At least 13 Palestinians have been injured after Israeli forces raided refugee camp in Jericho's city in the occupied West Bank. Reports say Israeli forces fired an anti-tank guided missile during the raid to arrest Palestinians.

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Anti-government protests in Israel against the controversial legal reforms continued for the fifth week on Saturday (February 4) with thousands of demonstrators, braving the rain, swarming Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street, with signs criticising the establishment.

Anti-government protests in Israel against the controversial legal reforms continued for the fifth week on Saturday (February 4) with thousands of demonstrators, braving the rain, swarming Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street, with signs criticising the establishment. One of the signs labelled the government as a "threat to world peace," while another said "Save Israel's democracy from Netanyahu," news agency AFP reported early Sunday. On Saturday, protests were held in 20 cities across Israel and tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv alone, as per local media. However, the official turnout figures are not out yet. ALSO READ | At least 13 Palestinians injured in Israeli military raids at Jericho camp Speaking to AFP, Dania Shwartz, 44, from Ramat Gan said that protesters were "reclaiming" the Israeli flag. "If you look around there are a lot of Israeli flags and for many years the Israeli flag was a symbol of the right (wing)," Shwartz said. "We are patriots and we want this country to keep existing. The Israeli flag belongs to all of us, this is not a question of being right or left," she added. The 44-year-old, a member of the LGBTQ community, expressed concerns that the new government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would try to pass laws that would affect her children. "For example, the Noam party wants to delegitimise families like ours and it's very scary," Shwartz further told the news agency, referring to one of the government's coalition partners which is known for its anti-gay stance. The judicial reforms by the current government would enable the parliament to overrule any Supreme Court decision with a simple majority of 61 lawmakers in the 120-seat body. These proposed reforms would also change the system through which judges are appointed, giving politicians more control. Protesters, meanwhile, pointed out that the reforms would threaten democratic checks and balances on ministers by the courts. They also accused Netanyahu of trying to escape a legal case against him, the news agency Reuters reported. Ex-PM Yair Lapid joins protests Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid took part in the demonstrations in Hafia where he said that protesters "came to save their country, and we came to protest with them. We will save our country because we are unwilling to live in an undemocratic country." Prime Minister Netanyahu has condemned the protests by saying they are a refusal by opposition leaders to accept the results of the election held in November last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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With the Israeli-Palestine conflict at a new high, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron and other France's Jewish community in Paris. Republicans removed Democrat Ilhan Omar from the US House Foreign Affairs Committee over her anti-Semitic comments.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, ahead of Blinken's visit to Beijing, the US was tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon that has been flying over the continental United States for a couple of days.&nbsp;

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The US was tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon that has been flying over the continental United States for a couple of days, a senior defence official said Thursday. Senior officials have advised President Joe Biden against shooting it down since the debris might pose a safety threat.&nbsp;

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In a raging speech on Thursday (February 2), Russian President Vladimir Putin promised victory over Ukraine. Putin was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Red Army's victory over Nazi Germany in Stalingrad, now known as Volgograd (Stalingrad until 1961).&nbsp;

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With the Israeli-Palestine conflict at a new high, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron and other France's Jewish community in Paris. Republicans removed Democrat Ilhan Omar from the US House Foreign Affairs Committee over her anti-Semitic comments. Meanwhile, ahead of Blinken's visit to Beijing, the US was tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon that has been flying over the continental United States for a couple of days. Click on the headlines to read more: Suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the US, Pentagon says The US was tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon that has been flying over the continental United States for a couple of days, a senior defence official said Thursday. Senior officials have advised President Joe Biden against shooting it down since the debris might pose a safety threat. Netanyahu meets Macron amid fresh flareup in Middle-East conflict Amid a new flareup in Middle East conflict in years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with French president Emmanuel Macron and other members of France's Jewish community in Paris on Thursday. Democrat Ilhan Omar ousted from House Foreign Affairs Committee for her anti-Semitic comments Republicans, who now hold the majority in the House after the midterm elections in November, removed Democrat Ilhan Omar from the US House Foreign Affairs Committee over her anti-Semitic comments. Putin vows victory in Ukraine, says Russia can 'answer' countries threatening it In a raging speech on Thursday (February 2), Russian President Vladimir Putin promised victory over Ukraine. Putin was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Red Army's victory over Nazi Germany in Stalingrad, now known as Volgograd (Stalingrad until 1961). Qatargate Scandal: Four MEPs under Belgian official's radar ×

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet France’s president, business leaders, and members of France’s Jewish community during a trip to Paris starting Thursday that has angered Palestinian supporters amid a new spasm of violence in the Mideast. Israel's former ambassador to France, Daniel Shek speaks more on this.

