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Israel

Netanyahu races to keep promises to allies ahead of election

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to shore up his alliances and head into the election from a position of strength.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to shore up his alliances and head into the election from a position of strength.

Israel shared intel about ‘new’ Iran plot to kill Trump: Reports

Tehran has for years vowed to hit back at US President Donald Trump for ordering the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in January 2020.
Tehran has for years vowed to hit back at US President Donald Trump for ordering the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in January 2020.

US to guide Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon zones, lead new talks: Officials

Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has sent troops as part of its military campaign against Hezbollah.
Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has sent troops as part of its military campaign against Hezbollah.

Trump updated Netanyahu on the US’ ‘moves in Gulf’: Israeli PM’s office

Tensions have mounted between US President Donald Trump (right) and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over the handling of the war with Iran.
Tensions have mounted between US President Donald Trump (right) and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over the handling of the war with Iran.

Iran buries former supreme leader Khamenei as successor remains out of sight

A vehicle transporting the coffin of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the coffins of his family members, to their burial in Mashhad, Iran, on July 9.
A vehicle transporting the coffin of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the coffins of his family members, to their burial in Mashhad, Iran, on July 9.

Israel investigating after photo of stripped and bound detainee is shared

The Israeli military said in a statement that the incident did not align with its “values and regulations”.
The Israeli military said in a statement that the incident did not align with its “values and regulations”.

Sceptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans

A mourner waves an Iranian flag on the day of the funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, in Tehran, Iran, July 6, 2026.  REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
A mourner waves an Iranian flag on the day of the funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, in Tehran, Iran, July 6, 2026.  REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Gazans mourn aid worker killed by Israel who brought them the World Cup

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian man Mohammad al-Waheidi, who worked for the Egyptian Relief Committee and was killed in an Israeli strike,  in Gaza City, on July 8.
Mourners carry the body of Palestinian man Mohammad al-Waheidi, who worked for the Egyptian Relief Committee and was killed in an Israeli strike,  in Gaza City, on July 8.

Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as ‘war crimes’

Amnesty analysed three strikes on civilian homes between March 6 and 13, in which 24 civilians were killed, 12 of them children.
Amnesty analysed three strikes on civilian homes between March 6 and 13, in which 24 civilians were killed, 12 of them children.

Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance

Rahm Emanuel’s speech offered an unusually blunt warning from a prominent Democrat that longstanding US political support can no longer be taken for granted.
Rahm Emanuel’s speech offered an unusually blunt warning from a prominent Democrat that longstanding US political support can no longer be taken for granted.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.