Breakthrough between Israel and Hamas provides hope for hostage families as Netanyahu faces more pressureCeasefire deal would likely prompt Netanyahu’s coalition partners to quit government, leading to electionsFri Jul 05 2024 - 15:48
Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza Israel orders mass evacuation of eastern half of Khan YounisTue Jul 02 2024 - 13:00
Jerusalem’s Old City now resembles a ghost townThe Hamas attack on October 7th was a devastating blow to the Old City, and international tourism figures show an 80% drop compared to the pre-war periodTue Jul 02 2024 - 05:00
Israeli government under increasing pressure from northern border communities to remove Hizbullah threatIsraeli military claims it has killed at least 40 Hamas fighters who were trying to regroup in Gaza city neighbourhood of ShejaiyaSun Jun 30 2024 - 19:26
Israel warns Hamas that it will ‘bear the consequences’ if it does not accept ceasefire dealEfforts to achieve a deal are deadlocked and received a further setback in recent days when prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he only wants a partial dealWed Jun 26 2024 - 19:37
Ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into army, Israel court rulesTwo ultra-Orthodox parties are members of Binyamin Netanyahu’s coalition and have threatened to quit the government if their community is draftedTue Jun 25 2024 - 17:38
Gazans flee towards Khan Yunis as Israeli army moves deeper into Rafah ‘Intelligence-based, targeted operations’ persist in Rafah area as strike kills eight people in Gaza City and video clip shows wounded Palestinian strapped to a military jeepSun Jun 23 2024 - 19:16
Israeli military approaching full control of Rafah after stepping up bombardment across GazaFollowing two days of fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, residents reported that Israeli tanks had begun to advance toward the northern and western parts of the cityFri Jun 21 2024 - 18:04
Gaza aid continues to fall far short of need amid doubts over future of temporary US supply pier Israel rejects WHO claim famine looms and alleges aid being hijacked by Hamas gunmen and gangs who sell it at local marketsThu Jun 20 2024 - 19:35
Israel and Hizbullah have held back from a full-scale war, but pressure is mountingA war in south Lebanon, that could bring Iran into the fray, raises the prospect of a dangerous regional conflagrationWed Jun 19 2024 - 21:49
The ultra-Orthodox are Israel’s future. The share of Haredim in the population doubles every 25 yearsThe exemption from mandatory military service granted to the ultra-Orthodox has become intolerable to other IsraelisTue Jun 18 2024 - 05:00
US threatens sanctions on Israeli group for attacking Gaza aidJoe Biden blames Hamas for the stalemate in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release dealFri Jun 14 2024 - 19:53
Talks on Gaza ceasefire are stuck despite intense pressure from WashingtonEvents may favour Hamas as Israel’s defence forces are bogged down in Gaza and Israel has never been more isolated internationallyThu Jun 13 2024 - 19:59
Israel-Hamas war: UN Security Council adopts resolution backing Gaza ceasefire proposalUS finalised text on Sunday after six days of negotiations among council members with some questioning Israel’s acceptance of planMon Jun 10 2024 - 23:10
Ireland is ‘rewarding Hamas directly for their barbaric behaviour’ by recognising Palestine, says Tom HandIrish man’s daughter Emily was held hostage by Hamas for 50 days last year during which time he believed her to be deadMon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
Israel says UN has added it to list of offenders who have committed violations against childrenIsraeli tank-led forces advance to southwest fringes of Rafah, with no breakthrough expected on proposed ceasefireFri Jun 07 2024 - 21:29
Israel-Hamas war: Extra reserve soldiers may be drafted as Hizbullah rockets spark fires across northern IsraelPrime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel is ‘prepared for a very intensive operation’ near border with Lebanon to restore security in areaWed Jun 05 2024 - 14:27
Biden tells Hamas Israeli ceasefire deal is ‘best possible opportunity’Biden’s three-phase plan aims to end eight-month war in Gaza, free all hostages and send massive aid into territoryTue Jun 04 2024 - 08:54
Doubts grow over whether Israel’s right-wing government will endorse deal approved by war cabinetDeal viewed in ‘positive light’ by Hamas but unlikely to be endorsed by leader Yahya SinwarSun Jun 02 2024 - 20:04
Biden urges Hamas to accept Israeli ceasefire proposal and end warIsraeli military says it has killed 500-600 Hamas militants in Jabilia, north of Gaza City, and confirms its troops are operating in central parts of RafahFri May 31 2024 - 20:22
War in Gaza to last until end of year at least, says Israel, despite Rafah border control claimIsraeli military defies International Court of Justice order and moves tanks deeper into city as Palestinian death toll passes 36,000Wed May 29 2024 - 19:42
Israel denies striking tent encampment as troops advance on RafahGaza authorities claim 21 people were killed in evacuation zoneWed May 29 2024 - 06:11
Israel faces international condemnation after attacks on Rafah camp kill 45Israeli prime minister describes incident as ‘tragic error’ as world leaders call for application of International Court of Justice’s order for Israel to cease assault on GazansMon May 27 2024 - 20:53
Bodies of three hostages discovered as fighting continues in RafahProspects for a ceasefire breakthrough remain lowFri May 24 2024 - 20:29
Israel describes Hague order to cease attack on Rafah as ‘false, outrageous and disgusting’International Court of Justice ruling may lead Palestinian allies to call on UN Security Council to pass a resolution to impose a ceasefire on IsraelFri May 24 2024 - 20:19