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At Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, one couple appeared to abandon their child at the check-in counter. The couple was reportedly late to board a Ryanair flight to Brussels, Belgium, didn’t have a ticket for their child - and in their rush to get onto the plane, left the baby behind in its car seat.

Couple leave ticketless baby at check-in counter at Israel airport

Tensions are rising once again between Israel and Palestine with an increase in violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank. A recent survey shows that majority of Palestinians and Israeli Jews think a third intifada is on the Horizon. Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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Republicans, who now hold the majority in the House after the midterm elections in November, removed Democrat Ilhan Omar from the US House Foreign Affairs Committee over her anti-Semitic comments.&nbsp;

This came in a Thursday vote on the resolution to remove her from the committee seat over her controversial remarks about Israel. Republicans had been vying to make a move against Omar since 2021. The House voted on the resolution to remove Omar with 218 to 211.&nbsp;

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Her tweets and comments in 2019 were critical of pro-Israel politicians and she also drew comparisons between US and Israel to Hamas and the Taliban. Omar at the time apologised for her remarks where she said that Jewish money was behind Washington's support of Israel. Her comments sparked a widespread condemnation and allegations that she is anti-semitic.&nbsp;

Ahead of the vote to oust her from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Omar said, "I will continue to speak for the families who are seeking justice around the world— whether they are displaced in refugee camps or hiding under their bed somewhere like I was. I didn’t come to Congress to be silent. I came to Congress to be their voice."

The newly-elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said,&nbsp;"I'm not saying she can't have committees." "But to sit on Foreign Affairs, I worry about … what the rest of the world looks at, every single word that is said there. I'm worried about predetermining what she believes in that situation. She admitted herself, she didn't even know referring to financial money, dollars, was a trope for those who happen to be Jewish," McCarthy added.&nbsp;

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Omar, who represents parts of Minnesota, arrived in the United States in the 1990s as a Somali refugee. In 2018, she became one of the first Muslim women elected to the US Congress.

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Last year, US Congressman Ilhan Omar also faced strong rebuke for her visit to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, a region for which New Delhi has held a long-standing position that it is an integral part of India.&nbsp;

In a hard-hitting statement on Omar's visit to the region, Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said, “We have noted that US Representative Ilhan Omar has visited a part of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that is currently illegally occupied by Pakistan. If such a politician wishes to practice her narrow-minded politics at home, that may be her business. But violating our territorial integrity and sovereignty in its pursuit makes it ours. This visit is condemnable.”

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Republicans, who now hold the majority in the House after the midterm elections in November, removed Democrat Ilhan Omar from the US House Foreign Affairs Committee over her anti-Semitic comments.

Republicans, who now hold the majority in the House after the midterm elections in November, removed Democrat Ilhan Omar from the US House Foreign Affairs Committee over her anti-Semitic comments. This came in a Thursday vote on the resolution to remove her from the committee seat over her controversial remarks about Israel. Republicans had been vying to make a move against Omar since 2021. The House voted on the resolution to remove Omar with 218 to 211. Also Read | Brazilian Navy to sink 'ghost' aircraft carrier. Why is it controversial? Her tweets and comments in 2019 were critical of pro-Israel politicians and she also drew comparisons between US and Israel to Hamas and the Taliban. Omar at the time apologised for her remarks where she said that Jewish money was behind Washington's support of Israel. Her comments sparked a widespread condemnation and allegations that she is anti-semitic. Ahead of the vote to oust her from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Omar said, "I will continue to speak for the families who are seeking justice around the world— whether they are displaced in refugee camps or hiding under their bed somewhere like I was. I didn’t come to Congress to be silent. I came to Congress to be their voice." The newly-elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said, "I'm not saying she can't have committees." "But to sit on Foreign Affairs, I worry about … what the rest of the world looks at, every single word that is said there. I'm worried about predetermining what she believes in that situation. She admitted herself, she didn't even know referring to financial money, dollars, was a trope for those who happen to be Jewish," McCarthy added. Also Read | EU Parliament waives immunity from prosecution of two lawmakers in bribery scam probe Omar, who represents parts of Minnesota, arrived in the United States in the 1990s as a Somali refugee. In 2018, she became one of the first Muslim women elected to the US Congress. Watch | Will 'Operation Miracle' save the ocean's rarest marine mammal? | WION Climate Tracker Last year, US Congressman Ilhan Omar also faced strong rebuke for her visit to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, a region for which New Delhi has held a long-standing position that it is an integral part of India. In a hard-hitting statement on Omar's visit to the region, Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said, “We have noted that US Representative Ilhan Omar has visited a part of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that is currently illegally occupied by Pakistan. If such a politician wishes to practice her narrow-minded politics at home, that may be her business. But violating our territorial integrity and sovereignty in its pursuit makes it ours. This visit is condemnable.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Israel and Sudan have finalised a deal to normalise relations. They held a signing ceremony following a transfer of power from the military to a civilian government in Khartoum. Watch further to know more.

