• Israel hands over 45 bodies after Hamas returns the remains of 3 soldiers

    Israel hands over 45 bodies after Hamas returns the remains of 3 soldiers

    Nov 03, 2025 06:40 PM EST

    ... Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's office identified the three hostages, whose bodies were returned to Israel on Sunday night, as Capt. Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli, Staff Sgt. Oz Daniel and Col. Assaf Hamami. A Hamas statement earlier said their remains were found on Sunday in a tunnel in southern Gaza.

  • What to expect as negotiations between Israel and Hamas get underway in Egypt

    What to expect as negotiations between Israel and Hamas get underway in Egypt

    Oct 05, 2025 09:50 PM EST

    ... political partners, like the ministers in his government. John Yang: The war began two years ago this week after Hamas's bloody assault on Israel. Daniel Estrin is NPR's correspondent covering the Israel Hamas war. Daniel, what should we expect from these talks, especially from the Hamas side? Daniel ...

  • Hundreds reported dead as Israel and Iran trade strikes for third day

    Hundreds reported dead as Israel and Iran trade strikes for third day

    Jun 15, 2025 03:20 PM EST

    ... including a 10-year-old and a 9-year-old, were killed when a missile hit an apartment building in Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv. Daniel Hadad, a local police commander, said 180 people were wounded and seven were missing. Another four people, including a 13-year-old, were killed ...

  • Former U.S. ambassador to Israel analyzes rising Israel-Iran conflict

    Former U.S. ambassador to Israel analyzes rising Israel-Iran conflict

    Jun 14, 2025 09:45 PM EST

    ... from the United States. John Yang: Israel said that Iran hitting or targeting civilian areas in Israel crossed a red line. Here's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister (through interpreter): We have paved a path to Tehran. We will hit every site and every target of ...

  • Israel's military says air force reservists who condemned Gaza war will be fired

    Israel's military says air force reservists who condemned Gaza war will be fired

    Apr 11, 2025 04:35 PM EST

    Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed the letter on Friday, saying it was written by a "small handful of weeds, operated by foreign-funded NGOs whose sole goal is to overthrow the right-wing government." He said anyone who encourages refusal will be immediately dismissed. Soldiers are required to ...

  • Israeli attack on tent camp outside hospital in Gaza kills at least 4, injures dozens

    Israeli attack on tent camp outside hospital in Gaza kills at least 4, injures dozens

    Oct 14, 2024 10:55 PM EST

    ... posted videos of themselves inside Lebanese homes. After multiple attacks on UNIFIL bases by Israeli troops left several U.N. peacekeepers wounded, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his demand that peacekeepers withdraw. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister (through interpreter): It is time for you to remove UNIFIL from Hezbollah ...

  • Israel warns attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising'

    Israel warns attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising'

    Oct 09, 2024 06:23 PM EST

    Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Tuesday that Israeli forces were operating in Jabaliya to "prevent Hamas' regrouping efforts" and had killed around 100 militants, without providing evidence. Israel says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because it fights in residential areas. Israel ordered ...

  • WATCH: Iran’s missile attack a 'significant escalation,' national security adviser Sullivan says

    WATCH: Iran’s missile attack a 'significant escalation,' national security adviser Sullivan says

    Oct 01, 2024 04:12 PM EST

    ... firing rockets into Israel until there is a cease-fire in Gaza with Hamas, which is also supported by Iran. Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the country’s air defenses intercepted many of the incoming Iranian missiles, though some landed in central and southern Israel. Israel’s ...

  • Israel says it struck Hezbollah's headquarters in huge explosion that shakes Lebanese capital

    Israel says it struck Hezbollah's headquarters in huge explosion that shakes Lebanese capital

    Sep 27, 2024 05:01 PM EST

    ... the report. The toll is likely to rise significantly as teams are still combing through the rubble of six buildings. After the strikes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly cut short a visit to the United States to return home. Hours earlier, he addressed the U.N., vowing that Israel’s ...

  • Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill hundreds in deadliest day in Middle East since Oct. 7

    Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill hundreds in deadliest day in Middle East since Oct. 7

    Sep 23, 2024 10:55 PM EST

    Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister (through interpreter): I promised that we would change the security balance, the balance of power in the north. That is exactly what we are doing. We're destroying thousands of missiles and rockets directed at Israeli cities and Israeli citizens. Nick Schifrin: And Israel expanded ...