#Gravitas Official government figures show that over 69,000 Israelis left the country in 2025. A second straight year in which more people exited than entered. 


What’s driving Israelis to leave the country 

Israel has revealed new technology it deployed in Gaza and other battlefields in the last two years of war, and a laser it will begin to deploy to intercept missiles.


Israel's new weapon in Gaza unmasked: Armored carriers packed with explosives

Israeli bulldozers began demolishing 25 buildings housing Palestinians in a refugee camp on Wednesday, in what the military said was an effort to root out terror groups in northern areas of the West Bank.

Israel Begins Demolishing 25 Buildings in West Bank Palestinian Refugee Camp

Israeli forces are carrying out large-scale demolitions in the occupied West Bank, with bulldozers and cranes tearing through residential and commercial buildings. The operation has drawn sharp reactions amid ongoing tensions in the region, raising concerns over displacement, humanitarian impact, and the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations. 

Israel Demolishes Buildings In West Bank: Bulldozers & Cranes Tear Through

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Washington could support another major strike if Tehran resumes rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs. Speaking after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump also turned up pressure on Hamas, warning of severe consequences if the group does not disarm. The remarks come as the Gaza ceasefire shows signs of strain and efforts to move to its second phase remain stalled. Iran has rejected Trump’s warnings, insisting it has the right to defend itself and cautioning that its response could be “unexpected.”


Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes on Iran as Gaza Truce Falters, Iran Hits Back With Warning

US President Donald Trump dismissed differences with Israel over the Gaza ceasefire on Dec. 29, saying he was unconcerned by Israeli actions. Standing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump warned Hamas must disarm quickly or face consequences. Reports say Israeli strikes have killed hundreds since the truce was declared.

Israel-Gaza War: 10 Countries Warn Of Catastrophic Gaza Situation

Israel-Gaza War: Trump 'Not Concerned' About Israeli Strikes in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, saying there would be “hell to pay” if the group does not disarm. Speaking to reporters, Trump also stated that Israel is fully living up to its commitments, reinforcing Washington’s support for Israel amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. His remarks come as diplomatic efforts and security concerns continue to dominate regional politics.


Trump-Netanyahu meet: US president warns 'hell to pay' if Hamas doesn't disarm

Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland is illegitimate and unacceptable, the Turkish president said on Tuesday.

"The preservation of Somalia's unity and integrity under all circumstances is a priority for us," Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a news conference with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul.

"We will continue to resolutely support Somalia's territorial integrity and political unity, and stand by the Somali people," the Turkish president stressed.

Israel's Decision to Recognize Somaliland Illegitimate, Unacceptable: Turkish Prez Erdogan

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.

Trump-Netanyahu Meet: Trump Addresses Iran in Joint Presser With Netanyahu

#Gravitas Israel’s Defence Ministry says it has delivered the first operational 'Iron Beam' laser interception system to the Israel Defence Forces. Effectively signifying that the laser weapon is ready for combat use.

Israel Unleashes 'Iron Beam': New Part Of Israeli Air Force

Israel’s move to recognise Somaliland has sparked strong international reactions and heightened tensions in the region. Watch this story to find out more.

Israel's recognition of Somaliland sparks global condemnation 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States to meet President Donald Trump. The leaders are set to discuss a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations, regional security, and ongoing diplomatic efforts. Stay updated on their discussions and outcomes.


Sixth Trump-Netanyahu meeting this year, crucial moment for US-backed Gaza ceasefire

Trump-Netanyahu meet: Israeli PM and US President will discuss a wide range of issues 

The Houthis have warned Israel over its alleged presence in Somaliland, saying any Israeli footprint in the region would be considered a target. The statement comes amid rising regional tensions and diplomatic concerns surrounding Somaliland’s strategic location.


Somaliland row: Houthis warn against Israeli presence in Somaliland 

Trump-Netanyahu meet: Washington looks to create fresh momentum in Gaza ceasefire deal 

The Houthis have warned Israel over its alleged presence in Somaliland, saying any Israeli footprint in the region would be considered a target. The statement comes amid rising regional tensions and diplomatic concerns surrounding Somaliland’s strategic location.

Somaliland Row: Houthis Warn Israel Over Alleged Presence

Israel, Greece, and Cyprus signed a trilateral work plan for military cooperation for 2026 last week, the IDF announces, in a move that further deepens security coordination among Turkey’s regional rivals in the eastern Mediterranean.

Greece, Cyprus Sign Trilateral Deal With Israel

Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday -- a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia's longstanding opposition to secession.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. In a statement, he congratulated Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, praised his leadership and invited him to visit Israel.

Somalian Govt Hits Out at Netanyahu; Arab League Meet to Reject Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States, Israel, and Europe of waging a ‘total war’ against his country. In an interview published on Saturday, Pezeshkian said, “In my opinion, we are at total war with the United States, Israel and Europe. 

Iranian President Warns Against New Enemy Provocation

Somaliland Row: Muslim Nations Condemn Israel

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel’s move is "against international law" and constitutes unacceptable interference in Somalia’s internal affairs, stressing that "Somalia & its people are one: inseparable by division from a far."


Somaliland Row: Prez Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Says Somalia Inseparable by Division

Israeli forces imposed a lockdown on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, their second day of operations there after a local resident killed two people in Israel.

Israel-Palestine Conflict: IDF Blocks Roads & Surrounding Areas in Qabatiya Town

Israel Ignites Storm With Somaliland Recognition 

Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday -- a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia's longstanding opposition to secession.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. In a statement, he congratulated Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, praised his leadership and invited him to visit Israel.


Israel Ignites Storm With Somaliland Recognition

A Palestinian terrorist from the West Bank killed two people and wounded two others in a stabbing and car-ramming rampage in northern Israel on Friday before being shot and injured by a passerby, authorities said.

Israel: Man Rams Car into IDF Vehicle, Stabs Young Women in Israel

Israel has become the first country to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, a breakthrough in its quest for international recognition since it declared independence from Somalia 34 years ago.

Israel Becomes First Country to Recognise Somaliland as Sovereign State

Two people have died in a stabbing and car-ramming attack in northern Israel, officials report. The attacker, a Palestinian from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, first ran over a 68-year-old man and then fatally stabbed a 20-year-old woman near a highway. The suspect was shot and hospitalized after intervention. The incident follows another attack by an Israeli reservist in the West Bank, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.

 2 Killed In Stabbing Attack In Israel

Recent reports from intelligence agencies and think tanks suggest that while Iran has not made a political decision to build a nuclear weapon, it is making significant technical advances and exploring paths that could shorten the time needed for weaponization if its leadership decided to pursue one. 

Reports Suggest Iran's Quiet Move Towards Nuclear Weapons

In West Bank, violence by Israeli settlers' continues to grow. The latest wave of attack took place when a Palestinian family was attacked by masked men. The attack took place in the town of Samu as masked men smashed doors and windows and even released gas inside the house, injuring three children who were hospitalised. Five men have been arrested as probe picks pace.

Israeli Settlers Attack & Injures Palestinian Baby, Five Arrested

Illegal Israeli settlers injured a Palestinian infant and destroyed dozens of olive trees in a series of attacks in the occupied West Bank, a rights group and local sources said Thursday.

The Bedouin rights group al-Baydar said an 8-month-old baby was wounded and hospitalized after illegal settlers attacked Palestinian homes and property with stones late Wednesday in the al-Rabia area of Sa’ir town, northeast of Hebron in the southern West Bank.


West Bank Attack: Israeli Settlers Pelt Stones At Homes in Sair, Infant Injured

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