At least nine people were injured after Israeli airstrikes reduced residential buildings to rubble across the Gaza Strip. Rescue teams searched the wreckage as the strikes caused further destruction in the besieged territory.

At least nine injured as Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza buildings

Israel has hit back at Britain over its ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar calling the UK’s accusations “outrageous lies.” The row has widened into a broader diplomatic clash, with Israeli ministers calling for countermeasures against Britain.

Israel retaliates against UK over settlement sanctions

John Malkovich has canceled a planned performance in Israel after promoters circulated a false quote attributed to the American actor. The show’s producer acknowledged the error as “human error,” amid growing cultural isolation faced by Israel over the Gaza war.

Malkovich cancels Israel show after fake quote circulates

Eight Arab and Muslim countries have welcomed UK-led sanctions on the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and urge other countries to take similar steps. In a joint statement issued by the Foreign ministers of these eight countries, they said that they "welcome the decision of the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory."The countries include: Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. They have urged Britain to mobilise other countries to join in such measures, which are consistent with international law, the Saudi Press Agency reported.&nbsp;It came after the UK, France and Canada joined nine other European countries to impose a curb on the Israeli settlements in the West Bank to keep the hope of a two-state solution alive.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-iran-regime-collapse-mount-hermon-1788969173911">Netanyahu says Iran's leadership is 'very close' to being toppled</a><h2>How effective can these sanctions be?&nbsp;</h2>The UK government has announced five measures, banning trade with illegal settlements, taking action on services by creating a new designation; the Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) to target individuals and companies that facilitate illegal settlement; and banning the advertising and promotion of property in illegal settlements, strengthening the UK's sanctions regime and using that regime to target human rights violators.&nbsp;After the sanctions were announced by the UK and its allies, there are questions about how they plan to distinguish goods from Israel and the occupied West Bank, the illegal Israeli settlements, and the occupied Palestinians. The total trade of the UK with Israel stands at £6bn ($8.1bn) in 2025, according to UK government figures. The government has already admitted that it would be difficult to "obtain accurate figures for UK trade” with Israeli settlements. The UK labels everything as Palestinian from the West Bank, and trade with Palestine in the FY2026 ending March stood at £40m, which is 0.67 per cent of the total UK-Israel trade. UK imported £6m worth of goods from Palestine, which is 0.1 per cent of the annual trade with Israel.The UK plans to use zip codes to untangle Palestinian farmers and Israeli settlers. But this approach has a major loophole: settlers could simply label everything from Israel, and UK customs could not possibly verify the chemical composition or DNA to make a precise judgement. The UK is yet to lay out a draft on the details, which is likely to follow in the next few months.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-investigate-reform-uk-donations-1788964051763">UK police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations</a><h2>Burnham said they had to "stand for something"</h2>British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said to Parliament on Wednesday that it had to “stand for something”. He said that Britain had long supported the two-state solution, but it needed to be backed by actions."Leadership is about taking ​action where there is injustice, where we need to correct unfairness, ​people being driven out of their homes," he said."In this ⁠difficult and dangerous world, Britain has to stand for something," said Burnham, who succeeded Starmer after his resignation in July.The import ban was announced by the British Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, who described himself as a “proud Jew”, marking one of the most significant policy shifts towards Israel in years.The ban does not include exports. An Al Jazeera investigation found 17 companies linked to Israeli settlements hold UK public-sector contracts worth 2.1 billion pounds."Yesterday I called for the British government to end the use of British military facilities by Israel, and to end the manufacture of Elbit Systems in Britain and the supply of parts for the F-35 jets, which are being made in Britain,” said Independent lawmaker and Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.UK has imposed a ban on all new licenses for arms and other exports that will be used in occupation. But the fundamental contradiction continues: the UK continues to empower Israeli defence manufacturers by providing them with millions in huge contracts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eight Arab and Muslim countries backed UK measures targeting Israeli settlements, but questions remain over how effectively the sanctions can be enforced.

