Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon, claims Israel
Beirut/Tel Aviv, May 23 - Israel said on Thursday it had killed a commander of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon.
Hungary won’t detain Israel’s Netanyahu despite ICC ruling
Budapest, May 23 - Hungary has said it would not enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on its territory.
Israel war cabinet approves new guidelines for hostage talks with Hamas
Tel Aviv, May 23 - Israel War cabinet has approved new guidelines regarding the hostage-ceasefire “indirect” talks with Hamas.
Jordan sends 92 aid trucks to Gaza
Amman, May 23 - A new humanitarian aid convoy, comprising 92 trucks, has crossed into the Gaza Strip, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) said in a statement.
Israeli army continues operation in West Bank’s Jenin for 2nd day
Ramallah, May 23 - The Israeli army continued its operation against Jenin city and its camp in northern West Bank for the second day as the death toll rose to eight.
Recognising Palestinian state is a ‘reward for terrorism’, says Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, May 23 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned against the intended recognition of an independent Palestinian state as announced by Norway, Ireland, and Spain.
Israeli minister visits Al-Aqsa Mosque for first time since Gaza conflict
Jerusalem, May 22 - Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the holy site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Wednesday, as reported by Israel's state-owned Kan TV news.
Norway, Ireland, Spain defy Israel to recognise Palestinian statehood
Madrid/Tel Aviv, May 22 - Norway, Spain, and Ireland will recognise an independent Palestinian state, their leaders said in near-simultaneous announcements on Wednesday, defying staunch opposition from Israel.
Israel orders immediate recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway
Jerusalem, May 22 - Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday ordered the "immediate return" of Israeli ambassadors to Ireland and Norway following the decision announced by the two countries to recognise a Palestinian state.
IDF only security force capable of preventing terror resurgence in Gaza, says Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, May 22 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the IDF is the only security force capable of preventing a resurgence of terrorism in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu says he has no plans for Israeli settlements in Gaza
Tel Aviv, May 22 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told US media that Israel has no plans to build settlements in the Gaza Strip once the war there is over.
WHO head urges Israel to lift restrictions on aid into Gaza
Geneva, May 22 - Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked Israel to lift blockade on medical supplies into Gaza, saying nearly 700 seriously ill patients are stuck in a war zone.
Food distribution in Rafah suspended due to security situation
Tel Aviv, May 22 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) temporarily suspended food distribution in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip, it wrote on the social media platform X.
Palestinian presidency slams US for supporting Israel in attacks on Gaza, West Bank
Ramallah, May 22 - The Palestinian presidency has slammed the US administration for its support of Israel amid the latter's ongoing attacks on Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,647: Health authorities
Gaza, May 22 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,647, health authorities in the Palestinian enclave said in a press statement.
Israeli military secures $760 mn ammo supply contracts with Elbit Systems
Jerusalem, May 22 - The Israeli Defence Ministry signed $760 million worth of contracts with the Israeli defence electronics company Elbit Systems for ammunition supply, according to separate statements issued by the Ministry and the company.
Yoav Gallant calls ICC parallel between Israel and Hamas ‘despicable’
Tel Aviv, May 21 - Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said that it was "despicable" that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had drawn a parallel between the Israeli leadership and Hamas in filing war crimes charges against both.
UN Middle East envoy calls for resumption of Israel-Hamas talks
United Nations, May 21 - UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, has called for the resumption of negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
UNRWA says land crossings mostly feasible, effective way to deliver aid to Gaza
Gaza, May 21 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that land crossings are the most feasible and effective way to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,562: Ministry
Gaza, May 21 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,562, Gaza health authorities said in a press statement.