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Teen killed after bus hits ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem
A 16-year-old was fatally hit by a bus during an anti-military conscription protest in Jerusalem. Israeli police detained the driver and are investigating the incident, which involved thousands of ult...
Explainer-Why is Somaliland strategically important?
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with the President of Somaliland, following Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. Other countries are considering similar actions despite...
Netanyahu relayed a message to Iran through Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has used Russian President Vladimir Putin as an intermediary to deliver a message to Iran. The details of the communication have not been specified....
Peace Talks - Vittcoff and Kushner to Attend Coalition Enthusiasts Meeting
A coalition enthusiasts meeting will be attended by Victoria Coates (likely a typo for Dina Powell or Katty Kelbie as there is no known figure named 'Vittcoff' in the context) and Jared Kushner. The m...
West Bank: Palestinian journalist and boy among dozens arrested by Israeli forces
Israeli forces conducted raids across the West Bank on Monday, arresting dozens of Palestinians, including journalist Enas Ikhlawi from Idhna near Hebron and a 15-year-old boy, Yazan al-Aloul in Tulka...
Israel asked Qatar to increase amount of funds it gave to Hamas month before October 7
According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel requested Qatar to augment financial support provided to Hamas about a month prior to the October 7 attacks. This demand was communicated through the former head ...
Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing in Egypt, meets Palestinians from Gaza
American actor and humanitarian advocate Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah Crossing in Egypt on January 2, 2026, meeting with relief workers and Palestinian patients receiving medical treatment. The cr...
Israeli government ignored Doctors Without Borders’ requests to meet about registration issue
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports that Israeli authorities have repeatedly ignored their requests to meet about MSF's recent deregistration from operating in the territory. Out of 37 humanitarian ...
With Trump’s backing, Israel gives Lebanon last chance before attacking Hezbollah
A senior Israeli diplomat stated that President Trump's administration understands Lebanon cannot be relied upon to disarm the militant group Hezbollah. The statement implies a reluctance towards trus...
West Bank: More than 200 Israeli settlers storm the Al-Aqsa mosque
Over 200 Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque's courtyards in Jerusalem on New Year's Day under military and police protection. This follows similar incursions by settlers into the compound mul...
Israel bulldozes agricultural roads in West Bank
Israeli bulldozers are demolishing an agricultural road east of Salfit in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency. The head of the Yasuf village council stated that the action is destroy...
Israeli army demolishes Palestinian homes in West Bank
The Israeli military has demolished two homes in Jericho and issued an order for the demolition of another house in the eastern occupied portion of the West Bank. Additionally, on the previous day, tw...
West Bank: Israeli soldiers raid town, wound two people and take money
Israeli soldiers raided Dhahiriya town south of Hebron and shot two Palestinians, injuring them. They also entered a gold shop owned by the al-Hurub family, seized money from it, and detained other re...
US expects Israel to open the Rafah crossing in both directions after putting on pressure
The US expects Israel to reopen the Rafah Crossing in both directions after pressure from President Donald Trump and his team on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This follows an initial ceas...
Netanyahu awards Trump 'Israel Prize' as Trump lavishes him with praise
During a meeting at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu awarded the Israel Prize, which is typically given to national citizens for cultural achievements, to...
Israeli armed forces uproot olive trees in a town in West Bank
The Israeli military has bulldozed agricultural land and destroyed olive trees in Zubaba town, west of Jenin, according to Wafa News citing local officials. This incident follows a prior destruction o...
Spain seeks removal of ads for rentals in illegal Israeli settlements
The Spanish government has ordered seven online platforms to remove over 100 listings for holiday rentals in Palestinian territories occupied by Israel. Spain's consumer affairs ministry notified the ...
Trump, top aides asked Netanyahu to change policy in occupied West Bank, Axios says
According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump and his top aides requested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change Israel’s policies regarding the occupied West Bank during their meeting....
Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
The leader of Iran has escalated verbal confrontations against the United States and its allies, accusing them of unjustly oppressive actions towards his nation....
Israeli forces raid West Bank town, set up checkpoints north of Ramallah
On Monday evening, Israeli troops raided Sinjil, a town located north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Troops entered areas on the outskirts and caused panic among residents by firing flares int...
Hamas reveals new military spokesman Abu Obeida after predecessor's death
Hamas's military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, has introduced a new spokesman following the death of his predecessor in an Israeli airstrike. The identity of the late spokesperson, known as Abu...
Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean
Greek military officials announced that Greece, Israel, and Cyprus will boost joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean next year, aimed at deepening defense cooperation between the t...
Gaza health ministry says infant among three killed as storm batters region
The Gaza health ministry announced on Friday that three Palestinians have died due to severe weather conditions including strong winds and heavy rain. An infant aged two months died of hypothermia, ra...
How Trump, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others reacted to Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Israel has declared recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to officially acknowledge its sovereignty since its declaration in 1991. Despite this, reactions have ...
France condemns Israeli fire that injured UN peacekeeper in south Lebanon
France has condemned Israeli gunfire near the village of Bastarra in southern Lebanon that slightly injured a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper, causing an ear concussion. T...
