The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says he would build synagogue on Al-Aqsa compound

Countries, officials slam National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s ‘dangerous’ comments challenging status quo.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024

Five questions answered: Why did Israel, Hezbollah attack each other?

The exchange of attacks on Sunday raises questions about what Hezbollah’s and Israel’s next steps will be.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024

Geopolitical Risks Underpin the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday recovered from a 13-month low and finished up by +0.13%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East supported safe-haven demand for the dollar after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar were limited after Monday’s news...

Barchart · Aug 26, 2024

More Australians agree with Dutton’s visa pause for Gazans than oppose it, Guardian Essential poll shows

Exclusive: Survey also finds more than half of respondents say Australia is on the wrong track, while Albanese records approval rating of -10

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2024

Netanyahu faces Israeli calls for broader strikes against Hezbollah

Benny Gantz and Itamar Ben-Gvir say prime minister needs to remove the threat in the north completely

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

UN boss urges calm after Israel and Hezbollah strikes escalate conflict

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is ‘deeply concerned’ by the situation

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2024

Dollar Boosted by Safe-Haven Demand from Escalating Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today recovered from a 13-month low and is slightly higher by +0.11%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East are supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar are limited...

Barchart · Aug 26, 2024

Dozens of media associations call on EU to suspend treaty with Israel

Some 60 media and rights organisations on Monday urged the European Union to suspend a co-operation accord with Israel and impose sanctions, accusing it of "massacring journalists" in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2024

Many fear Israel and Hezbollah are heading for all-out war – but here’s why that’s far from inevitable

Despite escalations, a full-blown conflict would be bad for both. But all this brinkmanship is diverting attention from Palestine, says Lina Khatib of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Press freedom groups urge EU to punish Israel for violating media rights

Sixty global organisations have called for urgent action against Israel over ‘unprecedented’ media freedom violations.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024