The Latest Breaking News from Israel

First Thing: Israeli strikes hit Beirut as key route out of Lebanon cut off

Israel has ordered people in 20 more towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately. Plus: the future of the death penalty in Japan

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024

Iran's Supreme Leader Defends Strike On Israel As 'Minimum Punishment'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the missile attack 'legal and legitimate' and said it will be 'done in the future again if it becomes necessary'

International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024

Reporting on Gaza war is a challenge for journalists – here’s how the BBC and other broadcasters have handled the past year

The past year of conflict in Gaza has been covered in the media with extraordinary bravery, mostly by local journalists. Israeli authorities have not allowed the foreign press inside the occupied territory, apart from via short media trips embedded with the military.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024

Israeli Military Strikes Underground Tunnel On Lebanese-Syrian Border

Israel's military strike disrupts traffic at the Lebanese-Syrian border, impacting thousands of individuals fleeing conflict.

Top News · Oct 4, 2024

Israeli Airstrike Hits UNRWA School In Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza schools cause civilian casualties, sparking international concern for a ceasefire.

Top News · Oct 4, 2024

UN Peacekeepers Maintain Positions On Lebanon's Southern Border

UNIFIL peacekeepers remain in position in southern Lebanon amid Israeli ground operation against Hezbollah militants, ensuring safety and security.

Top News · Oct 4, 2024

Israeli Airstrike Cuts Off Lebanon-Syria Highway

Israeli airstrikes impact Lebanon-Syria route, escalating conflict with Hezbollah, leading to international evacuations and diplomatic engagements.

Top News · Oct 4, 2024

Iranian supreme leader praises missile attack on Israel, saying Iran will do it again if necessary

Iran’s supreme leader has praised the country’s recent missile strike on Israel and said it is ready to do it again if necessary

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

Hong Kong Stocks Bounce As Middle East Fears Boost Crude Again

Buyers were back in the driving seat in Hong Kong after retreating on Thursday for the first time since Beijing last week unveiled a raft of economy-boosting measures that have brought investors flooding back to the market.

Latin Times · Oct 4, 2024

Khamenei says Iran and its allies will not back down from Israeli attacks

Supreme leader defends Iran’s attack on Israel as ‘legitimate’, and calls on Muslim countries to unite.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2024