Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (August 14) condemned Israel for its "psychological warfare" aimed at forcing Tehran to reconsider retaliation for the assassination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in the country.

Backing down from retaliating against Israel would invite ‘divine wrath’: Iran supreme leader Khamenei

Israel has green-lit a new settlement on a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, according to a Wednesday (August 14) announcement by Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right finance minister and head of civil affairs at the Israeli defence ministry.

Historic UNESCO site threatened? Israel approves new settlement in West Bank near Bethlehem

The United States White House has warned that Iran could launch a "significant" attack on Israel this week. Briefing the press on Monday (August 12), National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said: "We have to be prepared for what could be a significant set of attacks.

White House warns ‘significant’ Iranian attack on Israel can happen this week

Iran has announced its plans to attack Israel, revealed Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday (August 5). As tensions escalate between the two nations, this information, as per Jerusalem Post, was relayed to the Israeli minister by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Israeli FM Katz says Iran plans to attack Israel, conveyed warning via Hungary; seeks international action

The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which sparked war in Gaza, and have been fired.

UNRWA fires nine workers for involvement in October 7 Hamas attack

Iran on Monday (August 5) issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) diverting aircraft to alter their course as reports suggest that Tehran may strike Tel Aviv soon.

Iranian attack on Israel looming? Tehran issues NOTAM, urges aircraft to change their routes

Anne Frank's statue in Netherlands' Amsterdam has been defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti. Anne Frank, a German born Jewish girl killed by Nazis during the World War II, is known for her account of hiding from the Nazi occupiers.

Bloody hands and more: Vandals target Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam with 'Free Gaza' slogan

Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group on Wednesday (Jul 31) confirmed the death of its senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Beirut.

Hezbollah confirms top commander's assassination; Faud Shukr's body found in Beirut building's rubble

Israel on Tuesday (Jul 30) announced that it has "eliminated" Faud Shukr, an elusive Hezbollah military commander. Accusing Shukr of being behind the rocket strike on the annexed Golan strike, Israel said the military commander was killed using fighter jets in the Beirut area.

Who is Faud Shukr? The Hezbollah 'senior terrorist' Israel claims to have 'eliminated' in Beirut

Israeli forces have retrieved the bodies of five individuals who were taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack on southern Israel. The military confirmed on Thursday (Jul 25) that the remains of Maya Goren and soldiers Ravid Aryeh Katz, Oren Goldin, Tomer Ahimas, and Kiril Brodski have been returned to Israel.

Israel recovers bodies of five hostages taken by Hamas during Oct 7 attack

An Israeli airstrike targeting a Hamas military leader claimed the lives of 90 Palestinians in Al-Mawasi, a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday (Jul 13).

Netanyahu uncertain if Hamas commander Dief was killed in Israeli airstrike that took 90 civilian lives

On 7 October, during the initial chaos of the Hamas assault, Israel's armed forces reportedly employed a controversial battle tactic called the "Hannibal protocol," claims a report.

IDF used controversial 'Hannibal protocol' endangering civilians on Oct 7: Report

Pro-Palestine protesters scaled the roof of the Australian Parliament House in the capital Canberra on Thursday (July 4). Carrying banners that said "Palestine will be free", the protesters accused Israel of war crimes.

'Palestine will be free': Pro-Palestine protestors climb Australia Parliament roof, blame Israel of war crimes

The cost of war is heavy, and for the innocent, it is back-breaking. In Gaza, the Israel-Hamas war that has already stretched to over eight months has given way to dangerous skin diseases among children.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Children in Gaza hit hard by dangerous skin diseases amid prolonged war

The United Nations Security Council on Monday (June 10) backed a ceasefire proposal put forth by President Joe Biden to end the eight-month-old war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

UN Security Council votes 'for peace', overwhelmingly backs Biden's Gaza ceasefire plan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (June 10) urged Arab leaders to pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire proposal outlined 10 days ago by US President Joe Biden, aimed at ending the eight-month-long war in Gaza.

US pushes for Gaza peace: Blinken visits Israel and Egypt to secure ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed back to the Middle East to push a plan for a ceasefire. This will be Blinken's eighth visit to the region since the war erupted and will include a visit to Israel.

US Secretary of State Blinken returns to W. Asia on peace mission amid Israeli resignations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon address the US Congress. PM Netanyahu, who has an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him, will address US lawmakers in the Congress on July 24.

US Congress invites Israeli PM Netanyahu to speak amid ICC warrant controversy and Gaza crisis

In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Republican-led US House votes to sanction ICC, defends Israel against war crime charges

The Israeli military, on Monday (June 3) confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7. Hostages Identified The four hostages have been identified as 80-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, and 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell.

Israel confirms death of four hostages held by Hamas since October

After the pro-Palestine 'All Eyes on Rafah' AI-generated image went viral on social media, Israel has hit back by posting a similar image of its own. The counter-image features the text "Where were your eyes on October 7" and depicts a Hamas militant standing armed in front of an infant.

Israel hits back at pro-Palestine 'All Eyes on Rafah' image with 'Where Were Your Eyes on October 7?'

The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday (May 28). This comes after an Israeli strike killed dozens in a displaced persons camp in Rafah and as three European nations — Spain, Ireland, and Norway — are poised to officially recognise a Palestinian state.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Israel attacks on Rafah

Israel on Thursday (May 23) warned that its ties with countries recognising a Palestinian state will face "serious consequences". This comes as Ireland, Norway and Spain prepare to recognise it from next week.

Israel slams countries recognising Palestinian state, says move 'does not promote peace'

How soon is too soon for radicalisation? That's debatable, but four is definitely too young. In Australia, a four-year-old child's birthday cake is in the news for all the wrong reasons.

'Indoctrination': Four-year-old Australian kid's Hamas-themed birthday cake sparks anger