Israel

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Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in West Asia. Situated in the Southern Levant of the Middle East, it shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the north-east, Jordan to the east, Egypt to the south-west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It occupies the Palestinian territories of the West Bank in the east and the Gaza Strip in the south-west. Israel also has a small coastline on the Red Sea at its southernmost point, and part of the Dead Sea lies along its eastern border. Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Tel Aviv is the country's largest urban area and economic center. Its culture comprises Jewish and Jewish diaspora elements alongside Arab influences.

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US administration appears to be sidelining Israel, analyst says as Trump heads to Middle East Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:18Published 3 hours ago

Edan Alexander Released: Kidnapped by Hamas on Oct 7, US-Israeli Citizen Survives 583 days in Gaza Edan Alexander, a 19-year-old American-Israeli soldier and IDF combat medic, was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack that ignited the Israel-Gaza war. After 583 harrowing days held.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 4 hours ago

U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Freed by Hamas, Crowd Erupts in Joy \| New Jersey \| Tel Aviv Joy erupted in Tenafly, New Jersey and Tel Aviv as Edan Alexander, the last living U.S.-Israeli hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas after over 19 months in captivity. The 21-year-old soldier,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:57Published 4 hours ago

Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump 21-year-old Alexander was serving in a military unit on the Gaza border when he was captured during the Hamas-led.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:20Published 5 hours ago

Gaza BREAKING: Hamas Frees U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander After 19 Months In Captivity \| WATCH Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old U.S.-Israeli soldier taken hostage during the October 2023 Tel Aviv attack, marking the return of the last known living American hostage. His release.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published 5 hours ago

US-Israeli Hostage Edan’s Family Awaits Hug With Tears, Joy Ahead Of His Hamas Release \| WATCH Relatives of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held captive by Hamas, wait with emotion and hope as his release draws near. His grandmother, Varda Ben Baruch, says they are “very excited, happy”.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published 5 hours ago

‘Force Netanyahu to Seal a Deal, Bring Them All Home’ Hostage Families in Tel Aviv Plea to Trump As Hamas signals the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, Israeli hostage families staged a powerful demonstration in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square. With Donald Trump expected to visit the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published 6 hours ago

Emotional Reunion Nears As Hostage Edan’s Mother Lands At Army Base Ahead Of His Release \| Gaza A helicopter transporting the mother of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander landed at a military base in Israel, where he is expected to arrive following his planned release by Hamas. The development.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published 6 hours ago

Mother SLAMS Netanyahu as US Hostage Freed, Demands her Israeli Son Matan Zangauker’s Release \|Hamas Einav Zangaucker, the mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas announced the release of American hostage Idan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 7 hours ago

IDF’s SURPRISING Move Amid Release of U.S. Hostage Edan Alexander \| No Ceasefire Declared \| Hamas Conflicting reports emerged as the IDF reportedly scaled down certain operations in Gaza to support the release of American hostage Edan Alexander. While no formal ceasefire has been declared, Israeli.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 8 hours ago

Netanyahu-Trump Feud Out In The Open Now? Trump-Iran Nuclear Talks Spark Israeli PM’s Worry Tensions between former allies Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are now spilling into the open, as Trump's renewed backchannel negotiations with Iran spark deep concern in Tel Aviv. With the U.S... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 10 hours ago

Hamas Terrified by Trump? Trump FORCES Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Hamas has decided to release Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held since the October 7 attacks. The announcement comes just hours after former U.S... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 19 hours ago

Hamas says to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:22Published 1 day ago

Hamas Releases Video Of 2 Israeli Hostages Urging Israel To Stop War \| 54 Hostages Still in Gaza Hamas has released a video showing two Israeli hostages held in Gaza—Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, both abducted on October 7, 2023. In the footage, Bohbot appears weak and unresponsive, while.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 2 days ago

