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Israel Sends Delegation to Qatar for New Hostage Negotiations

Israel is sending a delegation to Doha in Qatar on Tuesday. The purpose is to negotiate the release of additional hostages after Hamas consented to release the Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander.

Israel Sends Delegation to Qatar for New Hostage Negotiations

Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released After 584 Days

The Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander is free after 584 days in Hamas captivity. After being taken out of Gaza by the Israeli military, he was reunited with his family.

Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released After 584 Days

World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

World leaders are sensing future confidence and optimism in the election of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope "inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue", writes the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

Netanyahu Uncertain if Three Hostages Held by Hamas Are Alive

It is unclear whether three people being held hostage by Hamas are alive, according to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. .

Netanyahu Uncertain if Three Hostages Held by Hamas Are Alive

Death Toll Rises in Gaza Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks

Over 90 people have been killed and a large number have been injured in Israeli attacks on several locations in Gaza. In a school in Bureij, which was hit for the fifth time during the war, hundreds of people who had fled had taken shelter.

Death Toll Rises in Gaza Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks

Trump Claims Houthi Militia Surrender After US-Israel Attack on Yemen

Israel and the USA have attacked Yemen's capital Sanaa and its airport. After the attack, Donald Trump says the Houthi militia "has surrendered" and that the USA will stop attacking Yemen.

Trump Claims Houthi Militia Surrender After US-Israel Attack on Yemen

Hamas Rules Out Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Conflict

Talks about a ceasefire with Israel are no longer of interest to Hamas, according to a high-ranking representative of the Palestinian extremist movement. .

Hamas Rules Out Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Conflict

Netanyahu Announces Expanded Military Operation in Gaza

Israel's security cabinet has unanimously approved a plan to expand the offensive in Gaza. The population will be moved, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flags a "intensive" operation.

Netanyahu Announces Expanded Military Operation in Gaza

Netanyahu Pledges Retaliation Against Iran and Houthi Rebels After Airport Attack

A robot from Yemen has been shot down at Israel's largest airport, according to Israeli military. Israel's Prime Minister promises retaliation against both Iran and the Tehran-backed Houthi movement.

Netanyahu Pledges Retaliation Against Iran and Houthi Rebels After Airport Attack

Netanyahu Pledges Retaliation Against Iran and Houthi Attack on Israel

A robot from Yemen has crashed at Israel's main airport Ben Gurion, according to Israeli military. Israel's Prime Minister promises retaliation against both Iran and the Tehran-supported Houthi movement.

Netanyahu Pledges Retaliation Against Iran and Houthi Attack on Israel

Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Clarify Position in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the mediating country Qatar of "playing for both sides" in the attempts to reach a new agreement on ceasefire in Gaza – and claims himself that Israel stands for "civilisation". Qatar's Foreign Ministry believes that the comments are "inflammatory".

Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Clarify Position in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Israel Mobilizes Reservists for Extended Gaza Offensive

Israel's military is calling in tens of thousands of reservists while the country is planning for an extended offensive in Gaza, reports The Times of Israel. The plan is expected to be approved by Israel's security cabinet on Sunday.

Israel Mobilizes Reservists for Extended Gaza Offensive

Israel Airstrikes Near Damascus Send Clear Message to Syrian Regime

"A clear message to the Syrian regime". Israel's government labels new airstrikes very close to the presidential palace in Damascus.

Israel Airstrikes Near Damascus Send Clear Message to Syrian Regime

Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 29 People

At least 29 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Thursday, according to the civil defense in the Hamas-ruled area. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says simultaneously in a speech that the overall goal of the offensive is to defeat Hamas.

Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 29 People

Israel Declares State of Emergency as Jerusalem Fires Controlled

The large forest and terrain fires raging outside Jerusalem are under control, Israeli authorities report. .

Israel Declares State of Emergency as Jerusalem Fires Controlled

Jerusalem Area Fire Prompts State of Emergency and Mass Evacuations

Israel's government has issued a formal state of emergency in connection with the forest and terrain fire raging outside Jerusalem. At least twelve people have been injured, most of them after inhaling smoke.

Jerusalem Area Fire Prompts State of Emergency and Mass Evacuations

Sectarian Violence Near Damascus Leaves 40 Dead Amid Israeli Intervention

Further deaths are reported as sectarian violence rages around Syria's capital Damascus. Israel has intervened and claims to want to defend threatened Druze.

Sectarian Violence Near Damascus Leaves 40 Dead Amid Israeli Intervention

Israeli Intelligence Chief Ronen Bar to Resign on June 15

Ronen Bar, head of the Israeli security service Shin Bet, is leaving his post on June 15. .

Israeli Intelligence Chief Ronen Bar to Resign on June 15

Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah in Southern Beirut Suburbs

Beirut's southern suburbs have been attacked from the air by Israel – shortly after the residents were ordered to evacuate and warned of attacks on "Hezbollah targets" in the area. .

Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah in Southern Beirut Suburbs

Palestinian Pastor Urges Action for Gaza's War-Affected Children

The few hundred Christians remaining in war-torn Gaza have taken shelter in two churches there. The people are suffering under Israel's attacks and the international community must act, says the Palestinian pastor Mitri Raheb.

Palestinian Pastor Urges Action for Gaza's War-Affected Children

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

Shortly after Pope Francis' death, the Israeli Foreign Ministry published a brief message on X: "Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing.

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis

At least around 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday morning, according to information from the Palestinian authorities there. The famine is getting worse and warnings are being issued about the worst situation so far for the civilian population in the war.

Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Netanyahu Accused of Demanding Loyalty from Ousted Intelligence Chief

Israel's government wants to fire intelligence chief Ronen Bar. Now Bar is fighting back – and accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of having demanded personal loyalty and surveillance of opponents.

Netanyahu Accused of Demanding Loyalty from Ousted Intelligence Chief

Israel's Finance Minister Prioritizes Gaza Solution Over Hostages

Hostage is not the highest priority when Israel continues the Gaza war, according to one of the country's influential and ultra-nationalist ministers. He sees conditions for a permanent solution to the "Gaza problem".

Israel's Finance Minister Prioritizes Gaza Solution Over Hostages