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Extremist Jewish settlers eye Gaza as they seek to expel Palestinians from enclave

After years on the political fringes, support for making the war-torn Palestinian enclave into a Jewish community is gaining support across Israel.
Image: Israelis Observe Yom Ha'atzmaut, National Independence Day
Image: Israelis Observe Yom Ha'atzmaut, National Independence Day

Bulgaria’s bombastic ‘Bangaranga’ pulls off shock Eurovision win amid camp and controversy

This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing over Israel’s continued participation.
Dara holds a glass trophy into the air as gold confetti falls on the stage.
Dara holds a glass trophy into the air as gold confetti falls on the stage.

Israel says it killed Hamas’ military leader, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks

Gaza has seen near-daily Israeli fire despite a fragile ceasefire agreement reached in October.
A person silhouetted by the flames of a burning building at night.
A person silhouetted by the flames of a burning building at night.

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

The Trump administration has been pushing for a breakthrough between the two neighbors that have been officially in a state of war since Israel was created in 1948.
Smoke rising.
Smoke rising.

Several former Hamas hostages in Gaza share accounts of sexual assault

“When I got sexually assaulted, it’s not only that I had to go through it — I was alone and I couldn’t share this with anyone,” Guy Gilboa-Dalal said.
Former Hamas hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal talks with NBC News.
Former Hamas hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal talks with NBC News.
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Middle East

Netanyahu’s secret visit to UAE during the Iran war leads to a breakthrough, his office says

The announcement came a day after a U.S. official revealed that Israel had sent Iron Dome air-defense weapons to the UAE.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

From boycotts to Boy George, Eurovision is back

The annual song contest finds itself facing a geopolitical firestorm over Israel’s participation.
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AUSTRIA-ENTERTAINMENT-MUSIC-ESC
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Israel sent military personnel and key defense system to UAE, U.S. envoy says

Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s confirmation indicates the depth of cooperation between the two erstwhile enemies as they face down Iranian counterattacks.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Israeli lawmakers set up special tribunal, allow death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers

Rights groups criticized the bill, saying it makes the death penalty too easy to impose while doing away with procedures safeguarding the right to a fair trial.
Israel Daily Life
Israel Daily Life
6d ago

Israeli troops get prison for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Israel’s military said the soldier posing with a statue of the Virgin Mary would get 21 days in military prison and the soldier who took the photograph would get 14.
Israeli-Lebanese conflict - Southern Lebanon
Israeli-Lebanese conflict - Southern Lebanon
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Israel deports 2 activists detained for leading an aid flotilla to Gaza

Spanish-Swedish citizen Saif Abukeshek and Brazilian citizen Thiago Ávila were among dozens the Israeli navy intercepted in international waters hundreds of miles from Israel.
Gaza Flottilla Intercepted
Gaza Flottilla Intercepted