The Latest Breaking News from Israel

PEN America cancels 2024 awards after authors drop out over Gaza

Dozens of nominated writers had withdrawn from consideration by literary and free-expression organization

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2024

Israel, Gaza and divestment: why are Columbia students protesting?

The university is to hold virtual classes after protests on campus culminated in the arrest of more than 100 students

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2024

Crude Closes Lower as Israel-Iran Geopolitical Risks Ease

May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) on Monday closed down -0.29 (-0.35%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed down -2.49 (-0.92%). Crude and gasoline prices on Monday posted moderate losses, with gasoline falling to a 6-week low. The main bearish factor for crude prices Monday was an easing of...

Barchart · Apr 22, 2024

Israel still has no proof of Unrwa terrorist claims – but damage to aid agency is done

Inquiry has not backed up allegations of ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which led to loss of $450m as people died in droves

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Israeli military intelligence chief resignation will put peers on the spot

Haliva also called for establishing an investigative committee, in what would be a first step towards accountability.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2024

UK warning Israel but 'doesn't actually do anything about it', aid chiefs say after harrowing visit to Gaza

London-based surgeons say lack of basic medical care will be felt for ‘years to come’

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2024

Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus

Yale University, Emerson College and New York University are among the few schools where students are staging encampments calling for divestment from Israel.

WEKU · Apr 22, 2024

Review Identifies 'Neutrality-related Issues' In UN Agency For Palestinians

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found "neutrality-related issues" but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for allegations that a significant number of its staff were members of terrorist organizations.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024

Israel gave no evidence UNRWA staff linked to ‘terrorism’: Colonna report

Report from former French foreign minister finds Israel has not backed up claims it made against refugee agency.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2024

Columbia, NYU, Yale on the boil over Israel’s war on Gaza: What’s going on?

Classes will be held virtually on Monday amid mounting tension between US pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2024