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Israel’s ruling coalition becomes minority after Arab lawmaker resigns
The ruling coalition has already lost its slim majority on April 6, when Idit Silman, a lawmaker with the Yamina party, quit over a religious dispute, placing the coalition on 60 seats in the parliament.
May 20, 2022
Israel committed to status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque: FM Yair Lapid
Jerusalem, April 26 : Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said his country is “committed” to the status quo…
April 26, 2022
UAE summons Israeli ambassador to protest events at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Dubai, April 21 : Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of state for…
April 21, 2022
Jordan says Israel bears full responsibility for escalated tensions at Al-Aqsa mosque
The mosque is currently under custodianship of the Jordanian royal family.
April 18, 2022
Israeli police storm al-Aqsa mosque compound amid tensions
On Friday, at least 152 Palestinians were injured in clashes with the Israeli police at the compound.
April 18, 2022
Clashes erupt at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, over 100 injured
The tension between Israel and the Palestinians has flared up in the West Bank and East Jerusalem over the past three weeks as the Jewish festival of Passover overlap with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
April 16, 2022
Palestinian factions condemn Israel for escalating tension in West Bank
Israeli authorities said that the soldiers "responded with live ammunition" after dozens of Palestinians violently attacked and shot at them, endangering their safety.
April 16, 2022
Arab League condemns Israel’s ‘systematic aggression’ against Palestinians
The recent Israeli raids in Jenin, which killed several Palestinians, came in response to last week's attack by a Palestinian gunman that killed three people on one of the streets in Israel's coastal city of Tel Aviv.
April 14, 2022
2 killed, 8 injured in shooting attack in Israel’s Tel Aviv
Broadcasts of state-owned Kan TV showed that massive forces were patrolling central Tel Aviv and searching inside residential buildings and backyards.
April 8, 2022
Palestinian Central Council to terminate commitment to all agreements with Israel
Recent weeks have seen a sharp rise in violence of Jewish settlers against the Palestinians and Palestinian property in the West Bank, as well as Palestinian attacks against Israeli forces and settlers.
February 10, 2022
Israel discovers 2,000-year-old Jewish synagogue
The walls of the central hall are coated with white and coloured plaster and along them is a stone bench, also coated in plaster.
December 13, 2021
Israeli PM Naftali Bennett hosts trilateral meeting with Greek, Cypriot leaders
Jerusalem, Dec 8 : Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett hosted Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister…
December 8, 2021
Israeli PM Naftali Bennett calls world powers to take ‘hard line’ toward Iranian nuke talks
Bennett's remarks came as Israel's top security officials were heading to the US and Europe for talks on Iran.
December 6, 2021
When Indians and Israelis come together, Amazing things happen: Israel PM Naftali Bennett
"We can turn our great partnership into a powerhouse of innovation. Technology doesn't just have the power to help lives, it has power to save lives."
November 17, 2021
India, Israel to renew Negotiations on Free Trade Agreements
Lapid and Jaishankar, accompanied by their spouses, later visited the Shalva Centre, which cares for children with disabilities and provided support to their families.
October 19, 2021
Hamas warns of escalated tension due to Israeli blockade on Gaza
Gaza, July 26 : The Islamic Hamas Movement has warned that Israel’s tightening of its blockade on the…
July 26, 2021
Russian President Putin wishes Israeli PM Naftali Bennett success in new role
Moscow, July 6 : Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett…
July 6, 2021
100,000 teenagers vaccinated in Israel: Naftali Bennett
According to Bennett, since the Israel government launched last week a rollout to vaccinate teenagers, the daily number of youths receiving vaccine shots has jumped six-fold.
July 5, 2021
Israel’s active coronavirus cases more than triple in 2 weeks
Jerusalem, June 24 : The number of active coronavirus cases in Israel has more than tripled in the…
June 24, 2021
New Israeli PM Naftali Bennett warns Hamas against ‘any more violence’
Last week, Israel carried out two separate series of airstrikes targeting Hamas sites in Gaza after incendiary balloons were sent into southern Israel amid tensions in the annexed East Jerusalem.
