Israel: News
11 Apr 2024
TechnologyIsraeli mathematician Avi Wigderson wins $1 million Turing Award 2023
Avi Wigderson, an esteemed mathematician from Israel, has been awarded the prestigious Turing Award for 2023.
11 Apr 2024
AppleiPhone glitch shows Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem'
Apple is currently under fire for its updated predictive emoji feature.
11 Apr 2024
Sri LankaAmid labor shortage, 6,000+ Indian workers to reach Israel
More than 6,000 Indian workers will arrive in Israel during April and May to help the country's construction sector meet a labor shortage following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
10 Apr 2024
Joe BidenNetanyahu making a 'mistake' on Gaza, says Biden
United States President Joe Biden has publicly expressed his disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
07 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael withdraws all troops from southern Gaza after 184 days
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have withdrawn their ground forces from the southern part of the Gaza Strip after 184 days of conflict.
06 Apr 2024
United Nations (UN)India abstains from UN Gaza truce resolution vote
India, along with 12 other nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Romania, abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday.
06 Apr 2024
Iran'Step aside': Iran to US amid preparations to attack Israel
Iran has reportedly urged the United States to "step aside" as it prepares to attack Israel over the killing of senior commanders and officers of its elite Quds Force in suspected Israeli airstrikes.
05 Apr 2024
World Bank6 months of Israel-Hamas conflict: What has changed
On October 7, a group of Hamas terrorists breached the seemingly impenetrable "Iron Wall" to enter Israel, where they killed around 1,139 people.
04 Apr 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel used AI to identify 37,000 targets associated with Hamas
Israel's military used an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify 37,000 potential targets in the recent conflict in Gaza, according to +972 Magazine, a non-profit magazine run by a group of Palestinian and Israeli journalists.
04 Apr 2024
National Security AgencyExplained: Did Israel use AI tool to generate kill list
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) may have used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Lavender, to identify potential Hamas militants after the October 7 attacks.
04 Apr 2024
Joe BidenMuslim leaders decline Biden's Iftar invitation over Israel-Gaza stance
The White House had to cancel its iftar party after several Muslim community leaders declined the invitation in protest of United States President Joe Biden's support for Israel in the conflict in Gaza.
28 Mar 2024
PalestineIsrael launches extensive facial recognition initiative in Gaza: Here's why
Israel has reportedly initiated a comprehensive facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, as per The New York Times.
26 Mar 2024
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)Explained: Was Israel-made equipment used to snoop on Revanth Reddy
The involvement of Telangana's intelligence chief in a phone-tapping scandal has placed the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in the spotlight of grave accusations.
26 Mar 2024
United Nations Security CouncilExplained: Enforceability of UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
After over five months of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday demanded for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
24 Mar 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israeli forces attack Palestinians waiting for aid; 19 killed
At least 19 people were killed and 23 injured in Gaza while waiting for aid near the Al-Kuwait roundabout as Israeli forces fired upon the crowd on Saturday, Gaza's health authority claimed, per AFP.
23 Mar 2024
Antonio GuterresUN chief to visit Egypt-Gaza border amid rising tensions
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is slated to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday to push for a ceasefire in the war-hit region, Reuters reported, citing his spokesperson.
22 Mar 2024
BTSBTS ARMY demands cancelation of Suga's movie screening in Israel
Korean boy band BTS's loyal and passionate fans, known as the ARMYs, are actively urging HYBE to cancel screenings of Suga's solo documentary SUGA | Agust D TOUR D-DAY THE MOVIE in Israel.
21 Mar 2024
Academy AwardsExplained: Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech controversy
Jonathan Glazer's Zone of Interest winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and the filmmaker's subsequent speech has sparked varied reactions from entertainment industry figures.
20 Mar 2024
International Court of JusticeIsrael undermining top UN court, says South Africa
South Africa's foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, has accused Israel of setting a precedent for governments to defy the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as she alleged a "starvation" campaign in Gaza.
18 Mar 2024
HamasIsrael-Hamas conflict: Israeli forces storm Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital
The Israeli military has raided the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, triggering a massive fire and causing multiple casualties, Reuters reported.
15 Mar 2024
HamasHamas issues ceasefire proposal, Israel calls demands 'unrealistic': Report
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has reportedly submitted a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the United States (US) amid Israel's ongoing aggression.
