The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israeli PM Netanyahu, opposition leader Gantz to form emergency unity gov’t

The two leaders agree to form a war cabinet comprising Netanyahu, Gantz and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

What is the Palestinian Authority and what is its relationship with Israel?

Set up in the mid-90s as an interim body on the path to Palestinian statehood, the PA faces a crisis of legitimacy

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

Jim Jordan will vote for Steve Scalise to be House speaker, source says – as it happened

‘Scalise won,’ Republicans said as they emerged from a closed door meeting to select nominee for next House speaker

The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023

Zelenskiy fears Middle East conflict could hit military aid to Ukraine

President warns of ‘dangerous situation’ for his country as western attention shifts to Israel after Hamas attack

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?

An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

Israel Hit From All Sides

Plus: Spooky NYU statements, no ambassador to Israel, FTX trial developments, and more...

Reason · Oct 11, 2023

Israel-Gaza conflict: how could it change the Middle East's political landscape? Expert Q&A

The surprise attack by Hamas launched on Israel on October 7 has already led to thousands of deaths in both Israel and Gaza, and sparked concerns that the conflict could escalate across the Middle East. An expert in the politics and relations of this region, Simon Mabon, explains how all…

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

Israel-Gaza: Collective punishment of millions not justified – Humza Yousaf

Scotland’s first minister calls for creation of humanitarian corridor to allow people to leave enclave and aid to enter.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

IT professional who went to Israel from Bagalkot for work is safe

Pooja Sangappa Umadi, an IT professional from Rabakavi, Bagalkot, is safe in Israel despite the ongoing war. Her mother, Nirmala Umadi, confirmed that Pooja and her roommate from Mangaluru are safe, living 300 km away from the conflict zone. Nirmala wishes for hostilities to cease and for her daughter to…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Why the crisis in Israel is putting pressure on GOP to act over vacant House speaker role

In the wake of the Hamas surprise attacks on Israel, and that country’s resulting heavy military response, calls for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to pick a new speaker quickly have grown, including from GOP members themselves. The absence of a speaker may slow or limit any aid…

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023