The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israeli soldier sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Iran

The man sent pictures of missile interceptions in civilian areas to an Iranian handler

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza as child and police officers among those killed

Israeli attacks have killed around a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, including a child and six police officers

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15

Netanyahu Claims Zohran Mamdani 'Secretly Hates America,' Shrugs Off Mayor's Threat to Arrest Him in New York

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat of arrest, criticising his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict and accusing him of supporting terrorism.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

National Defense Authorization Act Vote Collapses as Iran War Revolt Rocks Trump's Pentagon Plan

The US Senate has blocked a critical defence bill, citing concerns over Iran conflict and US-Israel military ties, highlighting deep political divisions and shifting public opinion.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Why is it so hard for unis to agree on a definition of ‘antisemitism’?

Australian universities will have to adopt their own definitions of racism as of next year. This includes antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards First Nations people.

The Conversation · Jul 15

Why Jared Kushner is crucial in the EU plan for Gaza

Donald Trump's son-in-law joined a high-level conference on Palestine, marking cooperation with the Board of Peace, which is essential for Brussels' strategy.

Euronews · Jul 15

Trump pressures Netanyahu to pull Israeli forces out of Syria, Lebanon

In a significant move, President Trump has called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to retract Israeli military presence in Syria. However, Netanyahu remains steadfast, emphasizing the necessity of border security due to external threats. Meanwhile, the US is advocating for a mutual security arrangement between Israel and Syria. Escalating incidents in…

The Times of India · Jul 15

US military reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, launches new strikes

US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities.

France 24 · Jul 14

‘Philistine’ is a byword for boorish ignorance – but the real Philistines were cultured. Who were they?

In modern times, the term “philistine” has generally been used by cultured or elite groups to describe an ignorant or uncultured person.

The Conversation · Jul 14

The Push for an Embargo on Israel Is Vague and Confused

Are critics talking about a government-to-government weapons embargo, or are they trying to shut down private trade? There's a big difference.

Reason · Jul 14