The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel’s top court confirms eviction of 1,000 Palestinians in West Bank area

Israel has designated the area for military exercises

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Israel upholds expulsion order against West Bank hamlets

Israel’s Supreme Court has upheld a long-standing expulsion order against eight Palestinian hamlets in the occupied West Bank, potentially leaving at least 1,000 people homeless

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Israel’s Top Court Paves Way for Razing 8 Palestinian Hamlets

Israel's Supreme Court has rejected a petition against the eviction of more than 1,000 Palestinian inhabitants of a rural part of the occupied West Bank in an area which Israel has designated for military exercises. After two decades of inconclusive legal maneuvering, the Supreme Court issued its ruling late on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

OIC Urges Int'l Community to Assume its Responsibilities Towards Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) warned on Wednesday of the ongoing violations by Israeli settlers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, reported the Saudi Press Agency. It said the settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, were seeking to perform Talmudic prayers in its courtyard and raise the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

Hamas Delegation Visits Moscow to Hold ‘Important’ Talks

A delegation from the Palestinian Hamas movement arrived in Moscow on Tuesday at the invitation of Russia’s Foreign Ministry to hold “important” talks with Russian officials. Deputy Head of Hamas Political Bureau Moussa Abu Marzouk led the delegation, which included Hamas leaders Fathi Hammad and Hussam Badran, as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

Israeli Police Enter Tense Holy Site as Jewish Visits Resume

Israeli police entered a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem to clear away Palestinian protesters on Thursday, after Jewish visits that had been paused for the Muslim holidays resumed. Recent weeks have seen several rounds of clashes at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the third holiest site for Muslims, which is built…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

Israel tightens grip on West Bank with planned restrictions

The Israeli military body in charge of civilian affairs in the occupied West Bank has developed a new policy that would heavily regulate entry into the territory

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Israeli police enter tense holy site as Jewish visits resume

Israeli police have entered a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem to clear away Palestinian protesters, after Jewish visits that had been paused for the Muslim holidays resumed

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Israel's water policy, climate innovations pay off

Today we celebrate the 74th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. This is a moment to reflect on and celebrate the remarkable achievements we have accomplished in such a short time. Over the past seven decades, Israel has faced significant national security challenges, and was able to…

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2022

Tensions flare between Israel and Russia

Israel has tried to take a careful approach to the Ukraine war to ensure military cooperation with Russia in Syria continues.

Axios · May 4, 2022