Israel does not wwant to lose out on what seems to be a unique chance to sign a peace deal with its middle-east neighbours. In a rare public appearance by the Mossad chief, he said that a task foce has been formed to identify peace making opportunities. Watch full video to know more.

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A Deadly Wave Of Airstrikes Have Hit Syria. On Sunday, Areas Near Damascus & Homs Were Attacked, Allegedly By The Israeli Forces

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U.S had proposed aid to Palestine in Baharain Conference. Palestine releases a man who attended U.S-Led conference. Palestine said to U.S that they want statehood not money. Watch this video to know more.

Benjamin Netanyahu Slams Palestine

Israeli warplanes fired missiles targeting Syrian military positions in Homs and the Damascus outskirts in an attack that killed at least four civilians and wounded another 21, Syrian state media said. Watch this video to know more.

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This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

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How Will Jared Kushner's Business Plan Impact Israel-Palestine Conflict? Can a power point presentation solve the longstanding Israel-Palestine conflict? Will Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law succeed where all the other U.S. President have failed? Here's a report

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Israel blocked fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip Tuesday, citing new incendiary balloons from the Palestinian enclave.

The move follows "the release of arson balloons from the Gaza Strip toward the State of Israel" which caused fires across the border, the Israeli defence ministry department responsible for Palestinian civil affairs said.

Fuel transfers were halted at the Karem Shalom goods crossing on Tuesday morning and would remain blocked "until further notice," COGAT said in a statement.

Balloons with attached incendiary devices are flown over the Gaza border by Palestinian demonstrators seeking to start fires in nearby Israeli farmland.

During regular demonstrations last year the balloons started hundreds of fires, though they have been curbed in recent months.

Fuel deliveries, which are coordinated with the United Nations and paid for by Gulf state Qatar, were agreed in late 2018 as part of a truce agreement between Israel and the strip's Islamist rulers Hamas.&nbsp;

They have improved electricity supply in the strip, where residents currently receive around 12 hours of power a day, according to the UN.&nbsp;

Before the deal, the daily power supply was regularly as low as six hours.

Israel has maintained a crippling blockade of Gaza for more than a decade.

It says it is necessary to isolate Hamas, with which the Jewish state has fought three wars, but critics label it collective punishment of Gaza's two million residents.

Israel blocked fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip Tuesday, citing new incendiary balloons from the Palestinian enclave. The move follows "the release of arson balloons from the Gaza Strip toward the State of Israel" which caused fires across the border, the Israeli defence ministry department responsible for Palestinian civil affairs said.

Israel blocked fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip Tuesday, citing new incendiary balloons from the Palestinian enclave. The move follows "the release of arson balloons from the Gaza Strip toward the State of Israel" which caused fires across the border, the Israeli defence ministry department responsible for Palestinian civil affairs said. Fuel transfers were halted at the Karem Shalom goods crossing on Tuesday morning and would remain blocked "until further notice," COGAT said in a statement. Balloons with attached incendiary devices are flown over the Gaza border by Palestinian demonstrators seeking to start fires in nearby Israeli farmland. During regular demonstrations last year the balloons started hundreds of fires, though they have been curbed in recent months. Fuel deliveries, which are coordinated with the United Nations and paid for by Gulf state Qatar, were agreed in late 2018 as part of a truce agreement between Israel and the strip's Islamist rulers Hamas. They have improved electricity supply in the strip, where residents currently receive around 12 hours of power a day, according to the UN. Before the deal, the daily power supply was regularly as low as six hours. Israel has maintained a crippling blockade of Gaza for more than a decade. It says it is necessary to isolate Hamas, with which the Jewish state has fought three wars, but critics label it collective punishment of Gaza's two million residents.

Israel blocks Gaza fuel supply over fire balloons

In exclusive talk with WION, Israeli Envoy said that one feels great after practising Yoga everyday. He also said that He is practising Yoga for 20 years now. Watch this video to know more.

International Yoga Day 2019: Israel Envoy says, ''Yoga balances not only your body but also mind''

In a democracy, the state and the people are equal before the rule of law. Israel lived up to this idea over the weekend. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara Netanyahu was convicted for graft. What's the case about? What does the conviction of Sara Netanyahu mean for democracy in Israel? Palki explains.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara, appeared in court on Sunday to admit criminal wrongdoing over the misuse of state funds to order catered meals, in a plea bargain carrying no jail time.

