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Israel's Arab party leader says 'historic opportunity' to oust Netanyahu
Yousef Jabareen, the leader of Israel's main Palestinian coalition, has said the country has a "historic opportunity" to change its course after recent elections.
Israel elections: Exit polls suggest tie between Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs
Israel's parliamentary election appeared to have delivered no clear winner.
Israel: Netanyahu accuses Arab parties of manipulating elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Arab parties of attempting to manipulate the elections.
First Israeli polls since Gaza war today; What's at stake
Israel is heading to the polls to elect its 26th Knesset, the first since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack, successive multi-front wars, deepening political polarization and growing international isolation.
Israel elections: Who is Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's biggest challenger?
Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief, is emerging as a major contender against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections on October 27.
UN cuts food aid for 500,000 Gazans amid funding crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a major cut in its food assistance program in Gaza.
World Food Programme cuts aid to Gaza amid funding crisis
The World Food Programme (WFP), a key provider of food assistance to the Gaza Strip, has announced drastic cuts to its operations due to a severe funding crisis.
Security chiefs didn't wake me up on October 7: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that security and military chiefs mistook Hamas's preparations for a drill or minor attack before the October 7 assault.
Trump calls Nobel laureate Pillay 'hater', says prize demeaned
United States President Donald Trump has shared a post criticizing South African jurist and 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay.
Israel promotes film made to counter 'NAZA'
The Israeli government is promoting a new online film, NAZA: The Real Story, to counter the findings of the award-winning documentary NAZA.
'NAZA' gets rebuttal documentary by IDF members
As the controversial documentary NAZA, which recently bagged a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival, continues to draw global attention, a counter-documentary has emerged.
'Reduced to rubble': Angelina Jolie shares before-and-after Gaza satellite images
Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie recently took to Instagram to share before-and-after satellite images of Gaza.
IDF releases video of Hamas using child for weapon transfer
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released drone footage allegedly showing a Hamas member using a child to move weapons into a civilian home in central Gaza.
Netanyahu meets UAE president amid October 7 warning row
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, a senior Israeli official to Reuters.
'Nobody Wants This' star Adam Brody wants a free Palestine
Hollywood actor Adam Brody, who plays a Rabbi (Jewish preacher) in the Netflix series Nobody Wants This, has spoken out in support of Palestinians.
Netanyahu shows pager in UN speech, says 'Hezbollah remembers'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, showcasing a pager to recall Israel's September 2024 operation against Hezbollah's communication network in Lebanon.
UNGA: Walkout over Netanyahu's speech; he calls protesters 'moral cowards'
Dozens of delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly meeting on Thursday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
Israel kills Hamas finance chief in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, the head of Hamas's finance department, in a targeted operation in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy, condemns 'systemic injustice' in Gaza
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently addressed the massive controversy surrounding his tour, sparked by rapper Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments.
20 dead after bomb-damaged apartment building collapses in Gaza
A bomb-damaged apartment building in Gaza City collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people, including five children, and injuring 14 others.
'NAZA' documentary reveals Israel's secret killing systems in Gaza
A new documentary film, NAZA, has unveiled the secret systems used by the Israeli military in its war on Gaza.
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza City
Israeli forces have killed a senior Hamas commander in Gaza City, both Israeli security agencies and the militant group confirmed.
UAE warned Netanyahu about Hamas attack days earlier: Report
Days before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a major operation, a "zilzal," or an earthquake, planned by former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Why Susan Sarandon is still losing roles
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has revealed that she is still losing film roles due to her vocal support for Palestine.
Hamas using kites to attack Israel? Gaza parents warned
The popular committees, comprising representatives of local non-government organizations and charities that run Gaza displacement camps and shelters, issued a warning to Gaza parents on Monday to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave.
Gaza airstrikes kill 4-year-old boy, injure others
On Sunday, two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least two people, including a four-year-old boy.
'Not worthy of life': Israeli minister urges nightly Gaza killings
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, has sparked outrage with his latest comments on the Palestinian population in Gaza.
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a United States-backed Gaza peace plan.
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan: 'Not our draft'
United States President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza has hit a major roadblock.
'She was...his soul': Hamas victim's boyfriend dies at her grave
A 30-year-old man whose girlfriend was killed by Hamas at the Nova festival during the 2023 October 7 massacre shot himself at her grave, unable to deal with the pain.
Hamas agrees to Trump's plan to disarm in Gaza
United States President Donald Trump has announced a "historic" agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani considers arresting Netanyahu during UN visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in talks with the city's legal advisers about the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming United Nations visit.
Israel to hold elections in October amid Netanyahu's declining popularity
Israel will hold its next general election on October 27, 2026, the latest date allowed by law.
'Remember who Pakistan...': US Senator warns over Islamabad's mediation role
United States Senator Rick Scott has raised concerns over Pakistan's potential role as a mediator in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.
Hamas dissolves Gaza government, paves way for technocratic committee
The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has dissolved the governing body of the Gaza Strip, which it had ruled for nearly two decades.
In Bangladesh, 'kalema' flags appear alongside FIFA World Cup flags
Amid the FIFA World Cup frenzy, Bangladesh has witnessed an unusual sight.
'Be quiet': Israeli envoy clashes with UN official at meeting
A United Nations meeting in New York on Friday turned tense as Israel's ambassador and the UN Secretary-General's special representative for children and armed conflict had a heated exchange.