Eight Arab and Muslim countries have welcomed UK-led sanctions on the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and urge other countries to take similar steps. In a joint statement issued by the Foreign ministers of these eight countries, they said that they "welcome the decision of the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory." The countries include: Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. They have urged Britain to mobilise other countries to join in such measures, which are consistent with international law, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It came after the UK, France and Canada joined nine other European countries to impose a curb on the Israeli settlements in the West Bank to keep the hope of a two-state solution alive. Also Read: Netanyahu says Iran's leadership is 'very close' to being toppled How effective can these sanctions be? The UK government has announced five measures, banning trade with illegal settlements, taking action on services by creating a new designation; the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to target individuals and companies that facilitate illegal settlement; and banning the advertising and promotion of property in illegal settlements, strengthening the UK's sanctions regime and using that regime to target human rights violators. After the sanctions were announced by the UK and its allies, there are questions about how they plan to distinguish goods from Israel and the occupied West Bank, the illegal Israeli settlements, and the occupied Palestinians. The total trade of the UK with Israel stands at £6bn ($8.1bn) in 2025, according to UK government figures. The government has already admitted that it would be difficult to "obtain accurate figures for UK trade” with Israeli settlements. The UK labels everything as Palestinian from the West Bank, and trade with Palestine in the FY2026 ending March stood at £40m, which is 0.67 per cent of the total UK-Israel trade. UK imported £6m worth of goods from Palestine, which is 0.1 per cent of the annual trade with Israel. The UK plans to use zip codes to untangle Palestinian farmers and Israeli settlers. But this approach has a major loophole: settlers could simply label everything from Israel, and UK customs could not possibly verify the chemical composition or DNA to make a precise judgement. The UK is yet to lay out a draft on the details, which is likely to follow in the next few months. Also Read: UK police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations Burnham said they had to "stand for something" British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said to Parliament on Wednesday that it had to “stand for something”. He said that Britain had long supported the two-state solution, but it needed to be backed by actions. "Leadership is about taking action where there is injustice, where we need to correct unfairness, people being driven out of their homes," he said. "In this ⁠difficult and dangerous world, Britain has to stand for something," said Burnham, who succeeded Starmer after his resignation in July. The import ban was announced by the British Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, who described himself as a “proud Jew”, marking one of the most significant policy shifts towards Israel in years. The ban does not include exports. An Al Jazeera investigation found 17 companies linked to Israeli settlements hold UK public-sector contracts worth 2.1 billion pounds. "Yesterday I called for the British government to end the use of British military facilities by Israel, and to end the manufacture of Elbit Systems in Britain and the supply of parts for the F-35 jets, which are being made in Britain,” said Independent lawmaker and Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. UK has imposed a ban on all new licenses for arms and other exports that will be used in occupation. But the fundamental contradiction continues: the UK continues to empower Israeli defence manufacturers by providing them with millions in huge contracts.

Eight Arab and Muslim countries backed UK measures targeting Israeli settlements, but questions remain over how effectively the sanctions can be enforced.

8 Arab, Muslim countries back sanctions on Israeli settlements: How effective can they be?

Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political pressure ahead of Israel’s crucial October 27 election, with a diplomatic clash with the United Kingdom adding to renewed controversy over the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

Netanyahu under fire, denies getting UAE's warning before Oct 7 terror attack

Israel has announced the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem after the UK imposed sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move marks a sharp escalation in already strained UK-Israel relations.


Israel shuts UK consulate in East Jerusalem amid diplomatic fallout

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weeks before the October 7, 2023 attacks that Hamas could launch an attack, according to a new report by Haaretz. The report raises fresh questions over what Israeli leaders knew about the threat ahead of the devastating assault.

Report: MBZ had directly warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack 

Britain, France and Canada on Tuesday have announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The ally nations are trying to reset their relationship with Israel and reaffirm their commitment to Palestinian statehood amid growing Israeli expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank.British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told MPs that the British Government agrees that the Israeli expansion in the West Bank is unlawful and that "there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in areas of the West Bank,” adding that “all too often the Israeli government has turned a blind eye to this.”"Today we refuse to be bystanders to further suffering and to the ​destruction of the two-state solution," said Milliband. However, it is unclear how these sanctions will be effective and how the goods generated from the West Bank and Israel, those by Israeli settlers and Palestinian citizens, will be distinguished.&nbsp;He further added that Britain will act in coordination "with others in a broad international coalition,” adding that it will be joined by France and Canada.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alice-weidel-afd-leader-germany-politics-1788867439330">Who is Alice Weidel? The openly lesbian AfD leader driving Germany's far-right rise</a>In a post on the social media platform X, France’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said: “France will end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territories, along with 11 other countries that have made similar commitments.”“France cannot, through its trade, support a situation that threatens the security of both Israelis and Palestinians.”Israel reacted angrily to the coordinated sanctions from the UK, France and Canada. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the British Ambassador to East Jerusalem to be expelled, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has asked Benjamin Netanyahu to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, which is accredited to the Palestinian Authority.&nbsp;Israeli President Isaac Herzog has accused the UK of interfering with the Israeli election. He said that the imposition of trade sanctions will be a “grave miscalculation, a decision that will fall on the wrong side of history.”While the US President Donald Trump has not reacted to these sanctions, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has accused Britain of "Jew hate". He claimed that US states, especially Florida, might take trade actions against the UK.This comes just two weeks ahead of the United Nations General Assembly meeting of world leaders in New York.&nbsp;

Britain, France and Canada have announced import restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid rising settler violence.

