The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel to ramp up settlement expansion in occupied West Bank

The finance minister was granted sweeping powers to expedite construction, bypassing measures in place for 27 years.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2023

Israeli government gives settler minister control over West Bank settlement planning

Israel’s government has granted a pro-settlement firebrand authority over planning in the occupied West Bank and lifted red tape on the settlement housing approval process

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Israel’s Netanyahu says divisive judicial reforms will move ahead this week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his government intends to move ahead on contentious plans to change the country's judicial system after talks aimed at finding a compromise solution appeared to be crumbling.

France 24 · Jun 18, 2023

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces 2024 Presidential Bid

Suarez, a moderate Republican and the only Hispanic candidate, highlights economic development in campaign video

Zenger · Jun 18, 2023

Amnesty International Board Member Denies Israel’s Existence

Just days after joining Amnesty International’s Board, Rasha Abdel Latif shared a controversial message on social media.

Zenger · Jun 18, 2023

Violent crime within Israel's Palestinian minority reaches new heights under Netanyahu's government

A relentless wave of violent crime among Israel’s Palestinian minority is turning cities and towns into bloody battlefields and exasperating the community

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

UK government expected to table bill banning boycotts of Israeli goods

Michael Gove quoted as saying council-level sanctions undermine UK foreign policy and lead to antisemitic abuse

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023

Bill banning councils from boycotting Israeli goods due to be unveiled next week

The Bill was first set out in the Queen’s Speech following a commitment in the 2019 Conservative general election manifesto.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

Route d'Occitanie: Michael Woods takes summit victory on stage 3

Israel Premier Tech rider moves into the overall lead

Cycling News · Jun 17, 2023

Ban on Israelis could see Indonesia lose World Beach Games

If Bali loses hosting rights for the Olympic-recognised event, it could hurt the country’s standing, analysts warn.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023