Israel launches deepest airstrikes yet on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The Telegraph, February 14, 2024 Event Israeli fighter jets launched the deepest airstrikes yet on Lebanon, reigniting fears of regional war. The series of deadly strikes, amid months of cross-border violence, came after rockets from Hezbollah killed a woman in a town in northern Israel not previously affected by daily border clashes. One woman was killed and eight [...]

Netanyahu defies Biden over Palestinian state

BBC, January 22, 2024 Event Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again rejected the idea of creating a Palestinian state. His comments came hours after a phone call with US President Joe Biden after which the US leader indicated Mr Netanyahu may still accept the idea. Mr Netanyahu's remarks appeared to deepen a public divide [...]

Saudi Arabia interested in Israel normalisation deal after war

BBC January 9, 2024 Event Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK says it is interested in normalising relations with Israel after the war in Gaza, but that any deal must lead to the creation of a Palestinian state. Prince Khalid bin Bandar told the BBC a pact was "close" when the the kingdom paused US-brokered [...]

Israel unveils plan for rule in Gaza after the war

Daily Telegraph, January 5, 2024 Event Israel has unveiled the outline of a plan to rule Gaza after the war, under which it would have security control over the enclave but a Palestinian body would govern civil affairs. Under the “four corner” plan outlined by Yoav Gallant, the defence minister, a multi-national force would take charge [...]

Israeli Leaders Say ‘Now Is Time for War’ and Vow to Wipe Hamas ‘Off the Face of the Earth’

A massive Israeli military buildup was continuing along Gaza’s border on Tuesday 10 October, as the country’s military confirmed the death toll from Saturday’s Hamas attack – the deadliest militant assault in its history – had passed 1,000 and wave after wave of airstrikes hit the territory.

Israel: Gunmen from Gaza kill at least 22 in major attack

Hundreds of Israelis were wounded and at least 22 were dead after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Saturday, sending thousands of rockets into Israel and infiltrating border towns with ground fighters. Israelis living in border towns shared reports of street fighting and Hamas published footage of Israeli soldiers and civilians it said its fighters had taken hostage, in a dramatic surge of violence while Israelis were celebrating the Simchat Torah holiday and Shabbat.