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Plans first suggested by defence minister propose keeping 600,000 Palestinians in area and not allowing them to leave.

Israel Katz has reportedly put forward plans to move 600,000 Palestinians to a so-called ‘humanitarian city’ in Rafah.

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With all eyes on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which came into effect 12 days after Israel launched a major attack on Iran’s nuclear and military structure, attention towards Gaza has waned. This is at a time when attempting to gain access to food under a new model of…

The UK’s decision to impose sanctions on two far-right Netanyahu government ministers has put it at loggerheads with the Trump administration over Israel. Announcing on June 10 that Britain would join Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway in sanctioning Israel’s minister for national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and minister of finance,…

Ultra-Orthodox parties in ruling coalition reach a deal on the divisive mandatory military service.

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK this week announced sanctions against two members of the Israeli cabinet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Israel’s longest serving prime minister faces the difficult task of overcoming opposition both domestically and abroad.

The UK and four allies announced they would sanction Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over their remarks about Gaza.