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Israeli Government declares 'No Confidence' in Attorney-General
Tel Aviv, March 24: The Israeli government unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday, initiating a complex process to remove her from office. No Israeli Attorney General has ever been fired.
Netanyahu Meets with new Armoured Corps inductees
Tel Aviv, March 24: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited on Sunday, together with Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) absorption and selection base for new inductees in Tel Hashomer, where they met with recruits for the Armoured Corps.
Netanyahu, Rubio discuss hostage release, Gaza offensive
Jerusalem, March 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed over the phone efforts to release hostages in Hamas captivity and Israel's renewed assault on Gaza.
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza, surrounding Rafah neighbourhood
Jerusalem, March 23: Israeli forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Sunday with the military saying it had encircled the Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood in Rafah in the south of the enclave.
Hamas political leader killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza: Report
Jerusalem, March 23: Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon after rockets targetted northern Israel
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 22: Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, escalating cross-border tensions after rockets were fired into northern Israel, state-owned National News Agency (NNA) reported.
Rocket sirens sound across central Israel as ground forces raid Northern Gaza
Tel Aviv, March 21: Rocket sirens blared across central Israel on Thursday afternoon as three rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, marking the first such attack in months. The launch came as Israeli forces recaptured areas of northern Gaza near Beit Lahiya and hours after Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen fired a missile that sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters.
Netanyahu, attorney general clash over dismissal of Shin Bet chief
Jerusalem, March 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara disputed over the government's attempt to replace Shin Bet security chief Ronen Bar.
Israeli Cabinet votes to remove Shin Bet's head Ronen Bar
Tel Aviv, March 21: The government of Israel unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to end Shin Bet's head, Ronen Bar's term in office, the Israeli PM's Office announced on X on Friday.
Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses leftist Deep State of weaponising justice system against him
Tel Aviv, March 20: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused the "leftist Deep State" of "weaponising" the justice system against him, The Times of Israel reported.
Israeli strikes in Gaza a 'dramatic step backward' for peace: Macron
Paris, March 20: French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza, calling it a dramatic step backward for peace efforts, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Israel has no other option but to renew military pressure: Israeli envoy Azar after collapse of truce with Hamas
New Delhi, March 19: Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said on Wednesday that Israel has no other option but to renew military pressure to bring back hostages as Hamas has numerous times rejected proposals by American mediators.
UAE says continued Israeli airstrikes to cause broader instability in Gaza
Abu Dhabi, March 19: Continued Israeli airstrikes on civilian and residential areas in Gaza could lead to broader instability in the enclave and pose a risk of escalating violence across the region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Ministry said.
Hamas says in contact with mediators to end Israeli 'aggression'
Gaza, March 19: Hamas announced that it remains in constant contact with mediators and is engaging responsibly and positively with all proposals aimed at halting the Israeli "aggression" against and lifting the blockade on Gaza.
Palestine requests extraordinary Arab session over Israel's renewed airstrikes on Gaza
Cairo, March 19: Palestine requested an extraordinary session of the Council of the Arab League (LAS) after Israel's renewed, deadly airstrikes on Gaza.
Israel vows to act against Hamas with increasing military strength
Jerusalem, March 18: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to "take strong action against the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip."
Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 18: Israel launched a series of heavy airstrikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking the first major military operation since the ceasefire began on January 19.
Netanyahu's bid to oust Shin Bet director draws coalition praise, opposition outrage
Tel Aviv, March 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to fire the head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) drew praise from members of the governing coalition and fierce criticism from the opposition. No Shin Bet director has ever been dismissed in the middle of his term.
Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to resume talks for hostages release
Tel Aviv, March 16: Benjamin Netanyahu has given a green signal for continuing the negotiations towards bringing back the hostages, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared in a statement on Sunday.
Israel's Netanyahu moves to dismiss chief of internal security service
Jerusalem, March 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he has initiated the procedure to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet, amid growing tensions with the internal security agency.
