The Latest Breaking News from Israel

The Israel-Palestine conflict, explained

Tensions raging since Middle Eastern state’s founding in May 1948 date back much further

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

‘A spider’s web of tunnels’: inside Gaza’s underground network being targeted by Israel

The vast labyrinth used for smuggling and Hamas operations has long been a barrier to large-scale invasion

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

Israel pounds Gaza after night raids targeting Hamas tunnels

Israeli fighter jets struck 150 "underground targets" in northern Gaza during an intense night of raids, the army said Saturday, three weeks after the deadliest attack in the country's history.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023

Thousands of Gaza workers go ‘missing’ in Israel amid wartime mass arrests

Israel has so far refused to release information about Gaza workers who have disappeared, human rights groups say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 22

As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 22nd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023

Police expecting up to '100,000 people' for pro-Palestine march in London as protests planned across the UK

Large numbers of people have protested in London recently calling for an end to the conflict

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023

Gaza’s communications blackout raises concerns of Israeli war crimes

Enclave without phone, internet services for more than 12 hours amid warnings blackout could conceal rights abuses.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023

Qatar’s peacemaking ambitions face ultimate test in crucible of Israel-Hamas war

Doha positions itself as region’s lead mediator but balancing relations with Hamas and the west has become precarious

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

Israel-Hamas war – live: Netanyahu says next stage of war has begun as northern Gaza warned to evacuate

Residents in Gaza told ‘window to act is closing’ as ground offensive expands

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023