Sudan, Israel agree to normalise relations amid tension

Amid a new flareup in Middle East conflict in years,&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with French President Emmanuel Macron and other members of France's Jewish community in Paris on Thursday.&nbsp;

The talking points between the leaders included Macron's assurance to Israel that Paris stands in solidarity with Israel in the face of terrorism. Macron also called for peace between Israel and Palestine as the conflict saw a major blowout in years. &nbsp;

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On the other hand, Netanyahu, before leaving for Paris said that the "main topic" of talks will include Iran's nuclear weapons. Israel has been pushing the United States as well to take stringent action on Iran to prevent the nation from acquiring nuclear weapons.&nbsp;Netanyahu's visit comes days after a drone attack on a defence ministry facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan. Tehran blamed Israel for the attack.

Israeli-Palestine tensions reached a new high as the Israeli military raided West Bank last week which killed 10 Palestinians. A day after the brutal incident, a Palestinian shooting outside an east Jerusalem synagogue killed seven people, including a 14-year-old.

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Netanyahu earlier also made a visit to Jordan where he met the Jordanian King Abdullah.

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The visit was shadowed by tensions over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.&nbsp;Israel’s newly sworn-in National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's earlier visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on 3 January which drew condemnation from various Arab states including Jordan, UAE and Egypt.&nbsp;

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Amid a new flareup in Middle East conflict in years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with French President Emmanuel Macron and other members of France's Jewish community in Paris on Thursday.

Amid a new flareup in Middle East conflict in years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with French President Emmanuel Macron and other members of France's Jewish community in Paris on Thursday. The talking points between the leaders included Macron's assurance to Israel that Paris stands in solidarity with Israel in the face of terrorism. Macron also called for peace between Israel and Palestine as the conflict saw a major blowout in years. Also Read | Democrat Ilhan Omar ousted from House Foreign Affairs Committee for her anti-Semitic comments On the other hand, Netanyahu, before leaving for Paris said that the "main topic" of talks will include Iran's nuclear weapons. Israel has been pushing the United States as well to take stringent action on Iran to prevent the nation from acquiring nuclear weapons. Netanyahu's visit comes days after a drone attack on a defence ministry facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan. Tehran blamed Israel for the attack. Israeli-Palestine tensions reached a new high as the Israeli military raided West Bank last week which killed 10 Palestinians. A day after the brutal incident, a Palestinian shooting outside an east Jerusalem synagogue killed seven people, including a 14-year-old. Also Read | EU Parliament waives immunity from prosecution of two lawmakers in bribery scam probe Netanyahu earlier also made a visit to Jordan where he met the Jordanian King Abdullah. Watch | Will 'Operation Miracle' save the ocean's rarest marine mammal? | WION Climate Tracker The visit was shadowed by tensions over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Israel’s newly sworn-in National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's earlier visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on 3 January which drew condemnation from various Arab states including Jordan, UAE and Egypt. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In an interview on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he is looking at providing military aid to Ukraine and is willing to work as a mediator, following calls made by the United States for more active involvement.&nbsp;No commitments were made by Netanyahu to Ukraine, as Israel preserves its relationship with Russia, which has control on the skies in Syria and has not reacted to strikes made by Israel on targets of arch-nemesis Iran.

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In an interview with CNN, when asked if assistance could be provided by Israel to Ukraine, like the US-backed technology Iron Dome which defends Israel from air attack, Netanyahu said, "Well, I'm certainly looking into it."

He added that the stockpile of artillery, which belongs to the United States and is stationed in Israel, has been shifted to Ukraine and he looks at the operations against Iran as part of a similar effort.

"The US just took a huge chunk of Israel's munitions and passed it on to Ukraine. Israel also, frankly, acts in ways that I will not itemise here against Iran's weapons productions which are used against Ukraine," Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu added that appeals were made to him to mediate in an unofficial role after Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February, however, he did not go ahead as he was then in opposition.

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He added that he was willing to mediate if the US and other parties ask Israel again.

"I've been around long enough to know that there has to be a right time and the right circumstances. If they arise, I'll certainly consider it," Netanyahu said. He added that said believed the Ukraine war was of "monumental importance" but, he further stated, "we have our own backyard to deal with."

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In an interview on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he is looking at providing military aid to Ukraine and is willing to work as a mediator, following calls made by the United States for more active involvement.

