The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Paying for the Gaza war: Israel's Arab citizens hit by budget cuts

Israel has been accused of unfairly targeting its Arab population after parliament moved a step closer to passing sweeping budget cuts. While the measures aim to plug the financial hole caused by Israel's war in Gaza, they also mean a string of government programmes created to invest in Arab communities…

France 24 · Mar 13, 2024

Julian Leeser accuses Australian Human Rights Commission of failing to address antisemitism

Commission chief says organisation has actively condemned antisemitism as well as Islamophobia linked to Israel-Gaza war

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024

Middle East crisis: scores injured as aid warehouse is hit, says Unrwa – as it happened

UN agency says facility used to distribute ‘lifesaving items’ to people in southern Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024

Join investigation into sexual violence in Gaza: Pocock

An independent senator has called on Australia to support investigations into sexual violence committed by both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

AAP · Mar 13, 2024

EU calls on Israel to open more crossings to deliver Gaza aid

The EU on Wednesday called on Israel to open additional crossings besides the Cyprus maritime corridor so that more aid can reach Gaza. The European statement comes after several people were killed in an Israeli strike on an UNRWA aid warehouse in Gaza's Rafah. Read our blog to see how…

France 24 · Mar 13, 2024

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Defends TikTok Amid Proposed Ban, Citing Lack Of Convincing Evidence

As discussions surrounding the future of TikTok in the United States continue, Omar's defense of the platform underscores the need for a nuanced approach t...

Top News · Mar 13, 2024

Palestinian boy killed by Israeli police during clashes in East Jerusalem

Child suffered fatal gunshot wound after riots broke out at Shuafat refugee camp during Ramadan

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024

US senators call on Biden to condition Israel aid on humanitarian access

Letter is latest attempt from lawmakers to up the pressure on Biden and push for accountability from Israel on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy

US says it is seeking a ‘ceasefire’ for a limited time, but Palestinian rights advocates want a lasting end to the war.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Performers, speakers pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship

More than 80 musicians and panelists say they will no longer appear at the nine-day festival, citing the U.S. Army’s support for Israel amid war with Hamas.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2024