In recent news, Israel has been in the spotlight due to the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The conflict has resulted in a significant loss of life and widespread destruction in Gaza. The Israeli military has intensified its attacks, particularly targeting southern Gaza, including the city of Khan Younis. The ongoing bombardment has forced hundreds of people to flee the area, leaving Palestinians with limited safe places to seek refuge.
Israel, officially known as the State of Israel, is a country located in Western Asia. It is situated on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Israel shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. The country has a diverse population, with a majority Jewish population and significant Arab and other minority communities.
Israel was established as a state in 1948, following the end of British rule in Palestine. The establishment of Israel was a result of the Zionist movement, which sought to create a homeland for the Jewish people. Since its founding, Israel has faced numerous conflicts and wars with its neighboring countries and has been engaged in a long-standing conflict with the Palestinians over land and self-determination.
Israel is known for its advanced technology and innovation, particularly in sectors such as cybersecurity, agriculture, and medical research. It is also a vibrant democracy with a parliamentary system of government. However, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a significant challenge, with ongoing disputes over borders, settlements, and the status of Jerusalem. The conflict has garnered international attention and continues to shape the political landscape of the region.
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Presidents of elite universities testify before Congress about the rise of anti-Semitism on their campuses.
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Palestinian teenagers, Wisam Tamimi and Obada Khalil, were released from Israeli prisons in a hostage exchange with Hamas.
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Israel expands ground offensive into southern Gaza, targeting Khan Younis
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Israeli forces launch a ground assault in southern Gaza, targeting Khan Younis and surrounding areas
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Israeli officials obtained and dismissed Hamas' battle plan for the Oct. 7 attack
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The Israel-Hamas conflict has resumed with deadly airstrikes in Gaza after a week-long truce expired.
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Thai hostages who were abducted by Hamas militants in Gaza have been released and returned to Thailand.
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Multiple sources report on the alleged rape and mutilation of women and girls by Hamas militants during their attack in Israel on October 7.
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Israeli hostages released by Hamas were given sedatives and extra food to appear calm and happy for the cameras
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Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Goldie, a kosher restaurant in Philadelphia, chanting 'Goldie, Goldie you can't hide, we charge you with genocide' and vandalizing the front windows of the restaurant.
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The corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed after a two-month pause due to the ongoing Gaza war.
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An American warship and multiple commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea, with the US military responding to the calls for assistance.
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Israeli-French hostage Mia Schem has been released by Hamas after being held captive since October 7 and undergoing surgery on her hand.
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The United States has supplied Israel with over 70,000 weapons, including bunker buster bombs, for its war on Gaza.
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Faith leaders, bereaved families, and politicians come together for a mass vigil outside Downing Street to call for peace and unity amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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UN Secretary-General warns of impending humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and calls for immediate ceasefire
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The weeklong cease-fire in Gaza collapsed, leading to the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
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An Israeli reservist soldier mistakenly shoots and kills a Jewish man who intervened in a terror attack in Jerusalem.
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The US government will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers and Palestinians involved in attacks in the West Bank.
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Israeli forces push into Khan Younis, engaging in intense fighting with Hamas militants.