Britain, France and Canada on Tuesday have announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The ally nations are trying to reset their relationship with Israel and reaffirm their commitment to Palestinian statehood amid growing Israeli expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told MPs that the British Government agrees that the Israeli expansion in the West Bank is unlawful and that "there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in areas of the West Bank,” adding that “all too often the Israeli government has turned a blind eye to this.” "Today we refuse to be bystanders to further suffering and to the destruction of the two-state solution," said Milliband. However, it is unclear how these sanctions will be effective and how the goods generated from the West Bank and Israel, those by Israeli settlers and Palestinian citizens, will be distinguished. He further added that Britain will act in coordination "with others in a broad international coalition,” adding that it will be joined by France and Canada. Also Read: Who is Alice Weidel? The openly lesbian AfD leader driving Germany's far-right rise In a post on the social media platform X, France’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said: “France will end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territories, along with 11 other countries that have made similar commitments.” “France cannot, through its trade, support a situation that threatens the security of both Israelis and Palestinians.” Israel reacted angrily to the coordinated sanctions from the UK, France and Canada. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the British Ambassador to East Jerusalem to be expelled, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has asked Benjamin Netanyahu to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, which is accredited to the Palestinian Authority. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has accused the UK of interfering with the Israeli election. He said that the imposition of trade sanctions will be a “grave miscalculation, a decision that will fall on the wrong side of history.” While the US President Donald Trump has not reacted to these sanctions, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has accused Britain of "Jew hate". He claimed that US states, especially Florida, might take trade actions against the UK. This comes just two weeks ahead of the United Nations General Assembly meeting of world leaders in New York.

Britain, France and Canada have announced import restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid rising settler violence.

UK, France and Canada ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank

Muhammad has emerged as the most popular newborn boy’s name across Israel’s overall population, driven largely by the country’s Arab-Muslim minority. The trend reflects Israel’s diverse population and shifting naming patterns.


'Mohammad' most popular name in Israel

US special envoy Jared Kushner says Israel’s upcoming October 27 election is pushing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to act “a little irrational” on Gaza. He says the political uncertainty has also delayed progress on the US-backed peace roadmap.

US special envoy Jared Kushner points to Israel's upcoming election for Gaza delay

Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least three people and injured 23 late Friday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes hit five locations across the southern Tyr and Nabatieh regions and the eastern Bekaa region.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill three, injure 23 despite truce

Tensions are boiling over again. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that any Iranian attack would remove "every existing constraint" — threatening to hit Tehran's energy and civilian infrastructure and send Iran "back into the Stone Age." Hours later, PM Netanyahu declared toppling Iran's regime is Israel's "central mission" and now "within reach," calling the regime "weaker than ever." It comes amid fresh US-Iran clashes near the Gulf and growing fears of a full reignition of the war that began in February.


US-Iran war: Israel threatens to strike Iranian energy, civilian sites

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israel is awaiting U.S. approval for a plan to facilitate the removal of Palestinians from Gaza. Katz described the proposal as “voluntary emigration,” but the plan has faced widespread condemnation, with critics warning it could amount to forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.

Katz: Israel ready for gaza emigraton if trump approves 

A new Israeli television poll shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political bloc catching up with its Zionist opponents ahead of the October 27 elections. Channel 13 projects 53 seats for each bloc, leaving both eight seats short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority.

With 14 seats held by mainly Arab parties, the next Israeli government could hinge on who wins their support.

Israel: Latest poll indicates tie between pro & anti-Netanyahu blocs 

Iran conducted retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and UAE for a second day in a row. This came even as U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his military was prepared to attack Iran any time he wants.


Iran's army conducts drone & missile attack on US bases

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused senior security officials of deliberately failing to wake him in the hours before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, claiming they feared he would order a full military alert. Netanyahu says the attack might have been prevented had he been informed earlier, shifting renewed attention to the security failures and accountability surrounding the assault.


