilIsrael to conceal soldiers' identities amid probe into war crimes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has introduced new media guidelines to protect the identities of its military personnel.
04 Jan 2025
HamasUS plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel
The US government led by President Joe Biden has proposed an $8 billion arms sale to Israel.
04 Jan 2025
IranBiden administration planning $8 billion arms sale to Israel: Report
The Joe Biden administration has proposed an $8 billion arms deal with Israel, Axios reported.
03 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuBiden considered striking Iran's nuclear sites before Trump inauguration: Report
United States President Joe Biden reportedly considered military action against Iran's nuclear facilities before Donald Trump swears in on January 20.
01 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpWorld welcomes 2025 after tumultuous year of politics, climate crisis
The world ushered in 2025 on Wednesday after a year of major global events. The past year was defined by the Paris Olympics, political upheavals, and major climate-related disasters.
30 Dec 2024
EgyptFormer US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Former United States President Jimmy Carter, a humanitarian and advocate for global peace, has died at 100.
28 Dec 2024
HamasWatch: Israel uses THAAD system to intercept Houthi missile
In a historic first, Israel has used the United States-manufactured Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system to intercept a ballistic missile.
27 Dec 2024
Antonio GuterresUN condemns Israeli airstrikes on Yemen: WHO chief escapes narrowly
The United Nations (UN) has voiced its concern over the growing conflict between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Israel.
26 Dec 2024
HamasIsraeli airstrike targets Palestinian TV channel, 5 journalists killed
In a recent development, an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip killed five journalists of 'Al-Quds Today,' a Palestinian TV channel affiliated with the Islamic Jihad movement.
25 Dec 2024
HamasIran urges UN to condemn Israel over Haniyeh assassination
Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn Israel after it took responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
24 Dec 2024
HamasIsrael admits to assassinating Hamas leader, warns Houthi rebels
In a groundbreaking revelation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Monday that Israel was behind the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran this past July.
24 Dec 2024
Google MapsWhy Google Maps fails to work in West Bank
Google Maps, the world's most popular navigation app, is creating problems for users in the West Bank, as per WIRED.
23 Dec 2024
LebanonIsraeli spies disclose 10-year-long operation targeting Hezbollah with exploding devices
Two recently retired Israeli intelligence agents have detailed a decade-long covert operation against Hezbollah militants.
22 Dec 2024
YemenUS shoots down its own navy pilots over Red Sea
Two United States Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea on Sunday in an "apparent case of friendly fire," the US military said.
21 Dec 2024
PegasusPegasus maker ruled liable for attacks on 1,400 WhatsApp users
In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Northern California has held the NSO Group liable for hacking into 1,400 devices running WhatsApp, with its Pegasus spyware.
20 Dec 2024
Hamas9 Palestinian-Americans sue US government for abandoning them in Gaza
Nine Palestinian Americans have sued the United States government for allegedly not evacuating them and their families from Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.
16 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Priyanka Gandhi carries 'Palestine' bag in Parliament; BJP reacts
In a bold statement in Parliament on Monday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it.
16 Dec 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael launches 'earthquake bomb' powerful as 3.1 magnitude on Syria
Israel has unleashed a wave of brutal airstrikes on military installations in Syria's coastal Tartus region.
16 Dec 2024
Ireland'Crossed every red line': Israel closes embassy in Ireland
Israel has announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin, Ireland, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies" behind the decision.
13 Dec 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael prepares for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
The Israeli military is reportedly gearing up for possible strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities as fears grow over Iran's potential development of nuclear weapons.
12 Dec 2024
EgyptHamas agrees to temporary Israeli military presence in Gaza: Report
Hamas has agreed to two of Israel's key demands in ceasefire talks, according to Arab mediators.
12 Dec 2024
HamasIsrael arrests 30 citizens over alleged espionage for Iran
Israeli authorities have arrested nearly 30 people, mostly Jewish citizens, on suspicion of spying for Iran.
10 Dec 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu set to testify in corruption trial: All to know
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will testify for the first time in his ongoing corruption trial on Tuesday (December 10).
09 Dec 2024
DohaQatar mulls restarting Gaza ceasefire talks
Qatar is mulling inviting senior intelligence officials from the US, Israel, and Egypt to Doha for final negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire deal.
09 Dec 2024
IranExplained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria
The Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria came to an end as rebels captured Damascus.
08 Dec 2024
Iran'Assad is gone, Russia...': Trump blames Putin for Syria collapse
United States President-elect Donald Trump has weighed in on the recent exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from Syria.
08 Dec 2024
IranSyrian rebels storm Iranian embassy, rip banner of Assad's allies
Syrian rebels have stormed the Iranian embassy after seizing control of Damascus, according to Iran's English-language Press TV.
07 Dec 2024
Elon MuskIsrael president seeks Musk's help to resolve Hamas hostage crisis
Israel President Isaac Herzog has reportedly turned to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for help in negotiating the release of nearly 100 hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza.
05 Dec 2024
Amnesty InternationalIsrael Defense Forces's Spotify Wrapped meme sparks outrage
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ignited a controversy with a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), imitating Spotify's annual "Wrapped" feature.
05 Dec 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'We've always supported...': Jaishankar clarifies India's stance on Gaza war
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
05 Dec 2024
Amnesty InternationalIsrael's war in Gaza amounts to genocide, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has alleged that it has gathered "sufficient evidence to believe" that Israel's conduct during the conflict in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinian people.
04 Dec 2024
PalestineIndia backs UNGA resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestine
India has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution, titled "Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine," demanding Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
04 Dec 2024
IranUS sanctions 2 Indian firms for transporting Iranian oil
The United States has slapped sanctions on 35 entities and ships, including two Indian firms, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries.
03 Dec 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'All hell to pay...': Trump gives final warning to Hamas
United States President-elect Donald Trump has given a final warning to Palestinian militant group Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
02 Dec 2024
LebanonExplained: Which is the rebel group leading new Syrian counteroffensive
Rebel fighters in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major counteroffensive killing over 400. The insurgents have managed to take control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.
01 Dec 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'Shaken': American-Israeli hostage's mother as Hamas releases his video
Hamas has released a video of Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage imprisoned in Gaza since an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
