The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Biden Urges Israeli Leaders To Pause Judicial Reform, Seek Consensus

President emphasizes the importance of broad consensus and praises Israeli democracy

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Israel To Deploy World’s First Laser Defense Systems Against Iranian-Backed Terrorist Armies

Rafael's Iron Beam laser system to be integrated with Iron Dome for enhanced missile defense capabilities.

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli doctors hold 'warning strike,' caution that judicial overhaul threatens healthcare system

Doctors in Israel have held a two-hour strike to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli President Herzog Meets Biden, Vows Strong US-Israel Bond

Herzog's visit aims to solidify ties as Biden pledges to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli Strikes Wound Soldiers In Damascus Area, Syrian State Media Reports

Attacks target Hezbollah sites, causing material damage and fires, as Israel continues efforts to prevent Iranian entrenchment.

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli President Herzog Meets Blinken, Discusses Countering Iranian Threat

Herzog expresses gratitude for U.S. efforts in containing Iran's nuclear program and building regional peace.

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli president focuses on 'friendship' with U.S. as progressives boycott speech

Isaac Herzog's visit to Capitol Hill came after the House passed a GOP-led resolution reaffirming support for Israel in the wake of incendiary comments made and then walked back by a leading Democrat.

WEKU · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli PM Netanyahu Considers Moderating Supreme Court Bill

Netanyahu may allow reasonableness standard for individual ministerial decisions, but not full Cabinet decisions

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli president's speech to Congress highlights 'unbreakable bond' despite US unease

Israel’s figurehead president speaks to Congress in an appearance aimed at demonstrating what he calls the “unbreakable bond” between Israel and the U.S. The show of unity Wednesday is coming despite U.S. concerns over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul and ongoing settlement construction in the West Bank

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

House passes resolution to show support for Israel after Democrat’s comments about ‘racist’ state

A bipartisan furor erupted over comments made by Rep. Pramila Jayapal at a Chicago conference Saturday calling Israel a ‘racist state.’ Jayapal later walked back the comments and voted for the bipartisan resolution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023