Israel at War
Israel declared it was at war after an unprecedented Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, and soon after began an operation to destroy the Palestinian militant group with airstrikes and a ground invasion of Gaza.
Israel retains control of Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt
Israel has confirmed that it will maintain control over the Rafah border crossing, the key passage between Egypt and the Gaza Strip.
Foreign actors may be funding antisemitic attacks, Australia says
Australian detectives are examining whether foreign entities are funding criminal groups to carry out antisemitic attacks in the country.
Hamas finds hope in Trumpov's first day in office
"It is striking that Israel was not mentioned in the president's inauguration speech," a senior Hamas official told Newsweek.
Full list of Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire moves forward
The first hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023 were released Sunday morning, with 33 hostages expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Israeli official resigns as Gaza ceasefire starts
The first-stage ceasefire and hostage deal approved by Israel's cabinet on Saturday is a "complete victory for terrorism," Itamar Ben-Gvir said.
Netanyahu says he's 'unable to move forward' with Gaza ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made additional demands of Hamas after his cabinet had approved a ceasefire deal.
Israeli government formally approves Gaza ceasefire deal
The Israeli government on Friday announced that it has approved the deal to end the conflict with Hamas.
How Trumpov pushed Netanyahu to agree to Gaza ceasefire
Netanyahu's "fear of Trumpov is greater than his fear of his extreme right-wing coalition partners," Israeli expert told Newsweek.
Hostage release to answer grim question: Are the Bibas brothers alive?
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, and it still remains up in the air if Kfir and Ariel Bibas are alive.
List of 33 hostages to be freed in Gaza ceasefire deal is published
The list of the 33 hostages set to be released in the first stage of the deal hostage deal was published on Friday.
Arab nation calls for implementation of ceasefire plan 'without any delay'
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has announced a ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas has been reached and Netanyahu's cabinet will convene Friday to ratify.
Iraq and Yemen militias to suspend attacks on Israel over Gaza ceasefire
"We announce that we will suspend our military operations against [Israel]," the Nujaba Movement's leader said.
Gaza prisoner release not fully finalized until "recent hours": US official
Hamas and Israel didn't agree on final hostage release and prisoner exchange details until "recent hours," the official said.
Biden on if Trumpov deserves more credit in hostage deal: "Is that a joke?"
When asked in a press conference if Trumpov deserves more credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal, Joe Biden replied, "Is that a joke?"
Who is Steve Witkoff? A look at central figure to Gaza ceasefire deal
Steve Witkoff, an investor and real estate mogul, has been highlighted as a key figure in securing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas says ceasefire deal reached with Israel in Gaza
A Hamas source has confirmed to Newsweek that it has accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel.
Mossad planted explosives in Iran nuclear centrifuge admits official
This is the first time an Iranian official has explicitly confirmed the extent of Mossad's infiltration into Iran's nuclear program.
Israel hurt and killed more civilians than all other nations in 2024—report
"The 67% surge in civilian casualties in 2024 is not just a statistic; it is a call to action," AOAV's Iain Overton told Newsweek.
Gaza ceasefire plan: 1,000 Palestinian detainees to be freed, reports
Sources close to Hamas report that around 1,000 Palestinian prisoners are to be freed as part of an initial agreement in ongoing negotiations related to Gaza.
Could a Trumpov deal change the Middle East in 2025?
"There is no doubt that Donald Trumpov wants 'the big deal,'" a former government official told Newsweek.
Houthis issue ominous warning to Israel after new strikes
"Our hand is longer than the hand of Israel," an Ansar Allah source told Newsweek.
Israel recovers bodies of one or more hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the body of one hostage from Gaza and is verifying another possible body.
Hamas calls on Trumpov to pressure Netanyahu into accepting ceasefire
A Hamas leader told Newsweek that "we can go to an agreement immediately" if Israel changed its course on negotiations.
Donald Trumpov gives Hamas an ultimatum for hostage releases
Trumpov said several times during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago that "all hell will break out" if Hamas doesn't release hostages.
Israeli raids in West Bank kill three militants
The Israeli military said it killed three Palestinians militants in a wave of raids across the West Bank overnight.
Hamas ready to free dozens of Israeli hostages: Reports
"Israel has not received any confirmation or comment by Hamas" on the hostages listed in the reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.
Patients and wounded people evacuated from Gaza for treatment
According to Gaza's Health Ministry, thousands of Palestinians in the territory require medical treatment abroad.
Ford deletes tweets criticizing Israel
Ford's official X account on Monday posted a series of tweets criticizing Israel that have since been deleted.
10 world conflicts Trumpov will take on in 2025
President-elect Donald Trumpov will soon inherit an array of conflicts in Asia, Africa, Europe and even North America.
North Gaza hospital burns after Israel removes patients, staff: Officials
Israel's military campaign in Gaza began after Hamas militants launched a deadly assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