Israeli PM Netanyahu blames security officials for leaving him asleep during Hamas attack 

While U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran a failed nation, the latter's war-time performance is stark. According to Iranian state media, IRGC's missile strike caused extensive damage to an aircraft hangar at the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan. Amid this, the cracks within Pentagon are widening with the resignation of U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.


Iran war: IRGC strike claim raises questions as Pentagon cracks deepen

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is facing backlash after openly boasting, in a Hebrew-language interview ahead of Israel's October elections, that his "close to 1,000 hours" on American television helped him influence US leaders and finally push Washington to strike Iran. "It took a long time to bring the United States to its senses," he said. The remarks surface as the Pentagon stays quiet on Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's abrupt exit, reportedly following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.


Benjamin Netanyahu spills details on how he convinced Trump to strike Iran 

Israel is battling its second straight day of water restrictions after turbid seawater forced five of its six desalination plants offline. Authorities have ordered major cuts to agricultural water use and further reductions in public landscaping irrigation as officials work to stabilize the national water network. The disruption, blamed on unusual turbidity possibly linked to algae drifting from the Nile region, isn't affecting home water supplies, officials say, even as pressure mounts on the system nationwide.


Israel water crisis: Agriculture cuts, landscaping curbs after desalination plants shut down 

Fresh violence has shaken the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers reportedly attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra. Residents say several families were trapped inside their homes as settlers surrounded parts of the village, triggering fear and panic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the attack, even as concerns grow over rising settler violence in the region. The latest incident has added to mounting tensions in the West Bank, where clashes, raids and attacks have intensified amid the broader Israel-Palestine conflict.


West Bank erupts again: Settler attack traps Palestinian families in Qusra 

A Washington Post report reveals senior US military leaders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that six months of large-scale operations against Iran is "too much for too long," risking America's ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including on home soil. The concerns, detailed in a classified Aug. 14 Pentagon document, came from the Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs and top commanders overseeing Europe, Asia and Latin America. The Navy appears hardest hit, with commanders warning ship maintenance and fleet readiness are being stretched thin


'Too much for too long': Reports say US commanders warn Hegseth Iran war is unsustainable

Israel and Greece have signed a huge defence deal worth approximately €3 billion (over 10 billion INS) on Monday, August 31. Under the framework, Israel will help Greece establish a multilayered defence network using Israeli technology. It is designed to protect Greece from ballistic missile and drone threats. The deal was signed in Tel Aviv by Israeli Defence Ministry Major General Amir Baram and Greek defence procurement chief Yannis Boras.The programme, also known as the “Achilles' Shield”, is one of the largest defence deals in the country's history. It will include Israel's several air defence systems, including Rafael’s David’s Sling and Spyder platforms and Israel Aerospace Industries’ BARAK MX. Elta Systems, an IAI subsidiary, will provide multi-mission MMR radars. A new command and control system will be established, which will connect various components and allow Greek forces to manage the country's air defences through a unified system. Greek companies are expected to receive about €700 million of the deal’s total value as subcontractors for Rafael and IAI.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bilawal-bhutto-marriage-rumours-austrian-princess-gloria-habsburg-1788111097872">Bilawal Bhutto to marry Austrian princess? PPP leader clarifies</a>As part of the wider deal, a €26 million (approximately 92 million INS) contract was also signed for Rafael’s Drone Dome counter-drone systems, which will be used to defend strategic sites.&nbsp;This is one of Israel's largest defence export deals, just behind €6 billion worth of the sale of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to Germany. This comes amid rising tension between Turkey and Greece, as well as Israel and Turkey. The Israeli government mentioned that the deal marks another expression of the depth of the strategic relationship between Israel and Greece.

Israel and Greece sign a €3 billion defence deal to establish a multilayered network against ballistic missiles and drones using Israeli technology.

