Israel: News

23 Dec 2024

Lebanon

Israeli 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

Yemen

US 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

Pegasus

Pegasus 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

Hamas

9 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.

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 Netanyahu

Israel 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 Netanyahu

Israel 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

Egypt

Hamas 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

Hamas

Israel 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 Netanyahu

Netanyahu 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

Doha

Qatar 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

Iran

Explained: 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

Iran

Syrian 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 Musk

Israel 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 International

Israel 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 International

Israel'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

Palestine

India 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

Iran

US 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

Lebanon

Explained: 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.

28 Nov 2024

France

Israel strikes Hezbollah facility in Lebanon a day after ceasefire

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it opened fire on suspects moving toward southern Lebanon on Thursday, accusing Hezbollah of violating a newly established ceasefire agreement.

28 Nov 2024

Geneva

Iran may end nuclear weapons ban if sanctions reimposed: Minister

Iran's Foreign Minister—Seyed Abbas Araghchi—has warned that the country could reconsider its ban on possessing nuclear weapons if Western nations go ahead with reimposing United Nations sanctions.

28 Nov 2024

France

Hezbollah claims victory after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, vows to keep fighting

The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has claimed victory over Israel after a ceasefire deal ended over 14 months of conflict.

27 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

India welcomes Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire agreement

India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States.

27 Nov 2024

Egypt

Hamas ready for Gaza ceasefire agreement, 'serious' prisoners exchange deal 

Hamas has said that it is ready for a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.

27 Nov 2024

Joe Biden

Explained: Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal for Lebanon

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a United States-brokered ceasefire deal in Lebanon, starting Wednesday.

26 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Explained: What's in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah

The Israeli war cabinet will vote on a possible ceasefire deal with Hezbollah after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the deal in "principle."

24 Nov 2024

Abu Dhabi

Missing rabbi found dead in UAE; Israel condemns 'antisemitic act'

Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who had been missing since Thursday, was reportedly found murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

24 Nov 2024

Jordan

Gunman opens fire near Israeli embassy in Jordan; shot dead 

A gunman was shot dead and three police officers were injured in a shooting incident near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday.

22 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Modern Dreyfus trial': Netanyahu reacts to ICC's arrest warrant 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday over alleged war crimes during Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

21 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif.

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.