The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 70

Raids continue on Jenin and Kamal Adwan Hospital amid mass protests for ceasefire – here are the major updates.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Israeli army recovers body of French-Israeli hostage in Gaza

The Israeli army said Friday it had recovered and returned to Israel the body of French-Israeli hostage Elya Toledano, who was kidnapped and taken to Gaza by militants during Hamas's 7 October attacks.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2023

France Steps Up Mideast Effort With FM's Lebanon Trip

France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon on Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023

A year of war: 2023 sees worst-ever Israel-Hamas combat as Russian attacks on Ukraine grind on

From the Israel-Hamas war to Russia’s grinding battles against Ukraine, 2023 has shown the dangers of armed conflicts breaking out into region-wide combat

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Biden in a bind as Netanhayu ready to flout any US attempt to rein in Israel

Israel PM has defied US calls for restraint in Gaza and told domestic audience he will not compromise

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

Israel army says troops killed three hostages after mistaking them for 'threat'

The Israeli army said its troops shot and killed three hostages on Friday after "mistakenly" identifying them as a threat. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Dec 15, 2023

Israel Battles Hamas In War It Says Will Last 'Months'

Israel pressed its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday after telling key backer the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last "more than several months".

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023

Israel Continues War, Aims to Eliminate Hamas Threat

Interview with Mark Rehgev, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister, discussing Israeli's defensive stance against Hamas, their tactics and goals.

Top News · Dec 15, 2023

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Army Seizes Hamas' Shuja'iyya Battalion Headquarters; 132 Hostages Remain In Gaza

On Day 70 of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Israeli army said it has taken over the headquarters of Hamas' Shuja'iyya Battalion, the same Hamas formation that gave Israeli troops a fierce fight Tuesday, when nine soldiers were killed in a multi-round ambush, including the IDF's…

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023

US-Israeli Intel Sharing Key in Ongoing Gaza Conflict: General Clark

Interview with General Wesley Clark discussing the complexities of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, the usage of weaponry, and target value assessments.

Top News · Dec 15, 2023