Israel and Greece have signed a huge defence deal worth approximately €3 billion (over 10 billion INS) on Monday, August 31. Under the framework, Israel will help Greece establish a multilayered defence network using Israeli technology. It is designed to protect Greece from ballistic missile and drone threats. The deal was signed in Tel Aviv by Israeli Defence Ministry Major General Amir Baram and Greek defence procurement chief Yannis Boras. The programme, also known as the “Achilles' Shield”, is one of the largest defence deals in the country's history. It will include Israel's several air defence systems, including Rafael’s David’s Sling and Spyder platforms and Israel Aerospace Industries’ BARAK MX. Elta Systems, an IAI subsidiary, will provide multi-mission MMR radars. A new command and control system will be established, which will connect various components and allow Greek forces to manage the country's air defences through a unified system. Greek companies are expected to receive about €700 million of the deal’s total value as subcontractors for Rafael and IAI. Also Read: Bilawal Bhutto to marry Austrian princess? PPP leader clarifies As part of the wider deal, a €26 million (approximately 92 million INS) contract was also signed for Rafael’s Drone Dome counter-drone systems, which will be used to defend strategic sites. This is one of Israel's largest defence export deals, just behind €6 billion worth of the sale of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to Germany. This comes amid rising tension between Turkey and Greece, as well as Israel and Turkey. The Israeli government mentioned that the deal marks another expression of the depth of the strategic relationship between Israel and Greece.

Israel and Greece sign a €3 billion defence deal to establish a multilayered network against ballistic missiles and drones using Israeli technology.

Israel, Greece sign €3 billion defence deal to build 'Achilles' Shield'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was flown out of Miami, United States, to Israel following an alleged threat to his life, according to Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The threat was deemed so severe that he was ordered to leave immediately, leaving his personal belongings behind.In a statement carried on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet confirmed that “there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu, and in light of this and after an assessment, a decision was made to urgently extract him along with his security team and return him to Israel.” The agency did not specify the source or nature of the threat.&nbsp;The agency's comments came after a report by US broadcaster Newsmax earlier this week claiming that Yair Netanyahu was part of an Iranian assassination plot in December 2025, while he was living in Florida. Soon, Benjamin Netanyahu told a pro-government channel, “Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill, to murder one of my sons.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strikes-gaza-kill-three-year-old-ben-gvir-prison-video-1788091638487">Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates</a>According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, some Shin Bet agents were moved from New York to carry out the extraction operation, where they were attached to President Isaac Herzog, who was visiting at the time.&nbsp;Yair Netanyahu had spent several years living in Miami “where his reportedly luxurious lifestyle and the state-funded security provided to him repeatedly drew public attention in Israel”. This further drew criticism in Israel following the outbreak of the war sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, with critics questioning why the prime minister’s son remained overseas while hundreds of thousands of Israelis were serving in the military reserves.Yair Netanyahu performs as a conservative podcaster and social media activist. He has on occasion attacked the political opponents of his father, associated with far-right European and American politicians and public figures. &nbsp;

Yair Netanyahu was urgently flown from Miami to Israel after Shin Bet assessed a “significant threat” to his life, according to the Israeli agency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was flown out of Miami, United States, to Israel following an alleged threat to his life, according to Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The threat was deemed so severe that he was ordered to leave immediately, leaving his personal belongings behind. In a statement carried on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet confirmed that “there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu, and in light of this and after an assessment, a decision was made to urgently extract him along with his security team and return him to Israel.” The agency did not specify the source or nature of the threat. The agency's comments came after a report by US broadcaster Newsmax earlier this week claiming that Yair Netanyahu was part of an Iranian assassination plot in December 2025, while he was living in Florida. Soon, Benjamin Netanyahu told a pro-government channel, “Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill, to murder one of my sons.” Also Read: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, some Shin Bet agents were moved from New York to carry out the extraction operation, where they were attached to President Isaac Herzog, who was visiting at the time. Yair Netanyahu had spent several years living in Miami “where his reportedly luxurious lifestyle and the state-funded security provided to him repeatedly drew public attention in Israel”. This further drew criticism in Israel following the outbreak of the war sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, with critics questioning why the prime minister’s son remained overseas while hundreds of thousands of Israelis were serving in the military reserves. Yair Netanyahu performs as a conservative podcaster and social media activist. He has on occasion attacked the political opponents of his father, associated with far-right European and American politicians and public figures.

Yair Netanyahu was urgently flown from Miami to Israel after Shin Bet assessed a “significant threat” to his life, according to the Israeli agency.

