The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel, militants trade fire as Gaza death toll climbs to 29, including women and children

Israeli air strikes flatten homes in Gaza as Palestinian rocket barrages into southern Israel persist for a second day, raising fears of another major escalation in the Mideast conflict.

ABC News · Aug 7, 2022

At least 24 Palestinians killed as Israeli airstrikes pound Gaza for second day

Four children killed on Saturday as tensions escalate

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

U.S. says it supports Israel's right to defend itself, urges no more escalation

The United States fully supported Israel's right to defend itself, the State Department said on Saturday, and it urged all sides to avoid further escalation as Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza while the militant Islamic Jihad group fired rockets into Israel.

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022

Gaza attack: What is the Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

Palestinian Islamic Jihad was founded in 1981 with the aim of establishing a Palestinian state in occupied territories.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2022

Gazans said they got 15 minute warning before Israeli strikes destroyed homes

As Israel's campaign against the militant Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza moved into its second day on Saturday, residents of houses targeted for destruction said they were given 15 minutes warning to evacuate.

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022

Explosions seen in Gaza city as Israel and Palestinian militants exchange fire

Israel and Gaza militants have exchanged fire after eleven people were killed in air strikes. The fighting that began on Friday with Israel’s dramatic targeted killing of a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group continued throughout the night, drawing the sides closer to an all-out war.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2022

Girl, 5, killed in Israeli missile strikes on Gaza died with her cousin as brother, 6, injured

The same blast is also thought to have killed her 24-year-old cousin Yousef Salman Mohammad Qaddoum

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Israel says it's prepared for "week of operations" in Gaza as fighting intensifies

At least 15 Palestinians, including a 5-year-old girl, have been killed since fighting began on Friday.

Axios · Aug 6, 2022

Explainer: Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the group targeted by Israel in Gaza

Israeli officials say air strikes on Gaza have targeted the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement rather than Hamas, the militant group which rules the enclave. What is the difference between the two groups?

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022

Israeli jets pound Gaza in second day of attacks

More homes are flattened, and Gaza’s sole power plant shuts down after running out of fuel.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2022