The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel to reopen Karem Abu Salem to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

Announcement comes as national security spokesman Jake Sullivan visits the region amid growing international isolation.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Israeli Military Mistakenly Kills 3 Hostages in Gaza Operation

Israeli military mistakenly kills three hostages in Gaza; U.S. and Israel discuss scaling back combat as Hamas resilience questions victory.

Top News · Dec 15, 2023

66% Of Israeli Parents Report Depression Symptoms Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Survey reveals high levels of depression and PTSD among parents affected by war with Hamas.

Zenger · Dec 15, 2023

'Fear rather than sensitivity': Most U.S. scholars on the Mideast are self-censoring

The war between Israel and Hamas is testing the limits of free speech across college campuses. And it's also affecting those who study the Middle East.

WEKU · Dec 15, 2023

UK terror threat level under close review after foiled alleged attack plot in Europe

Arrests in Germany and the Netherlands increase fears that Jewish institutions in the UK could be targeted by Hamas

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

Biden open to border security concessions, Sparks reveals

Congresswoman Victoria Sparks discusses border security, funding for Ukraine and Israel, asylum seekers, and government databases in a thoughtful interview.

Top News · Dec 15, 2023

Israel Approves Direct Humanitarian Aid Entry into Gaza

Israel permits humanitarian aid into Gaza; Jake Sullivan in the region urging targeted approach to Hamas; hopes for lower intensity warfare soon.

Top News · Dec 15, 2023

An East Texas city goes secular for the holidays, rejecting a menorah in downtown holiday display

Smith County’s top elected official said the downtown square’s holiday decorations policy seeks to avoid a “hodgepodge.”

The Texas Tribune · Dec 15, 2023

Al Jazeera journalist Samer Abudaqa killed in Israeli attack in Gaza

Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman killed and colleague wounded in an Israeli attack in Khan Younis.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Live updates | As fighting rages in Gaza, a US envoy is set to meet with the Palestinian president

The Palestinian president is scheduled to meet with U.S. officials to discuss postwar arrangements for Gaza

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023