13 Mar 2024
StartupsIsraeli start-up raises $47M for AI that helps grieving individuals
Empathy, an Israeli start-up, has secured $47 million in funding for its unique AI platform.
12 Mar 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Famine in Gaza 'imminent', warns UN as Israel continues blockade
The United Nations cautioned on Tuesday that unless Israel allows a substantial rise in humanitarian aid, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza could face death due to an impending famine.
11 Mar 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael-Hamas war: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah, defying Biden's warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly standing by his decision to invade Rafah, a city on the Gaza Strip's southern border controlled by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
11 Mar 2024
Academy AwardsProtests over Gaza conflict delay Oscars 2024 ceremony
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony experienced a six-minute delay as pro-Palestinian protesters, expressing opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, disrupted the red carpet and Dolby Theatre entrance.
10 Mar 2024
JerusalemTension grips Jerusalem ahead of Ramzan as Gaza war rages
Renewed tension has gripped the holy city of Jerusalem just days ahead of Ramzan as concerns arise over Al-Aqsa Mosque, a sacred site for both Muslims and Jews, amid the Israel-Hamas war.
09 Mar 2024
GoogleGoogle fires employee who publicly protested company's work for Israel
Google has fired an employee who interrupted a keynote speech by Barak Regev, the managing director of Google's Israel business, at the 'Mind the Tech' conference in New York.
09 Mar 2024
United States of America5 Palestinians killed in Gaza airdrop accident; US denies involvement
At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a humanitarian aid airdrop malfunctioned in Gaza, according to reports.
06 Mar 2024
HamasKerala man killed in Israel 'stopped' from moving to safety
A Kerala man—Patnibin Maxwell—who was killed in a missile attack on an orchard in Margaliot, Israel, was not allowed to move to a safer zone, his family alleged.
06 Mar 2024
Joe Biden'Super Tuesday': Trump, Biden projected to win several state primaries
United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have emerged victorious in all of their respective party contests so far, as ballot counting continues on the crucial US election day—"Super Tuesday."
05 Mar 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Centre's advisory to Indians in Israel after Kerala man's death
Following the death of a Kerala man in an anti-tank missile attack in Israel, the Indian Embassy has advised Indians residing in the country to move to "safer locations."
05 Mar 2024
LebanonIsrael: Kerala man killed in missile attack from Lebanon
An Indian man was killed, while two others were injured after an anti-tank missile from Lebanon struck an orchard close to Israel's northern border community in Margaliot on Monday, PTI reported.
03 Mar 2024
HamasCeasefire in Gaza possible within 24-48 hours: Hamas
A top Hamas official said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within "24 to 48 hours" if Israel agrees to the Palestinian terror group's demands, according to AFP.
01 Mar 2024
PetsBelgian Malinois: Special Forces' top pick
Belgian Malinois are deemed the most intelligent canines due to their independence, problem-solving abilities, quick responsiveness, and adeptness at reading humans.
01 Mar 2024
PalestineIsraeli troops fire at Palestinians waiting for aid; 112 killed
At least 112 people were killed and 760 injured in Gaza while waiting for food aid, as Israeli forces fired upon the crowd on Thursday, reported Al Jazeera.
28 Feb 2024
HollywoodWhy 'Euphoria' actor Hunter Schafer was arrested in New York
Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was among 50 activists from the Jewish Voice for Peace arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at NBC's 30 Rockefeller Center in New York on Tuesday.
28 Feb 2024
Joe BidenIsrael, Hamas distance themselves from Biden's 'hope' on Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have downplayed the possibility of an immediate breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire in Gaza.
27 Feb 2024
Joe BidenBiden 'hopes' for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict by 'next Monday'
United States (US) President Joe Biden is "hopeful" for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza by next Monday.
25 Feb 2024
HamasIsrael-Hamas war: Ceasefire, hostage exchange likely before March 10
An Israel delegation sent to Paris and Cairo for negotiations with the United States (US), Qatar, and Egyptian officials is back in Jerusalem after marathon mediatory talks.
22 Feb 2024
PalestineWest Bank: 1 killed, 8 injured in gun attack
At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Thursday in a terror attack in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.