June 21, 2021
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Gaza: Israeli Army
The fire balloons and airstrikes are the latest violence testing a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers that came into place in May 21, ending 11 days of heavy fighting.
June 18, 2021
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza: Palestinian security sources
Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza: Palestinian security sources
June 16, 2021
Naftali Bennett sworn in as Israel’s new PM, ends Netanyahu’s 12 yr rule
Jerusalem, June 14 : Naftali Bennett, leader of the right-wing Yamina (United Right) party, was sworn in as…
June 14, 2021
Naftali Bennett takes oath as Israel’s new Prime Minister
Jerusalem, Jun 13 : Naftali Bennett former Defense Minister of Israel was on Sunday sworn in as Israel’s…
June 14, 2021
Israel to vaccinate teenagers aged 12 to 15 against COVID-19
The number of myocardial cases in Israel was found low after observing young people aged between 16 and 19, the ministry added.
June 3, 2021
Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has formed a coalition deal to end Netanyahu rule
Latest political drama in Israel adds to the woes of Netanyahu, who is on trial for criminal charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust while in office – accusations he denies.
June 3, 2021
Israel lifts most COVID-19 restrictions
JERUSALEM, June 2: The Israeli government‘s decision to lift most coronavirus restrictions in the country took effect on…
June 2, 2021
Kuwait committed to Palestinian cause: PM
He stressed on the necessity of intensifying Arab and international efforts to resume the Middle East peace process and halting violence against the Palestinian people.
June 2, 2021
Netanyahu seems on way out as Israel Opposition Clinch Deal
Tel Aviv, May 30 : Opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, from the right, centre, and left,…
May 31, 2021
Israel extends travel ban to 7 nations until June 13
So far, a total of 839,429 coronavirus cases have been detected in Israel, with 6,406 deaths.
May 29, 2021
Egypt sends 130 truckloads of aid to Gaza
Days before the truce, Egypt announced it would allocate $500 million to the reconstruction of Gaza.
May 23, 2021
Calm prevails in Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire
"The death toll since the start of the aggression on the Gaza Strip reached 243, including 66 children, 39 women and 17 elderly," al-Qedra said, adding that 1,910 were injured.
May 22, 2021
1,000 Employees urge Apple to Support Palestinian People
San Francisco, May 21 : Nearly 1,000 employees at Apple have written a letter to CEO Tim Cook,…
May 21, 2021
256 dead, including 69 children, in Mideast hostilities: United Nations
On Tuesday, the Israelis allowed several fuel trucks crossing through the Kerem Shalom to power electrical generators but held back additional humanitarian vehicles for security reasons.
May 20, 2021
Four Rockets Fired from south Lebanon towards Israel: Military Source
Four rockets were launched from southern Lebanon towards Israel on Wednesday, security sources said. The rockets were fired…
May 19, 2021
Pakistan FM heads to NY to attend UNGA meeting on Gaza violence
Besides attending the session, Qureshi, will hold important meetings with various dignitaries at the UN, the sources said.
May 18, 2021
Erdogan condemns Biden for approval of $735-million arms sales to Israel
Ankara, May 18 : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday condemned his US counterpart Joe Biden for…
May 18, 2021
Palestine’s PM urges UN to declare Israeli measures in Gaza, West Bank illegal
An Al Arabiya correspondent reported that Israel had launched at least 70 air raids on Gaza in the early hours of Monday morning.
May 17, 2021
Erdogan urges end to Israel’s ‘massacre’ of Palestinians in call with pope
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday urged Pope Francis to help end what he called Israel's "massacre" of Palestinians, which should be punished with sanctions, his office said.
May 17, 2021
Palestinian-led strike called for May 18
Fayrouz Sharqawi, director of Grassroots Al-Quds, called on people around the world to join a Palestinian-led strike day…
May 17, 2021
Israel launches more strikes as Gaza death toll nears 200
Israeli air strikes on Gaza City flatten three buildings and kill at least 55 people on Sunday.
May 17, 2021
Israel will pursue Hamas as long as necessary: Netanyahu
According to the Health Ministry in Gaza, about 145 Palestinians have been killed and 1,100 injured since fighting escalated on Monday.
