Israel

Israel rejects legitimacy of ongoing hearing at ICJ on 'legality of occupation'

The International Court of Justice will consider the legality of Israeli control over the West Bank and East Jerusalem at UN's request

Lapid presented conscription bill to Knesset for consideration

Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, announced during a faction meeting that he's presenting a significant bill to the Knesset for consideration.

Smotrich urges Netanyahu to formally reject Palestinian state idea

Bezalel Smotrich emphasized that Israel should respond to the potential unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state abroad with its own unilateral actions.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after confirmed UAV attack

The IDF conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, specifically near the village of Ad-Dhahira.

Netanyahu holds meeting with US Democratic Senators in Jerusalem

On Monday, February 19, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with Democratic Senators Chris Coons and Richard Blumenthal at his office in Jerusalem.

Israeli Foreign Minister declares Brazilian President persona non grata

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared that Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva would be considered persona non grata in Israel until he retracts his statement about the IDF's genocide.

Gaza Ministry of Health: War's death toll surpasses 29,000

The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that since hostilities began on October 7, 29,092 people have been killed and more than 69,000 have been injured in the Gaza Strip.