The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israeli Delegation Arrives In Egypt For Cease-Fire Talks

Israeli delegation in Egypt for cease-fire talks with Hamas. Recent release of Palestinian detainees by Israel.

Top News · Jul 17, 2024

Remembering the ‘smiling face’ of a veteran Gaza university security guard

Talal Al-Dabash was killed by an Israeli bomb as he prayed. Students remember a ‘humble’ man with a love for learning.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024

Hezbollah vows to hit new targets in Israel if Lebanon civilians keep dying – as fears mount over wider war

Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging cross-border fire since shortly after the war in Gaza started

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Gaza man with Down’s syndrome mauled by Israeli attack dog and left to die, family says

Muhammed Bhar was left behind when Israelis troops raided his home and forced his family to evacuate

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Hamas rejects HRW accusation of war crimes in October 7 attack

Rights group says in new report Palestinian armed groups committed crimes against humanity in assault in Israel.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024

Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein

Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, while paying tribute to Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war has entered its 10th month and tensions heighten between Hezbollah and the Israeli military

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Jewish Democrat Predicts Wave Of Support For Trump In November

Jewish Democrat at GOP convention criticizes Biden's Israel policy, predicts increased Jewish support for Trump.

Top News · Jul 17, 2024

Deadly Strikes Pound Gaza As Israel PM Vows To Ramp Up Pressure

Israel kept up its air strikes on Gaza Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ramp up the pressure on Hamas as hopes fade for a US-announced ceasefire plan.

International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024

War crimes committed in 7 October attack by Hamas ‘designed’ to kill civilians, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says slaughter of civilians ‘planned and not isolated acts’ in more than 200-page report

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

State Library Victoria surveyed presenters’ social media for political content before terminating contracts, emails show

Library requested details of Israel-Gaza views posted by writers hosting workshops to guarantee ‘strict policy of neutrality’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2024