The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Are Israelis Quietly Leaving for Asia? Thailand and India Face Rising Tensions as Numbers Surge

Israeli travel to Asia has increased since 2023, but Thailand and India data point to tourism and temporary stays rather than mass permanent settlement.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

In 1998, Israel closed the Hiriya landfill after decades of waste had formed a 60-metre mound; years later, methane wells, trees and trails helped transform the site into the centrepiece of a 2,000-acre park

Hiriya landfill, once a sprawling heap of trash in Israel, ceased operations in 1998, paving the way for innovative environmental solutions. With comprehensive gas management strategies and landscape restoration initiatives, the site moved towards safety, battling issues like harmful emissions and slope instability. The establishment of methane wells significantly reduced…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Is Mark Ruffalo Antisemitic? Actor Calls Accusation 'Appalling' While Torching $111 Billion Merger

Mark Ruffalo defends his criticism of Israeli PM and Paramount's merger, rejecting antisemitism claims. His social media posts highlight concerns over humanitarian issues and corporate influence.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations: Sources

United States personnel are returning to some Middle East diplomatic missions after tensions eased. Staff will go back to posts in Lebanon, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. Family members can also return to the U.S. post in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This move suggests a lower risk of conflict escalation with Iran…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to US Congress with Israel condition

US President Trump sent Congress a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact will only become effective if Saudi Arabia normalizes relations with Israel. The deal allows U.S. companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom. Congress has ninety session days to consider the proposed agreement. This move…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threat

The US-led board overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas on Tuesday to halt militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A Board of Peace official said Israel must also respect the ceasefire, limiting military action to responses to “genuine and imminent threats.”

France 24 · Aug 25

Lauded Australian director Kosky decries anti-Semitism

Director Barrie Kosky is returning to Down Under with an adaptation of Kafka and says he's horrified by anti-Semitism in Australia.

AAP · Aug 25

FBI raided Spanish vacation rental of wealthy leftwing funder James ‘Fergie’ Chambers after his arrest

Lawyer Baltasar Garzón, representing Chambers, calls case against his client ‘very strange’ as US requests extradition

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

From Hasan Piker to Jesse Watters, El-Sayed seeks to focus on affordability amid scrutiny from both sides

Democratic Senate candidate for Michigan distances himself from Twitch streamer and debates Fox News host

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

Israel is cementing its control over the West Bank and East Jerusalem while the world is distracted

With the world’s attention focused on the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the delicate negotiations over the fate of Gaza, it’s easy to overlook what’s happening in the other occupied Palestinian territories.

The Conversation · Aug 25