World Dec 30 Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026, including Doctors Without Borders The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs said the organizations that will be banned on Jan. 1 did not meet its new requirements for sharing staff, funding and operations information.
Arts Dec 25 Mohammad Bakri, renowned Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Over the years, Bakri made several films that spanned the spectrum of Palestinian experiences.
World Dec 24 Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing songs on bagpipes.
World Dec 21 Israeli Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in occupied West Bank Israel’s Cabinet has approved a proposal for 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, the far-right finance minister said Sunday, as the government pushes ahead with a construction binge in the territory that further threatens the possibility of…
World Dec 14 Attack on Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia Antisemitism has been on the rise in Australia, fueled in part by Israel's war in Gaza, even as local Jewish groups have decried the lack of support from authorities.
World Dec 07 Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon enter second phase of ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.
World Nov 17 Netanyahu announces government inquiry into Oct. 7 attack, prompting outrage and calls for independent probe Questions about the investigation's independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to evade personal responsibility in the worst attack in Israel’s history.
World Nov 16 Netanyahu insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of U.N. vote leaving door open Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the U.N. Security Council planned to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence.
World Nov 12 Israel's president says 'shocking' settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank must end Israel's president says authorities must take decisive action to stop “shocking and serious” Jewish settler violence against Palestinian civilians and Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.
World Nov 12 Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over U.S. influence President Donald Trump has urged Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a corruption case. Netanyahu is the only sitting Israeli prime minister to be indicted, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes.