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Israel Condemns Sydney Hanukkah Attack and Accuses Australia of Fueling Antisemitism
Dec 14, 2025 11:56 pm CST
Israeli leaders strongly criticized Australia following a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney that killed 11 people, claiming the Australian government's policies have contributed to rising antisemitism. Prime Minister Netanyahu referenced a previous warning to Australian PM Albanese that recognizing Palestinian statehood would inflame anti-Jewish sentiment.
Global Journalist Fatalities 2025: Israel Accounts for Nearly Half of Media Deaths According to RSF Report
Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST
According to Reporters Without Borders' annual report, Israel was responsible for 43% of journalist deaths worldwide in 2025, with 29 Palestinian reporters killed in Gaza. The global journalist fatality count reached 67, with Mexico, Ukraine, and Sudan also ranking among the most dangerous countries for media professionals. The report additionally documented 503 journalists currently imprisoned across 47 countries, with China, Russia, and Myanmar identified as the most repressive nations for press freedom.
Israel Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Group Due to Growing LeT Connections and Regional Security Concerns
Dec 07, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Israel has called on India to formally designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, citing growing operational connections between Hamas and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Israeli officials warn that these relationships, along with Iran's proxy networks, pose significant security threats to both nations. Israel designated LeT as a terrorist group in 2023 and seeks reciprocal action from India, while also raising concerns about Iran's expanding influence in Africa, particularly Sudan.
Netanyahu Vows to Visit New York Despite Mamdani's ICC Arrest Threats
Dec 04, 2025 04:38 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to visit New York despite mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's threats to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. The diplomatic tension highlights jurisdictional questions between city and federal authorities, with Netanyahu dismissing concerns while the Trump administration maintains strong support for Israel.
Netanyahu Confirms New York Visit Despite ICC Arrest Warrant Threats from Mayor-Elect Mamdani
Dec 04, 2025 05:10 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his intention to visit New York despite threats from incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him. During a New York Times interview, Netanyahu expressed willingness to engage with Mamdani if the mayor-elect acknowledges Israel's right to exist, though experts consider an arrest unlikely due to federal jurisdiction over such matters.
Israeli Defence Forces Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Organization Following October 7 Attacks
Dec 02, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Israeli Defence Forces has stated that India's recognition of Hamas as a terrorist group would be beneficial, highlighting shared security concerns between the two nations. Following the devastating October 7, 2023 attacks that killed over 1,200 Israelis and led to a major military response in Gaza, IDF spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani emphasized the importance of clear stance on Hamas, which remains undesignated as a terrorist organization by India despite being classified as such by numerous Western countries.
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 70,000 Despite Ceasefire: Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis Persists
Nov 30, 2025 02:51 am CST
The Gaza health ministry reports over 70,000 deaths in the two-year Israel-Hamas conflict, with 354 Palestinians killed since the October 10 ceasefire began. Despite the hostage exchanges between both sides, Gaza continues to face a devastating humanitarian crisis while the fragile US-brokered ceasefire remains in place.
Netanyahu's Refusal to Accept Responsibility for October 7 Failures Deepens Israel's Political Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 03:47 am CST
As Israel confronts the failures that led to Hamas's devastating October 7, 2023 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing criticism for evading accountability while tensions escalate between political leadership and military command. Despite overwhelming public demand for an independent investigation, Netanyahu continues to block a state commission of inquiry, proposing instead a government-controlled alternative that has further inflamed public anger and divided Israeli society.
Israel Eliminates Top Hezbollah Military Commander as Iran Calls for Revenge
Nov 25, 2025 08:11 am CST
Israel has killed Hezbollah's top military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai in a strike on south Beirut, marking the most significant blow to the Iran-backed group since the November 2024 ceasefire. While Iran's Revolutionary Guards call for revenge, Hezbollah faces limited options for retaliation as pressure mounts on Lebanon to implement the disarmament agreement.
Israel Targets Hezbollah Chief of Staff in Beirut Strike: 5 Dead, 28 Injured
Nov 24, 2025 12:22 am CST
Israel conducted a precision air strike targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut's southern suburbs, killing five people and injuring 28. The attack, ordered directly by Prime Minister Netanyahu, marks Israel's first strike in Beirut in months and what Hezbollah officials called "crossing a new red line." Israeli officials affirmed their determination to prevent Hezbollah's rearmament despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement.