At least six people were killed and dozens wounded after alleged Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, the deadliest attack in the city in years.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to pursue the attackers and their supporters, while far-right ministers call for tougher action.
The attack comes as Israel expands its military offensive in Gaza, bombing high-rises and forcing tens of thousands to flee south into already devastated areas.
The EU, Spain, France, Germany, and the UAE have condemned the violence, urging an immediate ceasefire.
Will the shooting derail ceasefire talks and hostage negotiations?

 Indian PM Modi Condemns Attack, Reiterates India's Zero-Tolerance Policy On Terrorism

Israel’s military has issued fresh evacuation orders in Gaza City, marking over 65 such directives since October 7, 2023. Thousands of Gazans are being told to move to designated "safe zones" as the IDF pushes to tighten control.


Israel-Hamas war: IDF advances 'Gaza takeover plan' with fresh evacuations

Israel-Hamas war: IDF orders mass evacuation of Gaza City amid ongoing displacement

Families of hostages rallied in Jerusalem, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prioritizing political power over the lives of their loved ones. Protesters called on U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene, branding Netanyahu a "traitor."


Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families protest in Jerusalem, accuse Netanyahu of betrayal 

Israel-Gaza War: Israeli forces have destroyed a major high-rise building in Gaza City. The Defense Minister warned the "gates of hell" are opening for the residents. The strike signals a dangerous new phase in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Watch to know more updates on this!


Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu orders to control Gaza City

Breaking: Israel issues fresh evacuation order for Gaza City, strikes another high-rise

President Donald Trump claims to be in "deep talks" with Hamas regarding the release of hostages in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas has released a new video showing hostages allegedly held in Gaza City, raising fresh concerns over their condition and safety.


Israel-Hamas war: Trump warns Hamas of 'tough' outcome if Israeli hostages are not freed

#GRAVITAS | Tomorrow will mark 700 days of the Gaza War and counting since Hamas carried out its attack-massacre in southern Israel on 7 October 2023. Over 63,000 Gazans have been killed since. Meanwhile, Israel has claimed over 40% of Gaza city territory has come under its control as it launched fresh strikes in Gaza City, killing nearly 30 people alone, and levelling high-storey buildings to ground. Watch this video to find out more. 


Hostage families hold protests, asking Israel to free hostages, end war 

Israeli leaders on Wednesday dismissed a statement from Hamas declaring its willingness to free all the hostages in an exchange for ending the war in Gaza, vowing to go ahead with the planned invasion of Gaza City if the Palestinian terror group doesn’t accept Jerusalem’s conditions to permanently halt the fighting. Now after Trump, Israel issues a warning to Hamas.


Israel-Hamas war: After Trump, Israel warns Hamas | IDF chief to warn Netanyahu 

New satellite images show large-scale construction at Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility in the Negev desert. The site, long suspected of housing Israel’s nuclear weapons program, has sparked fresh global debate over regional security.

Israel Nuclear Reactor: Satellite Images Reveal New Construction; Experts Raise Alarm

New satellite images show large-scale construction at Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility in the Negev desert. The site, long suspected of housing Israel’s nuclear weapons program, has sparked fresh global debate over regional security.


Israel-Hamas war: Satellite images reveal expansion at Israel’s Dimona nuclear site in Negev

Discontent is spreading among Israeli reservists as some refuse to report for duty, protesting Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy. Concerns over rising deaths off the battlefield are fueling wider opposition within the ranks.

Israel-Gaza War: Trump Tells Hamas To Give Back ‘All 20 Hostages’ And ‘It Will End’

Discontent is spreading among Israeli reservists as some refuse to report for duty, protesting Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy. Concerns over rising deaths off the battlefield are fueling wider opposition within the ranks.


Israel-Hamas war: Israeli reservists protest Netanyahu’s Gaza plan as discontent grows deeper

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel’s war against Hamas “must end in Gaza,” calling the conflict a pivotal and decisive stage. Speaking at an event marking the legalization of West Bank settlements, he vowed to defeat Hamas completely, reclaim hostages, and ensure Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel. Netanyahu also cited broader regional wins over Iran's influence and solidarity with Russian allies.

'War started in Gaza, it will end in Gaza': Netanyahu reiterates his stance

Israel: IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned in last night’s heated cabinet meeting that conquering Gaza City might lead to Israel fully occupying the Gaza Strip


Israel: IDF Chief Warns Gaza Conquest Could Result in ‘Military Government’

Israeli ground forces in Gaza are facing intense Hamas guerrilla tactics, exposing deep challenges within the IDF as the war intensifies.


Israel-Hamas War: IDF Says Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida Killed In Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Ground troops in Gaza expose crisis inside the IDF

Israel-Gaza War: The Israeli military is advancing deeper into Gaza City, targeting entire neighborhoods and displacing Palestinian families with no safe refuge.



Israel-Gaza: Israel Continues to Pound Gaza, Protests Erupt in Tel Aviv Demanding Return of Hostages

Israel-Hamas War: Israel on Friday released a harrowing clip from the October 7 Hamas attack, highlighting the events that unfolded during the assault.


Israel-Hamas: "Remember October 7”, Israel Shares Shocking Clip Amid Gaza Crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the ongoing escalation in Gaza, calling it an "unfolding tragedy" marked by unprecedented destruction, famine, and civilian suffering. He renewed calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages, warning that Israel’s renewed military push into Gaza City could deepen the humanitarian catastrophe.


Israel-Hamas war: Gaza City declared 'dangerous combat zone' by Israel

BREAKING | US Blocks Visas For Palestinian Leaders Ahead Of UN General Assembly

IDF Soldiers Say They're Being Sent To Fight With Broken Weapons

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the ongoing escalation in Gaza, calling it an "unfolding tragedy" marked by unprecedented destruction, famine, and civilian suffering. He renewed calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages, warning that Israel’s renewed military push into Gaza City could deepen the humanitarian catastrophe.