May 16, 2021
Qatar’s first demonstration in support of Palestinians attracts hundreds
The Hamas leader thanked Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon for offering assistance in treating Palestinians who have been wounded amid Israeli strikes.
May 16, 2021
West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting
Gaza City (Gaza Strip), May 15: Turmoil from the battle between Israel and Hamas spilled over into the…
May 15, 2021
Rocket fired from Gaza hits building in Israel’s Ashkelon
A rocket fired from Gaza early on Friday has hit a building in the southern Israeli city of…
May 14, 2021
Israel-Gaza tension continues, death toll of Palestinians climbs to 109 including 28 children
Local media outlets in the Gaza Strip said that regional and international efforts to end the growing tension and reach a truce between the two sides had not achieved any progress yet.
May 14, 2021
Three rockets fired from Lebanon toward Israel
The hostilities escalated despite intense mediation efforts by Egyptian negotiators who held in-person talks with both sides.
May 14, 2021
Pakistani PM Imran Khan Phones Mahmoud Abbas, Offers Support
Islamabad : Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has spoken by telephone with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about the…
May 14, 2021
US President Joe Biden expects Israeli-Palestinian clashes to end soon
Washington, May 13 : US President Joe Biden is expecting the ongoing violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians…
May 13, 2021
Malala expresses solidarity with Palestinians amid conflict with Israel
Washington: Expressing solidarity with Palestine amid the ongoing tensions with Israel, Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai on Wednesday called…
May 13, 2021
Kangana Ranau Posts Islamophobic comments, supports Israeli attack on Palestine
After being banned from Twitter, actress Kangana Ranaut has now taken to Instagram to express her hateful and…
May 13, 2021
Russia urges restraint as Palestinian-Israeli tensions flare up
MOSCOW, May 12 : The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on Palestinians and Israelis to exercise restraint…
May 12, 2021
Israel declares state of emergency in Lod after clashes with Arab minority
Violent Arab rioters torched portions of the Israeli city of Lod while threatening Jewish residents. Israel’s Police Commissioner…
May 12, 2021
Israel, Hamas trade deadly fire, as over 130 rockets fired towards Tel Aviv
A confrontation between Israel and Hamas sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem escalated Tuesday as Israel…
May 12, 2021
Twenty Palestinians killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza
At least 65 others wounded in air strikes, Palestinian health ministry says, after Hamas fires rockets into Israel.
May 11, 2021
29 Palestinian children injured over two days in East Jerusalem: UNICEF
The UN’s child rights agency (UNICEF) says at least 29 Palestinian children have been injured and eight were…
May 10, 2021
Pakistan PM Imran Khan urges international community to protect rights of Palestinians
Pakistan’s prime minister has urged the international community to take immediate action to protect Palestinians in the wake…
May 10, 2021
Israeli President Asks Oppn Leader Yair Lapid to Form Govt After Netanyahu Fails to Form Coalition
Jerusalem: Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday asked Opposition leader Yair Lapid to form a new government, after…
May 6, 2021
At least 45 killed after stampede at religious gathering in Israel
Efforts to identify victims and connect loved ones with missing relatives will continue into the weekend after a…
May 2, 2021
Israel’s Netanyahu loses vote on key parliamentary committee
One small Islamist party that has expressed openness to working with Netanyahu, making it a potential kingmaker, voted with Lapid.
April 20, 2021
Israel Lifts mandatory Outdoor Mask-Wearing, Reopens Schools
The ministry also said 5,343,001 Israelis have received at least one coronavirus vaccine dose and 4,969,767 have received two shots.
April 19, 2021
Netanyahu Govt Would Be ‘Racist, Homophobic’: Opposition Leader
Israelis began voting on Tuesday in the country’s fourth parliamentary election in two years — a highly charged…
March 23, 2021
Israel bans flights from Britain over new Covid-19 variant
Jerusalem: Israel on Sunday announced a ban on flights from Britain following the discovery of a fast-spreading variant…
December 21, 2020
Israel To Begin Covid Vaccinations From December 27
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the public health service would be capable of administering 60,000 inoculations a day.
