The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Our tolerance for expression that we value often exceeds our tolerance for expression we find distasteful. Nonetheless, if there’s a place in society where the high ground on free expression should be consistently held, surely it’s on university campuses.

Ministers from Israel’s extreme right have been making increasingly controversial statements since the Hamas attacks on October 7 in a game of one-upmanship that has seen the right wing seek to extend its influence over Israel’s government and beyond.

The group of about 100 held a vigil to honor those killed in Palestine

Troops have entered Gaza City and fighting is under way but analysts say there is no sign yet Hamas is significantly weaker

Thousands of Palestinians make the perilous journey south as the Israeli military says it is striking Hamas targets hard

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is working hard to involve the Palestinian Authority in a resolution of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Despite having a significant security apparatus, a civil service and other trappings of a state, the weaknesses of the internationally recognised Palestinian leadership mean it may…

Some US progressives call for ceasefire while others continue to staunchly support Israel’s actions, seemingly splitting the group

Football in Israel has paused since 7 October but Maccabi Haifa are in Cyprus to face Villarreal in the Europa League

Increased deployments indicate Iranian efforts to support Hezbollah and allies, raising tensions in the region.