Israel says pilot safe zones begin in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Monday it had begun a pilot programme for safe zones in southern Lebanon in cooperation with U.S. and Lebanese forces, in what a U.S. official…
Israel Reaffirms Support for Cyprus on 1974 Invasion Anniversary
Israel reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and stands in solidarity with Cyprus, on the anniversary of the 1974 Turkish…
Israel warns will respond to any Iran attack with ‘full force’
Israel’s defense minister said Sunday that his country would respond powerfully to any attack by Iran, after Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile launched towards the Jordanian city…
Rubio and Lebanese president hold talks in Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday, a State Department official told AFP, after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks wrapped…
Israeli army conducts new incursions into southern Syria
Israeli forces have launched new ground raids across Syria’s Quneitra countryside over the past two days. – Five military vehicles entered al-Samdaniyah al-Sharqiyah and troops established a checkpoint and searched…
Belgium bans imports of goods from occupied Palestinian territory
The Belgian federal government has approved a series of measures, including an import ban on goods originating from the occupied Palestinian territory. – The import ban was part of an…
Israeli parliament rules to dissolve itself ahead of October 27 elections
Israel’s unicameral parliament, the Knesset, has passed a bill to dissolve itself in the run-up to the early parliamentary election on October 27, the Ynet news portal reported. – The…
Colombia’s president-elect says he will open Jerusalem embassy, withdraw ICJ complaint
Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to open an embassy in Jerusalem, as part of efforts to restore a “historic alliance” with Israel, his office said in a…
Herzog says Israel backs diplomacy with Iran but welcomes ‘firm’ US response
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he still believes a diplomatic solution is the best path to resolving the conflict with Iran, while welcoming what he described as a “firm and…
Vance says some in Israeli government sought to sway US on Iran deal
US Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence US public opinion to oppose a deal by the US to end the war…