The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel shuts down Palestinian life in Jerusalem for ‘flag march’

Palestinian life in the Old City comes to a halt ahead of provocative Israeli march celebrating illegal 1967 occupation.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

Palestinian PM denounces Israeli flag march as ‘absurd’

Palestinian officials say the annual Israeli parade in occupied East Jerusalem attempts to establish a false reality.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

Palestinians brace as far-right Israelis march in East Jerusalem

Security beefed up as thousands of Israeli nationalists participate in the march amid fears of violence.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

White House Honors Jewish American Heritage Month With Other Washington Power Figures

President Biden reminded the audience that Evan Gershkovich has not been forgotten and the U.S. alliance with Israel.

Zenger · May 17, 2023

1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38m, will head to Israel

One of the world’s oldest surviving Bible manuscripts will be placed in the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

A desperate Israeli leader plays the security card

The weeks ahead will show whether Benjamin Netanyahu will survive or whether the Israeli people will still seek his removal from office

The Hindu · May 17, 2023

Why Hamas was not Israel's target in Gaza airstrikes - this time

Israel's latest round of airstrikes against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip left familiar images of towering spirals of smoke and wailing sirens but none of the buildings left in rubble by the jets belonged to its main enemy, Hamas.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

Before Flag Day, Hamas warns tensions turning more religious

Hamas says current Israeli leadership is turning the conflict into a religious one that is more difficult to resolve.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Hamas calls on Palestinians to confront Israeli victory parade in Jerusalem

Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group is calling on Palestinians to confront a flag-waving parade planned by Jewish nationalists through the main Palestinian thoroughfare in Jerusalem’s Old City

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Biden admin pushing for Saudi-Israeli peace deal by end of year, officials say

Jake Sullivan recently told MBS the U.S. thinks there is an opportunity to get a Saudi-Israeli deal by the end of the year.

Axios · May 17, 2023