Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea, is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land. Its most sacred sites are in Jerusalem. Within its Old City, the Temple Mount complex includes the Dome of the Rock shri
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid reacted to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel from Gaza. The incursion, which killed hundreds of Israelis, is being called "Israel's 9/11". Hundreds of Palestinians living in Gaza have been killed in retaliatory Israeli air strikes. Asked how he saw the situation playing out, Lapid said "the endgame is, there will be no Hamas in Gaza".
Mia Khalifa was sacked for calling the Palestinian militants “freedom fighters” as they launched their assault on Israel
On In The Press for Tuesday, October 10, we bring you reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language dailies and beyond after the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli siege of Gaza. We also look at how Russia could benefit from the crisis. Finally, we explore the backlash after more than 30 Harvard student groups penned a letter solely blaming Israel for the violence.
Quint group – which also includes France, Germany and Italy – says ‘terrorist actions’ of Hamas must be ‘universally condemned’
The violence erupted suddenly but comes after a year of rising tensions between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
Israel’s Prime Minister has declared the country is “at war” with Palestinian militant group Hamas after a “murderous surprise attack”.
Dmitry Medvedev said Washington should have worked to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict instead of supporting Ukraine
Downplaying or covering up ill health is nothing new. Those in positions of power, such as political leaders, business leaders, and heads of industry, have been doing it since time immemorial.
Mr. Netanyahu could use the upcoming Knesset recess for talks
Air Force pilots and Israel’s biggest trade union threatened strikes over the legislation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not visited the White House since taking his post in December 2022.
Questions raised over Benjamin Netanyahu’s control over coalition as he makes concessions to far right
Workers went on a general strike Monday and crowds rallied outside Parliament
Will Netanyahu continue to make history, or will his ultra-right-wing government create the domestic chaos that will spell his ultimate downfall?
srael's hawkish veteran Benjamin Netanyahu was set to return to power Thursday after a stint in opposition, heading what analysts call the most right-wing government in the country's history.
Netanyahu told Putin "he hopes a way will be found quickly to end the war [with Ukraine] and the suffering caused by it."
Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever.
EDITOR'S NOTES: Israel is still a democratic country, but with the balance between the separation of powers changing, the character of the state is also changing.