The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Johnson, McConnell demand White House give details on Israel weapons pause

U.S. officials say the unprecedented move was a way to signal concern over Israel's plans for a possible invasion of Rafah.

Axios · May 8, 2024

Israel Destroys Dozens Of Bedouin Homes In Negev Desert

Israeli authorities destroyed around 50 homes belonging to Bedouins in the Negev desert on Wednesday, an AFP journalist reported, with Israel's far-right national security minister saying they were "illegal constructions".

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

Morning Mail: budget predicted to leave households better off, US threatens to pause Israel arms supply, rock legend Steve Albini dies

Sneak preview suggests many will be better off but no sign of increase of jobseeker; survey links mental health issues to childhood abuse

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024

US Pauses Shipment Of Powerful Bombs To Israel

U.S. halts shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza conflict.

Top News · May 8, 2024

Halting Bomb Delivery, Biden Sends Sternest Sign Yet To Israel

In halting a shipment of thousands of bombs, President Joe Biden has sent his most serious signal yet both to Israel and his domestic critics, although it remains doubtful he can fundamentally alter the course of the war in Gaza.

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

In the US South, pro-Palestinians face crackdown on campus and in streets

Authorities have been intolerant of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Louisiana, but the movement continues.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024

South Gaza Hospitals Have Only Three Days' Fuel Left: WHO

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

Biden seeks to pull rank in US-Israel relationship – a trial of strength beckons

The decision to place a weapons shipment on hold sends a message to Netanyahu that the US dog is beginning to regain control of its tail

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2024

Sen. Hawley Condemns Anti-Israel Protests, Links To Biden Donors

Senator Josh Hawley addresses funding of anti-Israel protests in the US and calls for transparency and accountability regarding financial backers and poten...

Top News · May 8, 2024

Pause in arms to Israel over Rafah offensive reverberates on Hill - Roll Call

The administration's pause in a weapons delivery to Israel as it readies an assault on Rafah reverberated on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Roll Call · May 8, 2024