The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Trump announces direct US flights to Lebanon, reversing Reagan-era rule

The announcement followed a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Trump promises US support for Lebanon in White House meeting with president

Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House by a Lebanese president since 2009.

Euronews · Jul 21

An emerging Iran-Pakistan ‘Axis of Sympathy’ is reshaping southwest Asia’s power structures

Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending high-ranking officials would go beyond mere diplomatic courtesy, and possibly…

The Conversation · Jul 21

Israel's Changing Strategic Calculus

As someone whose views once fit the description of the Oslo-and-beyond era Israeli security establishment view, I found this analysis,… The post Israel's Changing Strategic Calculus appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 21

What Ed Miliband’s appointment does and doesn’t mean for the UK’s foreign policy

The route to 10 Downing Street is often fairly parochial, requiring knowledge and experience of local or national issues, rather than international ones. Andy Burnham has been involved in politics for a quarter of a century. But his variety of posts gives us little indication of how he is likely…

The Conversation · Jul 21

Israel reclassifies crocodiles in bid to deploy them as prison security, opponents say lives at risk

"Cursed terrorist, are you thinking of trying to escape? Think twice" - Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

We Got This Covered · Jul 21

Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'

WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded “disgraceful” by anti-war campaigners.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Lebanese army begins deployment to southern regions after Israel deal

Beirut announced the beginning of its mobilisation to the southern Lebanese regions as President Aoun prepares for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude his four-day visit to Washington.

Euronews · Jul 21

Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says

Lebanese troops deployed in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew. This deployment follows a U.S.-brokered plan for phased Israeli withdrawals. The plan involves Lebanese forces confiscating weapons from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This handover marks the first test of the pilot zone program. Lebanon hopes to restore control over occupied…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Ro Khanna Drops Democrats' Game Plan if They Retake the House— and It Includes a Major Shift on Israel

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday outlined five policy priorities House Democrats would pursue if they regain control of the House of Representatives, including Medicare for All, a $25-an-hour living wage by 2032, stronger union protections, $10-a-day childcare and ending U.S. aid to Israel, according to a video posted on…

Benzinga · Jul 21