The Latest Breaking News from Israel

British consulate in East Jerusalem to stay open as UK mission despite Israeli order to close, says Miliband

Ed Miliband said that Israel had ‘no legal right’ to close the building

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Saudi Arabia to investigate flydubai cockpit stabbing as UAE pursues criminal probe

Saudi Arabia has initiated a safety investigation following the co-pilot's attack on the captain during flight FZ1073. The incident occurred on September 30, resulting in a steep plunge of the Boeing 737 MAX. All 172 individuals on board, mostly Israeli citizens, survived without severe injuries. The UAE is already pursuing…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

'No excuse for victim blaming': Mamdani under fire from Democrats over Oct 7 message

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement marking the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel has drawn criticism from both sides of the US political divide. Democrats and Jewish groups accusing him of shifting attention from the victims of the attack to Israel’s war in Gaza, while…

The Times of India · Oct 8

US to strike Iran? Pentagon orders military to gear up attacks

The Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible military actions against Iran, amid stalled diplomatic efforts. Preparations may lead to attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and strategic sites, although no attack timeline has been set. This situation overlaps with renewed fighting in Yemen, where Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia…

The Times of India · Oct 8

US puts military in ready mode for possible new strikes on Iran: Report

Trump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military strikes against Iran, but no final decision has been made. The US military is focusing on possible targets in Iranian infrastructure and nuclear capabilities. Discussions about the situation are ongoing with Israeli officials, emphasizing the potential for renewed combat operations.…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Press photographer was covering olive harvest in West Bank. Then armed Israeli settlers beat him with rifles as soldiers watched

This adds to a growing trend of violence during the harvest season.

We Got This Covered · Oct 7

No longer the same Israel? October 7 and the future of the Jewish State

For now, it's still Benjamin Netanyahu's Israel. In 2023, in the immediate aftermath of the country's worst day of bloodshed in its history, pundits predicted the quick demise of the right-wing prime minister. But on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Israel's still not reckoned with the security…

France 24 · Oct 7

Israel marks three years since October 7 attacks with strikes on Gaza, political debate

Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Wednesday with gatherings in tribute and renewed strikes on Gaza as political debate intensified ahead of elections. Gaza officials said strikes on the territory had killed five people despite a year-old ceasefire agreement.

France 24 · Oct 7

‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins

People tell of lives changed beyond recognition after the 7 October attacks by Hamas three years ago and the subsequent Israeli offensive

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Eleven arrested amid protests on anniversary of October 7 attacks

Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the attacks on October 7 which saw Hamas-led militants invade Israel, killing some 1,200 people.

Evening Standard · Oct 7