Gaza birth rate drops as miscarriages rise
The Palestinian health ministry director reported a significant decrease of 40% in births and an increase in miscarriages in Gaza compared to last year. The drop is attributed to malnutrition and limi...
Israeli settlers attack farmers near Ramallah, following earlier attack near Tubas
Israeli settlers attacked farmers plowing land near Ramallah in the West Bank on Friday, injuring seven people and damaging tractors. Earlier that day, settlers also tried to prevent farmers from acce...
Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia and the African Union have condemned Israel's decision to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state, making Israel the first country to do so since Somaliland declared independence...
Major clashes break out near Bethlehem after Israeli raid
Clashes erupted on Friday evening between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers near Bethlehem after Israeli forces stormed the town of Artas, leading to an uprising from Palestinian residents who were su...
Israel: Palestinian held over deadly car‑ramming, stabbing
Following fatal car-ramming and stabbing incidents in northern Israel, authorities launched a military operation targeting the alleged attacker's West Bank hometown....
Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say
A Palestinian attacker conducted a vehicle ramming and stabbing incident in northern Israel on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two people. The assailant was subsequently shot by a civilian bystande...
How Israel’s hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians
For years, Israeli settlers have constructed outposts in the West Bank without official authorization, with many of these settlements eventually being recognized by the Israeli government as legal set...
Hamas delegation wraps up meetings with Iraqi politicians in Baghdad
A Hamas delegation completed meetings with Iraqi political leaders in Baghdad discussing the Gaza ceasefire agreement, humanitarian conditions there, Palestinian attacks in the West Bank, and regional...
PA accused of failing Palestinians at a time of genocide
A Palestinian grassroots body has criticized the Palestinian Authority (PA) for recent decisions that deepen internal divisions amid existential challenges such as Israel's settlement expansion and Ga...
Israeli forces abduct Palestinian researcher from his home in Jerusalem
On Thursday, Israeli forces abducted Sari Orabi, a writer and political researcher, during dawn raids at his home in Rafat, north of occupied Jerusalem. Local media reported that Israel carried out a ...
PA accused of failing Palestinians at a time of genocide
A Palestinian grassroots body has criticized decisions made by the Palestinian Authority (PA), including an end to payments for prisoners' families and new election regulations. These measures are see...
Evening Brief: Guard Shooting Suspect Faces New Federal Charges, Gaza Blast Injures Israeli Soldier, Zelenskyy Signals Readiness for Donbas Compromise
In the evening brief, a suspect in a guard shooting case now faces new federal charges, adding to previous allegations. Meanwhile, an explosion in Gaza has injured an Israeli soldier, though details o...
Elbit Systems Completes Assembly of First Sigma NG Self-Propelled Howitzer in US
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has completed the assembly of its first Sigma NG self-propelled howitzer at a facility in the United States. The Sigma NG is designed to provide rapid and accurat...
Gaza clings to Medecins Sans Frontieres following Israeli aid ban
A hospital in Gaza faces potential shortages of medical aid due to an Israeli ban on 37 NGOs, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), for insufficient information provided about their Palestinian st...
Bangladesh seeks to join international force in Gaza
Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining an international stabilization force for Gaza, according to Reuters. On Saturday, Bangladesh's National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman met with U.S. dipl...
Judge dismisses lawsuit calling for evacuation of Palestinian Americans in Gaza
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by nine Palestinian Americans seeking an emergency evacuation due to the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The plaintiffs had relatives trapped in ...
Lebanon revives offshore gas push with new approval for Total-led consortium
The Lebanese government has granted a new exploration permit to an international consortium led by French energy company Total to explore an offshore area near Israel's maritime border....
UK bans US Muslim preacher Shadee Elmasry for praising resistance against Israel
The UK has banned American Muslim preacher Dr. Shadee Elmasry from entering the country due to social media posts which have criticized Western support for Israel. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood cance...
Israel Recognizes Somaliland’s Independence
Israel has become the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, which declared separation from Somalia over three decades ago. The region was initially colonized by Britain and gained...
UK: Labour minister tells local councils they could be sued for boycotting Israel
A senior British minister has warned local councils that they could be sued for boycotting Israeli businesses. The warning follows multiple councils voting to boycott companies connected with war crim...
Mediterranean Drama: Hot Seat Capture for Strategic Target Attackers
An unspecified incident has occurred involving individuals caught allegedly attacking a strategic target in the Mediterranean Sea. Specific details about the attackers and their targets are not disclo...
Trump has changed his mind: I no longer believe
Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly altered his stance on certain issues related to Ukraine and Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu, though specific details are not provided in the given con...
UN chief deeply concerned over Israel's suspension of NGOs
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses deep concern about Israel suspending operations of several international NGOs operating in occupied Palestinian territory and calls for the measures...
America Evacuates Military Bases and Netanyahu Returns Urgently; Israeli Reports Reveal First War of 2026
According to reports from Israel, the United States has evacuated its military bases while former PM Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to Israel urgently. These developments are said to potentially fore...
Israeli defense industry looks to capitalize on hard-won combat lessons: 2026 preview
The Israeli defense industry aims to leverage its extensive combat experience and offer quick-to-procure solutions for European allies on the modern battlefield. Israel's systems, often battle-tested ...
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