Israel

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. 

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider conflict

"Our action is concluded unless the Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation," Iranian foreign minister said in a post on X early on Wednesday.

Hamas says its leader in Lebanon killed in air strike

The official National News Agency reported an air strike on Al-Bass near the city of Tyre, saying it was the "first time" the camp had been targeted.

105 killed in Israeli strikes on Sunday, says Lebanon health ministry

Israel has turned its focus from Gaza to Lebanon in recent days, carrying out strikes on Hezbollah targets that killed the Iran-backed group's leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

First special Israel-Qatar flight takes off for World Cup

The first direct commercial flight between Israel and Doha took off Sunday after Qatar approved the flights for World Cup ticket holders despite having no ties with Israel.

August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022

Nas Daily’s move to the UAE receives criticism

Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas Daily, has found himself in controversy yet again. The influencer/content creator who previously lived in Singapore has recently moved to the United Arab Emirates amidst its new diplomatic relations with Israel. The new relationship allows Israeli citizens to live and work in Dubai, and Nuseir Yassin was among the first and most prominent Israeli passport holders to make the most of the opportunities. His move has had an immediate impact as it has garnered new funding for his tech and production companies and helped his social media following to increase.

August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022

At the Blums’—A review of 'The Netanyahus' by Joshua Cohen

Cohen’s book confidently deals with the comedy of the Jewish family.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

Israel, Turkey looking to boost economic ties, FM Lapid says

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday that Israel and Turkey are opening a new chapter in their relations after "ups and downs" and were working to expand economic partnerships.

August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021

Israeli digital intelligence firm decides not to sell products to Bangladesh

Cellebrite, an Israel-based digital intelligence firm, has decided to halt sales to Bangladesh, stating its concern that the tools might lead to violation of human rights. According to recent reports by Haaretz, the longest-running newspaper of Israel, Cellebrite’s "hardware was reportedly used by a paramilitary unit accused of extrajudicial killings, torture and disappearances of civilians and journalists."

April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019

Israel's election and the Palestinians' future

Looking at the outcome of the recent election in Israel, the only thing that concerns us is what it implies for the already fading hope

April 9, 2019
April 9, 2019

Israel votes with Netanyahu's future at stake

Israelis began voting Tuesday in a high-stakes election that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long right-wing tenure despite corruption allegations or to replace him with an ex-military chief new to politics.

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

Israelis unveil 'world's longest salt cave'

Israeli cave explorers says that a salt cave with striking stalactites near the Dead Sea is the world's longest, beating the previous record-holder in Iran.

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

Dhaka worried over Trump's Golan Heights decision

Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over the recent announcement of the US's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.

December 15, 2018
December 15, 2018

Australia recognises west Jerusalem as Israel capital

Australia has decided to formally recognise west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but won’t move its embassy until there’s a peace settlement between Israel and Palestinians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday.