Israel has announced it is cutting ties with several UN agencies and international bodies. The move comes days after President Donald Trump pulled the US out of 66 international organisations. WION explains what Israel did, and why it matters.

Israel says it will 'immediately sever all contact' with several UN bodies | FULL LIST HERE

Israel has accused New York’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism after he scrapped city orders limiting boycotts of Israel and dropped the IHRA definition. Here's what Benjamin Netanyahu's nation said.

'Mamdani shows his true face': Israel accuses New York Mayor of antisemitism after IHRA policy rollback

Eina, who campaigned relentlessly for her son's release after the October 7, 2023, attack, called it her “picture of victory”. Zangauker, 26, was freed in October after two years in captivity, while Gritzewsky, 31, was released in November 2023 after nearly two months.

‘Picture of victory’: Former Israeli hostage couple engaged months after release from Hamas captivity

If the remains of the officer are confirmed, he would be the 24th deceased hostage whose body was returned by Hamas since the start of the current ceasefire on October 10. The body of Goldin has been in captivity in Gaza since he died in 2014. 

Hamas hands over remains it claims are of Israeli officer missing since 2014 Gaza conflict, says IDF

Israel has developed the Iron Beam, a high-power laser defence system designed to intercept drones, rockets, and missiles at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors. Expected to be ready for military use by the end of 2025, the system could transform modern air defence.

Israel’s new ‘Iron Beam’ laser system to stop drones & rockets at LIGHTSPEED by end of 2025

'This is only the beginning': Netanyahu issues warning as Israel orders mass evacuation of Gaza city ahead of full military push

The UK has barred Israeli officials from the DSEI 2025 defence exhibition in London, citing Israel’s Gaza offensive, though Israeli defence firms will still attend. The move highlights rising tensions in UK-Israel relations.

Following ban on arms sale, UK bars Israeli officials from London’s major arms fair

The protest by the Israelis followed after Israeli forces heightened their offensive in Gaza City, pushing tens of thousands of starving Palestinians to flee once again.

Hundreds of thousands take to streets in Israel, demand end to Gaza War and release of hostages

Israeli military on Sunday (Aug 17) said that it targeted Houthi ‘energy infrastructure’ deep inside Yemen near the capital city of Sana’a.

Israel’s military strikes Houthi ‘energy infrastructure’ deep inside Yemen

IMEC was announced in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in India in 2023, and since then some segments of the mega connectivity corridor have seen work being undertaken. But the ongoing West Asia conflict has impacted parts of the corridor. 

Want to join IMEC officially, says top Israeli diplomat Zadka; shares optimism about Abraham Accords

The Sea of Galilee in Israel has turned red, scaring people away from entering it. Officials checked the water to see what was wrong and figured out the culprit. The problem has arisen because of climate change and is not limited to Israel.

Culprit turning the world's oceans red has reached Israel

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir had reportedly clashed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his push for full occupation ahead of the cabinet voting of Thursday.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir CLASHES with Benjamin Netanyahu, warns full occupation of Gaza is a 'trap'

Since the start of Israel's attack on Gaza, there have been numerous claims made by the IDF on several occasions to pose its campaign as just. Here are the top 10 Israeli claims that have been challenged and debunked by international media.

10 widely reported and controversial claims by Israel since the start of Gaza war in October 7

The Sheikh Hussein Bridge on the Israel-Jordan border have been frequently used by trafficking rings to smuggle human assets into Israel and coerce them into labour and prostitution.

Woman promised job smuggled through Israel-Jordan border, forced into prostitution in Israel

The Prime Minister of Israel has lost his majority in the Knesset; does it mean an early election is looming? Will the political survival of Netanyahu overpower Israel's need to address its deep divide?

Netanyahu will 'do anything to stay in power': Is Israel looking at another election?

Israel has continued its attack on Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and its drone strike has killed  a top Hezbollah commander identified as Ali Abed al-Qader Ismail. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has declared that it will continue to eliminate any threat to its nation

'Operated to recruit terrorists...': Israel kills Hezbollah commander Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail in drone strike inside Lebanon

Within weeks US Intel Chief Gabbard warns of imminent Iran nuke threat reverses from earlier testimony

US intel chief Gabbard warns Iran could build nuke 'within weeks', slams 'dishonest media'

Inside Khameneis bunker Succession planning amid Israels assassination threats Report

Inside Khamenei’s bunker: Succession planning amid Israel's assassination threats-Report

Oops! US envoy accidentally blames Israel for ‘chaos and terror’ at UN- WATCH

Sri Lankan minister Hemachandra lauds Indian evacuation of Sri Lankans from Iran

Every blast burns billions: Israel struggles to keep pace amid conflict with Iran

The Iraq invasion playbook returns: But can it work against Iran?

After the Israeli bombing that started on June 13, several Iranian politicians have suggested that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed. Can Iran really close the strait? 

Where is Strait of Hormuz? Can Iran really close it as some officials threatened amid war with Israel?

Israeli Defence Minister vows accountability for Iran’s missile strike on a Beersheba hospital. Netanyahu calls for intensified retaliation, while Iran warns of consequences if the U.S. intervenes. Tensions in West Asia reach a boiling point

Israel vows to hold accountable the 'cowardly ruler' Khamenei, Iran says this is Netanyahu-manufactured war

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Israel says it will 'immediately sever all contact' with several UN bodies | FULL LIST HERE

Israel says 'Mamdani showed his true face' on first day as mayor. Here's why

Former Israeli hostage couple engaged months after release from Hamas captivity

Hamas hands over remains it claims are of Israeli officer 'Hadar Goldin': IDF

Israel’s new ‘Iron Beam’ laser system to stop drones & rockets at LIGHTSPEED

Israel orders mass evacuation of Gaza city ahead of full military push

UK bars Israeli officials from London’s major arms fair over Gaza escalation

Hundreds of thousands take to streets, demand release of Israeli hostages

Israel’s military strikes Houthi ‘energy infrastructure’ deep inside Yemen

Want to join IMEC officially, says top Israeli diplomat Zadka

Culprit turning the world's oceans red has reached Israel

IDF chief CLASHES with Netanyahu, warns full occupation of Gaza is a 'trap'

10 widely reported and controversial claims by Israel since October 7

Woman promised job smuggled through Israel-Jordan border, forced into prostitution in Israel

Political survival at any cost: Netanyahu’s fragile coalition falls apart

Israel kills Hezbollah commander Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail in Lebanon drone strike

US intel chief Gabbard warns Iran could build nuke 'within weeks'

Under siege from Israel, Iran's Khamenei picks potential successors: Report

Oops! US envoy accidentally blames Israel for ‘chaos and terror’ at UN- WATCH

Sri Lankan minister Hemachandra lauds Indian evacuation of Sri Lankans from Iran

Every blast burns billions: Israel struggles to keep pace amid Iran conflict

The Iraq invasion playbook returns: But can it work against Iran?

Can Iran close Strait of Hormuz as some officials threatened amid Israel war?

Israel vows to held accountable the 'cowardly ruler' Khamenei