Israel's PM Netanyahu's Wife Admits Criminal Wrongdoing In Meals Catering Case

Israel unveiled "Trump Heights" on Sunday, a new community named after U.S. President Donald Trump on a contested frontier with Syria. The Golan Heights project is designed to cement ties between Israel and the United States after Trump signed a decree in March at the start of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the United States recognises Israeli sovereignty over the territory that Israel seized from Syria in the 1967 Middle East war.

Israel launches "Trump Heights" on Golan

Palestinian engineers working for Israeli chip designer Mellanox Technologies are poised to share a $3.5 million payout when the company's takeover by U.S. chip supplier Nvidia Corp is completed.

Palestinian contractors poised for riches from Israeli tech firm's takeover

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet announced inauguration of Golan settlement named after the U.S. President Donald Trump. Watch this video to know more.

Netanyahu unveils 'Trump Heights' town

India Sides With Israel & Votes Against Palestinian NGO In UN's ECOSOC. After Decades Of Endorsing The Two-nation Theory In Israel-Palestine Conflict, India Favours Israel Over Palestine At The United Nation's ECOSOC. Is There Merit In India's Decision? What Does This Mean For India? How Has The Indo-Israel Relationship Evolved Under Modi? Is Hugplomacy Working?

Gravitas: India Favours Israel Over Palestine

Preserving history is an important mission here in west Asia..both intangible and tangible heritage are taken very seriously..in Damascus, thanks to some people, vestiges of Syria’s past have been kept safe -- inside private homes..like this private museum in Syria’s capital city Damascus, which boasts of more than three-thousand antiquities..

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A massive cross-border fully-equipped underground tunnel between Lebanon and Israel is to be destroyed soon.. but what was it for..?

The West Asia Post: Israel destroys massive underground tunnel

The US ambassador to Israel did not rule out an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-faces-second-election-in-months-as-netanyahu-fails-to-form-government-222605">Israeli</a> move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, land that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-encourage-investment-in-palestinians-as-first-part-of-peace-plan-220069">Palestinians</a> seek for a state, in an interview with the New York Times published on Saturday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in the run-up to an April election that he plans to annex Jewish settlements in the West Bank, a move bound to trigger widespread international condemnation and complicate peace efforts.

The New York Times said that US&nbsp;Ambassador David Friedman had declined to say how Washington would respond to annexation, but remarked,&nbsp;"We really don’t have a view until we understand how much, on what terms, why does it make sense, why is it good for Israel, why is it good for the region, why does it not create more problems than it solves."

"These are all things that we'd want to understand, and I don't want to prejudge," Friedman said.

The White House has been working on a proposal for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, dubbed by President Donald Trump as "the deal of the century", but has not disclosed any of its details.

Watch: Trump's 'Deal of Century'&nbsp;to solve Israel-Palestine conflict

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Most countries view Israeli settlements in the West Bank, territory captured in the 1967 war, as illegal. Israel disputes this, citing historical, political and religious ties as well as security needs.

Friedman said that, under certain circumstances, "Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank".

It was unclear which West Bank territories Friedman meant and whether Israel's retention would be part of a peace accord that includes land swaps - an idea floated in past negotiations - rather than a unilateral move such as annexation.

The Trump plan had been expected to be unveiled during an economic conference in Bahrain this month. But a snap election in Israel set for Sept. 17 is likely to delay the roll-out.

Responding to Friedman's interview, Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat tweeted,&nbsp;"Their vision is about annexation of occupied territory, a war crime under international law."

The Palestinian leadership has refused to deal with the Trump administration since it recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Palestinians want the eastern part of the city, captured by Israel in the 1967 war and annexed in a move unrecognised abroad, as their future capital.

In March, Trump recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, territory that Israel captured from Syria in the same war and later annexed.

Netanyahu told Army Radio in April that Trump's Golan step showed it was possible to annex West Bank settlements "within a gradual process and I prefer to do so with American recognition".

He added,&nbsp;"I have been discussing the question of extending sovereignty with the Americans for the past six months."

A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said,&nbsp;"No plan for unilateral annexation by Israel of any portion of the West Bank has been presented by Israel to the US, nor is it under discussion."

The US ambassador to Israel did not rule out an Israeli move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, land that the Palestinians seek for a state, in an interview with the New York Times published on Saturday.

