Benny Gantz

Morocco and Israel ink historic defence deal

Tel Aviv said the memorandum of understanding signed during Defence Minister Gantz’s visit will establish formal cooperation on “operational planning, purchases, research development, and training”.

Israel readies for attacks on Iran nuclear facilities

As Iran agrees to meet world powers on restarting nuclear negotiations, Israel's right-wing politicians threaten war against Iran.

Israeli army declares multiple West Bank Palestinian groups 'illegal'

Israel authorities designated the civil society and human rights groups as “terrorist” organisations last month for alleged links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Progressive lawmakers call on US House to condemn Israel’s NGO designations

US Representative Betty McCollum and a group of congressional lawmakers follow the United Nations, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and European donors in condemning Israel's designation of Palestinian NGO's as terrorist organizations.

Israel blocks last recourse for Palestinian political prisoners

One of the six NGOs that Tel Aviv wants to prohibit is Addameer, which provides free legal aid to Palestinians languishing in Israeli prisons.

Palestinian President Abbas meets Israeli defence minister Gantz

The highest-level meeting between Palestine and Israel comes days after Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with US President Joe Biden in the White House, during which Biden reiterated support for a two-state solution.

Israel strikes Gaza after border aggression injures dozens of Palestinians

The tension on the Gaza border, which saw Israeli troops firing at Palestinian protesters, came exactly three months after Israel and Hamas reached a truce following their deadliest standoff in years.

Palestinian man suffers stroke induced by an Israeli court order

An Israeli court transfers the property rights of an elderly man to a Jewish settler organisation, leaving him paralysed.

Naftali Bennett sworn in as Israel's new prime minister

After a record 12 years under Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel enters a new era by voting in a motley coalition united by animosity towards "Bibi" and installing his one-time protege as PM.

New Hamas rocket barrage after Israel levels another Gaza tower

The resistance movement says in a statement that it targeted the cities of Ashkelon, Netivot, and Sderot with 130 rockets in response to Israel’s destruction of the 14-storey Al Sharouk Tower in Gaza.

Fresh scuffles in occupied Jerusalem after Israeli-Palestinian clashes

There have been nightly disturbances since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on April 13, amid Palestinian anger over police blocking off access to the promenade around the walls of the Old City and a ban on gatherings.

"Crime Minister": Israelis resume protest against PM Netanyahu

The demonstration comes days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was tapped to try to form a government following the latest inconclusive election.