An artillery unit fires near the Israeli side of the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip on October 8, 2023. Israel's Cabinet declared a "state of war" on Sunday after a massive surprise attack launched by Ha...
Nigeria decided to abstain in the U.N. Security Councilwhen the Palestinian Authority attempted to bypass negotiations with Israel and seek its statehood through an application for statehood membership
Israel declares attack a state of "war" as Hamas fires thousands of rockets. October 8, 2023 Additional Live Streams Additional Live Streams Live ABC News Live Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including American Sagui Dekel Chen Special Report: Hamas escorts 3 hostages onto stage prior to release...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi voiced Egypt's rejection of attempts to escalate and expand the scope of conflicts in the region, calling on all parties to exercise responsibility. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs expressed ...
Here are some key events of conflict: Oct. 7, 2023: Hamas gunmen launch a surprise attack on southern Israel. Heavy Israeli airstrikes attack densely populated areas in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares a state of war, pledging to release the hostages and "eliminate" Hama...
Israel declares a state of emergency in Lod, near Tel Aviv, after police report rioting following the death of an Arab Israeli. More than 400 people, Jews and Arabs, are arrested. - Build-up near Gaza - On May 12, Russia calls for an emergency meeting of the Middle East Quartet -- ...
Religion in Israel is manifested primarily in Judaism, the ethnic religion of the Jewish people. The State of Israel declares itself as a "Jewish and democratic state" and is the only country in the world with a Jewish-majority population (see Jewish state). ...
Secretary of State announces he has signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel: Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump.Israel National NewsMar 2, 2025, 3:54 AM President Trump...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to land in Cairo on Sunday and the deal is set to be a key issue on his agenda. While sticking points remain, the State Department has urged the estimated 500 to 600 Americans in Gaza to move south, warning that if the crossing opens, the...
Jerusalem; international recognition of its capital status has largely been withheld. Population: (2025 est.) 9,270,0001 Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 3.736 Israeli shekel Head Of State: President:Isaac Herzog The State of Israel is the onlyJewishnation in the modern period, and the reg...