Yair Netanyahu flown from Miami to Israel after ‘significant’ threat to his life

An Israeli strike on Sunday killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child in Central Gaza. The boy has been identified as Tayyem ​Hamdan. According to Gaza health officials, the strike happened near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah and also killed another ​man, Hussam Nusair and wounded several others.&nbsp;The Israeli Military said that in another attack in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Saturday killed Yasser Abu al-Khair and Mohammed al-Adin, members of the elite Nukhba force in Hamas’s military wing, were killed, the Israeli army has claimed.Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that four people were killed and 14 injured as a result of Israeli strikes carried out in the past 24 hours against the besieged Palestinian territory.&nbsp;A “cease-fire” backed by the United States has been in place since October 2025; it was intended to end Israel's Genocidal war on Gaza. However, Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip has continued daily, killing at least 1,318 Palestinians and injuring 4,375 others since then. &nbsp;Hamas accuses Israel of violating the cease-fire; it has already dissolved its institutions in Gaza and agreed to a roadmap on its disarmament before announcing it was handing over management of the Gaza Strip to a technocratic government. The plan requires Israeli withdrawl from the Gaza enclave, over 60 per cent of which is occupied by Israel. Israel rejected the agreement, demanding the total and verifiable disarmament of Hamas.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-blocks-deportation-pro-palestinian-speech-1788083492052">US judge blocks Trump's deportation of noncitizens over pro-Palestinian speech</a><h2>Israeli minister Ben Gvir posts video mocking Palestinian female inmates</h2>Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posts a video on Sunday berating Palestinian female inmates at the Damon security prison in northern Israel. He boasted about the harsh conditions imposed on Palestinian security prisoners. One of the prisoners said prison staff regularly raid the cells, that inmates have no “normal showers” or water in their cells, and do not receive medical care. Ben Gvir responded approvingly as he compared the treatment to that of hostages held for up to two years by Hamas in Gaza following October 7, 2023. Hamas has condemned far-right Israeli security minister Ben Gvir’s raid of a Palestinian women’s prison cell, calling it “moral depravity”.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">זה לא עובד עליי ״ההתבכיינויות״ של המחבלות על התנאים בבתי הכלא, לחטופים שלנו לא היו שום תנאים, אמשיך להוביל מדיניות מינימום של המינימום! <a href="https://t.co/4WTESzG5eH">pic.twitter.com/4WTESzG5eH</a>&mdash; איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) <a href="https://x.com/itamarbengvir/status/2093958408315478500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child, as minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video from a Palestinian women's prison.

An Israeli strike on Sunday killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child in Central Gaza. The boy has been identified as Tayyem Hamdan. According to Gaza health officials, the strike happened near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah and also killed another man, Hussam Nusair and wounded several others. The Israeli Military said that in another attack in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Saturday killed Yasser Abu al-Khair and Mohammed al-Adin, members of the elite Nukhba force in Hamas’s military wing, were killed, the Israeli army has claimed. Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that four people were killed and 14 injured as a result of Israeli strikes carried out in the past 24 hours against the besieged Palestinian territory. A “cease-fire” backed by the United States has been in place since October 2025; it was intended to end Israel's Genocidal war on Gaza. However, Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip has continued daily, killing at least 1,318 Palestinians and injuring 4,375 others since then. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the cease-fire; it has already dissolved its institutions in Gaza and agreed to a roadmap on its disarmament before announcing it was handing over management of the Gaza Strip to a technocratic government. The plan requires Israeli withdrawl from the Gaza enclave, over 60 per cent of which is occupied by Israel. Israel rejected the agreement, demanding the total and verifiable disarmament of Hamas. Also Read: US judge blocks Trump's deportation of noncitizens over pro-Palestinian speech Israeli minister Ben Gvir posts video mocking Palestinian female inmates Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posts a video on Sunday berating Palestinian female inmates at the Damon security prison in northern Israel. He boasted about the harsh conditions imposed on Palestinian security prisoners. One of the prisoners said prison staff regularly raid the cells, that inmates have no “normal showers” or water in their cells, and do not receive medical care. Ben Gvir responded approvingly as he compared the treatment to that of hostages held for up to two years by Hamas in Gaza following October 7, 2023. Hamas has condemned far-right Israeli security minister Ben Gvir’s raid of a Palestinian women’s prison cell, calling it “moral depravity”.

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child, as minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video from a Palestinian women's prison.

Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates

An Israeli airstrike in the occupied West Bank killed Hamas operative Qais Bitawi and two others, according to the Israeli military. Hamas confirmed Bitawi was one of its members and condemned the strike, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad also claimed him as a member.

Israel says Hamas operative Qais Bitawi & 2 others eliminated 

Israeli authorities have seized kites from children in Gaza, arguing that the activity may be linked to Hamas-organized events. The move has generated debate over security measures and their impact on civilians, particularly children living in the territory. The incident underscores how everyday life in Gaza remains affected by the ongoing conflict, with even recreational activities becoming part of a wider security and political dispute.


