Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military has been ordered to increase attacks against Hezbollah. Israel has launched a new wave of airstrikes across Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to intensify military operations against Hezbollah. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah positions in the Bekaa Valley and other areas of…
Israel’s parliament has approved a new law allowing death sentences and public trials for suspects linked to the October 7 attacks. Israel’s Knesset voted 93-0 to pass legislation creating a special legal framework for prosecuting individuals accused of involvement in the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel in October 2023. The new law allows Israeli authorities…
Most activists freed after Israeli forces intercepted Gaza-bound aid boats near Crete. Israel has released the majority of activists detained after intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. Around 175 people were initially held when Israeli naval forces stopped at least 22 vessels attempting to reach Gaza. Israeli…
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Crete, detaining dozens of activists. Israel said it detained about 175 activists after intercepting vessels from a pro-Palestinian flotilla in international waters near Crete. Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla said at least 22 boats were seized and accused Israel of acting unlawfully, calling the operation “piracy.”…
Fresh violence has erupted as Israel and Hezbollah blame each other for violating the Lebanon ceasefire. Israel said its military launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Monday. The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of launching several drones at its forces in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said the drone attacks were…
At least 14 people have been killed in Lebanon after Israeli strikes hit the country despite an active ceasefire. Lebanon said Sunday’s Israeli attacks killed 14 people, including two children and two women, while 37 others were injured, according to the Health Ministry. Earlier, the Israel Defense Forces warned residents in several southern Lebanese villages…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is in excellent health after treatment for prostate cancer. Benjamin Netanyahu said doctors successfully treated an early-stage malignant tumour discovered during routine medical monitoring. In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu said the tumour was found after follow-up checks linked to earlier surgery for an enlarged but benign…
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended after fresh diplomatic talks in Washington. Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon will extend their current ceasefire by three weeks. Trump made the announcement on social media shortly after a second round of talks between Israeli and Lebanese representatives at the White House on Thursday….
Lebanon and Israel are expected to meet in Washington as efforts continue to preserve a fragile ceasefire. Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold a second round of talks at the United States Department of State on Thursday. The meetings mark the first direct negotiations between both countries since 1993. Officials say the talks are…
Lebanon says an Israeli strike killed a journalist and blocked rescue efforts in southern Lebanon. Lebanon has accused Israel of committing war crimes after an air strike killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured freelance photographer Zeinab Faraj. The attack happened in the village of Tayri in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials said the two journalists were…
