The Latest Breaking News from Israel

October 7: How Israel's Deadliest Day Unfolded

Hamas's multipronged attack on southern Israel on October 7 was unprecedented in scale.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all

For almost a year, Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in increasingly provocative cross-border skirmishes as onlookers warn that this escalating war of attrition could land the region in all-out conflict. The past few days have made that devastating scenario closer to a reality.

The Conversation · Sep 22, 2024

Lebanon Orders School Closures In Conflict-Affected Areas

Lebanon's Ministry of Education orders school closures in areas affected by Israel-Hezbollah conflict due to escalating tensions.

Top News · Sep 22, 2024

Israel And Hezbollah Urged To Avoid 'Catastrophe'

World powers on Sunday implored Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement to refrain from escalating their conflict as the Gaza war threatened to spill over across the Middle East.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

Lebanese University Closes Campuses In Three Cities Due To Security Concerns

Lebanese University closes campuses in three cities due to security concerns amid Israeli attacks. Tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah.

Top News · Sep 22, 2024

Hezbollah ‘enters battle of reckoning’ with Israel as world powers urge restraint

Both sides engage in significant escalation in conflict, prompting UN to say region is on ‘brink of imminent catastrophe’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024

Military Escalation Not In Israel's 'Best Interest': White House

A regional military escalation is not in Israel's "best interest," White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said on Sunday, as heightening cross-border tensions between Israel and Lebanon have led to fears of an all-out war.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

Egypt Fears 'All Out' Regional War: Foreign Minister To AFP

Egypt's foreign minister warned Sunday of the risk of an all-out regional war as fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah intensified, saying the escalation "negatively impacted" Gaza truce talks.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

UN Secretary General Defends UNRWA Operations In Gaza

U.N. Secretary General defends UNRWA against Israeli claims of Hamas control, while Israel justifies airstrike on UNRWA school as targeting Hamas operatives.

Top News · Sep 22, 2024

No clear winner if Hezbollah and Israel escalate to ground war

More serious exchanges of fire could lead to cross-border attack but it is a move that is fraught with risk

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024