Israel: News
'Israeli Oscar' faces wrath after film about Palestinian boy wins
Israel's Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to cut state funding for the Israeli Academy of Film and Television after a film depicting a Palestinian boy's journey to the sea achieved critical success.
Israeli tanks surround Gaza City ahead of ground operation
Israeli tanks have surrounded Gaza City, preparing for a ground operation in the enclave's largest urban area.
Why proposed 'Arab-Islamic NATO' could be worrying for India
An "Arab-Islamic NATO" proposal has been floated after Israel's recent strikes on Qatar.
Israel expands ground assault on Gaza City, defying international outcry
Israel has launched an expanded ground assault on Gaza City, despite international condemnation.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns, says Unilever 'silenced' brand's activism
Jerry Greenfield, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has reportedly resigned from the company he helped establish nearly 50 years ago.
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry
An independent United Nations commission has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel minister says 'Gaza on fire' after intense bombing campaign
Israel has launched an intense bombing campaign on Gaza City, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz saying the city is "on fire."
'Be careful with Qatar': Trump to Israel after Doha strike
United States President Donald Trump has warned Israel to be "very careful" in its dealings with Qatar, describing the Gulf nation as "a great ally" of the US.
Mossad rejected Hamas assassination plan in Qatar before airstrike: Report
Israel's Mossad spy agency reportedly rejected a plan to assassinate Hamas officials in Qatar before Israel launched airstrikes on Doha, claiming they targeted senior Hamas leaders, The Washington Post reported, citing officials.
Israel faces growing backlash over airstrikes targeting Hamas in Qatar
Israel has come under fire for its recent attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, a key US ally and mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks.
'Was Netanyahu's decision': Trump distances himself from Israel's Qatar airstrike
United States President Donald Trump has distanced himself from Israel's recent airstrike on Qatar, stating the decision was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump says he warned Qatar about Israeli strike; Doha refutes
Israel on Tuesday launched an airstrike on a residential compound in Doha, Qatar, killing five Hamas members.
Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo won't work with Israeli productions
Over 1,300 filmmakers, actors, creatives, and other industry professionals have pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions that they believe are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.
Suspected terror attack at entrance to Jerusalem; 5 killed
At least four people have been killed and 11 others injured after two men opened fire at the Ramot Junction entrance to Jerusalem, according to reports.
India, Israel to sign bilateral investment treaty this week
India and Israel are set to strengthen their economic ties with the signing of a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) during Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's upcoming visit.
US sanctions Palestinian rights groups over request to investigate Israel
The United States has imposed sanctions on three Palestinian human rights organizations—Al Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR).
US highlights Washington-New Delhi's 'enduring friendship' minutes before Modi-Putin meeting
The United States has said that the partnership between Washington and New Delhi "continues to reach new heights."
Microsoft fires employees protesting Israeli ties in president's office
Microsoft has fired two of its employees, Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle, for their involvement in a sit-in protest at the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chair and President.
Seven arrested as employees protest Microsoft's ties with Israeli military
At least seven current and former Microsoft employees were arrested during a sit-in demonstration at the tech giant's headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft HQ locked down after protesters occupy president's office
Microsoft's Redmond headquarters was put on temporary lockdown after a group of protesters stormed the office of Brad Smith, the company's president.
What to know about Israel's double strike on Gaza hospital
A double strike by Israel on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Monday left 20 dead, including five journalists and healthcare workers.
Trump must not alienate India, Nikki Haley warns
Nikki Haley, the former United States ambassador to the United Nations, has warned President Donald Trump against alienating India.
'Accept Israel's conditions or Gaza will be...destroyed': Minister warns Hamas
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning to Hamas, threatening to reduce Gaza City to ruins, like Rafah and Beit Hanoun, if they don't comply with Israel's conditions for ending the war.
Palestinians flee Gaza as Israel enters first stage of assault
Hundreds of Palestinians are continuing to flee Gaza after Israel entered the first stages of a planned assault on Wednesday.
'Losing India could…': Nikki Haley's China warning to Trump
Nikki Haley, the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, has warned that relations between Washington and New Delhi are near a breaking point.