Israel bracing for International Court of Justice’s decision as it pushes deeper into GazaGaza health officials and Hamas media says 35 Palestinians were killed across Strip on ThursdayThu May 23 2024 - 19:56
View from Jerusalem: Some Israelis see Ireland as simply naive; others think it is anti-SemiticNetanyahu won’t accept a Palestinian state even if means losing Saudi goodwill. But it’s not a good time for Israeli diplomacyWed May 22 2024 - 18:54
Binyamin Netanyahu expresses ‘disgust’ at International Criminal Court seeking his arrest warrant Karim Khan says Israel is using ‘starvation as a method of warfare’ and charges Hamas with ‘unconscionable crimes’ on October 7thMon May 20 2024 - 21:51
Israeli troops move towards centre of Gaza refugee camp ahead of Rafah ground operationFamine an immediate risk in enclave as US builds temporary floating pier for use as maritime aid corridorThu May 16 2024 - 20:06
Netanyahu refuses to be drawn by Gallant’s Gaza gauntletIsraeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu urged by his defence minister to discuss a post-war Gaza plan but he is instead prioritising his political survivalThu May 16 2024 - 17:21
Far-right members of Israeli government call on Netanyahu to say Palestinian Authority will not take control of GazaIt is the first arms shipment to Israel to be announced by the administration since it put another arms transfer — consisting of 3,500 bombs — on hold earlier in the monthWed May 15 2024 - 07:11
Gaza: Israeli troops advance north and south as Israel marks start of Independence Day Israeli tanks continue to advance towards centre of Jabalya refugee camp in northern GazaMon May 13 2024 - 19:17
Full-scale Israeli operation in Rafah would be ‘catastrophic’, says UN chief, amid fresh Gaza clashesEgypt announces it will back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at International Court of JusticeSun May 12 2024 - 18:58
Gaza: Israel extends military offensive in Rafah, sending at least 110,000 people fleeingIreland, Spain and other EU countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21st, says Josep BorrellFri May 10 2024 - 19:46
Israel says it will go ahead with Rafah operation as 100,000 people flee regionTensions between Israel and the US over the Rafah offensive increase after Biden threatens to withhold weaponsThu May 09 2024 - 20:29
Gaza: Biden to halt some arms shipments if Israel invades RafahHamas ‘engaging Israeli troops on city outskirts’ as Rafah crossing remains closed amid concerns over key humanitarian suppliesThu May 09 2024 - 06:28
Gaza: Israel seizes control of Rafah border crossing, shutting down vital aid routeHamas accuses Israel of attempting to undermine efforts to secure a ceasefire in war that has killed some 34,700 PalestiniansTue May 07 2024 - 19:32
Israel reportedly tells Hamas it will begin military operation in Rafah if ceasefire deal not achieved in weekUN spokesman warns Israeli incursion in Rafah could ‘slaughter’ hundreds of thousands of Gazan civiliansFri May 03 2024 - 22:05
Hamas says it is considering latest Egyptian proposal for Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal ‘in a positive spirit’US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin tells Israel that any potential attack on Rafah must include credible plan to evacuate Palestinian civiliansThu May 02 2024 - 19:06
Netanyahu tells Blinken he will not accept end to Gaza war as part of potential dealIsraeli PM reiterates military operation in city of Rafah will go ahead despite US secretary of state saying Washington opposes moveWed May 01 2024 - 19:57
Israel-Hamas war: Israel will enter Rafah with or without ceasefire, says Netanyahu Hamas delegation reportedly leaves Cairo to consider a new ceasefire proposalTue Apr 30 2024 - 20:08
Israel mulls Gaza truce proposal for Hamas to release 20 hostagesEgyptian plan would see Israel agree ceasefire of one day for each hostage released in move further delaying Israeli attack on city of RafahFri Apr 26 2024 - 20:39
Israeli military poised to move Palestinians out of Rafah ahead of assaultDefence Ministry buys 40,000 tents as Israel ‘moving ahead’ with ground operation against Hamas in south Gaza cityThu Apr 25 2024 - 10:42
Israel says it has conducted all necessary preparations to enter the city of RafahIDF says it has mobilised two reserve brigades to return to southern GazaWed Apr 24 2024 - 13:54
Israeli strikes intensify across Gaza as fresh evacuations ordered in north of enclaveAuthorities recover a further 35 bodies from one of three mass graves at Nasser Hospital, taking total found to 310 in past weekTue Apr 23 2024 - 21:37
‘We live in the Middle East where only the strong survive’Mark Weiss speaks to Israelis in the aftermath of last weekend’s attack by IranSat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Iran says it will not respond to Israeli attack on air force baseTehran’s signal that it will not retaliate allays fears of all-out war in the Middle EastFri Apr 19 2024 - 19:37
Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will decide own responseIsraeli army continues push to divide north and south Gaza Strip as Palestinian death toll in enclave reaches 33,800Wed Apr 17 2024 - 19:43
Iran should be ‘on edge’, says Netanyahu, as Israel considers response to weekend attackAction against Tehran would be met with ‘severe, widespread and painful response’, says Iranian presidentTue Apr 16 2024 - 19:27
Israeli leaders weigh up options in wake of Iran attackSpeculation mounts that Israel will respond with cyberattack targeting the Islamic Republic’s economyTue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00
