The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Mitch McConnell backs Biden’s $106bn aid request for Israel and Ukraine

Republican Senate minority leader says he and president are ‘in the same place’ on support linked to both conflicts

The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2023

Al-Qaida and IS call on followers to strike Israeli, US and Jewish targets

Israeli military offensive in Gaza offers opportunity to extremist groups in west and Middle East, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 16

Palestinian death toll rises above 4,700; Israel confirms Hamas holds 212 hostages, and orders evacuation of 14 northern Israeli communities near Lebanon

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2023

Avaaz campaigner: 'Neither Hamas nor Fatah can claim to represent the Palestinian people'

Two weeks into the Israel-Hamas war, Fadi Quran, campaigns director for Avaaz, an NGO coordinating activists worldwide, is calling for a ceasefire in the interest of children on both sides.

France 24 · Oct 22, 2023

Steve Coogan condemns ‘horrific’ Hamas attacks while defending pro-Palestine letter

‘It goes without saying that what Hamas did is evil beyond imagination,’ actor said

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

‘Don’t destroy Gaza’: Families of Israelis killed or taken hostage by Hamas make emotional pleas for peace

As Israel makes preparations for a ground invasion, some of those who have lost loved ones tell Bel Trew that while they are devastated, military escalation is not the answer

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns bombing of civilians in Gaza and calls for ceasefire in Jerusalem visit

Justin Welby also denounces strikes on religious institutions after a church in Gaza and a mosque in the West Bank are hit

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

143 people, including two Nepalese, fly out of Israel under 'Operation Ajay'

A special flight carrying 143 persons, including two Nepalese citizens and four infants, wanting to leave Israel amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, left for India on October 22 as part of ‘Operation Ajay’.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Watch as hundreds gather in Berlin for Israel solidarity demo at Brandenburg Gate

Watch as hundreds of Israel supporters took part in a rally at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on Sunday 22 October.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Bourdain knew how to talk about Gaza

Instead of screaming past each other, try revisiting the 2013 "Parts Unknown" episode exploring "Jerusalem"

Salon · Oct 22, 2023