The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Western leaders urge restraint amid expected Iran response towards Israel

US and four European countries warn against escalation and urge a ceasefire in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2024

Complaint made against Labour MP Clive Lewis after Israel tweet

LABOUR have received an official complaint from campaigners accusing one of their MPs of blaming Israel for far-right riots in Britain.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

‘Labor doesn’t care what we think’: doctor to take on Tony Burke in safe western Sydney seat

Dr Ziad Basyouny is the first of several independents expected to challenge federal Labor seats amid the Israel-Gaza war

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024

Israel-Hamas war latest: Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain have endorsed calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, the return of scores of hostages held by Hamas and the “unfettered” delivery of humanitarian aid

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

Badenheim 1939; Katerina; The Story of a Life by Aharon Appelfeld review – survivors’ tales full of beauty and pain

Memory and trauma go hand in hand in these two novels and a memoir by the late Israeli writer, who shows that hope can be worse than despair

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

US boosts military presence in Mideast amid fears of Iranian attack on Israel

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided-missile submarine and the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to deploy to the Middle East amid reports that Iran is planning an attack against Israel in the coming days. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Aug 12, 2024

‘I’m not sure Israel is a democratic state any more’: Yair Golan’s mission to save his country

Former IDF deputy chief of staff is a hero for his bravery during Hamas attack and chair of the Democrats, progressives who want security and a plan for the future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

Hamas Demands Biden Truce Plan Implemented As Gazans Flee Israeli Advance

Hamas on Sunday urged Gaza mediators to implement a truce plan presented by US President Joe Biden instead of holding more talks, as Palestinians fled a new Israeli military operation.

International Business Times · Aug 12, 2024

US Deploys Submarine And Carrier Group To Middle East

US Defense Secretary deploys USS Georgia submarine and USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to Middle East in response to imminent Iranian threat again...

Top News · Aug 12, 2024

Pentagon chief orders submarine to the Middle East, tells aircraft carrier to hasten its transit

The Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024