Israel’s Systematic

Occupy and destroy: Israel’s systematic demolition of Lebanese border villages

While the Israeli military has claimed to have limited goals for its invasion of southern Lebanon, an NBC News investigation found widespread destruction in areas occupied by the IDF.

Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?

The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.

World - The New York Times - November 6

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 ...

Israel will split the western alliance

Destroying the International Criminal Court is not in America’s interests

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a temporary ceasefire which will pause the fighting in the north of Israel beginning Wednesday morning local time. But before the ceasefire takes effect, Israel ...

The Israel-Hezbollah war by the numbers

A ceasefire has taken effect between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah

World - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Israel's parliament votes to ban a U.N relief agency in Israel

Israel's parliament voted to ban a U.N. relief agency from operating in Israel, a move that could threaten aid work in Gaza as the war rages there. Iran's foreign ministry said Iran “will use all ...

Seek an Israel-Lebanon peace treaty, not an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire

The democratically elected Lebanese government did not authorize Hezbollah to initiate this war against Israel.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Israeli Cabinet approves ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah

The ceasefire went into effect 4 a.m. Wednesday, local time, which was five hours after the ceasefire agreement was announced.

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack

A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

How the election could affect Israel

The presidential election will have large implications for foreign policy. Holly Williams examines how the outcome could affect Israel.

Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza

The Israeli military said it had been targeting a loaded weapons launcher in the area, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering in a tent camp.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks

The attacks came as Israel’s military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months.

World - The New York Times - November 17

Rabbi who went missing in UAE was murdered, Israel says

The Israeli-Moldovan national went missing on Thursday, sparking a joint Mossad and Emirates investigation.

Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say

Israel's cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss a possible deal, as the US cautions, "we're not done yet".

Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Israel says it will not tolerate ceasefire violations

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

An Israel-Hizbollah ceasefire may not be the end

Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidence risks hubris, while the militant group will already be plotting its rehabilitation

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Ceasefire begins in Israel-Lebanon war

Agreement raises hopes of end to conflict between Israeli forces and Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect

Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to be holding

People are beginning to return to their homes in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect and appeared to hold in its initial hours. CBS News contributor Andrew ...

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect

A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to be holding Wednesday after President Joe Biden said the agreement to end fighting across the Israeli-Lebanon border was "designed to be a ...

Israel’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: What to Know

Israel’s Knesset began its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.

World - The New York Times - October 28

What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

Was Israel’s tempered response to Iran prelude to something bigger?

If you were disappointed with the limited Israeli response to the Iranian missile attack in April, then you were likely disappointed with the Israeli military’s attack on Friday.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - October 30

Why Israel's UNRWA ban could be devastating for Palestinians

UNRWA, United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians, provides far more than humanitarian aid.

Israel warns entire Lebanon city of Baalbek to evacuate

Israel's military has issued an evacuation warning for the city of Baalbek in Lebanon, the Associated Press reports. This comes as more details emerge about a new Hezbollah leader. CBS News' Holly ...

Israel Orders Residents of Baalbek in Eastern Lebanon to Evacuate

Israel’s military warned civilians to leave Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley via three routes. The city had largely been spared Israeli bombardment until this week.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Israel recovers from deadly Hezbollah strikes

Hezbollah airstrikes in northern Israel killed seven people on Thursday. Middle East tensions continued to rise amid ongoing attacks, and the U.S. raised concerns over Israel's ban on aid ...

Israel pounds Beirut suburb with airstrikes overnight

The death toll from Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip rose to 25, including five children, as more bodies have been recovered, while three people were killed in an early morning airstrike ...

Israel hammers Beirut suburbs as US pushes for cease-fire

Israel hammered Beirut’s suburbs overnight with airstrikes as the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire between the Jewish state and Lebanon. Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, the head of the Israeli military's ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Can Iran and Israel Find a New Equilibrium?

Even with peace talks underway, the region is far from stable.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Israel’s Peace Talks in Gaza and Lebanon: What to Know

Complex negotiations involving several players are proceeding on two separate but related tracks.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid

The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council.

Khamenei Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Attacks

His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East.