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Ben-Gvir calls for intensified targeted killings in Gaza

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for a significant escalation of targeted killings in Gaza, arguing that dozens of operations should be carried out every night. According to reports cited by the Financial Times, Ben-Gvir made the remarks during a podcast appearance with......

Ben-Gvir opposes international forces entering Gaza, citing Hamas disarmament concerns

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said he opposed a proposal to allow an international force to enter the Gaza Strip, arguing that Hamas has not fulfilled commitments to disarm and dismantle its military capabilities. Commenting on a decision by Israel’s political-security......

France bans entry to Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over controversial detention video

France has announced a ban on entry to its territory for Itamar Ben Gvir following international controversy sparked by a video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the decision takes immediate effect, condemning what he described......

Ben Gvir sparks controversy with remarks about settlement plans in southern Lebanon

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir triggered strong reactions after referring to what he described as a “settlement plan” concerning southern Lebanon during a public speech in Jerusalem. The comments were made during events linked to Jerusalem Day, an annual Israeli commemoration......

Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem

Israeli forces razed buildings at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency headquarters in occupied east Jerusalem early Tuesday, prompting sharp condemnation from the UN agency as an unprecedented assault and a flagrant breach of international law. Around 7 a.m. local time, troops entered the Sheikh......

Uncertainty surrounds reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid ongoing ceasefire tensions

Confusion persisted on Wednesday over the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, as Israeli authorities announced that the border would remain closed for logistical reasons despite earlier reports suggesting it would open for humanitarian aid. Israeli officials explained that technical inspections......

Israeli-American arrested in Israel over alleged espionage for Iran

Israeli authorities have announced the arrest of Yaakov Perl, a 49-year-old dual Israeli-American citizen, on charges of spying for Iran. Perl, who had been living in Morocco for several years, was detained on September 4, though details of the case were only made public on September 25. Investigations......

Spain sanctions Israeli ministers amid deepening Gaza conflict tensions

Spain-Israel relations hit a new low on Tuesday as Madrid barred two far-right Israeli government ministers over their alleged involvement in actions contributing to what Spain has called "genocide in Gaza." The move follows the announcement of sweeping measures aimed at addressing the humanitarian......

Benny Gantz offers Netanyahu unity deal to secure Gaza hostages

Former Israeli defense minister and political rival Benny Gantz has proposed a unity government to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aiming to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Speaking during a televised press conference on Saturday, Gantz urged fellow opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Avigdor......