The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Iranian Leadership Downplays Israeli Strikes

Iran downplays Israeli strikes as tensions escalate. Israel intercepts Iranian missiles. Conflict tied to historical roots and Hamas support.

Top News · Apr 19, 2024

Mideast Enters New Era With Israel Strikes On Iran

After years of high-level US pressure on its ally to show restraint, Israel's purported attack on Iran takes the region and Western-led diplomacy into uncharted territory.

International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024

Dollar Little Changed on Lower Bond Yields and Stock Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.01%. The dollar on Friday gave up most of an overnight advance and finished little changed. The dollar spiked higher in overnight trade after US officials said Israel launched a retaliatory air strike against Iran in response to Iran’s rocket and...

Barchart · Apr 19, 2024

Gulf states’ response to Iran-Israel conflict may decide outcome of crisis

Tit-for-tat attacks present Sunni monarchies with complicated choices over region’s future

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

Caught between Israel and Iran, Jordan clings desperately to stability

After Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel on April 13, Jordan finds itself caught between the two enemies. Friday morning's suspected Israeli strikes in central Iran have intensified fear that the country could be dragged into an escalation against its will. Having been historically neutral in the two…

France 24 · Apr 19, 2024

Diplomacy and drones: how Israel’s reported attack on Iran unfolded

Country’s leaders took time to weigh response to Iran’s strike under gaze of allies urging restraint

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension

Tit-for-tat attacks have breached taboo of direct strikes on each other’s territory but Tehran has no ‘immediate’ plans to retaliate

The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2024

The Guardian view on escalation in the Middle East: calculation does not equate to safety

Editorial: Both Iran and Israel are calibrating their responses. That does not mean the region should breathe easy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

How Israel uses facial-recognition systems in Gaza and beyond

Amnesty International researcher Matt Mahmoudi discusses the IDF’s use of the techonology as a tool of mass surveillance

The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2024

Extremist Israeli settlers hit by EU and US sanctions

Far-right group Lehava and several individuals accused of violence targeted in dual announcements

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024