Israel

9 Dec. 11:00

Trump to host Netanyahu one day before New Year's Eve

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on December 29 to discuss plans for Gaza’s future, the Prime Minister’s Office announced.

8 Dec. 21:35

Gaza death toll since ceasefire announced

The Gaza Ministry of Health has issued a report detailing casualties recorded since the start of the current ceasefire. According to the data, 376 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 wounded in continued clashes.

8 Dec. 15:20

Israel announces swift transition to second phase of Gaza settlement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the second phase of a U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed.

8 Dec. 10:30

Israel ready to discuss annexation of the West Bank

Israel will retain control of the security issues in the West Bank but a political decision on its annexation is still a subject of discussion, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a joint news conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

6 Dec. 18:00

Syria questions Israel's buffer zone initiative

Ahmed al-Sharaa says that the Israeli initiative fails to clarify the key question: who will ensure security

5 Dec. 10:50

Four European countries withdraw from Eurovision over Israel's participation

Four European countries have announced a boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in response to Israel's participation, stating they will neither participate nor broadcast the event.

4 Dec. 19:50

Russian and Israeli diplomats discuss Gaza situation in Moscow

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Israeli Ambassador Oded Yosef have convened in Moscow for discussions addressing the situation in Gaza and Russian-Israeli relations.

4 Dec. 14:40

Israel identifies body of returned hostage

Israel has identified the remains of the hostage it received from Hamas yesterday as Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, the Israeli prime minister's office said.

4 Dec. 13:20

Netanyahu plans to visit U.S. in late December

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington in late December, Army Radio reported.

3 Dec. 16:50

Israel plans to open Rafah crossing

Egypt insists on adhering to Trump's plan, which calls for its functioning in both directions

3 Dec. 16:00

Israel to hold talks with Lebanese authorities

Israel and Lebanon will send representatives to a committee monitoring a truce between the countries.

3 Dec. 15:20

Israel: received remains do not belong to remaining captives

Israel said that remains returned from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday do not belong to either of the two captives still in the enclave.

3 Dec. 11:00

Israel names conditions for agreement with Syria

Israel still believes that a peace agreement can be signed with Syria but insists that Damascus demilitarize the border area in its southern parts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on December 2.

2 Dec. 21:55

Hamas announces handover of penultimate hostage remains to Israel

The radical Palestinian movement has announced the transfer of another deceased hostage's remains to Israeli authorities, with only one body of a captive remaining in Gaza.

2 Dec. 14:20

Israeli president revels how he would decide on Netanyahu’s pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in his corruption case "sparks debate" within Israeli society.

1 Dec. 22:45

Trump invites Netanyahu to White House

US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for talks, following their telephone conversation.

1 Dec. 20:45

Israeli army kills Hamas commanders

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have killed three senior Hamas commanders. This follows an earlier operation in Rafah that resulted in the deaths of five militants.

1 Dec. 15:20

Pope urges to recognize Palestine's independence

Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican’s insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it’s the “only solution” that can guarantee justice for both sides.