Israel demands Hamas accept hostage deal or be ‘annihilated’
Israel has threatened Hamas with ‘annihilation’ if the Palestinian militant group refuses to accept a hostage deal as US President Donald Trump announces a ceasefire deal is ‘very close’.
Israel Conflict
Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas have launched a large-scale campaign against Israel. Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the war began with a militant invasion of Israel from the Gaza Strip. It continues.
Netanyahu slams ‘rotten’ UN over ‘genocide’ report
Israel’s PM has blasted a UN council behind a report that found the destruction of Gaza’s main IVF clinic was an act of genocide.
Trump pushing to negotiate nuclear deal with Iran
Donald Trump has sent a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the hopes that Iran will negotiate a nuclear deal as it was revealed the US would consider joint action with Israel against Hamas. Follow updates.
Israel fighter jets taunt Hezbollah at funeral
Mourners at the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah shouted “death to Israel” as Israeli fighter jets did a fly-over. Watch the video.
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US ‘ready’ to react if Iran responds to Israeli attack
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Ten killed as Israel hits homes, healthcare centre in Lebanon
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