The Latest Breaking News from Israel

US to send warships to Middle East as fears of Iran-Israel conflict grow

Tehran has vowed ‘harsh punishment’ on Israel after assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

US, UK urge nationals to leave Lebanon, Air France halts flights

Both the US and UK governments on Saturday urged their citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, amid fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah and a broader regional conflict. Flights to Beirut by Air France and low-cost carrier Transavia France will remain suspended until at least Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2024

US, UK, France urge citizens to leave Lebanon amid fears of wider conflict in Middle East

The US and UK on Saturday issued warnings to citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately amid growing fears of a regional war in the Middle East triggered by the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday. France issued a similar warning on Sunday, telling its citizens to…

France 24 · Aug 3, 2024

Pro-Israel groups have set sights on unseating this progressive lawmaker. Will they succeed?

Challenger Wesley Bell switched party lines to vie for Bush’s Missouri seat and has reaped millions from normally Republican-supporting donors

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2024

Iran says short-range projectile killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh

Televised statement says rocket with a seven-kg warhead used to target residence of Hamas political leader

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

Nine Killed In Two Israeli West Bank Air Strikes

Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in separate air strikes in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian press agency Wafa reported, while the Israeli military said it had "eliminated terrorist cells".

International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024

Fears Of Middle East War Grow After Hamas Leader's Killing

Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups.

International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024

Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says Israel to get ‘harsh punishment in due time and place’ for killing.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024

US sends fighter jets to Mideast amid escalating regional tensions

The U.S. will send a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Friday, beefing up its military presence to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies. The move comes as Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a Hamas chief killed in Tehran this week…

France 24 · Aug 3, 2024

How might the ‘axis of resistance’ respond to Israel’s escalation?

Iran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024