Israel believes the kites are being organised by Hamas

Israel has stepped up operations aimed at dismantling Hezbollah's military infrastructure, targeting networks reportedly developed over the past two decades. The move reflects a tougher Israeli approach toward the Iran-backed group and comes as tensions remain high across the region. The campaign is also widening political divisions within Lebanon, where debates over Hezbollah's influence and relationship with the government continue to intensify.


Israel moves to dismantle Hezbollah's military infrastructure 

Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion that the West Bank is "our territory" has sparked fresh political debate in Israel. The comments come as opinion polls indicate a divided electorate and growing competition among political leaders. Despite criticism from opponents and international observers, settlement plans in the West Bank remain unchanged. The controversy highlights deep political divisions within Israel over security, sovereignty, and the future of the occupied territories.


Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says 'West Bank is our territory'

US President Donald Trump once again said on Wednesday that there will be no “Israel” without him. Speaking with the conservative radio commentator Glenn Beck, he said that if he had not walked out of the Obama-era JCPOA, Iran would have had nuclear weapons. He claimed that it was "one of the most dangerous deals ever," describing it as a "path to a nuclear weapon.""Israel would have been totally knocked out," he added. "If Donald Trump wasn't president, there would be no Israel right now … and that's a guarantee," said Trump, reiterating the comments he made at the G7 summit.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-iran-sanctions-china-impact-1787746089398">Will Trump’s new Iran sanctions work? China holds the key</a><h2>Trump thinks Mojtaba Khamenei is alive&nbsp;</h2>Trump said that he believes that the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, despite recent speculation around his absence from public view since taking over following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike.“I don’t think he’s dead. He was very seriously wounded. The left side of his body, the arm, the leg, the whole thing. He was very seriously wounded. But I don’t think he’s dead," Trump said in an interview with the conservative radio host Glenn Beck.&nbsp;Trump further added that if the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was not alive, then, “they (Iran) are putting on a very good show.” Recently, Iran's Fars News Agency released undated archival footage showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei presiding over a religious academic study session. The video was released amid claims by Israeli media that Mojtaba Khamenei was in an "extremely critical condition".Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-pakistan-deploying-bayraktar-tb2-drones-1787756607714">Why is Pakistan deploying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones near India border?</a><h2>Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is functioning</h2>In the interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck aired Wednesday, Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz is "functioning," but there will still be a drone or rocket shot sometimes.&nbsp;"We got rid of the mines," the president said. "But the strait, it's functioning; it's a functioning strait. Yes, every once in a while there will be a drone or a rocket or something shot, but it is a very functioning strait. A lot of oil is pouring out."In another interview with &nbsp;Al Jazeera on Wednesday, Trump said that the US is "achieving a very big victory", but the war in Iran will continue "as long as necessary", and there is no timetable in place for resuming peace talks.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump claimed Iran would have developed nuclear weapons without his actions, saying “there would be no Israel right now".

US President Donald Trump once again said on Wednesday that there will be no “Israel” without him. Speaking with the conservative radio commentator Glenn Beck, he said that if he had not walked out of the Obama-era JCPOA, Iran would have had nuclear weapons. He claimed that it was "one of the most dangerous deals ever," describing it as a "path to a nuclear weapon." "Israel would have been totally knocked out," he added. "If Donald Trump wasn't president, there would be no Israel right now … and that's a guarantee," said Trump, reiterating the comments he made at the G7 summit. Also Read: Will Trump’s new Iran sanctions work? China holds the key Trump thinks Mojtaba Khamenei is alive Trump said that he believes that the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, despite recent speculation around his absence from public view since taking over following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. “I don’t think he’s dead. He was very seriously wounded. The left side of his body, the arm, the leg, the whole thing. He was very seriously wounded. But I don’t think he’s dead," Trump said in an interview with the conservative radio host Glenn Beck. Trump further added that if the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was not alive, then, “they (Iran) are putting on a very good show.” Recently, Iran's Fars News Agency released undated archival footage showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei presiding over a religious academic study session. The video was released amid claims by Israeli media that Mojtaba Khamenei was in an "extremely critical condition". Also Read: Why is Pakistan deploying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones near India border? Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is functioning In the interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck aired Wednesday, Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz is "functioning," but there will still be a drone or rocket shot sometimes. "We got rid of the mines," the president said. "But the strait, it's functioning; it's a functioning strait. Yes, every once in a while there will be a drone or a rocket or something shot, but it is a very functioning strait. A lot of oil is pouring out." In another interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday, Trump said that the US is "achieving a very big victory", but the war in Iran will continue "as long as necessary", and there is no timetable in place for resuming peace talks.

