Israel: News

14 Jun 2025

Iran

Israel strikes defense arrays in Tehran for 1st time

Israel launched airstrikes on dozens of surface-to-surface missile launchers in Iran, the Israeli military said on Saturday.

14 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

US had prior knowledge of Israel's attack on Iran: Trump

United States President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that his administration had prior knowledge of Israel's recent military action against Iran. The offensive, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion," targeted key Iranian nuclear and military sites.

Israel will be in 'ruins' for attacking Iran: Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday vowed revenge against Israel after the latter's unprecedented strikes on Iranian territory, including nuclear and military sites.

13 Jun 2025

Canada

Key US allies' populations have no confidence in Trump: Survey 

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that over half of the respondents in key US allies, including France, the UK, Germany, South Korea, and Japan, have no confidence in US President Donald Trump's leadership on world affairs.

13 Jun 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

India-Israel arms trade reaches $185M—a 33-fold growth in 10 years

The arms and ammunition trade between India and Israel has witnessed phenomenal growth over the last decade.

13 Jun 2025

Iran

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's top advisor killed in Israeli strike 

Israel's unprecedented strike on Friday reportedly killed three of Iran's most powerful men, including Major General Hossein Salami, the head of the secretive Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

13 Jun 2025

Iran

India's defense stocks surge up to 6% amid Israel-Iran conflict

The ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have sparked a rally in India's defense sector.

13 Jun 2025

Air India

Indian aviation stocks sink amid Ahmedabad crash, oil price surge

Shares of Indian aviation companies took a major hit on Friday after an Air India crash and a spike in global crude oil prices.

'Avoid...escalatory steps': India calls for restraint amid Israel-Iran tension 

India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Iran launches 100+ drones after Israel strikes its nuclear sites 

Iran has launched over 100 drones toward Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Friday.

Iran's Supreme Leader vows vengeance after Israel strikes nuclear sites

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed "severe punishment" against Israel following a series of airstrikes that targeted its nuclear facilities and long-range missile capabilities.

13 Jun 2025

Iran

Gold prices cross ₹1L on MCX for first time ever

Gold prices in India have hit an all-time high, breaching the ₹1 lakh mark on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for the first time.

13 Jun 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Oil prices surge over 12% as Israel strikes Iran

Oil prices have skyrocketed by over 12% after Israel launched attacks on Iranian military and nuclear sites.

13 Jun 2025

Sensex

Sensex plunges 1,100 points as Israel-Iran war jitters spook investors 

The Indian stock market witnessed a major slump in early trade on Friday. The BSE Sensex plunged over 1,100 points while the Nifty50 fell below the crucial 24,850 mark.

13 Jun 2025

Dubai

16 Air India flights diverted after Israel strikes Iran 

At least 16 Air India flights have been diverted after Iran closed its airspace until further notice following Israel's airstrikes on several locations across the country, including Tehran.

13 Jun 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami killed in Israeli strike 

Israel on Friday launched a series of airstrikes across Iran, targeting the country's nuclear and military facilities.

13 Jun 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites; explosions heard across Tehran 

Israel on Friday launched airstrikes on Iran's capital, Tehran, targeting nuclear and military sites.

12 Jun 2025

Iran

US on high alert over possible Israeli strike on Iran  

The United States is on high alert over a potential Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, The Washington Post reported.

10 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

'A strange person': Trump reacts to Greta Thunberg's 'kidnapping' claims 

US President Donald Trump has responded to climate activist Greta Thunberg's claim of being "kidnapped" by Israeli forces.

09 Jun 2025

Greta Thunberg

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship; detains Greta Thunberg, other activists   

The Israeli military has intercepted and boarded a Gaza-bound aid ship named "Madleen," detaining those onboard.

07 Jun 2025

Hamas

Body of Thai hostage recovered by IDF in Gaza

The Israeli military has recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage who was held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

06 Jun 2025

Afghanistan

US sanctions 4 International Criminal Court judges 

The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

05 Jun 2025

Denmark

US vetoes UN resolution calling for unconditional ceasefire in Gaza

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza.

31 May 2025

Hamas

Hamas responds to US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas has responded to a ceasefire proposal put forth by United States President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff.

30 May 2025

Hamas

Israel accepts US's Gaza ceasefire plan; what does it include 

Israel has accepted a United States-proposed ceasefire plan for Gaza, the White House said.

28 May 2025

World

Israeli troops open fire as Palestinians rush to receive food  

Israeli troops fired warning shots near a distribution center in Gaza on Tuesday as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) lost control of the site, leading to chaos among thousands of Palestinians waiting for food supplies.