December 11, 2020
Morocco agrees to normalise ties with Israel
Rabat, Dec 11 : Morocco has agreed to resume official contacts and establish diplomatic relations with Israel as…
December 11, 2020
Covid-19: Israel considers alternatives to night curfew
Jerusalem, Dec 9 : The night curfew in Israel, which was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, is likely…
December 9, 2020
Rocket launched from Gaza toward southern Israel
Jerusalem: A handmade rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip towards southern Israel, according to Palestinian and Israeli…
November 22, 2020
Israel announces 3-week nationwide coronavirus lockdown
The lockdown was set to begin at 1100 GMT on Friday, just hours before the start of the Jewish New Year and the High Holidays.
September 14, 2020
Israeli PM accepts deal to avoid new elections
To address the COVID-19 crisis, Netanyahu, Likud party leader and Benny Gantz, leader of the centrist Blue and White party reached a power-sharing agreement in April to form a government.
August 24, 2020
US Secretary of State to visit Israel, UAE: State Department
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo will undertake a visit to Israel, Sudan, Bahrain and UAE, State Department…
August 24, 2020
Israel shares ground-breaking technology with AIIMS to tackle Covid
New Delhi, Aug 11 : As a part of the Israel-India cooperation to fight the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,…
August 12, 2020
UN chief ‘shocked and disturbed’ by video of car sex act in Israel
The video, shared widely on social media, was allegedy filmed on a main street by Tel Aviv's seafront.
June 27, 2020
Palestine forms committee over possible land annexation by Israel
Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an agreement with Benny Gantz, the leader of Blue and White Party, to form a unity government.
May 10, 2020
Israeli institute develops coronavirus antibody: Minister
The statement from the Defense Minister's office did not specify whether human trials were conducted.
May 5, 2020
Israel’s former chief rabbi dies of COVID-19
Jerusalem, April 13 Former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, died at age of 79 from the COVID-19,…
April 13, 2020
Israeli PM Netanyahu submits request to postpone corruption trial
Jerusalem, March 9 : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday submitted a request to delay his corruption…
March 9, 2020
Two rockets hit Iraqi capital’s Green Zone: security sources
Iranian missiles hit two Iraqi bases hosting US troops amid rising tensions following US killing of Iran's Soleimani.
January 9, 2020
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in response to rockets’ firing
Jerusalem, Dec 8 (IANS) The Israeli military said on Sunday that it carried out airstrikes in the Gaza…
December 8, 2019
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in response to rockets’ firing
Jerusalem, Dec 8 (IANS) The Israeli military said on Sunday that it carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip,…
December 8, 2019
Israel will continue to hit Islamic jihad: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Nov 13 Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel’s army will countinue to strike…
November 13, 2019
Jordan denies its citizens infiltrating into Israel
Amman, Oct 20 Jordan denied media reports that several Jordanians had infiltrated into Israel. Jordanian Foreign Ministry spokesman…
October 20, 2019
Israel election: voters head to the polls for second time this year
Likud and Blue and White have 35 seats each in the 120-seat Knesset or Parliament.
September 17, 2019
Israel will defend itself by any means, says Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Aug 27: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hit back at the critics following a series of…
August 27, 2019
Israel bars visit by US Muslim lawmakers
Jerusalem, Aug 16 The Israeli government barred the entry of US Muslim lawmakers who support the Boycott, Divestment…
August 16, 2019
Netanyahu becomes Israel’s longest-serving PM
Jerusalem: Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday became Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister, surpassing the record set by the country’s founding father,…
July 20, 2019
Israeli PM Netanyahu poised for record 5th term
Jerusalem, April 10 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to secure a record fifth term in office…
April 10, 2019
Five rockets from Gaza hit Israel
Jerusalem, March 31 Suspected Palestinian militants in the Gaza strip on Sunday fired at least five rockets at…
March 31, 2019
Gaza hosts first international student via exchange programme
Gaza, March 11 : An Italian man has become the first student in the world to get an…
March 11, 2019
Palestine accuses US of illegally imposing financial blockade
Ramallah, Feb 11 Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki on Monday said that the US is illegally exerting pressure…
February 11, 2019
Netanyahu: Iran to face consequences for threatening Israel
Jerusalem, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that Iran would face consequences for threatening…
January 21, 2019
Israel Demolishes house of Palestinian charged with Killing Soldier
Ramallah (West Bank), Dec 15 : Israeli forces on Saturday demolished the house of a Palestinian charged with…
December 15, 2018
Netanyahu, Putin agree to arrange security meeting
Jerusalem, Dec 9 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Saturday to soon…
December 9, 2018
Israel, Hamas trade heavy fire after deadly incursion
The fighting, which cast doubt over recent understandings brokered by Egypt and U.N. officials to reduce tensions, was triggered by a botched undercover Israeli military raid in Gaza the day before.
