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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

EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas is visiting Israel and parts of the occupied West Bank on Monday, according to her office. According to a statement, Kallas sees the visit as an opportunity to discuss the importance of unrestricted access to humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza and to urge the parties to immediately resume the ceasefire agreement and release of hostages.

EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President.

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Unity on Gaza ceasefire - begins on Sunday

An agreement on a six-week ceasefire in Gaza has been reached during the negotiations in Qatar. The ceasefire is to come into effect on Sunday, January 19, and 33 Israeli hostages will be released in the first phase of the ceasefire.

Unity on Gaza ceasefire - begins on Sunday

Unity on ceasefire in Gaza – begins on Sunday

An agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza has been reached at the negotiations in Qatar. The ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday, January 19, and 33 Israeli hostages will be released in the first phase of the ceasefire.

Unity on ceasefire in Gaza – begins on Sunday

Israel's President: Few Agreements on Hostages

No agreement on ceasefire has yet been reached between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas in Gaza – and the parties are accusing each other of stalling. .

Israel's President: Few Agreements on Hostages

ICC: Netanyahu and Gallant accused of war crimes

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are to be arrested, announces the International Criminal Court (ICC). They are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

ICC: Netanyahu and Gallant accused of war crimes

Israel thanks the USA for secret cooperation

Israel's President Isaac Herzog praises the USA as a "true ally" to Israel, in a statement after the country's attack on Iran. "I would like to specially thank our good friend the USA for being a true ally, and for the open and secret cooperation", says the President in a statement.

Israel thanks the USA for secret cooperation

One year since October 7 – Israel remembers the victims

One year has passed since Hamas unexpectedly launched an attack on Israel. Today, the memory of over 1,100 victims of the October 7 attack was honored – and those who have been held hostage by Hamas for a whole year.

One year since October 7 – Israel remembers the victims

Israel remembers the victims of October 7th

Exactly one year ago, Hamas carried out its bloody attack on Israel. Memorial ceremonies for the victims and to bring home the hostages have begun in many places.

Israel remembers the victims of October 7th

Israel's President: Our Wounds Cannot Heal Completely

> The earth is still shaking. That's what Israel's President Isaac Herzog said when he held a speech on the anniversary of the Hamas attack.

Israel's President: Our Wounds Cannot Heal Completely

Expert: Strong Hezbollah Wants to Eradicate Israel

Shia Muslim Hezbollah is strong. With Iran at its back and with armed, political, and social branches in Lebanese society, the organization is often called a "state within a state".

Expert: Strong Hezbollah Wants to Eradicate Israel

Attacked in ways they "could not imagine"

Israel has dealt a series of blows to Hezbollah in Lebanon that the extremist group "could never have imagined". This says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after last week's violent incidents.

Attacked in ways they "could not imagine"

Munich shooting investigated as terrorist attack

The armed man who was shot by German police on Thursday morning had likely planned an attack on Israel's consulate, and the incident is being investigated as a terrorist crime. The man, an 18-year-old Austrian, was shot dead on the spot.

Munich shooting investigated as terrorist attack

Taken hostage by Hamas – found dead in tunnel

Six people who were held hostage by Hamas have been found dead in Gaza. They were found in a tunnel south of Rafah – not far from the place where another person from the hostage group was rescued alive last week.

Taken hostage by Hamas – found dead in tunnel

Blinken: Now it's up to Hamas

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves the USA's plan for a ceasefire in Gaza. This is what the USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken says after his meeting with the Prime Minister.

Blinken: Now it's up to Hamas

Blinken in Israel: This may be the last chance

The ongoing talks about a ceasefire in Gaza can constitute the last chance to reach an agreement, claims US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on site in Israel. Parallel to the negotiations, Israel's attacks continue to claim lives in Gaza.

Blinken in Israel: This may be the last chance

Sharp condemnations of settler violence on the West Bank

Over 100 settlers may have participated in yesterday's violent incidents against Palestinians on the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli media. The criticism from the outside world is comprehensive.

Sharp condemnations of settler violence on the West Bank