A newly opened humanitarian aid center in the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood of Rafah descended into chaos Tuesday, as massive crowds of Palestinians breached the compound, prompting an emergency evacuation by American aid workers and private security personnel.
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and poignant glimpse into the lives of ancient African Christians in the heart of Israel’s Negev Desert, discovering exquisitely carved bone and ebony figurines in 1,500-year-old graves of women and children.
Iran has threatened to launch a “decisive strike” against Israel if what it calls “another mistake” is made, escalating regional tensions just days after a fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the United States concluded with little progress.
A phone call last Thursday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, initially characterized as a demonstration of unity on Iran, was in fact marked by sharp disagreements over how to address the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.
In a powerful display of national identity and biblical connection, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a special Cabinet meeting Monday in the historic City of David to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification during the Six-Day War.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday called for closer cooperation between Iran and Pakistan in confronting Israel, praising Islamabad’s firm stance on the Palestinian issue and highlighting the importance of unity among Muslim nations.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday that it plans to seize 75% of the Gaza Strip within two months as part of its intensified campaign against Hamas under Operation “Gideon’s Chariots,” a continuation of the broader effort launched a year and a half ago. The military currently holds around 40% of the territory.
A senior Hamas official on Sunday dismissed reports of talks with Saudi Arabia or France about disarming the terror group in Gaza, calling the idea an “absolute red line.”
Hamas is undergoing what insiders describe as its worst crisis since the group’s founding in 1987, as financial collapse, public discontent, and leadership voids grip the organization across multiple fronts.
Desperation and disorder continue to undermine humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, where looters seized multiple aid trucks over the weekend, selling food at inflated prices amid growing hunger.
France is intensifying efforts to rally Western nations behind a coordinated recognition of a Palestinian state. It aims to make a joint announcement during a high-profile peace summit at the United Nations on June 17.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that it will bear full legal responsibility for any Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, escalating tensions amid reports that Israel is preparing for a potential strike if negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program collapse.
A suspected pro-Palestine activist is in custody Thursday after allegedly shooting dead two Israeli embassy staff members at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, in an act of terrorism, authorities confirmed.
The Israeli military has defended its decision to fire warning shots near a large delegation of European and Arab diplomats on an official visit near the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank as they allegedly “deviated” from an agreed route.
Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted unlawfully in his effort to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, citing procedural violations and a conflict of interest tied to a corruption investigation involving Netanyahu’s close associates.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Wednesday that it has struck more than 115 terror targets across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, intensifying its offensive under Operation Gideon’s Chariots. The campaign, launched to dismantle Hamas’s military capabilities and leadership, continues with heavy airstrikes, naval fire, and coordinated ground operations.
As fighting intensifies in Gaza, Israel has expanded its humanitarian aid program to civilians in the Strip, facilitating the entry of 93 aid trucks on Tuesday through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).
U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler dismissed a Washington Post report claiming President Donald Trump threatened to abandon Israel unless the Gaza war ended, calling it “fake news.”
Britain, France and Canada threatened sanctions against Israel on Monday if it does not stop its renewed military offensive against Hamas and lift aid restrictions in Gaza, saying the war is disproportionate.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he is not frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite recent speculation of tensions between the two leaders. His remarks came in a Fox News interview following a high-profile diplomatic tour of Gulf nations—a trip that notably excluded Israel.