Tel Aviv: News
01 May 2025
IsraelIsrael battles 'worst wildfires in decades;' Netanyahu declares national emergency
Wildfires on the outskirts of Jerusalem have triggered mass evacuations and extensive road closures.
09 Mar 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas pushes for phase 2 of Gaza truce talks
Hamas reiterated its insistence on moving directly into negotiating the second phase of the Gaza truce.
15 Feb 2025
Hamas3 Israeli hostages released in Gaza, Israel frees 369 Palestinians
Three Israeli hostages were released in Gaza on Saturday under a prisoner exchange deal.
19 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael reserves right to resume Gaza war: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel reserves the right to resume military operations.
18 Jan 2025
HamasSirens, blasts heard in Israel as projectiles launched from Yemen
Explosions were heard over Jerusalem as sirens blared throughout the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, AFP reported.
24 Dec 2024
HamasIsrael admits to assassinating Hamas leader, warns Houthi rebels
In a groundbreaking revelation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Monday that Israel was behind the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran this past July.
01 Dec 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'Shaken': American-Israeli hostage's mother as Hamas releases his video
Hamas has released a video of Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage imprisoned in Gaza since an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
18 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuVideo: Footage of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's last moments released
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released drone footage of the final moments of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar.
05 Oct 2024
Abu DhabiEmirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies on all its flights
Emirates has issued a travel update prohibiting passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights to, from, or via Dubai.
03 Oct 2024
Iran'It's getting scarier, tougher': Indians in Israel amid Iran attack
Indian students and workers residing in Israel have shared their ordeal as Iran fired a barrage of missiles, targeting major cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Safed this week.
02 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHow tensions between Iran, Israel have escalated in 1 year
Tensions between Israel and Iran have hit a new high after Tehran fired over 180 missiles at the Jewish nation on Tuesday.
02 Oct 2024
BahrainMore flights suspended amid Middle East tension; check which airlines
Several major airlines have extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
02 Oct 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'Israel needs to respond, but...': Jaishankar on Middle East crisis
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's concerns about the potential for a regional conflict in West Asia, adding that any country's actions must comply with international humanitarian law.
02 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuAs Iran rains missiles on Israel, Indian Embassy issues advisory
Amid rising tensions in Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Israel has urged all Indian nationals to remain alert and adhere to safety guidelines provided by local authorities.
01 Oct 2024
IranMass shooting in Israel's Tel Aviv in suspected terror attack
Two terrorists who opened fire near a tram stop in Tel Aviv's Jaffa area were eliminated by security forces, reports said on Tuesday night.
27 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'Will speak in actions': Netanyahu rejects call for Lebanon ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Jerusalem would continue its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon until all objectives are met, despite the United States—its key ally, urging a ceasefire.
26 Sep 2024
Antonio GuterresIsrael hints at Lebanon ground invasion to 'decisively destroy' Hezbollah
The Israeli military is reportedly preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to "decisively destroy" Hezbollah's infrastructure.
25 Sep 2024
FranceHezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv area, including Mossad HQ
In a significant escalation of tensions, Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday.
15 Sep 2024
IranMissile fired at Israel from Yemen, sirens sound across cities
A surface-to-surface missile was launched from Yemen toward central Israel on Sunday, according to the Israeli military.
02 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu6 hostages found dead in Gaza: Israelis protest, demand cease-fire
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday night, demanding a cease-fire with Hamas after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza.
18 Aug 2024
British GovernmentHamas planned to dig up UK soldiers, hold skeletons hostage
Earlier this year, Israeli soldiers inspecting an underground Hamas facility allegedly discovered the terror group's heinous scheme to unearth British and Commonwealth soldiers buried in the Gaza Strip during World Wars I and II.
01 Aug 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIran's supreme leader orders 'direct' attack on Israel: Report
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly ordered a "direct attack" on Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
26 May 2024
HamasProtesters demanding Gaza ceasefire clash with police in Tel Aviv
Tensions escalated in Tel Aviv on Saturday as thousands of Israeli protesters clashed with police, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the return of all hostages held in Gaza.
06 Apr 2024
Iran'Step aside': Iran to US amid preparations to attack Israel
Iran has reportedly urged the United States to "step aside" as it prepares to attack Israel over the killing of senior commanders and officers of its elite Quds Force in suspected Israeli airstrikes.