In an interview on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he is looking at providing military aid to Ukraine and is willing to work as a mediator, following calls made by the United States for more active involvement. No commitments were made by Netanyahu to Ukraine, as Israel preserves its relationship with Russia, which has control on the skies in Syria and has not reacted to strikes made by Israel on targets of arch-nemesis Iran. ALSO READ | Blinken calls for calm amid Israel-Palestine tensions; Netanyahu evokes Iran nuclear weapons In an interview with CNN, when asked if assistance could be provided by Israel to Ukraine, like the US-backed technology Iron Dome which defends Israel from air attack, Netanyahu said, "Well, I'm certainly looking into it." He added that the stockpile of artillery, which belongs to the United States and is stationed in Israel, has been shifted to Ukraine and he looks at the operations against Iran as part of a similar effort. "The US just took a huge chunk of Israel's munitions and passed it on to Ukraine. Israel also, frankly, acts in ways that I will not itemise here against Iran's weapons productions which are used against Ukraine," Netanyahu said. Netanyahu added that appeals were made to him to mediate in an unofficial role after Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February, however, he did not go ahead as he was then in opposition. WATCH | WION Exclusive: 'We have to make sure Israel stays in the right direction', says Benny Gantz He added that he was willing to mediate if the US and other parties ask Israel again. "I've been around long enough to know that there has to be a right time and the right circumstances. If they arise, I'll certainly consider it," Netanyahu said. He added that said believed the Ukraine war was of "monumental importance" but, he further stated, "we have our own backyard to deal with." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The future Israeli lunar mission Beresheet 2, which is anticipated to launch in 2025, will confirm Israel's desire to visit the moon, according to an agreement reached on Wednesday between the Israeli Space Agency and NASA. Three spacecraft make up the mission: an orbital vehicle that will stay in orbit and two landers that will touch down on the moon.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck in Gaza Strip early Thursday (February 2), hours <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-army-confirms-it-intercepted-rocket-fired-from-gaza-strip-558033">after it had intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza</a> towards Israel. Taking to Twitter, the IDF said its fighter jets struck a production site for raw chemical material production, along with a weapon manufacturing site belonging to Hamas. "The IDF holds Hamas responsible for all terrorism activity emanating from Gaza and it will face the consequences of the security violations against Israel," the IDF said in a subsequent tweet.&nbsp;

There were no casualties reported on either side. A report by the news agency Reuters on Thursday said that videos from the Israeli army showed its airstrikes targeted rocket and weapon production sites used by Hamas. The explosions shook buildings and lit up the night sky over Gaza. Nobody has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's rocket launch.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the armed wing of the leftist Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine said it launched rocket salvos at Israel early on Thursday in response to the air strikes by the IDF.&nbsp;

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This exchange of fire comes as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has further intensified over the mass shooting at a synagogue in East Jerusalem which killed seven, an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp in West Bank that killed 10 Palestinians and a cross-border rocket fire from the Gaza Strip in retaliation to the raid.

Last year, around 235 people were killed in the conflict, with nearly 90 per cent of the casualties on the Palestinian side, a report by the news agency AFP said. In January alone, Israeli forces killed 35 Palestinians, including attackers, militants and civilians, the report added.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the United States Secretary of States Antony Blinken, who was on a tour of the Middle East, urged both sides (Israel and Palestine) to prevent further bloodshed, as he expressed sorrow for innocent Palestinians killed in months of spiralling violence in the West Bank. &nbsp;

Blinken held talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah, following meetings with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other cabinet ministers. "What we're seeing now for Palestinians is a shrinking horizon of hope, not an expanding one, and that too, we believe, needs to change," the top Washington diplomat said in Ramallah.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck in Gaza Strip early Thursday (February 2), hours after it had intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza towards Israel. Taking to Twitter, the IDF said its fighter jets struck a production site for raw chemical material production, along with a weapon manufacturing site belonging to Hamas.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck in Gaza Strip early Thursday (February 2), hours after it had intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza towards Israel. Taking to Twitter, the IDF said its fighter jets struck a production site for raw chemical material production, along with a weapon manufacturing site belonging to Hamas. "The IDF holds Hamas responsible for all terrorism activity emanating from Gaza and it will face the consequences of the security violations against Israel," the IDF said in a subsequent tweet. There were no casualties reported on either side. A report by the news agency Reuters on Thursday said that videos from the Israeli army showed its airstrikes targeted rocket and weapon production sites used by Hamas. The explosions shook buildings and lit up the night sky over Gaza. Nobody has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's rocket launch. ALSO READ | Israeli guards kill teen Palestinian in West Bank; Jenin raid death toll climbs to 10 Meanwhile, the armed wing of the leftist Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine said it launched rocket salvos at Israel early on Thursday in response to the air strikes by the IDF. The IDF holds Hamas responsible for all terrorism activity emanating from Gaza and it will face the consequences of the security violations against Israel. 2/2 — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 2, 2023 × This exchange of fire comes as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has further intensified over the mass shooting at a synagogue in East Jerusalem which killed seven, an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp in West Bank that killed 10 Palestinians and a cross-border rocket fire from the Gaza Strip in retaliation to the raid. Last year, around 235 people were killed in the conflict, with nearly 90 per cent of the casualties on the Palestinian side, a report by the news agency AFP said. In January alone, Israeli forces killed 35 Palestinians, including attackers, militants and civilians, the report added. On Tuesday, the United States Secretary of States Antony Blinken, who was on a tour of the Middle East, urged both sides (Israel and Palestine) to prevent further bloodshed, as he expressed sorrow for innocent Palestinians killed in months of spiralling violence in the West Bank. Blinken held talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah, following meetings with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other cabinet ministers. "What we're seeing now for Palestinians is a shrinking horizon of hope, not an expanding one, and that too, we believe, needs to change," the top Washington diplomat said in Ramallah. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israel jets strike Hamas facility in Gaza Strip hours after intercepting fired rocket

