The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Emotional outburst on live TV from Gaza over death of reporter encapsulates collective grief

The on-air outburst of grief by Salman al-Bashir seemed to channel the mood of all Gaza

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Analysis: Israel’s Gaza bombing campaign is proving costly, for Israel

A back of the envelope calculation suggests it has already cost Israel more than $2bn with few actual gains.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

Israel dismisses U.S. call to prioritize civilians in Gaza, escalating siege in north

Israel's military confirmed a deadly strike near Gaza's largest hospital. The country's leader said Israel's offensive would not relent until Hamas is defeated and the hostages are returned.

WEKU · Nov 3, 2023

US museum criticized for postponing Islamic art exhibit due to Israel-Hamas war

Frick Pittsburgh staff said exhibit would be ‘insensitive’ to Jewish community, but decision angered both Muslims and Jewish people

The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023

Netanyahu resists pressure for ‘humanitarian pauses’ after Blinken meeting

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he discussed need to avoid civilian casualties with Israeli leader Netanyahu.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

Israel-Hamas war puts China's strategy of 'balanced diplomacy' in the Middle East at risk

On Oct. 30, 2023, reports began to circulate that Israel was missing from from the mapping services provided by Chinese tech companies Baidu and Alibaba, effectively signaling – or so some believed – that Beijing was siding with Hamas over Israel in the ongoing war.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2023

Blinken warns Israel that humanitarian conditions in Gaza must improve to have 'partners for peace'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning Israel that it risks destroying an eventual possibility for peace unless it acts swiftly to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza for Palestinian civilians as it intensifies its war against Hamas

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

‘All scenarios open’: Hezbollah chief in first speech since Israel-Gaza war

In a highly anticipated speech, Hassan Nasrallah said a wider conflict could not be ruled out if the Gaza war continues.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

Middle East Roundup: Know their names – Gaza’s dead, more than a statistic

A refugee camp bombed, thrice; a communications blackout; an exit, for a few – our Gaza coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

Labour’s response to the crisis in Gaza is a test of whether it’s fit to govern

The party should pause to assess the moral basis upon which decisions are currently being taken, says the Labour MP John McDonnell

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023