The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Family of Israeli hostage held in Gaza accuses Hamas of starving him

Relatives call for aid to be allowed to reach Evyatar David after video is released showing him emaciated and weak

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march over Sydney Harbour Bridge

Thousands crossed Australia’s most famous bridge in a protest against the war in Gaza

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025

Hamas says it won’t disarm unless independent Palestinian state established

The announcement is Hamas’ latest pushback against a key Israeli demand

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025

France continues aid airdrops to Gaza but says land crossings critical

France – alongside other European nations – is pursuing airdrops of humanitarian aid into the Gaza strip, with the help of Middle East partners. However, it insists that fully opening land crossings is the only efficient way to help the more than two million Palestinians who aid agencies say are…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2025

Hundreds of children to be evacuated from Gaza and given NHS treatment in UK

UP to 300 children could be evacuated from Gaza and given NHS treatment in the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2025

Israel PM Says In 'Profound Shock' Over Hostage Videos

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed "profound shock" over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips on Sunday and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war.

International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025

Israel-Gaza war: anger grows over Israeli far-right minister praying at al-Aqsa mosque compound – as it happened

Itamar Ben-Gvir attended holy site, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in breach of ‘status quo’ arrangements with Muslim authorities

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

Voices: Netanyahu’s gameplan for Gaza is in tatters

The Israeli prime minister has long cast himself in a Churchillian mould, a wartime leader who is uniquely placed to remodel the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape with his military might. Other world leaders this week have shown that the truth is rather different, says Alon Pinkas

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Israeli fire kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families

The violence came a day after US officials visited the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation GHF site, and the US ambassador Steve Witkoff described the troubled system as “an incredible feat.”

Euronews · Aug 3, 2025

Sea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in Gaza

NSW police estimate 90,000 walked despite force and premier opposing rally, while Palestine Action Group claims up to 300,000 peacefully protested

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025