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West Bank mayor warns of ‘man-made disaster,’ as Israel says it took ‘lessons’ from Gaza war

Israel’s defense minister has announced a series of raids that he says are targeting “terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, as Palestinian officials warned of a “man-made disaster.”

Associated Press · 23h

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.

The New York Times · 16h

Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, in the West Bank?

As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.

Hamas, Israel

BBC · 3h

Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack in 2023, has been chosen to represent Israel at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Raphael, 24, was at the Nova musical festival when Hamas attackers killed 360 young partygoers and took 40 more hostage.

The New York Times · 1d

Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Hamas Attack

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 assault.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Israeli army chief to resign over huge security breach in Hamas' Oct 7 attack

Israel's army chief Herzi Halevi said on Tuesday he would resign on March 6, taking responsibility for the massive security lapse on Oct. 7, 2023, when Palestinian Hamas gunmen from Gaza carried out a cross-border attack on Israel.

Columbia University, Israel

Fox News · 19h

Anti-Israel protesters interrupting college class a ‘flagrant violation of student civil rights,’ says Columbia University student

Columbia University freshman Shoshana Aufzien reacts to anti-Israel protesters interrupting a class at her college and ongoing campus antisemitism on ‘America Reports’

CBS New York on MSN · 2h

Columbia University says it is increasing campus security after class on Israel disrupted by protesters

Columbia University says it is boosting security after an incident on campus involving protesters. Earlier this week, the university said in a statement a class on "The History of Modern Israel" was disrupted Tuesday by a group of students who handed out fliers showing violent imagery.

New York Post · 21h

Masked students disrupt Columbia classes, distribute antisemitic leaflets as college named ‘national model’ for anti-Israel protest

These people are openly against not just discussion, they’re openly against anyone in the university learning about the history of Israel,” one student told The Post.

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Israel wants peaceful Gaza but unsure on funding reconstruction, says economy minister

Israel's economy minister said on Wednesday it seeks a peaceful Gaza but has not decided whether to help fund its ...

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Report: Hezbollah-Israel war deepens Lebanon's acute food insecurity

The escalation of Hezbollah-Israel war in late 2024, which led to widespread destruction and large displacement, has left 30% ...

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Israel Voices Concerns About Implementation of Ceasefire With Hezbollah Ahead of Withdrawal Deadline

Israel and the Lebanese militant group agreed in November to an American- and French-mediated ceasefire, bringing an end to more than a year of fighting. Under the deal, Israeli forces were to ...

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Israel's war spending in 2024 lifts debt burden to 69% of GDP

Israel spent about 100 billion shekels ($28 billion) on military conflicts in 2024, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, a ...

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How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will unfold —and why it its so precarious

CAIRO (AP) — Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the ...