The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israeli government criticizes Gigi Hadid's post supporting Palestine; faces backlash from model's fans

In a contentious exchange on social media, the Israeli government has taken issue with Gigi Hadid's recent expression of support for the Palestinian cause amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Leaders to meet as EU struggles to put on united front over Israel-Hamas war

Emergency meeting called after a week of rows including over Ursula Von der Leyen’s trip to Israel

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Forensic teams still working to identify bodies 10 days after Hamas massacres

Forensic anthropologists say many of the 350 human remains they are examining may never be identified

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Decades of underfunding, blockade have weakened Gaza's health system − the siege has pushed it into abject crisis

For the wounded, injured and sick in Gaza, there is seemingly no escape. On Oct. 17, 2023, news broke that at least 500 patients, staff and people seeking shelter from Israeli bombs had been killed in an explosion at a hospital, according to health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

Vigil in support of Israel held in Wheeling

Attendees gathered to pray, sing and listen to speeches in support of Israel on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023

Jim Jordan closes in on the votes he needs. But his House speaker bid still has issues

The right-wing firebrand still needs to win over some of his critics to get to 217

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Morning Digest | SC to pronounce judgment in same-sex marriage case; UNSC to vote on resolutions on Israel-Hamas war, and more

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The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Biden to visit Israel as war with Hamas continues, Blinken says

More than 4,000 people have been killed in war and over a million have fled their homes in Gaza

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Killing of 6-year-old Palestinian American boy shows hate can spread all too quickly

The tragedy of Wadea Al-Fayoume’s murder is a reminder that those in positions of power must speak out against hate, and warn against assigning collective guilt to the many for the actions of a relative few.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023

Biden is set to visit Israel. But a planned stop in Jordan has been canceled

President Biden called off meetings in Jordan after an explosion at a busy hospital killed hundreds of people. President Mahmoud Abbas declared days of mourning for the victims.

WEKU · Oct 17, 2023