The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Lawyer says Wisconsin imam was tortured into confessing before deportation bid

A former attorney says Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque into confessing to crimes and that the U.S. is wrongfully relying on those convictions to deport him

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms

Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington's efforts to advance a ceasefire.

Euronews · Aug 4

Seventh round of talks between Lebanon and Israel under way in Rome

Lebanon and Israel began a new round of United States-sponsored direct talks in Rome on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south. But critics, including Hezbollah, say the talks amount to a "surrender" by Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4

Boy George Pulled From London Palladium Musical Following Outrage Over Pro-Israel Song

Boy George has left 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the London Palladium after backlash over his pro-Israel song, 'Od Nirkod.' Richard Armitage will replace him as King Herod.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis

Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis.

Euronews · Aug 4

Ugandan military honours Netanyahu’s brother with Entebbe memorial statue

Uganda’s military has unveiled a monument to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s older brother, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4

Why plans to transfer crocodiles to an Israeli prison have been halted

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Israel halts plans to introduce crocodiles to jail holding Palestinian prisoners due to animal welfare concerns

Proponents argue that it would alleviate the burden on staff, while critics say it would be ‘cruel’ and ‘vicious’ to police a prison with crocodiles

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Why Israel should stay in the EU's research programme beyond 2027

Israel must remain fully integrated into the European Research Area from 2028 to 2034, Carsten Ovens argues in a Euronews op-ed, calling it vital to Europe's interests and an investment in the continent's future.

Euronews · Aug 4

Andy Burnham pulls out of Edinburgh Fringe show amid planned pro-Palestine protest

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has pulled out of an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4