November 13, 2018
Hezbollah slams Gulf countries over relations with Israel
Beirut, Nov 11 : The leader of Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah on Saturday slammed Gulf countries for receiving…
November 11, 2018
Netanyahu hails Trump for re-imposing sanctions on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to re-impose “most severe” sanctions on…
November 6, 2018
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets Sultan Qaboos in historic visit to Oman
Cairo, Oct 26 :Israel’s Prime Minister paid a historic visit to Oman, where he met the Sultan of…
October 26, 2018
West Bank clash: Israeli fire kills Palestinian, says Ministry
Gaza, Oct 24: Palestinian has been killed by Israeli fire during West Bank clash, the ministry said on…
October 24, 2018
Palestinians still committed to making just peace with Israel: Abbas
Jerusalem, Sep 14 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that the Palestinian people are still committed…
September 14, 2018
Modi’s new strategy to manipulate people for 2019 elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be rated as the worst prime minister if a survey is conducted as…
August 26, 2018
Israel adopts contentious ‘Jewish nation state’ law
Jerusalem, July 19 : Israel’s parliament on Thursday passed into law a controversial bill that defines the country…
July 19, 2018
Prince William begins Israel visit by honouring Holocaust victims
Jerusalem, June 26 : Britain’s Prince William began his Israel tour on Tuesday by visiting a memorial to…
June 26, 2018
UNGA rejects US demand, blames Israel for Gaza violence
United Nations, June 14 : UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution that urges protection of Palestinian civilians,…
June 14, 2018
Gaza violence: Thousands attend funeral for Palestinian medic
Gaza June 3 :Thousands of Palestinians have attended the funeral in Gaza of a volunteer medic who was…
June 3, 2018
UN chief urges Syria, Israel to halt ‘hostile acts’
United Nations, May 11: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Syria and Israel to halt all hostile acts in…
May 11, 2018
Israel on high alert over Syria as Trump pulls US out of Iran nuclear deal
The Iran agreement, struck in 2015 by the United States, other world powers and Iran, lifted most U.S. and international sanctions against the country.
May 9, 2018
5 killed in explosion in Gaza
Gaza, May 6 (IANS) At least five Palestinians were killed and six wounded on Saturday evening in an explosion…
May 6, 2018
Israel withdraws from Security Council election
United Nations, May 5: Israel has withdrawn from the election for a two-year term on the Security Council that…
May 5, 2018
170 injured in fresh clashes in Palestine
The march of the millions is coming and is expected on May 15. This will be the climax of the Great March of Return.
May 5, 2018
Gaza protests : Use of Israeli gunfire on ‘Great March of Return’
The humanitarian situation has deteriorated because of the Israeli-led siege and the blockade of Gaza Strip, aided and abetted by the Egyptian regime.
April 28, 2018
20,000 Palestinians protest along Israel-Gaza border
Jerusalem, April 7: About 20,000 Palestinians participated in protests dubbed the “Friday of Tires” along the Israel-Gaza border. During…
April 7, 2018
17 Palestinians killed, hundreds injured in Gaza clashes
March 30 marks Land Day, which commemorates the killing of six protesters by Israeli security forces during demonstrations over land confiscation in 1976.
