The Latest Breaking News from Israel

First Thing: Biden defends refusal to call for ceasefire in Gaza

US president appears to acknowledge Israeli bombing campaign has been ‘indiscriminate’. Plus, 10 ways the changing climate is creating a health emergency

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

In Indian elections, Gaza violence, some misses and misfires by traditional media

Cricket and elections, in that order, have dominated the Indian news cycle for the last few weeks. The world media on the other hand is focussed on the war declared by Israel against Gaza following the October 7 attack by Hamas. The daily mounting toll of casualties reported from Gaza,…

Newslaundry · Nov 16, 2023

Israel warns Palestinians to leave parts of southern Gaza

ISRAELI forces have dropped leaflets warning Palestinians to flee parts of southern Gaza, residents said.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Live updates | Palestinians in parts of southern Gaza receive notices to evacuate

Palestinians in parts of southern Gaza say they received evacuation notices

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Israel hits Hamas leader’s Gaza home with air strike

Israel Defence Forces say targeted residence of Ismail Haniyeh was being used as ‘terrorist infrastructure’

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

German authorities raid properties linked to group suspected of promoting Iranian ideology

The German government says police have raided 54 locations across the country in an investigation of a Hamburg-based center suspected of promoting Iranian ideology and supporting the activities of Hezbollah

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

More than 50 UK Labour MPs break ranks to vote for Gaza ceasefire

A group of 56 Labour lawmakers go against the party line to officially urge a truce in Israel’s war in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023

Israel raids Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital for second day

Israeli troops enter the medical complex from the south, reportedly destroying a wall and interrogating medical workers.

Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023

Israel signals wider operations in southern Gaza as search of hospital has yet to reveal Hamas base

Residents say Israeli forces have dropped leaflets warning Palestinians to flee parts of southern Gaza

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

UN Security Council calls for 'humanitarian pauses' to allow aid into Gaza

In its fifth attempt to agree on a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council finally adopted a resolution calling for "extended humanitarian pauses" to allow aid to reach civilians in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 16, 2023