Israel

International Olympic Committee orders Indonesia boycott after Israel athletes denied visas

The head of Israel’s Olympic Committee praised the decision as ‘a clear message against Indonesia’s disgraceful behaviour’

‘No involvement’ – Netanyahu rules out Turkish troops in Gaza under post-war plan

Concerns had been raised about Ankara’s forces being stationed in the region, with the prime minister seeing the idea as a ‘red line’

Hamas ‘rebels’ to blame for ceasefire violations, says Trump

The US President suggested that the group’s leadership was not involved in the attacks that killed two IDF soldiers and prompted retaliatory airstrikes over the weekend

Hamas attacks Israeli troops in Rafah, prompting IDF airstrikes, shaking ceasefire

The myth of ‘Jewish power’: How AIPAC became America’s bogeyman

The pro-Israel lobby is painted as uniquely sinister on the far left and far right. In truth it speaks for millions of Americans, Jewish and non-Jewish, who simply support a strong US-Israel relationship

Israeli activists plan to block Gaza aid over Hamas ceasefire ‘violations’

The group, which is reported to have links to the Israeli far-right, said that no aid should be given to Gaza until the remains all deceased hostages are returned

When people call for jihad or advocate globalising the intifada – believe them

Our resolve to defend a safe Israel and Jews around the world is strong. Our determination has only got stronger. But enough now, with death.

Israel and Egypt preparing to reopen Rafah Crossing following Gaza ceasefire

However, the crossing will not be used to increase the flow of aid into the Strip

Body of final female hostage returned as Hamas delays further releases

The remains Inbar Hayman, as well as those of IDF officer Sergeant Major Muhammad al-Atarash, were handed over to the military last night