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West Bank

Two IDF soldiers killed at military checkpoint in West Bank

The attack comes as Israel enters the second week of military operations in the West Bank.

West Bank

Israel blows up dozens of homes in West Bank city of Jenin

The army carried out simultaneous explosions on homes and buildings in Jenin's refugee camp which it said were 'terror infrastructure.'

Israel

Israeli hostage freed from Gaza addresses Tel Aviv rally

After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

Israel

Israel exchanges 110 prisoners for eight hostages held by Hamas

Israel had delayed their release in protest against the way the eight hostages freed by Hamas were treated as they were handed over to Red Cross staff in Khan Younis.

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Gaza

Israel says displaced Palestinians can't return to northern Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians began gathering in Wadi Gaza on Saturday hoping to cross back to their homes into the northern part of the Strip.

West Bank

Israeli army launches major operation in Jenin amid West Bank violence

Palestinians returned home in Gaza amid a ceasefire, while Israeli forces launched a major operation in Jenin, killing two Hamas militants involved in a recent attack.

Israel

Israel's army chief resigns over failure to prevent 7 October attack

Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would complete an investigation into the 2023 attack by Hamas before he steps down in March.

West Bank

IDF kills six in West Bank strike as Gazans return to destroyed homes

In the days after the fragile Gaza ceasefire, violence has surged in the West Bank, with an Israeli military strike on the Jenin refugee camp killing six. Meanwhile, Gaza residents return to destroyed homes in the territory.

Gaza

Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, raising hope that war will now end

Celebrations erupted across the war-ravaged territory and some Palestinians began returning to their homes in Gaza, despite a bloody three hour delay.

Europe News

Rallies take place across Europe ahead of Gaza ceasefire

Many European protesters hope the ceasefire, which Israel maintains is temporary, will lead to a lasting peace in the Middle East.

World News

Israel says it will send delegation to Qatar ceasefire talks

Benjamin Netanyahu's office said representatives of the Mossad intelligence agency and military would attend the talks but gave no further details. There has been no immediate comment from Hamas.

World News

IDF troops remove staff, patients from northern Gaza hospital

The IDF denied any of its troops had entered the facility or set fire to it and accused the militant group Hamas of using the facility for cover.

Europe News

Ireland says Israel's decision to close Dublin embassy 'regrettable'

Israel announced on Sunday it would shut its mission in the Irish capital because of what Israel's Foreign Minister called 'extreme anti-Israel policies.'

Green News

After the ceasefire, experts count ecological cost of war in Lebanon

In its war against Hezbollah, Israel has dropped thousands of tonnes of munitions, causing great ecological damage and jeopardising both food security and public health.

Gaza

More than 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Nuseirat camp

The strike came just hours after US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser raised hopes about a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and that would end more than a year of war in the Strip.

Syria

Israel strikes Syrian military sites and seizes border buffer zone

Israel has said its strikes aim to prevent military equipment from falling into the hands of extremists, while it denies its troops are advancing towards Damascus.

Lebanon

Israel to target Lebanon if ceasefire fails, defence minister warns

Israel and Hezbollah entered a ceasefire brokered by the US and France last week, but continued strikes threaten its stability.

World News

IDF captures alleged Hezbollah naval official in Lebanon sea raid

Two Lebanese military officials confirmed that a naval force landed in Batroun, about 30 kilometres north of the capital Beirut, and captured a Lebanese citizen.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest outside Israeli military enlistment office

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protested in Jerusalem against proposals to expand mandatory military service to include their community.

Gaza

US criticises Israel for inadequate response to Gaza concerns

US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, added that the situation surrounding humanitarian aid provided by Israel to civilians in Gaza is not at a level the US finds acceptable.