The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Key Israel backer the United States has vetoed previous UN Security Council votes on the nearly six-month war, objecting as recently as in February to the use of the term "immediate" in a draft submitted by Algeria.

Latest updates on Israel-Hamas negotiations for cease-fire and hostage release with international mediation efforts ongoing.

US secretary of state says he believes ceasefire deal for Gaza is still possible

Tragic shooting of 12-year-old Palestinian boy by Israeli police in east Jerusalem raises concerns and sparks outrage.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a Middle East tour hoping to secure a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages" in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

The long read: How Israeli, Palestinian and US political actors understand Hamas is not merely a theoretical question – it will determine what kind of agreement can be reached to end the current war, and what the future of Gaza will look like

European Union leaders called on Thursday for an "immediate" humanitarian pause in Gaza that would lead to a ceasefire. "Strong and unified statement of EU leaders on the Middle East at #EUCO tonight!" Charles Michel, the president of the council, posted on social media platform X. "The EU calls for…

House Speaker Mike Johnson considers inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress amid US-Israel relations discussions.

A growing numbers of Jewish families are considering fleeing the city for abroad because of rising attacks

US secretary of state is expected to discuss a truce deal, the exchange of hostages and prisoners, among other topics.