In Iran, Israel’s attack has shattered any trust in the west – even for those with no love of the state

A trembling ceasefire has brought a pause to what had become the familiar sounds of explosions over Tehran. I was born in 1988, a year before the Iran-Iraq war came to an end. For my generation, war was something that belonged to the past – an impossible …

Emmanuel Macron 'demands UK recognises Palestine as state' - leaving Israel furious

French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly calling on the UK to recognise Palestine as a state ahead of a three-day state visit to the country next week. Mr Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are tipped to use the visit to announce a new ' …

Kyiv court rules in favor of diplomat in Israel in landmark same-sex case for Ukraine

US-Israel ties: Relations between historic allies enter a new era - analysis

US-Israel talks aim “to impose outcome later”

Hamas says it gave ‘positive response’ to US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan with Israel

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Israel receives Hamas' response to ceasefire proposal, details being discussed: Israeli media

Israel has received Hamas' response to a new ceasefire proposal in the Gaza Strip, and discussions for details are underway, local media reported late Friday. Israeli Channel 12 cited an anonymous source saying that mediators delivered to Israel the …

Israel Is More Powerful Than Ever

What does it lack to become a regional power? The war with Iran is widely believed to have radically shifted the balance of power in the Middle East in Israel's favor. But that doesn't mean Israel is going to lay down its arms anytime soon. Even if …

Euractiv: EU to propose sanctions against Israel in writing for the first time. What are the chances they will be ...

The European Union will next week present a list of about five possible sanctions against Israel over its actions in Gaza. Restrictions against the country have been discussed before, but this will be the first time they have been formalized in writing. …

Ceasefire with Iran sparks economic optimism in war-weary Israel

A view of downtown Tel Aviv, November 28, 2024. (Photo: Miriam Alster/ Flash90) Nearly two years of incessant war have battered the Israeli economy, but Israelis hope that the recent ceasefire with Iran and the IDF’s significant weakening of its …