Israel says halting Hezbollah attacks is now a war goal as officials warn of a wider operation

Israel says strike from Lebanon kills at least 5; new Hezbollah leader gives first public speech

Israeli officials say at least five people were killed when a projectile fired from Lebanon struck in northern Israel on Thursday. The attack came after Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, gave ...

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 60, officials say, as Hezbollah announces new leader

Gaza's Health Ministry says an Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, more than half of them ...

World - ABC News - October 29

Israel Assures U.S. It Will Not Strike Iran's Oil and Nuclear Facilities, Officials Say

The U.S. has sought to contain Israel’s planned counterattack on Tehran, hoping to head off a wider war in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Strike on Gaza Hospital Destroys UN Supplies, Palestinian Officials Say

Israeli troops had withdrawn from Kamal Adwan Hospital after arresting most of the medical staff. The Israeli military said it was “unaware of a strike” there.

World - The New York Times - October 31

White House notified before Israel's attack on Iran, defense official told CBS News

A defense official told CBS News that the White House was notified in advance of Israel's attack against Iran.

Trump attacks Liz Cheney, says she wouldn't be a 'war hawk' if 'guns are trained on her face'

Former President Donald Trump — just four days out from Election Day — suggested that Liz Cheney would not be such a "war hawk" if she had guns pointed at her.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Behind Israel's operation against Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

Israeli officials have confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is said to be the mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. CBS News senior national security correspondent ...

Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu attacked by Israeli opposition for sacking Gallant

Opponents say decision was to protect ultra-Orthodox from conscription and ‘will damage security’. Lebanon’s army has issued a warning to residents in the Ghobeiry area of the southern suburbs of ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?

Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It is not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. This comes as cease-fire ...

Qatar halts Israel-Gaza ceasefire mediation over lack of ‘good faith’

Gulf state’s government is stopping mediation efforts until warring parties show a ‘sincere willingness’ to reach a deal. The Qatari government has informed the US and Israel it will stop mediation ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “settled its account” with Sinwar but "war is not yet ended."

World - ABC News - October 17

Harris says death of Yahya Sinwar is chance to finally end Israel-Gaza war

Other leaders hail the death of the Hamas leader, saying there is opportunity for ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Israel kills its prime target – but Sinwar’s death seems down to chance, not ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Biden, Harris say Sinwar's death offers chance to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about how to use this opportunity to "bring the war to a close," the White House said.

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone kills civilian women in car, say Kherson officials

Cargo shipping hit again in Odesa; Russia could attack Nato countries by 2030, say Germany spy chiefs. What we know on day 965. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Officials say North Korea has sent troops to Russia. What would that mean for the war with Ukraine?

American and South Korean officials say there's evidence that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia in a potential escalation of a nearly 3-year-old war with Ukraine

World - ABC News - October 24

Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces thwart another attempted cross-border incursion, official says

‘Armed group’ tried to breach border between Ukraine and Bryansk, region’s governor says. What we know on day 978. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russian forces thwarted an attempt at ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Ukraine war briefing: First clash with North Korean troops, say Ukrainian officials

What was described as a ‘small engagement’ in Kursk opens a ‘new page in instability in the world’, says Zelenskyy. What we know on day 987. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war ...