The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south

Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy

The Independent UK · Oct 16

I’ve debated with Israel’s most fervent defenders – NAZA debunks their talking points

The film’s testimonies from Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers expose years of baseless propaganda. Don’t take my word – take theirs

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?

Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco’s headquarters have exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia’s air defences, threatening its ambitions to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy. Experts cited by Reuters point to Iran-backed weapons development, increasingly self-sufficient Houthi production capabilities, depleted US interceptor stocks and the group’s growing…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Israel's Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them

Arab parties could win enough seats in Israel's Oct. 27 election to help decide who the next prime minister is

The Independent UK · Oct 16

War in Yemen: Houthis now ‘virtually independent’ in weapons production

Fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil and aviation targets have demonstrated the Yemeni movement’s growing military reach. Defence analyst Akram Kharief says the group has transformed its arsenal of drones and missiles since a 2022 ceasefire, building its capacity to produce weapons locally while retaining important technological links to Iran.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16

'Don’t trust anybody': Trump's response to Netanyahu question ahead of Israel polls

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he does not trust anyone in politics when asked whether he trusts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as speculation continues over Washington’s role in Israel’s October 27 election.

The Times of India · Oct 16

Rubio urges Lebanon to not return confiscated explosives to Hezbollah: US official

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding Hezbollah's seized explosives and accountability. Aoun affirmed the Lebanese army’s commitment to preventing armed displays and confiscating weapons. Rubio then urged military communication between Lebanese and Israeli forces for safety measures. Amid regional tensions, Aoun requested that…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both

On October 27, Israel is scheduled to hold its first national election since Hamas’ attack of October 7 2023.

The Conversation · Oct 15

Houthis grow weapons autonomy: Iran and China deepen arsenal; Saudi air defences strain

Houthi rebels in Yemen are becoming less dependent on Iranian weapons after years of training and technical assistance from Tehran. This is allowing the group to assemble its own drones and missiles, posing a growing threat to Saudi Arabia as the US-Iran war strains regional air defences and depletes stocks…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Kamala Harris slams Biden & Trump over Gaza war, says US should have acted ‘sooner, more forcefully’

Former US vice president Kamala Harris has criticised both the Joe Biden and Donald Trump administrations for failing to use Washington’s influence to control Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, saying the US should have acted “sooner and more forcefully”.

The Times of India · Oct 15