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The demolitions clearing Israel’s ‘first belt’ in Lebanon
IDF decimates towns and villages within 3km of border as it fights HizbollahBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel In His First Term as President?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones
Israel has attacked Iran with pre-dawn airstrikes in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired on Israel earlier this monthWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
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 -
Israel’s Response to Iran
An update on the fighting in the Middle East.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Israel strikes Iran
IDF confirms “precise” strikes hit military targetsTop stories - BBC News - October 26 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Israel made mistake with Iran attack, Khamenei says
The Israel Defense Forces conducted what it called "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian missile strikes earlier this month.Top stories - ABC News - October 27 -
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hezbollah confirms Naim Qassem as new leader
The war continues between Israel and forces in Gaza and Lebanon.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
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 -
Israel launches air strikes against Iran
Israeli military says the retaliatory attack targeted missile manufacturing plants and air defencesBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Israel begins precise strikes on Iran
Israel began “precise” airstrikes on Iran’s military targets on Friday night. “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Why Did Israel Attack Iran?
The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. Now, their conflict has burst into the open.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
A Timeline of Iran and Israel’s Recent Attacks
The latest round of strikes has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Why has Israel attacked Iran?
Israel has carried out its first ever air strike on Iran, following weeks of speculation.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Israel completes retaliatory strikes in Iran
Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran. The Israeli military said it conducted precise airstrikes on a number of military targets, including infrastructure across the country, in ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Eye Opener: Israel strikes Iran
Israel launched its long-anticipated retaliatory strikes on Iran. Also, a former cardiologist was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met online. All that and all that matters in ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Israel launches airstrikes inside Iran
Israel has launched deadly retaliatory airstrikes on Iran. The strikes mark the first time Israel has openly attacked inside Iran. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on what it means for the region.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
Fatal First Date
A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker payWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Israel targeted military sites in long-awaited counterstrike on Iran
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Israel announces strikes on military sites in Iran.
Blasts reported around Tehran after a year of escalating confrontations.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Special Report: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran
Israel is conducting retaliatory attacks in Iran. These retaliatory strikes are in response to previous attacks from Iran, according to the IDF.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Updates: Israel Strikes Iran in Retaliatory Attack
Iran’s national air defense force said that Israel had attacked military bases in three provinces, including Tehran, causing “limited damage.”World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war
Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF. Israel strikes Iran – follow the latest IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran
Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Five things to know about Israel's attack on Iran
Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic RepublicWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Iran’s supreme leader signals measured response to Israel’s attack
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tries to balance domestic expectations with risk of escalating regional conflictBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
What We Know About Israel’s Strikes On Iran
After military-on-military attacks, will Israel and Iran be able to contain their conflict? Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The New York Times, looks at an unprecedented new ...World - The New York Times - October 27