March 31, 2018
Israel opens probe into Facebook after data scandal
JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities said Thursday (Mar 22) they had launched an investigation into Facebook’s activities following a scandal…
March 22, 2018
US is India’s 2nd biggest arms supplier, Israel 3rd: Report
United Nations, March 17: As New Delhi diversifies its arms purchases, the US is rapidly increasing its arms sales…
March 17, 2018
Trump may travel to Jerusalem for embassy opening
Washington, March 6: President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may travel to Jerusalem in May for the…
March 6, 2018
Netanyahu threatens ‘to act’ against Iran
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran saying he was ready to go to war if Tehran…
February 19, 2018
Israel strikes six Hamas military targets in Gaza
Jerusalem, Feb 18: The Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets targeted a total of six military targets in the…
February 18, 2018
Israel PM recreates ‘Oscar’ Moment, poses with Bollywood Celebs
Mumbai, Jan 19: Recreating the viral ‘Oscar selfie’, which featured several Hollywood stars in one picture, Israeli Prime Minister…
January 19, 2018
US, Israel, India nexus major ‘threat’ to Muslim world: Pakistan Senate Chairman
Islamabad, Jan 18: An emerging nexus between the US, Israel and India is a major threat to the Muslim…
January 18, 2018
Delhi’s Teen Murti Marg renamed after Israeli city
New Delhi, Jan 14: The iconic war memorial at a roundabout near Teen Murti Bhavan in Delhi was on…
January 14, 2018
UN vote set aside, stage set for Modi-Bibi tango
New Delhi, Jan 13: With Israel asserting that its relationship with India is much stronger than one vote in…
January 13, 2018
Trump’s antagonistic strategy towards Iran
The Trump administration’s incomprehensible Middle East strategy will unleash more conflicts and create shia-Sunni divide. With the release…
December 20, 2017
Erdogan to take Jerusalem resolution to UN General Assembly
Ankara will take the resolution calling on the US to withdraw its declaration of Jerusalem as the Israeli…
December 19, 2017
US vetoes UNSC resolution criticising its Jerusalem decision
United Nations, Dec 19: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution criticising President Donald Trump’s decision…
December 19, 2017
Abbas hails Qatar’s opposition to US Jerusalem decision
Doha, Dec 18 : Visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas praised on Sunday Qatar’s rejection to US President Donald…
December 18, 2017
Mattis prefers to deal diplomatically with Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has indicated that Trump administration is keen to deal with Iran through a…
December 15, 2017
Trump should avoid bringing chaos in Middle East
US President Donald Trump has formed an alliance with Saudi Arabia and Israel to counter Iran’s rise in…
December 15, 2017
Hamas leader calls for ‘new intifada in the face of Israel’
Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has called for a new uprising against Israel following US President Donald Trump’s recognition…
December 7, 2017
No support to Trump’s decision on Jerusalem, says Merkel
Berlin, Dec 7: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that Germany does not support US President Donald Trump’s…
December 7, 2017
Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Jerusalem, Dec 6: US President Donald Trump will unilaterally recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the White House has said,…
December 6, 2017
World War III : Israel- Saudi alliance to counter Iran in Middle East while Trump plans to negotiate with Kim
As US President Donald Trump has again offered a diplomatic solution to North Korea by the so-called “freeze-for-freeze’…
November 17, 2017
Israel is ready to share intelligence on Iran with Saudi Arabia – IDF chief
The chief of staff of Israel’s military (IDF) told Saudi Alaf newspaper in an unprecedented interview that his…
November 16, 2017
Israel-based company sues Apple over iPhone dual-lens camera
San Francisco, Nov 8: An Israel-based company Corephotonics has sued Apple, alleging that the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone…
November 8, 2017
Trump warns Iran’s new missile can reach Israel
Washington, Sep 24: US President Donald Trump has warned that the new ballistic missile “successfully” tested by Iran may…
September 24, 2017
Israel, Saudi meddling in Syria
Saudi Arabia has bean providing financial and weapons assistance to anti-Assad militants. To counter Shiite Iran and its allies, Saudis consider regime change in Syria and has been infusing sectarian divisions by allowing Saudi Sunnis to travel to Syria to wage jihad against Shias.
August 29, 2017
UN Mideast envoy calls for de-escalation of Temple Mount tensions
Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov says ‘moderate voices’ should speak up against those trying to fuel unrest.
