The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Controversy Surrounds Aid Delivery To Gaza

Israel faces obstacles in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza due to far-right groups impeding efforts, raising concerns about safe passage and accountability.

Top News · Jul 16, 2024

‘I’ve seen many wars’: residents along Israel’s Lebanon boundary brace for conflict

Few remain in Rosh HaNikra, a seaside kibbutz on Israel’s northern front, as war with Hezbollah looms

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

Tuesday briefing: What David Lammy’s Middle East visit says about Labour’s foreign policy plans

In today’s newsletter: The new foreign secretary has met with officials from Israel, Palestine and relief agencies – but what do his actions and words mean for the conflict?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills a prominent Syrian businessman with close ties to Assad

An Israeli drone strike on a car near the Lebanon-Syria border has killed a prominent Syrian businessman who was sanctioned by the United States and had close to Syrian President Bashar Assad's government

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

UK foreign secretary repeats ceasefire call as Israel continues to pummel Gaza

David Lammy holds second day of meetings with Israeli officials but hopes of immediate ceasefire are dwindling

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

Israel To Build Cutting-Edge AI Supercomputer, Cements Position As GenAI Leader‌ ‌

Israel unveils plans for state-of-the-art supercomputer to advance AI capabilities, aiming for global AI dominance.‌   ‌

Zenger · Jul 15, 2024

Report from Israel: Israelis Aren't Out for Vengeance, But For Safety and Security

One constant refrain I have seen in the media since Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre is that Israel is seeking "revenge" in Gaza, or "retaliating" for Oct. 7. Israel, by contrast, asserts two primary motivations--return of its hostages, and the defeat of Hamas to restore Israeli security. Having just returned from…

Reason · Jul 15, 2024

Israel launches fresh airstrikes across central and south Gaza

It comes after 90 people were killed and hundreds were wounded after an attack targeting a senior Hamas commander over the weekend

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

Labour ‘aiding and abetting Israel's law breaking' in Gaza, Oxfam says

OXFAM has challenged the Labour government to “stop aiding and abetting Israel as it continues to break international humanitarian law” in…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024

Mission to Israel Part II: What I Learned About International Law From Israeli Lawyers

The primary effect, if not purpose, of international law, is to use lawfare to punish Israel, and by extension, the United States.

Reason · Jul 15, 2024