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Protests erupt in Israel as government plans to seize Gaza

Police had to disperse hundreds of demonstrators outside Israel's parliament on Monday. They're demanding a deal with Hamas to secure the release of the hostages still being held in Gaza.

05/05/2025

Israel

Israeli cabinet approves plan to seize all of Gaza Strip, reports say

Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in mid-March, Israel has taken control of further territory in the Strip, which now amounts to roughly 50% of Gaza.

05/05/2025

Israel

Houthis announce Israel 'air siege' after airport missile attack

In a video broadcast, Houthi rebel spokesperson called on international airlines to take the warning seriously to "preserve the safety of their travellers".

05/05/2025

Israel

Netanyahu promises revenge after Houthis strike near Tel Aviv airport

Israeli forces said a missile fired from Yemen hit an area inside Ben Gurion airport. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack.

04/05/2025

Israel

Wildfire forces closure of highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Help was on the way from across the region, including aircraft from Italy, Croatia and North Macedonia, Israeli officials said.

30/04/2025

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Nova festival victims remembered on Israel's Memorial Day

Sirens echoed across Israel on Wednesday as the country paused to remember victims of militant attacks.

30/04/2025

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Israel's spy chief to resign following row with Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to sack Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar last month over the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack.

29/04/2025

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Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day with nationwide silence

Israel came to a standstill on Thursday as a two-minute siren sounded across the country to honour the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

24/04/2025

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No, the ICJ hasn't declared Israel an 'illegal state'

The false claims have been shared repeatedly over the past few months.

24/04/2025

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Search underway after suspected shark attack on Israeli coast

Israeli police continued their search on Tuesday for a swimmer feared to have been attacked by a shark off the Mediterranean coast near Hadera.

22/04/2025

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Israel admits 'professional failures' killing of 15 medics

Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Tel al-Sultan, a district of Rafah in southern Gaza.

20/04/2025

Israel

Christians around the world take part in Good Friday processions

Many traditions include self-flagellation or even re-enacting the crucifixion to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

19/04/2025

Israel

Katz: Israeli army to stay 'indefinitely' in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

The Israeli military has taken control over more than half of the Strip since it renewed its military campaign following the collapse of a ceasefire with Hamas last month.

16/04/2025

Israel

Netanyahu's son lashes out at Macron over Palestine recognition plans

Yair Netanyahu hit out at the French president on X as he responded to his remarks about a two-state solution.

15/04/2025

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IDF says it will fire air force reservists who condemn Gaza war

While the soldiers who signed the letter didn’t refuse to keep serving, it's part of a growing wave of Israeli service personnel speaking out against the 18-month conflict.

11/04/2025

Health news

Blood test could help identify Parkinson's long before symptoms appear

The study is the latest to look for blood biomarkers that could serve as early warning signs of Parkinson’s.

11/04/2025

Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem urge Netanyahu to secure hostage deal

The gathering took place ahead of the Israeli PM's trip to Washington, where he is set to meet with US President Donald Trump.

07/04/2025

Israel

At least 50 killed in overnight Israeli air strikes on Gaza

Israel has vowed to escalate the nearly 18-month war with Hamas until the militant group returns dozens of remaining hostages, disarms and leaves the territory.

03/04/2025

Israel

Netanyahu says Israel establishing new security corridor in Gaza

Last month, the Israeli military retook control of the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza in two in the north, as part of the 19 January ceasefire deal.

02/04/2025

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Israeli antisemitism forum sparks debate on Europe's right-wing ties

Stirring controversy even before its official start, this week's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem made headlines long before it took place.

28/03/2025

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Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem amid Houthi missile attack

Air raid sirens echoed sounded Jerusalem and central Israel on Thursday as the Israeli military intercepted two missiles fired from Yemen. The projectiles were destroyed before entering Israeli airspace, with no reported casualties, according to Israel's emergency response service.

27/03/2025

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As Israel resumes its war on Hamas, the hostages' fate remains unclear

Euronews spoke to Israeli survivors of the 7 October Hamas attack about their increasing concern for the 24 living hostages still held in Gaza.

27/03/2025

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Palestinians in Gaza stage rare public protest against Hamas

Rights groups accuse Hamas of violently suppressing dissent, quashing protests in the areas they control, while also jailing and torturing their critics.

26/03/2025

Culture news

Israeli police free Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal after 24 hours

Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank.

25/03/2025

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Missile launched from Yemen intercepted, Israeli military says

The foiled attack came as the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas paid a visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank on Monday, where she met with both Israeli and Palestinian officials.

25/03/2025

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Protesters depict Netanyahu as ‘puppet’ outside Tel Aviv court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests and scrutiny as his corruption trial continued, with the court enforcing restrictions on media access.

24/03/2025