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A UN inquiry led by retired Indian judge S. Muralidhar has found that at least 20,179 Palestinian children were killed by Israeli security forces since October 2023, drawing attention to the systematic targeting of civilians and renewed focus on India's ties with Israel.
Israel's 30-member aid delegation in Venezuela will remain for two additional weeks after interim president Delcy Rodríguez requested an extension. The team is focused on engineering assessments and a post-earthquake reconstruction plan, with the IDF mapping around 1,300 buildings.
US President Donald Trump's recent statements on a potential F-35 sale to Turkey have highlighted divergent views between Washington and Jerusalem. Israeli defense officials worry about Turkey's ability to circumvent US restrictions and the regional implications, while Trump sees Ankara as a key NATO ally to bring back into the Western fold.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran possesses chemical weapons and that its nuclear program was significantly set back by US and Israeli strikes. He also vowed Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, with or without a deal.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was expected to visit Israel on Wednesday to meet with Israeli leaders, but reports differ on whether the visit is still on. The backdrop is renewed US strikes against Iran, which Iran says have caused injuries and prompted retaliatory claims by its Revolutionary Guards.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged US President Donald Trump not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, warning it would disrupt the Middle East power balance. Trump, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara, said he would consider reversing the ban. The dispute adds to existing tensions between the leaders over Iran policy and regional security.
As Israel marks 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political longevity is contrasted with the coalition's controversial legislative push. Critics point to a lack of a state inquiry and a perceived detachment from public mood, while supporters note his historical ability to read the electorate.
During a visit to Ankara, US President Donald Trump announced he would lift sanctions on Turkiye and consider resuming F-35 fighter jet sales, despite opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move signals a potential shift in US-Turkiye relations after years of tension over Turkiye's acquisition of Russian S-400 systems.
Israel has appointed Ruth Cohen-Dar as its first-ever resident ambassador to Slovenia, following Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's decision to open an embassy in Ljubljana. The move comes amid a shift in bilateral relations after the election of pro-Israel Prime Minister Janez Jansa, who has pledged to move Slovenia's embassy to Jerusalem and reverse recognition of a Palestinian state.
The IDF announced the discovery of RPG and anti-tank missile launchers in a civilian home in Tallousa, as well as a fortified Hezbollah anti-tank position in Wadi Saluki linked to a 2006 battle that killed 11 soldiers. Over 150 weapons were also found in Hadatha, with more than 90 infrastructure sites destroyed.
US President Donald Trump is expected to signal support for Turkey's potential return to the F-35 stealth fighter program during a NATO summit in Ankara, despite legal and congressional hurdles. The move would mark a significant step in warming US-Turkey ties, though obstacles remain, including Turkey's possession of the Russian S-400 air defense system.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, a victory players framed as poetic justice after FIFA allowed Folarin Balogun to play despite his red card, following a lobbying call from President Trump. The decision had sparked outrage across Europe, with Belgium's federation challenging his eligibility.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning the move could disrupt the regional balance of power. His comments come as President Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit where Turkey is expected to push for renewed access to the program.
Hundreds of thousands mourned Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with a poet calling for the death of US President Donald Trump. The funeral coincides with ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US to end the war that led to Khamenei's death in an airstrike.
The Israeli government's declaration that it would not recognize actions by the outgoing Second Authority Council has escalated into a broader constitutional clash with the High Court of Justice. The dispute, centered on the sale of Channel 13, has raised questions about the binding nature of court rulings, with experts and officials offering differing perspectives.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's recent remarks about Israel as a 'clear call for genocide,' drawing support from Germany's foreign minister. The exchange highlights deepening tensions between Turkey and Israel, with Sa'ar urging NATO allies to condemn the language.
Opposition leaders and former officials warn that the Israeli government's decision to defy a High Court ruling regarding the Second Authority Council is part of a broader effort to undermine the judiciary and 'steal or rig' upcoming elections. President Isaac Herzog called noncompliance a 'red line,' while the Movement for Quality Government held protests and vowed to petition the court.
Israel's Knesset passed in first reading a government-backed bill to create a six-member commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 attack, with appointments by parliament rather than the Supreme Court. Opposition lawmakers boycotted the vote, insisting on a traditional state commission. The step comes nearly 1,000 days after the Hamas-led assault that killed 1,164 people.
Israel has approved 13 new settlements in the West Bank and plans three Nahal outposts in Gaza, with significant funding allocated for expansion. Palestinian officials warn the moves will fragment the territory and undermine a two-state solution, while a rights group documents a record number of military orders reshaping settlement boundaries.
A reporter's visit to the Keshet cave and Tel Qedesh in northern Israel shows visitors returning to the border area with Lebanon after more than 1,000 days of conflict with Hezbollah. The area's tourist sites, including ancient ruins, wineries, and food trucks, are seeing renewed interest as the ceasefire holds.