The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel begins deporting hundreds of flotilla activists

Israel has released hundreds of activists who tried to breach its naval blockade of Gaza

The Independent UK · May 21

Israel’s treatment of captured Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry: ‘Monstrous, undignified and inhumane’

One activist shown being pulled to the ground by her hair in video posted by Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

The Independent UK · May 21

Trump says Netanyahu ‘will do whatever I want’ after long phone call with Israeli leader

The pair are said to have clashed in a phone call over a pause in strikes in Iran

The Independent UK · May 21

Netanyahu speaks out after video shows minister taunting activists

The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in an effort to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza.

Euronews · May 21

Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line

As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.

Euronews · May 21

Afternoon Update: Penny Wong condemns Israeli minister; unemployment rate jumps; and taking a Tesla for a swim

Far-right Israeli minister posts a video of himself abusing bound activists captured while trying to sail an aid flotilla to Gaza

The Guardian - AU · May 21

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 21, 1700

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 21 at 1700

AAP · May 21

Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law

In a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday night, detained activists from dozens of countries are shown kneeling on the ground with their foreheads on the floor and hands zip-tied behind their backs.

The Conversation · May 21

Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province

Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire.

Euronews · May 21

Crude market caught between diplomacy and disruption: Peter McGuire

Global crude oil markets experienced sharp volatility as traders reacted to shifting signals regarding potential Iran ceasefire negotiations. While initial optimism emerged from President Trump's statements, the absence of a formal response from Iran and Israel maintained market caution. Analysts suggest traders are anticipating a swift resolution, but uncertainty persists,…

The Economic Times · May 21