The Israeli army reported on Wednesday (Feb 1) that sirens sounded in southern Israel and a rocket was intercepted from Gaza as tensions between Palestinians and the nation's new ultra-nationalist government grew.

Late on Wednesday afternoon, the city of Sderot and the area around the Gaza Strip both heard sirens, according to a statement from the army. It claimed that Israel's Iron Dome defence system successfully intercepted the projectile.

Locals claimed to have heard explosions. The only confirmed injury, according to Israel's emergency agency, was sustained by a 50-year-old lady who tripped and fell while running to a shelter.

Following a recent uptick in Israeli-Palestinian violence and the visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israel saw aerial combat on Wednesday.

People, mostly militants, were killed last week during an Israeli military operation on a militant stronghold in the West Bank city of Jenin. The following day, seven people were killed in a shooting by Palestinians in a Jewish neighbourhood in east Jerusalem. Two Israelis were hurt over the weekend in a separate gunshot in east Jerusalem by a 13-year-old Palestinian.

After the unrest, Israel enacted many punitive measures against the Palestinians, increasing tensions just as Blinken started consulting with authorities.

Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, stated that he will continue to carry out his severe tactics on Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails despite the rocket fire from Gaza. To discuss a solution, he requested an urgent Security Cabinet meeting.

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The Israeli army reported on Wednesday (Feb 1) that sirens sounded in southern Israel and a rocket was intercepted from Gaza as tensions between Palestinians and the nation's new ultra-nationalist government grew.

The Israeli army reported on Wednesday (Feb 1) that sirens sounded in southern Israel and a rocket was intercepted from Gaza as tensions between Palestinians and the nation's new ultra-nationalist government grew. Late on Wednesday afternoon, the city of Sderot and the area around the Gaza Strip both heard sirens, according to a statement from the army. It claimed that Israel's Iron Dome defence system successfully intercepted the projectile. Locals claimed to have heard explosions. The only confirmed injury, according to Israel's emergency agency, was sustained by a 50-year-old lady who tripped and fell while running to a shelter. Following a recent uptick in Israeli-Palestinian violence and the visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israel saw aerial combat on Wednesday. People, mostly militants, were killed last week during an Israeli military operation on a militant stronghold in the West Bank city of Jenin. The following day, seven people were killed in a shooting by Palestinians in a Jewish neighbourhood in east Jerusalem. Two Israelis were hurt over the weekend in a separate gunshot in east Jerusalem by a 13-year-old Palestinian. After the unrest, Israel enacted many punitive measures against the Palestinians, increasing tensions just as Blinken started consulting with authorities. Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, stated that he will continue to carry out his severe tactics on Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails despite the rocket fire from Gaza. To discuss a solution, he requested an urgent Security Cabinet meeting. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israeli Army confirms it intercepted rocket fired from Gaza Strip

US State Secretary Antony Blinken, who arrived in Israel on Monday, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem where he highlighted Washington's commitment to core democratic principles and institutions.&nbsp;Blinken's visit comes against the backdrop of the recent judicial overhaul by the Netanyahu government which received widespread condemnations. In the past days, Israel-Palestine ties have also gone for a toss with both regions blaming one another for missile attacks.&nbsp;

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“Throughout the relationship between our countries, what we come back to time and again is that it is rooted both in shared interests and in shared values,” said Blinken, reported Times of Israel.&nbsp;

“That includes our support for core democratic principles and institutions, including respect for human rights, the equal administration of justice for all, the equal rights of minority groups, the rule of law, free press, a robust civil society – and the vibrancy of Israel’s civil society has been on full display of late," he added.&nbsp;

US-Israel relations are marred with disagreements, for instance, over Iran's nuclear deal. For years now, Israel has been calling for a tougher stance on Iran's nuclear program alleging that the US will not put its foot down and let go of the Vienna talks.&nbsp;

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Netanyahu's talks were centred on Iran. “Our policy, and my policy, is to do everything within Israel’s power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them,” Netanyahu said during his meeting with Blinken.

