Israel

Israel security chief fired by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15

On Sunday, Netanyahu filed an affidavit of his own to the court calling Bar a 'liar'

Google owner Alphabet wants to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm for over $30 bln

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for more than $30 billion, marking its largest potential purchase to date.

Israel seen as likely to attack Iran by midyear: reports

Such an attack would escalate tension in the region and risking a wider conflict

Israeli military says it is expanding West Bank operation

The military, police and intelligence services launched a counter-terrorism operation in Jenin

Israel says Gazans can return home as more hostage releases agreed

Israel had been preventing vast crowds of Palestinians from using a coastal road to return to northern Gaza

Trump suggests US releasing 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

Biden's administration last year halted shipments of 2,000-pound bombs when it appeared Israel was poised to launch a major ground operation in heavily populated areas of Gaza

Israel army chief resigns over October 7 'failure'

Finkelman headed Israel's southern military command, which is responsible for Gaza

Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel's building sector

Indians have been employed in Israel for decades, thousands as caregivers looking after elderly Israelis, while others work as diamond traders and IT professionals.

War monitor says Israel conducted 300 strikes on Syria since Assad's fall

Assad fled Syria as an Islamist-led rebel alliance swept into the capital Damascus, bringing to an end on Sunday to five decades of brutal rule by his clan.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Nothing new on the Middle Eastern front

The tragedy is that Israel, which resulted from Europe’s guilt over the Holocaust, is becoming a symbol of European oppression and colonisation.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Hezbollah targets Israeli troops on Lebanese border, sirens in Beirut

Sirens sounded in northern Israel on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, adding three Israeli military personnel were severely injured on Tuesday and Wednesday during combat in southern Lebanon.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Israel on alert ahead of Hamas attack anniversary

Ahead of Monday's grim anniversary, military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said at a televised briefing: "We are prepared with increased forces in anticipation for this day", when there could be "attacks on the home front".

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Heavy strikes shake Beirut as Israel expands Lebanon campaign

Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon. On Saturday, it made its first strike in the northern city of Tripoli, a Lebanese security official said, and Israeli troops launched raids in the south.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and Roger Waters’ relationship hits new low

The ongoing feud between David Gilmour and Roger Waters, two prominent members of the famous British rock band Pink Floyd, dates back to many years. 

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Trump says Israel should 'hit' Iran nuclear facilities

Biden was asked on Wednesday whether he would support strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and the US president told reporters: "The answer is no."

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount

Biden added that the Israelis "have not concluded how they're, what they're going to do" in retaliation for a huge ballistic missile attack by Iran on Israel on Tuesday.

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

US discusses possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil sites as Israel presses Lebanon campaign

As Israel weighs its options after its arch-foe Iran launched its largest ever assault on Tuesday, Biden was asked whether he would support Israel striking Iran's oil facilities.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Palestinian activist wins prize for peaceful resistance

The 44-year-old founded the Youth Against Settlements group, which campaigns against the proliferation of Jewish settlements in the territory -- communities widely regarded as illegal under international law.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

US urgently tries to shape Israel's response to Iran

All sides are aware that any retaliatory strike against Iran's nuclear or oil installations would send the Middle East spiralling even more towards chaos, but Israel seems not to have made a decision yet.