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Israel extends ground operations in Gaza after deadly air strikes
Israel says troops have moved in up to the Netzarim Corridor, after two days of air strikes killed hundreds in Gaza.BBC News - 4d -
Houthi missile fired at Israel intercepted as fresh air strikes hit Gaza
A ballistic missile was fired toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, with sirens sounding in several areas of Israel.BBC News - 4d -
Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon in retaliation to rockets fired
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel sparking concern about whether the fragile ceasefire with the militant group would hold.CBS News - 1d -
Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon in retaliation to rockets fired
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel sparking concern about whether the fragile ceasefire with the militant group would hold.CBS News - 1d -
UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias
United Nations-backed human rights experts have accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza StripABC News - Mar. 13 -
‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen
Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat. “Nothing is off the table” when it comes to raising money for defence, the head of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Hamas offering 5-to-10-year truce with Israel: US official says
Hamas offered to hand over governance of the Gaza Strip in exchange for a five-to-10-year truce in its war with Israel, President Trump’s special envoy for hostage negotiations said on Sunday. Adam ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Israel says it will cut off electricity to Gaza Strip
Israel said Sunday that it would be cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he signed an order that would shut off electricity to Gaza “immediately.” ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Bardella, Leader of France’s Far-Right National Rally, Heads to Israel
As Jordan Bardella, its young president, tries to distance the party from its history of antisemitism, it is making common cause with Israel against “Islamist ideology.”The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza StripABC News - Mar. 14 -
Israel accused of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza by U.N. experts
United Nations-backed human rights experts accused Israel of the use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence in its war with Hamas in Gaza.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Hamas says it will release U.S.-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel is wary
Hamas said it accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, but Israel cast doubt on the offer.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Israel hits Gaza with 'extensive strikes,' killing over 400 and ending ceasefire
Israel Defense Forces are conducting a series of "extensive strikes" throughout the Gaza Strip overnight on Tuesday local time, officials said in a statement.ABC News - 5d -
Israel launches deadly new strikes in Gaza as ceasefire falls apart
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.CBS News - 5d -
Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting
Families whose relatives remain hostages in Gaza are terrified their loved ones might not return after Israel launched a wave of strikes on the territoryABC News - 5d -
Why Israel broke its fragile truce in Gaza and is promising more strikes
Israel shattered its ceasefire with Hamas after launching a barrage of deadly airstrikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
Israel orders expansion of ground operation in Gaza, seizure of more territory
The Israel Defense Forces have been instructed to seize more territory in Gaza -- while evacuating Palestinians -- as it expands its ground operation.ABC News - 2d -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Lisbie twins have defences seeing double at Braintree
Braintree Town's Kyrell and Kyreece Lisbie are inspiring young people with TikTok videos about the highs and lows of football life.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
US allies in Asia must also rethink their defence
Trump’s foreign policy shake-up has profound implications for Japan and South KoreaFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.BBC News - 6d -
Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.BBC News - 5d -
Scheffler happy form improving for Masters defence
World number one Scottie Scheffler is confident he is getting back to his best after relatively slow start to the season as he recovers from a hand injury.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher and Stephanie Flanders to discuss the week.BBC News - 3d -
Elon Musk meets defence officials in Pentagon visit
The White House denied media reports that Musk would receive a briefing on classified reports about China.BBC News - 2d -
How to create a true common market for defence
Even Eurosceptics and Britain-bashers should acknowledge the advantage of smooth weaponry supply chainsFinancial Times - 1d -
Israel’s renewed siege of Gaza
The Trump administration should press Netanyahu to allow aid to flowFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Mapping Israel's wave of strikes
More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a ...BBC News - 5d -
Heritage Foundation report calls to wind down military aid to Israel
The Heritage Foundation is proposing that the U.S. wind down military aid to Israel as part of a strategy to “re-orient its relationship” with the country over the next two decades, a notable ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service
Prime minister's move against Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar will prompt further accusations of authoritarianism. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will seek to dismiss the director of Shin Bet, Israel’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Israel Carries Out ‘Extensive Strikes’ in Gaza, Imperiling Cease-Fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the attack early Tuesday, saying Israel would “act against Hamas with increasing military strength.”The New York Times - 6d -
Why has Israel resumed large-scale airstrikes on Gaza?
Officials claim attacks will bring release of more hostages, but some suggest political factors at play for Netanyahu. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has resumed large-scale attacks ...The Guardian - 6d -
Israel launches wave of strikes across Gaza Strip, killing hundreds
Israel launched a wave of deadly strikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, according to local health officials, seemingly bringing the fragile ceasefire to a halt. The attack, ...The Hill - 6d -
Israel-Hamas ceasefire collapses, IDF launches deadly strikes on Gaza
Palestinian officials in Gaza say hundreds of people were killed in Israeli airstrikes Monday night. Israel says the strikes were aimed at Hamas targets and blamed the militant group for a lack of ...CBS News - 6d -
Eye Opener: Israel shatters ceasefire in Middle East with deadly airstrikes in Gaza
Israel shatters the ceasefire with deadly airstrikes after it says Hamas refused to release hostages. Also, two Starliner astronauts who unexpectedly spent nine months on the International Space ...CBS News - 6d -
What to know about Israel's latest strikes on Gaza, end of ceasefire
Palestinian officials say Israel killed hundreds of people as it struck targets up and down Gaza Monday night, blaming Hamas for not agreeing to its latest demands to release the remaining ...CBS News - 5d -
Israel launches Gaza airstrikes on second day of resumed offensive
Gaza health officials say five killed in two strikes as Israeli evacuation order may suggest plans for ground operations. Israel has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes in Gaza on the second day of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Israel resumes ground operations in Gaza after deadly strikes
The Israeli military said Wednesday that it had relaunched a ground offensive in Gaza following renewed airstrikes on the enclave a day prior, breaking a two-month ceasefire with Hamas. The Israel ...The Hill - 4d
