World May 27 Netanyahu acknowledges ‘tragic mistake’ after Rafah strike kills at least 45 Palestinians The mistake only added to the surging international criticism Israel has faced over its war with Hamas. Israel insists it adheres to international law even as it faces scrutiny in the world's top courts, one of which last week demanded…
World May 26 Rocket fire by Hamas from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for first time in months Hamas fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza that set off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months on Sunday in a show of resilience more than seven months into Israel's massive air, sea…
World May 22 How 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 fueled a global dispute over Israel-Hamas war The United Nations and other organizations have presented credible evidence that Hamas militants committed sexual assault during their Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel. But some accounts from that day proved untrue.
World May 21 UN suspends food distribution in Rafah after supplies are depleted The warning came as Israel seeks to contain the international fallout from a request at the world’s top war crimes court for arrest warrants targeting both Israeli and Hamas leaders.
World May 21 Israel grapples with fallout from ICC request for warrants as key allies support the move A panel of three judges will decide whether to issue the arrest warrants and allow a case to proceed. The judges typically take two months to make such decisions.
World May 13 Israel marks its Memorial Day, with the memory of Oct. 7 looming large Families of the fallen and broad segments of the public are demanding accountability from Israeli leaders over the failures that led to the deadliest attack in the country's history.
World Apr 30 Netanyahu determined to invade Rafah despite ongoing cease-fire talks with Hamas With more than half of Gaza's 2.3 million people sheltering in Rafah, the international community, including Israel' top ally the U.S., has warned Israel against any offensive that puts civilians at risk.
World Apr 28 Qatar urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach cease-fire deal, calls both sides ‘entrenched’ A senior Qatari official has urged Israel and Hamas to show “more commitment and more seriousness” in cease-fire negotiations in interviews with Israeli media, as pressure builds to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a cease-fire in…
World Apr 22 Israeli military intelligence leader resigns over failing to prevent Oct. 7 attack Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva is the first senior figure to step down over his role in the deadliest assault in Israel's history.
World Apr 17 Netanyahu dismisses calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how and when to respond to Iran’s attack Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack without saying when or how.