The Latest Breaking News from Israel

From Rome to Barcelona: Thousands attend pro-Palestinian demos

Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities across Europe after Israel intercepted a flotilla of more than 40 ships carrying aid to Gaza.

Euronews · Oct 4, 2025

US Envoys Head To Mideast As Trump Warns Hamas Against Peace Deal Delay

Donald Trump's son-in-law and a senior envoy were heading to Egypt Saturday to finalize hostage release details, as the US president warned he would "not tolerate delay" by Hamas in implementing a peace plan with Israel.

International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025

Exclusive — Trump on Gaza deal push: "I said, 'Bibi, this is your chance for victory'"

"Bibi took it very far."

Axios · Oct 4, 2025

Israel’s army announces shift to defensive operations in Gaza amid Trump plan, local media reports

The announcement came hours after Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan.

Euronews · Oct 4, 2025

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2025

First Scottish activist on Gaza flotilla deported by Israel

Scottish activist Margaret Pacetta, who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, has been deported by Israel.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025

Israeli bombing of Gaza City has 'significantly subsided,' hospital official says

A hospital official in Gaza says Israeli bombing of Gaza City has “significantly subsided” though at least five Palestinians have been killed

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

Daughter of flotilla detainee calls for sanctions on Israel

A woman whose mother was captured during the interception of an aid flotilla has called on the Irish Government to impose sanctions on Israel.

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025

Airstrikes reported in Gaza despite Trump’s call for Israel to stop bombing ‘immediately’ – as it happened

Netanyahu’s office has said that Israel is preparing for an ‘immediate implementation’ of the first stage of Trump’s Gaza plan

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025

'It's time for this to end': Israeli mother's two-year quest to free her son

Nearly 50 people remain hostages of Hamas since being kidnapped in the group's attacks on Israel in October 2023. With an agreement to free the captives tantalisingly close, RFI spoke to the mother of one of the captives, Viki Cohen, about her nearly two-year crusade to bring her son home.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2025