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Israel has mounted airstrikes on Iran, US confirms, as Tehran plays down attack
Iranian official indicates no ‘immediate’ plan for retaliation after explosions reported in sky over Isfahan and...
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Israel still plans to launch Rafah assault, Netanyahu tells western diplomats
Prime minister also seeks to assure allies Israel’s response to Iran will be measured, as officials...
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Iran warns it will strike again with greater force if Israel or US retaliate
Tehran’s firing of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel threatens to draw region into wider...
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US seeking to deter Iran from strike on Israel, officials say
US declaring commitment to Israeli security while also working to prevent regional war, say officialsThe US...
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Wednesday briefing: Israel turns on Netanyahu – but is it enough to end his premiership?
In today’s newsletter: Despite protests and the fact that almost three-quarters of Israelis want the PM...
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Benny Gantz, Netanyahu’s top rival, calls for early elections after protests in Israel
Gantz says government ‘must set a consensual date for September’ while Netanyahu’s popularity continues to decline...
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Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis - podcast
A cabinet split over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews and large street protests demanding the release...
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Bernie Sanders to Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘Stop murdering innocent people’
Vermont senator makes remarks after Israeli strike kills seven aid workers, amid war that has killed...
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Charities halt Gaza aid after drone attack that killed seven workers
Humanitarian groups say they cannot operate safely after Israeli targeting of food charity convoy prompts international...
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Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu’s removal
Demonstrators join families of hostages in cities across country and vow to persist until he is...
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‘Famine is setting in’: UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid
Judges issue unanimous decision and say Palestinians are in urgent need of humanitarian assistanceThe international court...
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‘Madness’: Netanyahu’s handling of US relations under scrutiny after UN vote
Tone in parts of Israeli media borders on contempt, as prime minister’s growing friction with Biden...
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Plan to end ultra-Orthodox students’ military exemption sparks row in Israel
For years Haredi men have been allowed to continue Torah study, but proposal could force some...
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Kamala Harris says Israel assault on Rafah ‘would be a huge mistake’
Top Democrats urge Netanyahu to abandon planned assault days after Israeli leader rejected similar request by...
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Netanyahu addresses Senate Republicans days after Schumer calls for his ouster
Israeli PM speaks via video link and answers questions after his request to talk to Democrats...
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Netanyahu vows to press ahead with assault on Rafah
PM acknowledges international pressure is increasing but says it will not stop Israel achieving its goalsBenjamin...
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Biden says Schumer made ‘good speech’ in breaking with Benjamin Netanyahu
President also condemns US surge in Islamophobia in comments that could portend broader shift in sentiment...
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Netanyahu approves Rafah attack plans as aid ship reaches Gaza
Israeli PM’s decision may be intended to put negotiating pressure on Hamas, observers say, after his...
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Schumer faces backlash after calling for new Israeli elections to oust Netanyahu
Senate majority leader says Israeli prime minister has ‘lost his way’ and warns that country risks...
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Biden’s ‘bear-hugging’ of Netanyahu a strategic mistake, key Democrat says
Ro Khanna, Biden campaign surrogate, believes US president should take tougher line with ‘insufferably arrogant’ Israeli...
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Israel will resist pressure to halt Rafah attack, says Netanyahu
Prime minister vows to continue offensive as Hamas delegation withdraws from ceasefire talksIsrael will not give...
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Ultra-Orthodox and far-right parties make gains in Israeli local elections
Turnout was low for first ballot since Hamas’ 7 October attack, with security a high priority...
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Middle East crisis live: Biden comments on ceasefire are ‘premature’, says Hamas
Details of draft truce emerged in reports hours after US president Joe Biden said ‘my hope...
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Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu’s comments show he is ‘not concerned’ about ceasefire deal, says Hamas official
Israel’s prime minister told US media that a deal to release hostages held in Gaza would...