30 Nov 2023
SingaporeSingapore tops list of most expensive cities for 9th time
Singapore and Zurich have been named the world's most expensive cities in 2023, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
06 Nov 2023
South AfricaSouth Africa recalls diplomats from Israel amid Gaza conflict
South Africa on Monday announced it was recalling all its diplomats from Tel Aviv as the Israel-Hamas war completed a month.
21 Oct 2023
Justin TrudeauCanada: Justin Trudeau jeered in mosque over Israel-Hamas conflict
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced an unfriendly crowd at a mosque in Toronto, Canada, on Friday over his response to the Israel-Hamas war, The Toronto Sun reported.
17 Oct 2023
GoogleGoogle commits $8 million to relief efforts in Israel, Gaza
Google has pledged over $8 million in grants to local nonprofits offering aid to civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza.
07 Oct 2023
IsraelIsreal declares 'state of war' amid Hamas infiltration, rocket attacks
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip reportedly fired a barrage of rockets toward Israel on Saturday morning, triggering air raid sirens that could be heard in the greater Tel Aviv area.
12 May 2023
IsraelIsrael-Palestine conflict: Top Gaza commanders killed in latest Israeli strikes
The commander of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Gaza rocket squads, Ali Ghali, was reportedly killed in an Israeli air strike on Thursday morning as the conflict between Palestine and Israel continues.
29 Nov 2022
The Kashmir FilesMeet filmmaker Nadav Lapid, who called 'The Kashmir Files' vulgar
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid triggered a countrywide debate in India after calling Vivek Agnihotri's film The Kashmir Files ''vulgar propaganda" and ''inappropriate for an artistic competitive section" at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
15 Jun 2020
IsraelFor breaking quarantine rules, Israel deports US billionaire's son
The son of United States' media magnate Shari Redstone was deported from Israel for violating the quarantine rules of the country, imposed to minimize coronavirus' transmission.
29 Jul 2019
Narendra ModiModi features in Israeli PM Netanyahu's election campaign. Bromance much?
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to tell his countrymen he is in "another league" and his political opponents don't stand a chance of winning the upcoming elections.
20 Jul 2019
IranFive must-visit countries in the Middle East
International travel doesn't just mean packing bags and heading to the Europe.
26 Mar 2019
TurkeyTurkey slams Trump's Golan move as 'election gift' to Israeli-PM
Turkey yesterday denounced US President Donald Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights as an "election gift" to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
20 Mar 2019
ChennaiThree Indian cities cheapest to live in, globally: Survey
The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its annual 'Worldwide Cost of Living Survey' for 2019.
31 Dec 2018
IsraelHebrew voice of Siri just sued Apple: Here's why
The artist behind the Hebrew version of Siri has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the company used her voice for the smart assistant without explicit permission.
02 Sep 2018
InstagramInternet is going gaga over this 5-year-old's gorgeous hair!
Hey shampoo and hair-oil brands, your ambassador is here!
27 Jul 2018
IsraelIsraeli airline drops plea against Air India flights via Saudi-airspace
Israel's national carrier El Al has withdrawn its plea filed in Israel's High Court of Justice against the government decision to allow Air India to fly over Saudi Arabia's airspace on Delhi-Tel Aviv route.
09 May 2018
HaryanaKhattar invites Israeli investors to be part of Haryana's growth
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has invited Israeli investors to be a part of Haryana's growth story as he sought to deepen the state's collaboration with Israel in Agriculture, water management besides exploring the use of Israeli technology in policing and rescue operations.
01 May 2018
IranHave new 'proof' of Iran's secret nuclear weapons program: Netanyahu
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address today he had new "proof" of an Iranian nuclear weapons plan that could be activated at any time, as US considers whether to pull out of atomic accord with Tehran.
23 Mar 2018
Saudi ArabiaAir India ends Saudi Arabia's overfly ban to reach Israel
National carrier Air India has scripted history by starting its direct maiden flight to Tel Aviv from New Delhi that reached safely in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
07 Mar 2018
IsraelNetanyahu: Saudi okays Air India overflight rights for its Israel-routes
In what could be thawing of Israel and Saudi Arabia relations, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Saudi Arabia has granted Air India (AI) permission to fly over its territory on its new routes to and from Tel Aviv.
06 Jul 2017
IndiaIsrael visit: Indian diaspora taken with PM Modi's charm
PM Modi scheduled his trademark interaction with the Indian diaspora during his Israel trip, at the end of an eventful second day.
04 Jul 2017
Narendra Modi#ModiInIsrael: Jewish Indians celebrate Modi's arrival
Narendra Modi's visit to Israel is historic as it's the first trip by an Indian prime minister to the Jewish nation.
