The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israeli IDF Rescues Four Hostages From Gaza Militants

Israeli Defense Forces successfully rescue hostages abducted from Gaza music festival, highlighting commitment to safety and combating militants.

Top News · Jun 8, 2024

Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7

Israel says it has rescued four hostages who were kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2024

UN to Declare that Both Israel, Hamas Are Violating Children's Rights

Adding Israel to the report this month is expected to intensify global attention on the country's actions during the conflict in Gaza.

International Business Times · Jun 8, 2024

Former U.S. Officials Urge Policy Change On Israel-Hamas Conflict

Former U.S. officials resign over concerns about U.S. policy on Israel-Hamas conflict, advocating for humanitarian aid and policy changes.

Top News · Jun 8, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: four hostages from Nova music festival rescued in central Gaza – as it happened

The three men and one woman were taken from the festival in October, Israeli military says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2024

‘You can’t fight your way to peace’: from a 20-year-old Israeli to a 99-year-old Briton, eight conscientious objectors on why they refused to serve in the army

Military service for 18-year-olds is a key Tory election pledge in the UK. But in countries with conscription, opting out comes at a heavy cost – ostracisation, fines and time in prison

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024

Biden and Macron to discuss Israel and Ukraine in state visit

Fresh from commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday for a state visit marked by pomp and a parade as well as talks on trade, Israel and Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 8, 2024

Russia will not 'stop at Ukraine', Biden says after talks with Macron

Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron after talks in Paris, US President Joe Biden on Saturday pledged Washington’s support for Kyiv in its battle against the Russian invasion, warning that Vladimir Putin would “not stop” at Ukraine.

France 24 · Jun 8, 2024

Abbas calls for emergency UN session after scores dead in Israeli raid on Nuseirat

Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas called Saturday for an emergency UN Security Council session over a deadly Israeli air raid on al-Nuseirat refugee camp near where four Israeli hostages were freed the same day. Hamas said more than 200 people were killed while a Gaza health official said almost 100…

France 24 · Jun 8, 2024

Hafta letters: Lok Sabha mandate, Prashant Kishor, casteist terms

I was quite surprised (and enraged) by such an extreme level of support for Israel from the radical Hindu segment of India (yes, almost everyone belonged to 'Modi Ka Parivar', other than Subramaniam Swami). Has this deep-rooted Islamophobia become so entrenched in our country’s population? (Just look at the backlash…

Newslaundry · Jun 8, 2024