Israel has confirmed it conducted strikes against Syria’s naval fleet, causing significant damage. Earlier, video footage showing explosions at the port of Latakia, where numerous ships and parts of the port appear to have been extensively destroyed. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reports over 310 Israeli strikes since the collapse of the … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the temporary seizure of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), declaring that the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria has “collapsed” following the rebel takeover of the country. Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces had moved into the buffer zone and nearby … Read more
The Israeli cabinet is set to meet to discuss the approval of a ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities with Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia. According to reports, the proposed truce would last for an initial 60 days and involve the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon. In exchange, Hezbollah would vacate areas south of the Litani … Read more
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained three individuals in connection with the death of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan, whom Israel has labeled a victim of an “antisemitic act of terror.” Kogan, a Chabad emissary and advocate for Jewish life in the UAE, had been missing since Thursday afternoon. According to Chabad’s official website, … Read more
A drone launched from Lebanon exploded near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on October 19. According to Reuters, there were no casualties as Netanyahu and his wife were not at home during the incident. The drone attack occurred amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, heightening security concerns in the region. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The charges are related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, … Read more
Israel’s PM Lapid has conceded the country’s election to Netanyahu who has pulled a political comeback. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel conceded the country’s election on Thursday evening to Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s former prime minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Ethiopia, Tigray Forces Agree To End Two-year Conflict After Obasanjo’s Intervention … Read more
Israel’s parliament swore in a new unity government on Sunday led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis in the nation’s history. After more than 500 days without a stable government and three inconclusive elections, lawmakers in the 120-seat parliament approved a three-year coalition, with 73 voting … Read more
Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has promised not to drive away Jewish settlers from the West Bank while at the same time vowing not to cede the settlements to Palestinians. Speaking on Saturday, Netanyahu, who is seeking re-election amidst rising opposition and several allegations, said he will annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West … Read more