The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Far-right religious parties are backing the bill with a view to inserting changes and limiting conscription.

The UN Security Council has passed yet another resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. This is the fourth such resolution adopted by the council since Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel and the launching of Israel’s war in Gaza.

The resolution -- passed with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining -- "welcomes" the truce and hostage release proposal announced on May 31 by President Joe Biden, and urges "parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition." The resolution says Israel has accepted the truce plan,…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with key Israeli opposition figures on Tuesday, a day after he arrived in the country to push a ceasefire plan for the war in Gaza.

Jordan hosts a summit Tuesday on the urgent humanitarian response for Palestinians enduring more than eight months of devastating war in Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of looming famine.

Israeli raid in Gaza successfully rescues hostages but causes collateral damage, sparking international calls for ceasefire and diplomatic efforts.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. discusses recent ceasefire plan in Israel-Palestine conflict and efforts to secure release of hostages.

Hamas gave its official response to the latest US-backed truce proposal for Gaza on Tuesday, calling for a "complete halt" to Israeli "aggression" as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. The US said it was “evaluating” the response. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $404 million in new…