The Latest Breaking News from Israel

We are on right side of history, say protesters in defence factory blockade

A group called Stop Arming Israel protested outside Leonardo in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

A 13-year-old boy hiking near Haifa thought he had found a rusty bolt, but it turned out to be an 1,800-year-old Roman ring

A hike on Mount Carmel turned into a genuine archaeological discovery for one 13-year-old boy from Haifa. Yair Whiteson was out walking with his father, a reservist soldier who had just returned from four months of duty, when he spotted a small green object lying near an old quarry site…

The Times of India · Jul 16

New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits Morocco

PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first wave of the Pegasus spyware scandal. In other news, support for Israel is floundering on both sides of the political spectrum in Washington ahead of Israeli prime Minister Bejamin…

France 24 · Jul 16

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers

Israeli airstrikes killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over two days. Three family members died in central Gaza while others perished in northern Jabaliya. A child was shot and killed by Israeli forces near Rafah city. The Israeli military claimed some police officers killed were Hamas militants. Gaza's…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Over 100 House Democrats Vote to Halt US Military Aid to Israel, Signalling Growing Rift

Over 100 House Democrats voted to end US military aid to Israel, revealing significant divisions within the party and marking a shift in the approach towards military support amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

'Certain elements' in Israeli government want endless war, says US VP JD Vance

US Vice-President JD Vance has intensified his criticism of sections of the Israeli government, accusing them of trying to derail Washington's diplomatic efforts with Iran and prolong the conflict "indefinitely".

The Times of India · Jul 16

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats voted to remove $3.3 billion in aid from Israel. This vote marks a significant shift in once solid bipartisan support for the nation. The tally showed a deep division within the Democratic Party over the war strategy. Republicans largely voted to preserve the Israel…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'Mossad or CIA': Vance hints at Epstein link to Israeli intel; admits Trump administration 'screwed up' handling of files

JD Vance admitted that the Trump administration mishandled the communication surrounding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, blaming much of the confusion on former Attorney General Pam Bondi's public remarks. He also defended Donald Trump against allegations of trying to suppress the documents and suggested that intelligence agencies like…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Vance tells Joe Rogan that some Israeli leaders want conflict with Iran to continue ‘indefinitely’

The comment marks the latest sign of tension between traditional allies America and Israel

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Lebanon deal risks renewed endless conflict

Late last month, Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement with the United States that Lebanon's chief negotiator, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, described as a "first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity." But, as the agreement implicitly acknowledges, Israel is not the only threat to Lebanon's…

Bangkok Post · Jul 15