26 May 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel and US-backed Gaza aid group's head resigns over 'principles'

Jake Wood, the executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has resigned over concerns that the organization cannot adhere to humanitarian principles.

26 May 2025

Donald Trump

American arrested for attempted firebombing of US embassy in Israel

Joseph Neumayer, a 28-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Germany, was arrested on Sunday at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport after being deported from Israel.

24 May 2025

Hamas

Israeli soldiers used human shields in Gaza, report claims

Palestinian civilians have reportedly been used as human shields by Israeli soldiers in Gaza and the West Bank.

22 May 2025

Hamas

'Every baby in Gaza an enemy': Israeli politician sparks outrage 

Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin has sparked controversy with his remarks on children in Gaza.

22 May 2025

Satya Nadella

Why Microsoft is censoring emails with pro-Palestinian terms

Microsoft has allegedly started blocking emails with the words "Palestine, "Gaza," and "Genocide," preventing them from reaching recipients.

US intelligence suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities 

The United States has obtained fresh intelligence indicating that Israel is gearing up for a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.

21 May 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

UK suspends trade talks with Israel, imposes sanctions

The United Kingdom has suspended its free trade negotiations with Israel and imposed new sanctions on West Bank settlers. The decision comes as a response to Israel's military actions in Gaza.

21 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump announces $175B 'Golden Dome' defense plan: What is it?

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new missile defense system, called the "Golden Dome."

20 May 2025

COVID-19

WHO members approve treaty to improve pandemic preparedness 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a major step toward global pandemic preparedness with its member states voting in favor of a new treaty.

18 May 2025

Hamas

Gaza's last public hospitals shut down amid Israeli bombings

Gaza's health ministry has announced that all public hospitals in northern Gaza are now "out of service" after the Israeli military laid siege to the Indonesian hospital.

18 May 2025

Egypt

Israeli airstrike kills 24 Palestinians in Khan Younis

An Israeli bombing on a tent encampment in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, has killed at least 24 Palestinians.

17 May 2025

Donald Trump

Israel launches major offensive after airstrikes kill 115 in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a major offensive in Gaza, following a series of airstrikes that killed 115 people.

15 May 2025

US Senate

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested after disrupting US Senate hearing  

Ben Cohen, co-founder of the ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's, and six other protesters were arrested on Wednesday for their disruptive protest at a US Senate hearing.

12 May 2025

Donald Trump

Hamas to release Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage

Hamas has confirmed the upcoming release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza.

09 May 2025

Bengaluru

Meet SkyStriker, made-in-Bengaluru suicide drones deployed in Operation Sindoor

SkyStriker drones, produced by Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies, played a pivotal role in India's recent military operation, Operation Sindoor.

08 May 2025

Columbia University

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after storming Columbia University library 

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has taken at least 80 people into custody after a pro-Palestinian group staged a protest in an area of the main library at Columbia University.

07 May 2025

Justin Trudeau

US and Yemen's Houthis reach ceasefire agreement

A ceasefire deal has been reached between the United States of America and Yemen's Houthi rebels.

06 May 2025

Harvard

Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets demands 

The United States Department of Education has stopped billions of dollars in research grants and other aid to Harvard University.

05 May 2025

Hamas

Israel approves plan to 'conquer Gaza' and retain territory  

Israel's security cabinet has approved a strategic plan to capture the whole of the Gaza Strip and remain there for an unspecified amount of time.

01 May 2025

Italy

Israel battles 'worst wildfires in decades;' Netanyahu declares national emergency  

Wildfires on the outskirts of Jerusalem have triggered mass evacuations and extensive road closures.

30 Apr 2025

China

Global military spending reaches record high amid ongoing conflicts

The world is experiencing an unprecedented increase in military spending, a 9.4% year-on-year increase to $2.718 trillion in 2024.

30 Apr 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu's wife says 'fewer' than 24 hostages alive in Gaza 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu, has caused a storm by hinting that fewer than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza.

29 Apr 2025

Egypt

US Navy's $60 million-worth jet falls overboard from aircraft carrier 

An F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet of the United States Navy has been lost at sea after it fell off the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.

28 Apr 2025

Hamas

'Becoming the advocate of BJP?': Congress leader slams Shashi Tharoor

Congress leader Udit Raj has slammed his party colleague Shashi Tharoor for his comments on the Pahalgam terror attack.

27 Apr 2025

Hamas

'No nation can guarantee complete intelligence': Tharoor on Pahalgam attack

Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor defended the government's intelligence services in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

27 Apr 2025

Google

DeepMind UK employees push to unionize over Google's defense ties

Around 300 employees of Google DeepMind, the AI division of the tech giant in London, are looking to unionize.