Donald Trump claimed Iran would have developed nuclear weapons without his actions, saying “there would be no Israel right now".

Trump once again claims without him there would be ‘no Israel right now’

The United Nations Human Rights Office has condemned Israel's threat to express Gazan from Palestinians areas as “outrageous” and an utter contempt for for internation human rights. Israel has told Hamas that it would intensify operations if balloons and kites are flown by bids from the besieged territory in Gaza.&nbsp;“On the threat of expulsion due to children’s kite flying, I hope we can all agree that this is outrageous,” said Ravina Shamdasani, rights office spokeswoman, at a weekly press briefing.&nbsp;In recent weeks, several kites without any incendiary device flew into southern Israeli communities. These incidents have evoked the memories of 2018, when kites and balloons with incendiary devices were launched from Gaza as a protest against the blockade in the enclave.&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz in a joint statement on Sunday, said, “Israel warns Hamas that if the launches toward Israel do not cease immediately”, Israeli forces “will take action to intensify targeted operations against those responsible”. They “will evacuate the population from areas from which kites, drones and balloons are launched”, it added.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-broadcaster-barron-trump-threat-us-secret-service-1787679217483">US Secret Service responds to Iran video threatening Barron Trump</a>“We continue to see unacceptable rhetoric coming from the highest level of the Israeli authorities, showing utter contempt for international human rights and humanitarian law, and advocating and inciting violence amounting to atrocity crimes,” said Shamdasani, rights office spokeswoman. She also addressed the dire humanitarian crisis within Gaza, and despite a ceasefire, Israel continues to kill children almost regularly.&nbsp;“Despite the so-called ceasefire, Palestinians are being bombed, shot at, and killed every day in Gaza,” she said.&nbsp;“The violations, suffering and misery being inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza cannot be ignored,” she added.She urged third countries to push for the implementation of the ceasefire. More than 1,280 Palestinians have been killed since the agreement took effect in October, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

The UN Human Rights Office has condemned Israel’s threat to evacuate Palestinians from areas in Gaza where kites, drones and balloons are launched.

The United Nations Human Rights Office has condemned Israel's threat to express Gazan from Palestinians areas as “outrageous” and an utter contempt for for internation human rights. Israel has told Hamas that it would intensify operations if balloons and kites are flown by bids from the besieged territory in Gaza. “On the threat of expulsion due to children’s kite flying, I hope we can all agree that this is outrageous,” said Ravina Shamdasani, rights office spokeswoman, at a weekly press briefing. In recent weeks, several kites without any incendiary device flew into southern Israeli communities. These incidents have evoked the memories of 2018, when kites and balloons with incendiary devices were launched from Gaza as a protest against the blockade in the enclave. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz in a joint statement on Sunday, said, “Israel warns Hamas that if the launches toward Israel do not cease immediately”, Israeli forces “will take action to intensify targeted operations against those responsible”. They “will evacuate the population from areas from which kites, drones and balloons are launched”, it added. Also Read: US Secret Service responds to Iran video threatening Barron Trump “We continue to see unacceptable rhetoric coming from the highest level of the Israeli authorities, showing utter contempt for international human rights and humanitarian law, and advocating and inciting violence amounting to atrocity crimes,” said Shamdasani, rights office spokeswoman. She also addressed the dire humanitarian crisis within Gaza, and despite a ceasefire, Israel continues to kill children almost regularly. “Despite the so-called ceasefire, Palestinians are being bombed, shot at, and killed every day in Gaza,” she said. “The violations, suffering and misery being inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza cannot be ignored,” she added. She urged third countries to push for the implementation of the ceasefire. More than 1,280 Palestinians have been killed since the agreement took effect in October, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

The UN Human Rights Office has condemned Israel’s threat to evacuate Palestinians from areas in Gaza where kites, drones and balloons are launched.

UN rights office condemns Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians over flying kites and balloons

The Trump administration has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sweeping campaign designed to squeeze Iran's financial lifelines and pressure countries doing business with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that countries could face sanctions if they continue economic ties with Iran. More than 60 Iran-linked individuals and entities have already been targeted, while Washington is threatening broader secondary sanctions.
But the strategy faces a major obstacle: China, Iran's biggest oil customer. Beijing has warned it could retaliate against U.S. measures targeting Chinese companies involved in Iranian trade.

China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctions

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