July 24, 2017
Palestinian hospitals stretched with influx of wounded
Israeli forces have injured more than 900 Palestinians since clashes over al-Aqsa Mosque compound erupted on July 14.
July 24, 2017
Clashes between worshippers, Israeli police outside al-Aqsa
Jerusalem, July 17, 2017: Clashes erupted outside Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound on Sunday as Israeli authorities implemented new…
July 17, 2017
G20 Summit 2017 : World Leaders vows to Fight Against Terrorism
Hamburg, July 7: On the first day of G-20 Summit, world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United…
July 7, 2017
Modi, Israeli PM lay wreaths at Haifa Indian Cemetery
Haifa (Israel), July 6 : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday laid…
July 6, 2017
My government’s motto is reform, perform, transform : PM Modi says Speaking to Indian diaspora
New Delhi, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the Tel Aviv Convention Center on…
July 6, 2017
PM Narendra Modi meets 26/11 terror attack survivor, Moshe
New Delhi, July 5: PM Modi met Moshe Holtzberg, an eleven-year-old survivor of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Holtzberg was an…
July 5, 2017
PM Modi in Israel : India-Israel sign seven agreements
New Delhi, July 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Isreal on Tuesday for a three-day historic visit…
July 5, 2017
Modi on ground breaking visit to Israel
Tel Aviv, July 4 : Narendra Modi on Tuesday became the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to step on Israeli…
July 4, 2017
Modi in Israel : Tharoor says visit shows maturity, but shouldn’t affect Palestinian cause
New Delhi, July 4: The opposition party Congress partially welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, while…
July 4, 2017
Israel is all set for Modi’s ‘historic visit’: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, July 3 : Israel is ready for “a historic visit” by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime…
July 3, 2017
PM Modi to Visit Israel on July 4
June 28, Wednesday : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Israel on July 4-6 at the invitation of his…
June 28, 2017
Israel set to approve 2,500 settlement housing units
Israeli authorities will meet next week to approve new units in illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank.
June 3, 2017
Cracks in U.S.-Israel relations
The former head of Mossad’s intelligence directorate has warned against its security being compromised in sharing intelligence with…
May 18, 2017
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel
The visits come as an addition to the president's previously scheduled trip to Europe.
May 4, 2017
Hamas accepts Palestinian state with 1967 borders
The Palestinian Hamas group has come out with a new policy document that accepts the formation of a…
May 2, 2017
Indo-Israel ties more visible under Modi govt: Israel
Carmon said Israel is fine with India having relations with it as well the Arab countries and noted that the scenario in the Middle East has changed.
April 23, 2017
Arab Summit: Arab leaders endorse two-state solution
Unease over the US president Donald Trump’s plan to move Washington’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, foreign…
March 30, 2017
Paris conference on Israel, Palestine calls for two-state solution
The final declaration of the conference, attended by representatives of some 70 countries on Sunday, called for the two states to live side by side.
January 16, 2017
Israel’s haste in settlements results in its own Isolation
The US did not veto the resolution as the contents is consistent with U.S. policy across Republican and Democratic administrations throughout the history of Israel.
