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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

Netanyahu bets war strategy on ‘bulldozer’ Katz as Israel waits for Trump

Appointment of less-experienced defence minister will leave prime minister unencumbered as White House lurches right

World - Financial Times - November 7

Gideon Saar appointed new Israeli foreign minister to replace Katz

World - Yahoo News - November 5

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

Who Is Gideon Saar, Israel’s New Foreign Minister?

Over the years, he has been both a supporter and foe of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Israel's Netanyahu appoints new ambassador to United States

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed U.S.-born Yechiel Leiter, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States.

What’s New in the Case of the Document Leaks Roiling Israel

A judge revealed more details about how and why an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave sensitive information to the news media.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Israel Offered Hamas Safe Passage Out of Gaza for Hostages' Freedom

The militant group rejected the offer. Truce talks continue this weekend.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Measured Comments From Israel and Iran on New Round of Strikes

Israel’s prime minister said Israeli airstrikes on Iran had achieved their goals, and Iranian officials did not threaten retaliation.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Israel Cuts Ties With U.N. Agency, Creating New Hurdles for Palestinian Aid

The new laws effectively ban Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the Gaza war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Hezbollah announces new leader, Israel bans U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency

The Lebanese-based Hezbollah militant group says it has appointed Naim Qassem as its new leader after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike last month. Meanwhile, Israeli ...

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

The ultranationalist TV channel fast becoming Israel’s most-watched news source

Channel 14, which counts Netanyahu as a supporter, has denied allegations that its coverage has incited war crimes. An ultranationalist Israeli television channel backed by the government is fast ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Israel’s new defense minister says country has defeated Hezbollah

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Israel Calls for New Lebanon Evacuations as Cease-Fire Talks Ramp Up

The widespread orders across southern Lebanon came amid what appeared to be intensifying efforts to reach a cease-fire.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Trump's Win Spurs New Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel

The idea is seen as illegal by most of the international community and could threaten Israel’s relations with its Arab allies.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Lebanon considers cease-fire plan while Israel launches new strikes

Lebanon is considering a U.S.-backed cease-fire plan while Israel launched new strikes in the area south of Beirut. Senior Lebanon officials are reviewing the proposal and it is based on the U.N. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Israel targets Hezbollah in new wave of deadly strikes on Beirut

Israel is targeting Hezbollah in a new wave of deadly airstrikes in central Beirut. Lebanese civil defense officials say the attacks have killed at least 11 and wounded more than 60. Meanwhile in ...

Israel’s plan to ban Unrwa from accessing Gaza marks new low in its relations with UN

US only nation likely to be able to persuade Netanyahu to drop plan condemned by 123 member states. Worsening relations between the United Nations and Israel appear to have reached a nadir with the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

World awaits potential Israel, Hamas cease-fire news as leaders head to Qatar

Leaders from the U.S., Israel, Egypt and other nations are hoping to rekindle Israel, Hamas cease-fire talks as Qatar indicates it has engaged Hamas leadership again for a possible deal. CBS News' ...

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

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.

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hezbollah confirms Naim Qassem as new leader

The war continues between Israel and forces in Gaza and Lebanon.

Middle East latest: Hezbollah picks a new leader and Israel bombs southern Lebanon

Lebanon’s Hezbollah has chosen Sheikh Naim Kassem to succeed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month

World - ABC News - October 29

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 ...

A new law allows Israel to deport the relatives of attackers. Experts expect it to be struck down

Israel’s parliament has passed a law that would allow it to deport family members of Palestinian attackers to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locations

World - ABC News - November 7

Israel's new defense minister says Hezbollah defeated; Netanyahu acknowledges approving pager attacks

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that his country has defeated Hezbollah and that eliminating its leader Hassan Nasrallah was the crowning achievement.

Talks over Israel-Hizbollah deal make ‘progress’, says new foreign minister

Gideon Sa’ar says Israel is working with US to end fighting in Lebanon but militant group downplays odds of breakthrough

World - Financial Times - November 11

How to live in a polarised age

Instead of regretting how populists exploit resentments, liberals need to find out what those resentments are

World - Financial Times - November 9

Israel’s spiralling offensive

The west must restrain Netanyahu, or it will be haunted by his widening campaign

Business - Financial Times - October 25

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 targets

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-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.

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

Israel launches air strikes against Iran

Israeli military says the retaliatory attack targeted missile manufacturing plants and air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 26

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