The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israeli court convicts Palestinian aid worker after six years in detention

An Israeli court on Wednesday convicted a Palestinian aid worker who has been detained for six years on Israeli charges he funneled tens of millions of dollars in relief funds to the militant group Hamas.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

U.S. asks Israel to avoid actions that could create tensions ahead of Biden visit

The Biden administration is seeking to reassure the Palestinians official ahead of next month's visit.

Axios · Jun 15, 2022

AB Yehoshua obituary

Acclaimed Israeli writer who was a leading member of the activist group Peace Now

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

EU signs gas deal with Israel, Egypt in bid to ditch Russia

The tripartite agreement will allow ‘significant’ exports of Israeli gas to Europe for the first time.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022

Egypt, Israel to boost gas supply to EU amid Ukraine war

Egypt, Israel, and the European Union have signed a deal to increase liquified natural gas sales to EU countries, who aim to reduce dependence on supply from Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Egypt, Israel to Boost Gas Supply to EU amid Ukraine War

Egypt, Israel, and the European Union on Wednesday signed a deal to increase liquefied natural gas sales to EU countries, who aim to reduce dependence on supply from Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on. The deal, stamped in a five-star Cairo hotel, will see Israel sending more gas…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022

Rangers star 'targeted' by Israeli Premier League giants

Josh McPake could head to Israel on loan, with a permanent move possible

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

The seven border crossings of Gaza

The Gaza Strip had seven main border crossings giving it access to the outside world. Only three remain open.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022

HRW: Israel Has Turned Gaza into Open-Air Prison

Human Rights Watch described Gaza as an "open-air prison" 15 years after Israel imposed a siege on in wake of the Hamas takeover of the coastal enclave. "Israel’s sweeping restrictions on leaving Gaza deprive its more than two million residents of opportunities to better their lives," HRW said. "Israel should…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022

Abbas Says There's ‘Complete Stalemate’ in Peace Process

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas renewed his warning on Tuesday of taking the necessary legal measures to protect the interests of the Palestinian people and put an end to the Israeli occupation’s crimes, which have reached an unacceptable level. “The current situation cannot be tolerated in light of the absence of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022