Since the Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led far-right government took the reigns, there have been many protests across the nation. Israelis allege that Netanyahu's government is seeking to harm the democratic institutions of the country.&nbsp;

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Israeli military raid in the West Bank and the subsequent terrorist attacks in Jerusalem left over 20 people dead and as the situation deteriorates, the United States is calling for peace between Israel and Palestine.&nbsp;

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US State Secretary Antony Blinken, who arrived in Israel on Monday, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem where he highlighted Washington's commitment to core democratic principles and institutions.

US State Secretary Antony Blinken, who arrived in Israel on Monday, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem where he highlighted Washington's commitment to core democratic principles and institutions. Blinken's visit comes against the backdrop of the recent judicial overhaul by the Netanyahu government which received widespread condemnations. In the past days, Israel-Palestine ties have also gone for a toss with both regions blaming one another for missile attacks. Also Read | Thousands of offshore firms owning UK property yet to declare real owners: Report “Throughout the relationship between our countries, what we come back to time and again is that it is rooted both in shared interests and in shared values,” said Blinken, reported Times of Israel. “That includes our support for core democratic principles and institutions, including respect for human rights, the equal administration of justice for all, the equal rights of minority groups, the rule of law, free press, a robust civil society – and the vibrancy of Israel’s civil society has been on full display of late," he added. US-Israel relations are marred with disagreements, for instance, over Iran's nuclear deal. For years now, Israel has been calling for a tougher stance on Iran's nuclear program alleging that the US will not put its foot down and let go of the Vienna talks. Also Read | Barclays, UBS under radar for alleged ties with Russian oligarch’s offshore trusts Netanyahu's talks were centred on Iran. “Our policy, and my policy, is to do everything within Israel’s power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them,” Netanyahu said during his meeting with Blinken. Since the Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led far-right government took the reigns, there have been many protests across the nation. Israelis allege that Netanyahu's government is seeking to harm the democratic institutions of the country. WATCH | Zelensky calls for Russia to be banned from Paris Olympics Israeli military raid in the West Bank and the subsequent terrorist attacks in Jerusalem left over 20 people dead and as the situation deteriorates, the United States is calling for peace between Israel and Palestine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Blinken calls for calm amid Israel-Palestine tensions; Netanyahu evokes Iran nuclear weapons

US State Secretary Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. While Blinken reiterated Washington's commitment to ties with Israel, Netanyahu anchored his talks around Iran nuclear weapons. Bolsonaro seeks to extend his stay in the US by six months at a time when the former Brazilian president is being probed for the recent riots.&nbsp;

Among other news, US President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Kyiv demands more weaponry and air support to be better able to fight the Russian forces.&nbsp;

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As Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro is being investigated for his alleged role in the 8 January riots in the country, the former president has filed for a six-month tourist immigration visa to remain in the United States. This comes as the former Brazilian president flew to Florida on 30 December when he was still holding the presidential post.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Kyiv demands more weaponry and air support to be better able to fight the Russian forces.&nbsp;

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US State Secretary Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. While Blinken reiterated Washington's commitment to ties with Israel, Netanyahu anchored his talks around Iran nuclear weapons.

US State Secretary Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. While Blinken reiterated Washington's commitment to ties with Israel, Netanyahu anchored his talks around Iran nuclear weapons. Bolsonaro seeks to extend his stay in the US by six months at a time when the former Brazilian president is being probed for the recent riots. Among other news, US President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Kyiv demands more weaponry and air support to be better able to fight the Russian forces. Click on the headlines to read more: Blinken calls for calm amid Israel-Palestine tensions; Netanyahu evokes Iran nuclear weapons US State Secretary Antony Blinken, who arrived in Israel on Monday, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem where he highlighted Washington's commitment to core democratic principles and institutions. Blinken's visit comes against the backdrop of the recent judicial overhaul by the Netanyahu government which received widespread condemnations. Bolsonaro seeks to extend his stay in US by six months amid riot probe As Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro is being investigated for his alleged role in the 8 January riots in the country, the former president has filed for a six-month tourist immigration visa to remain in the United States. This comes as the former Brazilian president flew to Florida on 30 December when he was still holding the presidential post. Biden says US won't be sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine US President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Kyiv demands more weaponry and air support to be better able to fight the Russian forces. In the face of a 'savage' winter, UN pleads with Taliban for exemptions to female aid workers The United Nations on Monday pleaded with Afghanistan rulers and Taliban to provide more exemptions to its ban on female aid workers. Martin Griffiths talked of the vital role women play in the massive effort to support struggling Afghans. Watch | Indian dog breed inducted into PM Modi's security team × Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of Make in India will now reflect in his own security arrangements. The modern breed of Indian dogs have reportedly been inducted into the prime minister's security force as part of the program.