Israel: Man killed, 5 injured in drive-by shootings
A 35-year-old man was killed, and five others were injured in a suspected terror attack on Sunday in central Israel, Al Jazeera reported, citing medics.
Microsoft tightens safeguards after probe into Israel military cloud use
Microsoft has announced plans to tighten its human rights controls when dealing with national security agencies.
NIA probes Al Qaeda, Hamas links in Pahalgam terror attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opened a new line of inquiry in the Pahalgam terror attack case by probing possible links between Pakistan-backed terror networks and Hamas.
Netanyahu orders Israeli military to seize 70% of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip.
Israel says new head of Hamas military wing killed
The Israeli military said it has killed Mohammed Odeh, the new commander of Hamas's military wing, in a strike on Gaza City. Odeh was killed days after his predecessor died in a similar attack.
Israel passes law allowing death penalty for Hamas attackers
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial law, with a unanimous vote of 93-0, allowing the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the October 2023 Hamas-led attacks.
Pakistan let Iran park aircraft at Nur Khan base: Report
Pakistan reportedly permitted Iranian military aircraft to park at its Nur Khan Airbase, near Rawalpindi.
Hamas intel officer who helped plan October 7 killed: Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the killing of Iyad Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Shambari, a senior Hamas military intelligence official.
Over 250 Indians claiming biblical tribe heritage arrive in Israel
Israel has launched "Operation Wings of Dawn," an initiative to relocate the Bnei Menashe community from India's northeastern states of Manipur and Mizoram.
Why Trump's Board of Peace held talks with DP World
US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' has held talks with Dubai-based multinational company, DP World.
47 women, girls killed each day in Gaza: UN Women
A report by the United Nations Women has revealed that over 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025.
US, Hamas hold 1st direct talks since Gaza ceasefire
The United States and Hamas have held their first direct talks since a ceasefire was brokered in October. The talks were aimed at advancing the fragile agreement that ended two years of war in Gaza, two Hamas sources told CNN.
White House denies agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets
The United States has denied reports that it has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets.
Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume after Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its conflict with Iran.
Shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul; 1 killed, 2 'neutralized'
An attacker has been killed in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
Iran's Ghalibaf, Araghchi removed from Israel's hit list: Report
In a surprising turn of events, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf have been taken off Israel's hit list, according to a Pakistani source cited by Reuters.
Israel expands attacks against Hezbollah as Lebanon death toll rises
The Israeli military stated that plans to expand its ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved.
FBI seizes websites linked to pro-Iranian hackers after Stryker cyberattack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group, Handala.
Iran's Guards vow to hunt 'child killing' Benjamin Netanyahu
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has threatened to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran may be activating 'sleeper cells' outside country, report claims
The United States has intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran, which could be an "operational trigger" for activating sleeper cells outside the country.
Iranian state media confirms Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in airstrikes
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in airstrikes on Saturday, Iranian state media confirmed, announcing 40 days of national mourning.
'No dry eye left': Netanyahu on Modi's 'moving' Knesset speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Knesset on Wednesday moved everyone to tears, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remarked during a press conference with the Indian leader.
'Humanity must never become victim of conflict': Modi in Israel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India's support for peace efforts in West Asia during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Modi departs for Israel, to address Knesset later today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning left for Israel for a two-day state visit. This is his second visit to the country.
India attends Trump's Board of Peace's inaugural meeting as observer
India attended the inaugural meeting of United States President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" in Washington, DC, on Thursday, as an observer country.
Trump's 'bold new approach' for 'Gaza Peace Board': $1B contribution
United States President Donald Trump has invited several countries, including India and Australia, to join his "Board of Peace" for Gaza.
Did Jeff Bezos's ex-wife donate to a terror group?
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is facing scrutiny over her charitable donations.
Who is Nickolai Mladenov, appointed High Representative for Gaza
Nickolay Mladenov has been appointed as the High Representative for Gaza, a position that puts him at the heart of one of the world's most volatile conflicts.
Trump names Blair, Rubio to Gaza 'Board of Peace'
United States President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a "Board of Peace" for Gaza, with former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as founding members.
US announces Gaza plan phase two: What does it include
The United States has announced the start of the second phase of its ceasefire plan for Gaza.
Controversy over Palestinian author leads to Adelaide Festival cancellation
The Adelaide Festival, one of Australia's premier cultural events, has been thrown into turmoil after the disinvitation of Australian-Palestinian writer Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah.
Hamas says it's ready to dissolve Gaza government
Hamas has announced its readiness to dissolve its government in Gaza, handing over power to a Palestinian technocratic committee as part of a peace deal proposed by United States President Donald Trump.
Zohran Mamdani calls Hamas 'terrorist organization' amid protests outside synagogue
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned pro-Hamas chants outside a synagogue at a protest in Queens.
Israel to ban several aid agencies from Gaza starting 2026
Israel has announced a ban on more than two dozen humanitarian organizations from operating in Gaza starting January 1, 2026.
'Israel might not exist without Netanyahu': Trump lavishes praise
United States President Donald Trump has praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "wartime prime minister" who has done a phenomenal job.
Netanyahu accuses Albanese of fueling antisemitism after Sydney beach shooting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed Australian PM Anthony Albanese for fueling antisemitism in Australia, Reuters reported, after calling the shooting a "cold-blooded murder."