• Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline to disarm Hezbollah looms

    Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline to disarm Hezbollah looms

    Dec 18, 2025 08:15 PM EST

    ... Beirut. The latest Israel-Hezbollah war began on Oct. 8, 2023, a day after Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in solidarity with Hamas. Israel launched a widespread bombardment of Lebanon in September 2024 that severely weakened Hezbollah, followed by a ground invasion.Israel ...

  • Israeli mortar fired into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

    Israeli mortar fired into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

    Dec 17, 2025 07:21 PM EST

    ... took effect on Oct. 10 that Israeli fire has caused Palestinian casualties outside the Yellow Line. Palestinian health officials have reported over 370 deaths from Israeli fire since the truce. WATCH: Israeli settlers attack Palestinians with impunity, halting West Bank olive harvest Israel has said it has opened fire in ...

  • Hamas confirms death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli airstrike

    Hamas confirms death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli airstrike

    Dec 14, 2025 06:44 PM EST

    ... hospital. Hamas in its initial statement described the vehicle struck as a civilian one. Israel and Hamas have repeatedly accused each other of truce violations. Israeli airstrikes and shootings in Gaza have killed at least 391 Palestinians since the ceasefire took hold, according to Palestinian health officials. Israel has said ...

  • Israeli settlers attack Palestinians with impunity, halting West Bank olive harvest

    Israeli settlers attack Palestinians with impunity, halting West Bank olive harvest

    Dec 12, 2025 11:30 PM EST

    Jonathan Pollak: The bullet that killed Aysenur is an American bullet, and it is the bullet placed by the American government at the hands of Israel to suppress any Palestinian aspiration for liberation and self-determination. And it is also used to send a message that it doesn't matter ...

  • Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation

    Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation

    Dec 10, 2025 05:37 PM EST

    ... said. Last week the general assembly of the EBU — a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs Eurovision — met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation. Members voted to adopt tougher contest voting rules in response to allegations that Israel manipulated the vote in favor of its competitor ...

  • Trump's ceasefire plan for the Israel-Hamas war faces pitfalls as it moves into new phase

    Trump's ceasefire plan for the Israel-Hamas war faces pitfalls as it moves into new phase

    Dec 09, 2025 08:11 PM EST

    ... committee is seen as just a façade, it risks not gaining public support and some figures may balk at joining it. Israeli withdrawalsUnder the ceasefire, Israel is to withdraw from all of Gaza, with the exception of a small buffer zone along the border. At the moment, Israel retains control ...

  • Hamas wants more pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase

    Hamas wants more pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase

    Dec 09, 2025 03:30 PM EST

    ... nearly enough aid is entering the territory. Israel said on Wednesday it would begin to allow aid into Gaza through a crossing on the Jordan-Israel border.The U.S.-led plan outlining the future for the devastated territory has gained momentum in recent weeks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...

  • Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon enter second phase of ceasefire

    Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon enter second phase of ceasefire

    Dec 07, 2025 08:54 PM EST

    ... that he is not aware of future sanctions against Israel from the European Union nor any plans to renew German bans on military exports to Israel. Germany had a temporary ban on exporting military equipment to Israel, which was lifted after the ceasefire began on Oct. 10. Israel kills militant ...

  • News Wrap: Arab leaders push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire to enter second phase

    News Wrap: Arab leaders push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire to enter second phase

    Dec 06, 2025 10:45 PM EST

    ... Israel-Hamas ceasefire. In remarks to the Doha Forum, the Qatari prime minister said an ongoing ceasefire agreement needs to include the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. The remarks came as Israeli Defense Forces killed three people in an Israeli controlled area of Gaza. Two others ...

  • News Wrap: Israel receives remains believed to be one of last 2 Gaza hostages

    News Wrap: Israel receives remains believed to be one of last 2 Gaza hostages

    Dec 03, 2025 11:50 PM EST

    ... in Gaza, Shams Odeh. Israel says it will conduct forensic testing after remains handed over yesterday did not match either hostage. All this comes as Israel says it would soon open a critical border crossing with Egypt that's been closed since may of 2024. Israel's military says it ...