Morning news brief: Blinken meets Netanyahu, Bolsonaro seeks visa extension to stay in US and more

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah. On the last leg of his West Asia tour. He also met prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. During his visit Blinken has renewed calls for calm between Israel and Palestine amid a spike in tensions.

Antony Blinken's West Asia trip

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a two-day visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank on Tuesday with renewed appeals for Israeli-Palestinian calm amid an alarming spike in violence.

WION Dispatch: Antony Blinken meets Palestinian leaders in bid to restore calm

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst rising tensions between Israel, Palestine. Blinken is expected to also hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Blinken in West Asia: In Israel, Antony Blinken meets Netanyahu and Herzog

Blinken in West Asia: US Secretary of State raises alarm over Israel-Palestine bloodshed

U.S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken is on the second leg of his West Asia visit. The visit comes as country struggles to recover from renewed Israel-Palestine tensions - a gun spree outside a Jerusalem synagogue and Israel's unusually deep raid on Jenin refugee camp. Is Washington walking a tight rope to bring both sides together?

WION Fineprint: Antony Blinken's West Asia visit

According to American officials, Israel looks to have been responsible for a drone attack on an Iranian military plant. Iran claimed on Sunday that it had stopped drones aiming at a site close to the capital city of Isfahan, adding that no one had been hurt.

Iranian Lawmaker: 'Strong speculation' about the country's role in attack

Israel is on the boil again. On Thursday night, 2 rockets were fired from the Gaza strip. This comes after an Israeli raid in Jenin killed over 9 people. Is Israel heading towards another Intifada? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Is Israel heading towards another Intifada?

At least nine Palestinians were killed, including a 60-year-old woman, and 20 others wounded during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank's Jenin on Thursday.

Gravitas Global Headlines: Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin

Amid the soaring tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Egypt at the start of his West Asia trip, where he will reportedly try to de-escalate the situation.

US Secy of State Antony Blinken headed to Egypt, will visit Jerusalem & Ramallah

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a 'swift action' to the killings in Israel's Synagogue attack. Following a brief car-chase, the 21-year-old assailant was later shot dead by the police.

Jerusalem shooting: 21-YO shooter shot dead by police; Israel PM Netanyahu vows 'swift action'

Protests in Israel against the judicial reforms continue to rage tens of thousands of protesters to remain on the streets, calling on the government led by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw the reforms.

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Israel Attack: Netanyahu promises strong, swift and precise response to attacks

Palestinian health officials said on Sunday (January 29) that Israeli guards killed a teen near a settlement in the occupied West Bank, as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies.

Palestinian health officials said on Sunday (January 29) that Israeli guards killed a teen near a settlement in the occupied West Bank, as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies. According to the health ministry, 18-year-old Karam Ali Ahmad Salman, a Palestinian, was shot dead by Israeli occupation near the settlement of Kedumim, news agency AFP reported. Israel, however, alleged that Salman was armed. The Israeli army said "civilian security team" shot a person "armed with a handgun" near the settlement in the northern West Bank. The 18-year-old is one of 34 Palestinians killed in the West Bank in January, including civilians and militants, an AFP tally showed based on official sources from both sides. Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Palestinian health ministry also said that the death toll due to Israeli raids in Jenin on Thursday climbed to 10, the latest death of a 24-year-old man, Omar Tariq Ali al-Saadi. Separately, a spokesperson from the Shaare Zedek Hospital, told AFP on Sunday that a Palestinian died on Friday night after being wounded during clashes with Israeli forces last week. ALSO READ | Gun attack by teen Palestinian in east Jerusalem injures two, hours after synagogue mass shooting The following developments come after two gun attacks were reported in east Jerusalem. On Friday, a Palestinian gunman killed seven people outside a synagogue. The attacker was shot dead and the police identified him as a Palestinian resident of east Jerusalem. Hours later, two men were shot at by a 13-year-old Palestinian boy predominantly Arab neighbourhood of Silwan on Saturday. The victims- the father and son, aged 47 and 23 were injured and received gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. Palestinian man who raped and killed Israeli woman gets life sentence In separate news, an Israeli court on Sunday sentenced a Palestinian man to life in prison for raping and murdering a 19-year-old Jewish woman. Arafat Irfaiya, a resident of Hebron in the West Bank who is in his early 30s, was sentenced by the Jerusalem district court over the killing of Ori Ansbacher in February 2019. He was given a life sentence for the killing and an additional 20 years for rape. ALSO READ | Israeli PM Netanyahu vows response to East Jerusalem attacks; govt announces new measures: What we know so far Another AFP report on Sunday said that attack took place in a Jerusalem forest near the youth centre where Ansbacher had been working as part of her national service. As per the sentencing, "the defendant saw Ori sitting on a rock, and decided to kill her just because she was Jewish." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israeli guards kill teen Palestinian in West Bank; Jenin raid death toll climbs to 10

