Israel has been in the news recently due to escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, with the military ordering evacuations in preparation for a potential ground invasion. Additionally, there have been protests and clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in various locations, including universities in California and Michigan. The United Nations has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in northern Gaza, describing it as a "full-blown famine" after months of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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 in 1948, following the end of the British Mandate for Palestine. Israel has a diverse population and is known for its rich history, religious significance, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. The country has a parliamentary system of government, with Jerusalem as its capital, although this is a point of contention with the Palestinian Authority. Israel is a member of various international organizations and has a strong military presence in the region.
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Experts say the practical and political incentives of investing in the systems will be too hard to ignore — and intensify arms races.
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Also, Russia plans for nuclear drills.
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Haaretz reports operation to unseat Hamas control of Rafah crossing is purpose of ‘limited’ military strike
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Ukrainian abstract artist who learned he had cancer as he was fleeing the war continues to paint in the U.S.
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The US president said he had made it clear to PM Netanyahu that if Israeli military ‘go into Rafah, I’m not supplying the weapons’
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Five-day encampment in university grounds that caused the college major loss of income ended in victory for campaigners
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‘In case of attack on our nuclear facilities by Zionist regime, our deterrence will change,’ Kamal Kharrazi says
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Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack in Gaza
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Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Program, said starvation is entrenched in northern Gaza and is “moving its way south.”
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Iran’s judiciary rejects as “fake” a BBC report that alleges security forces killed Nika Shakarami.
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International agencies and officials said Israel’s moves could exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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The move silences one of the largest international media outlets on the ground covering the Israel-Hamas war.
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Campaigners have unsuccessfully urged the Eurovision Song Contest to ban Eden Golan because of her country’s war in Gaza. “I won’t let anything break me,” she said.
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Despite warning from world court's top lawyer against meddling, lawmakers led by Tom Cotton threaten sanctions, US visa bans if arrest warrants are issued against Israeli officials
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Washington felt its concerns over major offensive weren't getting through to Israel and took unprecedented step to ensure its heavy explosives weren't used in southern Gaza city
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government had voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera
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A group of House Democrats said there's "sufficient evidence" for Biden to consider halting weapons sales.
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Widow of victim identified as produce exporter Ziv Kipper says she understands he was targeted over his Israeli and Jewish identity, but security source says killing was a robbery
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People in Jerusalem express little sympathy with anti-war demonstrators, with some accusing them of hatred for Israel
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The Turkish government said all trade with Israel would pause until a permanent cease-fire is reached in Gaza and “uninterrupted humanitarian aid” is allowed in.