Israeli PM files complaint against ex-chief of internal security agency as tensions simmer
Jerusalem, March 15: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a complaint with the police against the former chief of the Israel Security Agency (ISA), Nadav Argaman, according to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News.
Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon 'indefinitely'
Jerusalem, March 14: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing negotiations over 13 disputed border points.
Israel Foreign Minister bolsters Netanyahu's party with merger
Tel Aviv, March 14: Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar agreed to dissolve his right-wing New Hope faction into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the two parties announced on Thursday (local time), The Times of Israel reported.
Israeli leaders condemn UN report on Gaza, call it 'Blood Libel'
Jerusalem, March 13: Israeli leaders have strongly condemned a United Nations report accusing Israel of committing "genocidal acts" in Gaza, denouncing it as a "blood libel" that distorts the truth, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Israel drops 10,000 humanitarian aid packages for Syrian Druze
Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel has dropped 10,000 humanitarian aid packages to Druze communities in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar disclosed on Thursday.
Israel plans to establish 'migration administration' for relocating Gazans: Minister
Jerusalem, March 10: Israel is working to establish a "migration administration" to advance the relocation of Palestinian residents from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Israel's Energy Minister orders cutting off electricity supply to Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv, March 10: Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen on Sunday directed the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) to immediately cut off the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip, in an apparent attempt to put pressure on the enclave, where around 24 hostages are still presumed to be alive, while the bodies of 35 more, are still held, The Times of Israel reported.
Israel to 'soon' allow Syrian druze to work in Golan, Defense Minister says
Tel Aviv, March 9: Israel is preparing to "soon" allow Syrian Druze to work in the Golan Heights, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday.
Israeli military says missiles, weapons seized in raids on Syria
Jerusalem, March 9: Israel's military has said that it carried out raids in Syria over the past week, seizing missiles and weapons belonging to the Syrian army.
Hamas says positive signs emerge in negotiations for Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase
Gaza, March 9: Hamas has said that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Release hostages or it is over for you: Donald Trump gives 'last warning' to Hamas
Washington, DC, March 6: US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning for Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages and return of the dead bodies of the people who have been "murdered" by them or "it is over" for them.
Israel's new military chief takes office, vows to strike enemies with 'tremendous force'
Jerusalem, March 5: Eyal Zamir took over on Wednesday as the 24th Chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), warning that Israel's multi-front conflict would be ongoing and vowing to strike its enemies with "tremendous force."
UN envoy condemns Israel's military escalations in Syria
United Nations, March 5: A UN special envoy has strongly condemned Israel's military escalations in Syria, including airstrikes, calling for an end to violations and refraining from exacerbating conflict.
Israeli Army restricts soldiers' social media use after deadly Base attack
Tel Aviv, March 5: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is moving to tighten restrictions on soldiers' social media use after an internal probe revealed that Hamas exploited online posts to map out Nahal Oz base before its October 7 attack.
Israel Approves USD 1 Billion Development Plan for Druze, Circassian Communities
Tel Aviv, March 5: The Israeli government is preparing to adopt an unprecedented five-year 3.9 billion NIS (USD 1.08 billion) development plan for the Druze and Circassian communities to boost local economies, housing, and local planning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday.
Israel sets conditions for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, March 4: Israel demands a demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas' rule in order to move on to the next phase of the ceasefire deal that took effect in January, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday.
Israel strikes Syrian air defence battalion in coastal city
Damascus, March 4: Israel launched airstrikes targeting a Syrian air defence battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus, Syrian state media and a war monitor reported.
Netanyahu thanks Trump for unwavering support for Israel, sending munitions that were being held up
Tel Aviv, March 4: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his "unwavering support" for Israel, particularly with the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Israel only to retrieve hostages through prisoners' swap: Hamas
Gaza, March 3: Israel will only be able to "get its captives back" through a prisoner exchange deal, senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi said in a press statement.
Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Cairo, March 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed the importance of fully and faithfully implementing the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of transitioning to the second phase of the deal to ensure a lasting truce.