What's Sudarshan Chakra Mission that Modi announced on Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Sudarshan Chakra Mission, a plan to create an aerial defense shield for India in the next 10 years.
Iran sends its remaining nuclear scientists into hiding; know why
Iran has reportedly moved its remaining nuclear scientists into hiding after at least 14 Iranian researchers were killed during a 12-day conflict with Israel in June.
Israel could be listed in UN sexual violence report: Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel that its armed forces could be named in an upcoming UN report on sexual violence.
Suspended for comments on Israel's genocide: Grok makes alarming claim
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, was briefly suspended from X yesterday.
Microsoft investigates Israeli military's use of Azure for Palestinian surveillance
Microsoft is investigating the use of its Azure cloud storage platform by Israel's military surveillance agency, Unit 8200.
Netanyahu announces new plan to 'defeat' Hamas, draws backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a new plan to "defeat" Hamas in Gaza.
'Can give Modi advice on dealing with Trump privately': Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged India and the United States to resolve their tariff issues amicably.
'End Gaza war': 600 ex-Israeli security officials urge Trump
Over 600 retired Israeli security officials, including former heads of intelligence agencies, have urged United States President Donald Trump to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
NASA's Crew-11 mission to study how bacteria behave in microgravity
NASA's latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS) involves a unique experiment with disease-causing bacteria.
'Ended 6 conflicts': White House demands Nobel Prize for Trump
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has called for US President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
After France, UK, Canada to recognize Palestinian state
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to formally recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September.
Israeli public figures seek sanctions against Israel for 'starving Gazans'
A group of prominent Israeli public figures has called for the international community to impose "crippling sanctions" on Israel.
UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to ceasefire
The United Kingdom has announced plans to formally recognize the state of Palestine by September, unless Israel adheres to a ceasefire and commits to a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Gaza crisis: Sonia Gandhi slams Modi for 'shameful silence'
Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "shameful silence" over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
US depleted quarter of high-end missile interceptors during Israel-Iran war
The United States deployed around a quarter of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interceptors during the recent Israel-Iran conflict, CNN reported, citing two sources familiar with the operation.
US again claims role in India-Pakistan ceasefire; New Delhi responds
The United States has claimed to have played a crucial role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in recent months.
Will strike Iran's nuclear facilities again if needed: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, saying the US would strike its nuclear facilities again if needed.
Gaza's 650,000 children have missed 2 years of school: UNICEF
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has left over 650,000 students without access to education for over a year.
Iran, Europe's 'Big Three' to hold nuclear talks in Istanbul
Iran has agreed to resume nuclear talks with European powers in Istanbul on Friday.
Over 90 Palestinians killed while seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza
Over 90 Palestinians were reportedly killed while trying to access humanitarian aid in various locations across Gaza on Sunday.
'Hamas-run hospital...': US politician slams BBC for Israel-Gaza coverage
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic politician, has slammed the BBC for its language in reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Who're Druze; why Israel is bombing Syria to protect them
Israel has intensified its military operations in southern Syria, targeting Syrian government forces in Suwayda.
Israel bombs Syrian army headquarters in Damascus
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that it has attacked the entrance of the Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus.
Israel bombs Syria's Druze city, Suwayda, hours after ceasefire
Israeli forces have launched airstrikes on Suwayda, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria.
Iran president injured in Israeli airstrike during emergency meeting
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly injured in an Israeli airstrike on June 16.
SpaceX launches mysterious satellite into space: What will it do?
SpaceX has successfully launched a satellite believed to be the new Israeli satellite, Dror-1, into space. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted it off from Cape Canaveral early this morning.
800 Gazans killed at food distribution points since May: UN
The United Nations human rights office has reported that 798 people have been killed while seeking food at distribution points run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and other humanitarian convoys since the end of May.
Over half million Afghans expelled from Iran in 16 days
The United Nations has reported that over half a million Afghans have been expelled from Iran in the last 16 days since the end of the conflict with Israel.
Detained Palestinian activist files $20M claim against Trump administration post-release
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has filed a $20 million claim against the Trump administration, alleging false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages
Hamas has agreed to release 10 hostages as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.
Iran president claims Israel tried to kill him
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him by bombing a location where he was holding a meeting.
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for 'forging peace'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.