The US ambassador to Israel did not rule out an Israeli move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, land that the Palestinians seek for a state, in an interview with the New York Times published on Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in the run-up to an April election that he plans to annex Jewish settlements in the West Bank, a move bound to trigger widespread international condemnation and complicate peace efforts. The New York Times said that US Ambassador David Friedman had declined to say how Washington would respond to annexation, but remarked, "We really don’t have a view until we understand how much, on what terms, why does it make sense, why is it good for Israel, why is it good for the region, why does it not create more problems than it solves." "These are all things that we'd want to understand, and I don't want to prejudge," Friedman said. The White House has been working on a proposal for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, dubbed by President Donald Trump as "the deal of the century", but has not disclosed any of its details. Watch: Trump's 'Deal of Century' to solve Israel-Palestine conflict × Most countries view Israeli settlements in the West Bank, territory captured in the 1967 war, as illegal. Israel disputes this, citing historical, political and religious ties as well as security needs. Friedman said that, under certain circumstances, "Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank". It was unclear which West Bank territories Friedman meant and whether Israel's retention would be part of a peace accord that includes land swaps - an idea floated in past negotiations - rather than a unilateral move such as annexation. The Trump plan had been expected to be unveiled during an economic conference in Bahrain this month. But a snap election in Israel set for Sept. 17 is likely to delay the roll-out. Responding to Friedman's interview, Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat tweeted, "Their vision is about annexation of occupied territory, a war crime under international law." The Palestinian leadership has refused to deal with the Trump administration since it recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Palestinians want the eastern part of the city, captured by Israel in the 1967 war and annexed in a move unrecognised abroad, as their future capital. In March, Trump recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, territory that Israel captured from Syria in the same war and later annexed. Netanyahu told Army Radio in April that Trump's Golan step showed it was possible to annex West Bank settlements "within a gradual process and I prefer to do so with American recognition". He added, "I have been discussing the question of extending sovereignty with the Americans for the past six months." A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, "No plan for unilateral annexation by Israel of any portion of the West Bank has been presented by Israel to the US, nor is it under discussion."

US envoy, in interview, does not rule out Israeli annexation in West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 26) embarked on what he termed a "final effort" to break a deadlock in talks on forming a governing coalition ahead of a Wednesday deadline for a deal.

Netanyahu struggles to form government amid talk of new election

The Israeli army on Monday showed the inside of a sophisticated tunnel passing deep underground from Lebanon into northern Israel, saying it was intended for use by Lebanese Hezbollah militants. The tunnel was rigged with electrical wiring, fuse boxes and communications equipment. An army spokesman said it began almost a kilometre (mile) away inside Lebanon and reached depths of some 80 meters (265 feet) - about the height of a 22-storey building - as it crossed into Israel, near the town of Zarit.

Tunnel crossing between Lebanon and Israel went 22 storeys deep

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A car bomb exploded in a north Syrian town held by Turkey-backed rebels on Sunday (June 2), killing at least 10 people, rescue workers and medics said, after a war monitor had reported blasts hitting other insurgent-held areas in the northwest.

Car blast hits rebel-held north Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired two prominent ministers on Sunday ahead of general elections set for September, the second time the country will go to the polls this year

Netanyahu fires two key ministers ahead of second Israeli elections

The Prime Minister’s Office informed Bennett and Shaked Sunday afternoon that they would no longer be serving as Education Minister and Justice Minister respectively, following the failure of their party to cross the electoral threshold in the April 9th election.

Netanyahu Fires Bennett, Shaked From Government Ahead of Election

The Israeli military said its aircraft struck Syrian army targets on Sunday (June 2) after rockets were fired at the Golan Heights, and Syria's state media said three soldiers were killed in the second such flare-up in a week.

Israel strikes Syria after rockets fired at Golan

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament on Thursday (May 30), paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline.

Israelis angered as they face second election in months

Israel Heads back to Elections and parliament votes 74 against 45 to dissolve itself. Netanyahu fails to build coalition

Israel Heads back to Elections

Israeli lawmakers voted on Thursday to dissolve parliament and set the country on the path to a second election. According to reports, right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to put together a ruling coalition before deadline. Watch this video to know more.

Israel heads back to election

Israel moved closer towards a new election on Monday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to form a government after last month’s national ballot remained deadlocked.

Benjamin Netanyahu struggles to form government

Israel has carried out a rocket attack in Syria's Golan Heights region, according to Syrian state news and the Israeli military"An Israeli missile targeted Tel al-Shaar in Quneitra,"

Israel & Syria exchange fire; Tension escalates in region

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