December 29, 2016
Israel rejects ‘shameful’ UN resolution amid criticism of Netanyahu
Israel has responded furiously to a UN security council resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, recalling…
December 24, 2016
Israel enlists help from allies as fires rage across country
HAIFA, Israel (AP) — With backing from several other countries, Israeli firefighters on Thursday battled blazes around the…
November 24, 2016
Israel’s ex-president Shimon Peres passes away
Jerusalem, Sep 28: Shimon Peres, the former Israeli president and the nation’s eldest statesman has died on Wednesday…
September 28, 2016
Israeli air force launches raids on Gaza Strip
The Israeli air force hit three targets in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with no casualties reported. The…
September 16, 2016
Israel launches new spy satellite
Jerusalem, Sep 13: Israel’s Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that Israel successfully launched a military surveillance satellite. The…
September 14, 2016
Egypt opens border with Gaza for two days
Egyptian authorities on Saturday opened the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip in both directions for the…
September 3, 2016
Israel demolishes Paris-funded Palestinian buildings
France on Thursday condemned Israeli forces’ demolition of French and EU humanitarian structures in the West Bank which…
August 12, 2016
Israel rebukes Obama’s remarks on Iran nuclear deal
Israel on Friday strongly rejected an assertion by US President Barack Obama that Israel recognizes the efficiency of…
August 6, 2016
Israel passes law allowing imprisonment of Palestinian children
Israel’s parliament has passed a law that allows the imprisonment of Palestinian children as young as 12 if…
August 4, 2016
Israel singals green for jailing of minors
Tel Aviv, Aug 4: In a major move against minors involved in various terrorist attacks, Israel’s parliament has…
August 4, 2016
Iran leader says US ‘not trustable’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday said the US was not trustable as, according to him,…
August 2, 2016
Netanyahu’s diplomacy works in Israel’s ties with Arab States
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suddenly turned into a diplomatic superstar saying that Israel is undergoing a…
July 14, 2016
Indo-Israeli Brack-8 missile test-fires from Chandipur
In a wake for the development of the country, India on Thursday test fired a new surface-to-air missile…
June 30, 2016
India to test launch newly surface-to-air missile
India is set to test-launch its newly-developed surface-to-air missile from a defence base off Odisha coast on Tuesday.…
June 29, 2016
US, Israel reaffirm strength of military relationship
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter and his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman on Monday reaffirmed the strength of the…
June 21, 2016
Israel ‘cuts off water supply to West Bank’ during Ramadan
Israel’s national water company on Wednesday cut crucial water supplies to large areas of the occupied West Bank,…
June 15, 2016
Iran safe for foreign investments : says Zarif
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Iran was the most secure and lucrative market for investments, an official said…
June 12, 2016
Tel Aviv shooting: Israel suspends Palestinian permits during Ramadan
Israeli clamped down on Palestinian movements after two Palestinians shot dead four people at a popular Tel Aviv…
June 9, 2016
France to host Middle East peace conference
France is set to host an international conference to revive peace talks in the Middle East on June…
May 20, 2016
Netanyahu wants Another Billion Dollars a Year in Military Aid for Israel From Obama
As Barack Obama is set to demit office in January 2017,Netanyahu is seeking to close U.S. aid deal…
May 11, 2016
Israel Struck inside Syria ‘Dozens of Times’,says Netanyahu
For the first time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially acknowledged that Israel has carried out “dozens” of…
April 12, 2016
Iran to keep enhancing missile might despite sanctions,says Hossein Jaber Ansari
Justifying boosting Iran defense capabilties as a key to restoring stability in the region,Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein…
March 25, 2016
Israeli PM, Cameron argue over Jerusalem settlements
Netanyahu on Thursday accused Cameron of “forgetting” that the Israeli control was safeguarding the holy city from the…
February 26, 2016
Israel extends ex-PM Olmert’s prison sentence
An Israeli court extended former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s 18-month prison sentence by a month today for pressuring…
February 10, 2016
Ban appoints Major General Menon head of UN Syria-Israel observer mission
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Major General Jai Shankar Menon to head the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF),…
February 4, 2016
Two Hamas militants killed in Gaza tunnel collapse
The Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip confirmed Wednesday that two of the group’s members died when a…
February 3, 2016
India, Israel to intensify coordination to counter terrorism
Contending that India and Israel face challenges of terrorism, the two countries on Monday agreed to intensify coordination…
January 19, 2016
Sushma reaches Tel Aviv for visit to Palestine, Israel
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday reached Tel Aviv for a visit to Palestine and Israel to…
January 17, 2016
Sushma Swaraj leaves for Palestine, Israel
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday left for Palestine and Israel to review bilateral relations, it was…
January 16, 2016
2 Palestinians who tried to stab soldiers shot dead
The Israeli military says two Palestinians were shot dead after trying to stab soldiers at a West Bank…
January 9, 2016
Israel arrests ‘Hamas operative’ for killing 4 soldiers
Israeli forces have arrested an alleged member of the militant group Hamas on suspicion of running over four…
December 11, 2015