Israel Attack: PM Netanyahu vows for 'swift action'

As part of extreme measures adopted to revoke some rights of relatives of the attackers, the family home of the Palestinian synagogue shooter, who killed seven people, was sealed in Israel.

A number of steps were announced by the security cabinet late on Saturday, which included taking away the rights to social security of "the families of terrorists that support terrorism".

The authorities announced that the home belonging to 21-year-old Khayri Alqam, who was killed by the police after the attack on Friday, "will be sealed immediately ahead of its demolition".

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The houses of Palestinians who are held responsible for killing Israelis are demolished, although prior notice is given to the attacker's families and they are also given the chance to appeal against the decision.

Israeli rights group HaMoked's legal department head Dani Shenhar said that the way authorities sealed the homes overnight demonstrated the government's "will of revenge against the families".

The measure was "done in complete disregard for the rule of law", he added, further stating HaMoked has intentions of protesting against the decision in front of the attorney general.

The security cabinet of Israel said that they will also hold a discussion over a bill aimed at revoking Israeli identity cards given to the attackers' relatives.

Measures to make it easier for Israelis to carry guns

The security cabinet of Israel also sanctioned measures to make carrying guns easier for Israelis after Palestinians were held responsible for carrying out two separate attacks in Jerusalem in the last two days.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ensured a "strong" and "swift" response before the security cabinet meeting.

Israel's army stated more troops will be reinforced in the occupied West Bank.

"When civilians have guns, they can defend themselves," controversial far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said.

On Friday, a shooting took place at a synagogue in East Jerusalem, in which seven people were killed and around three others were injured after people had gathered for prayers before the start of the Jewish Sabbath. The attacker was shot dead by the police at the scene.

In another incident, two Israelis were shot by a 13-year-old Palestinian boy outside the walled Old City of east Jerusalem.

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As part of extreme measures adopted to revoke some rights of relatives of the attackers, the family home of the Palestinian synagogue shooter, who killed seven people, was sealed in Israel.

As part of extreme measures adopted to revoke some rights of relatives of the attackers, the family home of the Palestinian synagogue shooter, who killed seven people, was sealed in Israel. A number of steps were announced by the security cabinet late on Saturday, which included taking away the rights to social security of "the families of terrorists that support terrorism". The authorities announced that the home belonging to 21-year-old Khayri Alqam, who was killed by the police after the attack on Friday, "will be sealed immediately ahead of its demolition". ALSO READ | Israeli PM Netanyahu vows response to East Jerusalem attacks; govt announces new measures: What we know so far The houses of Palestinians who are held responsible for killing Israelis are demolished, although prior notice is given to the attacker's families and they are also given the chance to appeal against the decision. Israeli rights group HaMoked's legal department head Dani Shenhar said that the way authorities sealed the homes overnight demonstrated the government's "will of revenge against the families". The measure was "done in complete disregard for the rule of law", he added, further stating HaMoked has intentions of protesting against the decision in front of the attorney general. The security cabinet of Israel said that they will also hold a discussion over a bill aimed at revoking Israeli identity cards given to the attackers' relatives. Measures to make it easier for Israelis to carry guns The security cabinet of Israel also sanctioned measures to make carrying guns easier for Israelis after Palestinians were held responsible for carrying out two separate attacks in Jerusalem in the last two days. WATCH | Jerusalem shooting: 21-YO shooter shot dead by police; Israel PM Netanyahu vows 'swift action' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ensured a "strong" and "swift" response before the security cabinet meeting. Israel's army stated more troops will be reinforced in the occupied West Bank. "When civilians have guns, they can defend themselves," controversial far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said. On Friday, a shooting took place at a synagogue in East Jerusalem, in which seven people were killed and around three others were injured after people had gathered for prayers before the start of the Jewish Sabbath. The attacker was shot dead by the police at the scene. In another incident, two Israelis were shot by a 13-year-old Palestinian boy outside the walled Old City of east Jerusalem. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Israel seals family home of Palestinian synagogue shooter

At least seven people have been killed after a Palestinian gunman opened fire outside East Jerusalem Synagogue on Friday night. It is one of the deadliest attacks on Israelis in years. Police have described it as a terrorist incident and it comes after a day of Israel's deadly raid in Jenin.

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