The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Netanyahu Defies Trump on Live Television, Publicly Rejects 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan and Refuses IDF Withdrawal

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan and refuses an IDF withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, throwing the US-backed roadmap into a dramatic standoff.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Boy George threatens to sack musicians if they refuse to play pro-Israel song

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The Independent UK · Aug 10

Boy George issues warning to band members who refuse to perform pro-Israel song

Boy George has warned that he will fire any members of his band who refuse to perform his pro-Israel track "We Will Dance Again."

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Strait of Hormuz to stay shut until US ends naval blockade: Iranian FM spokesperson

Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the US halts its naval blockade. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei attributed the closure to military aggression. He emphasized that reopening depends on conditions imposed by American and Israeli authorities. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed no active negotiations…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Netanyahu's Rejection of Trump's Gaza Plan Comes With an Election Clock Ticking

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of President Donald Trump's latest Gaza roadmap may look like another dispute over Hamas disarmament. But the timing gives the confrontation another dimension: Israel votes in less than three months, and Netanyahu cannot afford to lose voters or political partners to his right.

Latin Times · Aug 10

Trump's Gaza plan hinges on Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals

In his latest Gaza initiative, Donald Trump has outlined a plan demanding Hamas disarmament to facilitate Israeli troop withdrawal. This proposal has been met with resistance from Israel, which maintains that disarmament must occur before any withdrawal can happen. A new technocratic government is proposed to manage Gaza’s civil affairs…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talks

Iran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. He said talks on the maritime mechanism remain ongoing, with the two sides discussing safe passage, environmental issues,…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

The Socialist Surge Revives Failed and Hateful Ideas

Socialism, totalitarianism, and bigotry find a receptive audience among the young and disillusioned.

Reason · Aug 10

Benjamin Netanyahu Rejects Trump-Backed 15-Point Gaza Plan, Says Israel Won’t Withdraw Until Hamas Is Disarmed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a U.S.-endorsed Gaza disarmament plan, refuting allegations that Israel had given its approval to the proposal.

Benzinga · Aug 10

First Thing: Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan

Israeli PM is insisting on a full Hamas disarmament before the deal can be implemented

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10