US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon' US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon' Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Israel Wildfire BREAKING: Apocalyptic Scenes as Flames Tear Toward Homes, Farms, Malls Near Nazareth A massive wildfire has broken out between Nazareth and Yafa an-Naseriyye in northern Israel, rapidly spreading due to intense heat, dry vegetation, and strong winds. The blaze, which threatened.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 3 days ago

VIDEO \| Panic on the streets of Tel Aviv \| Houthi Missiles over Central Israel A ballistic missile launched by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was intercepted over central Israel by air defenses. Sirens and early warnings alerted civilians as Ben Gurion Airport briefly shut down... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published 3 days ago

IRGC Chief’s BIG Warning: ‘Iran Will Strike Any Site…’Amid US-Israel Threats \|Unveils Secret Weapons Iran’s IRGC Chief Gen. Mohammad Salami has issued a stern warning: Iran will strike any territory used to target its interests. His remarks come during the unveiling of a secret underground drone.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 4 days ago

Irish PM says Gaza is 'hell on earth' Irish PM says Gaza is 'hell on earth' Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the situation in Gaza ‘hell on earth’. He told The Europe Conversation that Israel is committing war crimes, and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:02Published 4 days ago

The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said his government is "drawing a line in the sand" over the Gaza humanitarian aid.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:02Published 4 days ago

Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead Israel struck southern Lebanon multiple times on Thursday, killing one person and injuring eight others,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 4 days ago

Israeli forces shut down six UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem Israeli forces shut down six UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem The schools are run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which Israel has banned from operating on its.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 4 days ago

Houthis Bomb USS Truman & Israeli Sites After Trump Claim They 'Begged' Him to Stop Bombings The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) launched major attacks on Israeli and U.S. targets, including the USS Truman and Israel’s Ramon Airport, in retaliation for the war in Gaza. This comes after Donald.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:45Published 5 days ago

At least 59 people killed in strikes across Gaza as Israel prepares to ramp up offensive At least 59 people killed in strikes across Gaza as Israel prepares to ramp up offensive The new bloodshed comes days after Israel approved a plan to intensify military operations in the Palestinian.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 6 days ago

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Iran rejects reports of alleged plot to target Israeli embassy in London Iran has rejected reports that Iranian nationals were allegedly involved in a plot to target the Israeli embassy in London. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
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Israeli airstrikes 'kill 48 in Gaza' At least 48 people have been killed in Gaza following a series of Israeli airstrikes, according to local health officials. Sky News - Published 5 days ago

Israel says 24 hostages alive in Gaza after Trump's comments alarm families Israel has said 24 hostages are alive in Gaza - after Donald Trump said there were 21. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
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Israel approves plan to seize all of Gaza and hold it indefinitely, officials say Israel has approved a plan to capture all of the Gaza Strip and remain there for an unspecified length of time, Israeli officials say. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Netanyahu vows to retaliate against Houthis and Iran after missile attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthis and their Iranian "masters" after the group launched a missile attack on the country's main international airport. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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Wildfire in Israel burns 5,000 acres as drivers forced to flee cars Emergency crews in Israel are battling a wildfire that sent smoke drifting over Jerusalem and forced drivers to run from their cars. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Man charged with terror offence over incident at Israeli embassy A man has been charged with a terror offence over an incident at the Israeli embassy in London, police have said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
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Gaza aid worker detained after Israeli attack has been released A paramedic in Gaza who was detained for more than five weeks following an Israeli attack that killed 15 aid workers has been released, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	'Scared of ED?' Congress leaders Udit Raj, Shashi Tharoor lock horns over Pahalgam remarks A dispute has ignited between Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Udit Raj following Tharoor's remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack, where he defended the government's intelligence capabilities,.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Head of Israel's intelligence agency resigns - defusing Netanyahu row The head of Israel's domestic intelligence service has said he will resign in June – defusing an escalating row with Benjamin Netanyahu. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Israel is 'starving, killing and displacing' Gaza civilians, UN court told A Palestinian diplomat has told the United Nations' top court that Israel is "starving, killing and displacing" civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
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Israel

Country in West Asia

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