Israel has been making headlines recently due to its military operations in Gaza, particularly in the city of Rafah. The Israeli government has faced criticism for its handling of the conflict, with concerns raised about civilian evacuations and access for international officials, aid workers, and journalists. Additionally, there have been reports of Israeli airstrikes causing extensive damage and concerns about the humanitarian situation in the region.
Israel, officially known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It was established as a homeland for the Jewish people following World War II and the Holocaust. Israel has a diverse population and is known for its rich history, religious significance, and cultural heritage. The country has been involved in various conflicts and peace negotiations with its neighbors, particularly the Palestinians, over issues such as borders, settlements, and the status of Jerusalem. Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a strong economy and a well-developed technology sector.
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The United Nations’ top court is opening two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to make sure Israel halts its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
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Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand
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The pier was successfully anchored on Thursday, with around 500 tonnes of aid expected to enter the Palestinian territory in the coming days.
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Protesters leave voluntarily as cops move in; school publishes examples of over 1,000 complaints about pro-Palestinian protests, including antisemitic harassment of students
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The men were killed as they were fighting in a dense area, a spokesman said, adding that the incident was “under review.”
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Protesters say they will demand disclosure of investments in Israel, divestment from the country, and creation of a center for Palestinian studies
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Palestinians observe May 15 as Nakba Day, Arabic for catastrophe, to commemorate the expulsion of 700,000 Arabs at the time of the establishment of Israel in 1948.
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Watch live views of Cannes hours ahead of the film festival opening on Tuesday 14 May.
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A mix of pro-terrorist networks, sympathetic faculty and wavering response by authorities is blamed for extremist violence at the heart of academia
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Bodies of Amit Buskila and Itzhak Gelerenter also recovered from Gaza as Israel says 129 hostages remain in captivity
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Young director Amit Vaknin fears anti-Israel protests after Tel Aviv film school enters her first film, 'It's Not Time for Pop,' into prestigious competition
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Iran-backed group says it fired missiles at USS Mason and assaulted ship named 'Destiny;' no immediate confirmation from US 5th Fleet
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UK’s top diplomat will raise attack on convoys with Israeli government.
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Finance minister says he'll submit plan for cabinet approval; trade can be resumed if Turkey's next leader ‘is sane and not a hater of Israel'
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Judge says Moroccan national killed 70-year-old man in 'a terrorist act' meant 'to frighten the people of Britain and undermine the freedoms they enjoy'
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Rafael Grossi says of Tehran’s potential plans, 'We are moving closer to a situation where there is a big huge question mark about what they are doing and why they are doing it'
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In address to donors' conference, Guterres calls for 'surge' in aid to Strip, predicts 'long road' ahead to reverse destruction left by war
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Israel’s military has issued new evacuation orders for parts of the southern Gazan city, deepening fears that it will proceed with a ground invasion despite international warnings.
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David Thornton says audiences just "did not connect" with his son's performance of Dizzy.
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White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk and acting special envoy on Iran Abram Paley conveyed to Tehran consequences of aggression, Axios says