The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Palestinian football chief says he has not been granted US visa for World Cup

Jibril Rajoub attended the first match of the World Cup in Mexico, but says he has not received his US visa yet

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Why is Republic of Ireland v Israel being played behind closed doors in Serbia?

The fixture had been due to be hosted by Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK · Jun 12

‘The future is peace’: An Israeli-Palestinian call for reconciliation

Aziz Abu Sarah is Palestinian. Maoz Inon is Israeli. Both their families have been bereaved by the endless conflict between their two communities. With their book "The Future is Peace" published in April, the two authors aim to rally international public opinion behind their project to put an end to…

France 24 · Jun 12

Israeli and Palestinian groups urge action on two-state solution in Paris

Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups will meet in Paris on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as France seeks to keep the issue on the agenda amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 12

'Netanyahu was not warned in advance': Israeli PM blindsided as Donald Trump scrapped Iran strike plans

US President Donald Trump surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by cancelling planned strikes against Iran and announcing a potential diplomatic deal within days. Trump claimed Iran's leadership approved a draft framework, aiming to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Netanyahu, reportedly caught off guard, had urged…

The Times of India · Jun 12

Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East

Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on Israel

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping this weekend. While Trump claimed a "great settlement" and Iran's approval, Iranian officials stated no final decision has been reached, with negotiations ongoing on key issues and "red lines" remaining firm.

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Trump says Iran peace deal is near after threatening new strikes

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had halted plans for new military strikes on Iran, claiming negotiators were close to extending a fragile ceasefire. Hours before, he threatened to intensify the conflict by targeting Iran’s oil industry.

France 24 · Jun 11

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war

AAP · Jun 11

In new crude world order, US is largest exporter of crude

America's ascendancy to the top spot marks a stunning reversal for a country that was dependent on West Asian oil for decades and suffered from an oil embargo imposed by some OPEC members in 1973 to retaliate against US support for Israel. US fortunes began to change after 2010, when…

The Economic Times · Jun 11