Israel-Hamas War: IDF Declares Famine-Hit Gaza City A Combat Zone, Ending ‘Tactical Pauses’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday in an interview with Breibert senior editor Joel Pollock 'You can't be MAGA if you're anti-Israel'. &nbsp;He criticised the growing anti-Israeli sentiment in the US and blamed it on the political rights NGOs based in Europe and Qatar.&nbsp;“If you support Iran, Iran tried to kill President Trump twice, not once, but twice. Iran has put a price on his head," claimed Netanyahu.&nbsp;He then accused Iran of killing 251 American Marines in Beirut. He said Iran has killed thousands of Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan using explosive devices. ‘They bombed American embassies. They burn American flags. They chant, ‘Death to America.’ The first thing they did when this regime took power was to take over 50 hostages in the American embassy.’Netanyahu was positioning support for Israel as an essential element of the Republican, specifically Trump's, political identity. In this way, he was entrenching geopolitical loyalty into partisan politics.Netanyahu insisted Iran wants to destroy the United States, claiming that Israel is the best Ally of the United States, and it's fighting a war for the United States. Israel and Netanyahu had been facing strong criticism from the MAGA support base. Influential MAGA figures like Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and strategist Steve Bannon have criticised Israel's conduct, a shift in the Republican sentiment.Steve Banon responded to the interview in a social media post where he said US citizens are not concerned about Netanyahu, “They care about exposing your pathological lies in order to keep us out of your next war” &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">American Citizens Do Not Give 2 Fucks About Your Thoughts on MAGA , or What Our Citizens Need to Believe—They Care About Exposing Your Pathological Lies in Order to Keep Us Out of Your Next War <a href="https://t.co/RYVE0Lisj8">https://t.co/RYVE0Lisj8</a> <a href="https://t.co/kcRJma4mEV">pic.twitter.com/kcRJma4mEV</a>&mdash; Grace Chong, MBI (@gc22gc) <a href="https://twitter.com/gc22gc/status/1961251197366800413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The remark from Netanyahu reflects his strategy to influence domestic politics of the US by linking it to foreign policy. It is deepening the divide between traidtional pro Israeli republican with anti war MAGA supporters. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz had also been a vocal critic of Israel calling out the Netanyahu government of warcrimes in Gaza.&nbsp;

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Trump supporters “can’t be MAGA” if they oppose Israel, sparking backlash from figures like Steve Bannon and reigniting debates over US-Israel ties within the conservative movement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday in an interview with Breibert senior editor Joel Pollock 'You can't be MAGA if you're anti-Israel'. He criticised the growing anti-Israeli sentiment in the US and blamed it on the political rights NGOs based in Europe and Qatar. “If you support Iran, Iran tried to kill President Trump twice, not once, but twice. Iran has put a price on his head," claimed Netanyahu. He then accused Iran of killing 251 American Marines in Beirut. He said Iran has killed thousands of Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan using explosive devices. ‘They bombed American embassies. They burn American flags. They chant, ‘Death to America.’ The first thing they did when this regime took power was to take over 50 hostages in the American embassy.’ Netanyahu was positioning support for Israel as an essential element of the Republican, specifically Trump's, political identity. In this way, he was entrenching geopolitical loyalty into partisan politics. Netanyahu insisted Iran wants to destroy the United States, claiming that Israel is the best Ally of the United States, and it's fighting a war for the United States. Israel and Netanyahu had been facing strong criticism from the MAGA support base. Influential MAGA figures like Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and strategist Steve Bannon have criticised Israel's conduct, a shift in the Republican sentiment. Steve Banon responded to the interview in a social media post where he said US citizens are not concerned about Netanyahu, “They care about exposing your pathological lies in order to keep us out of your next war”

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Trump supporters “can’t be MAGA” if they oppose Israel, sparking backlash from figures like Steve Bannon and reigniting debates over US-Israel ties within the conservative movement.

Netanyahu warns Trump supporters: ‘You Can’t Be MAGA if You’re Anti-Israel’

The Israeli Air Force launched a high-level precision strike near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting what intelligence sources say was a gathering of senior Houthi leaders, including ministers and military officials. The attack, confirmed by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and the IDF, is being described as Israel's most dramatic strike in Yemen to date.

According to reports, the meeting was possibly attended by top Houthi commanders, including the group’s defense minister and chief of staff Muhammad al-Ghamari. The outcome remains unclear, but the operation was conducted under heavy air defense and in coordination with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli airstrike targets senior Houthi officials near Sanaa | Massive strike in Yemen 

Israel has intensified its military offensive in Gaza City as it pushes to gain full control of the area. Heavy bombardment and ground operations continue, raising concerns over rising civilian casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.


Israel-Gaza war: At least 71 Palestinians killed in 24 hours 

 Israeli forces killed at least 16 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday and wounded dozens in the south of the enclave, local health officials said, as residents reported intensified military bombardment in the suburbs of Gaza City.


Israel-Gaza war: At least 16 people killed in IDF operation in Gaza City alone 

#Gravitas Benjamin Netanyahu’s tenure as Israel’s Prime Minister appears to be under severe strain, both domestically and internationally.    


Netanyahu's days as Israeli PM numbered? 

Was a guided missile responsible for the devastating hospital attack? Investigations are underway as officials and experts analyze the blast site and available footage. Conflicting reports raise questions about the weapon used and who may be responsible.

Israel-Gaza war: Demand for answers on hospital hit continues to rise 

Thousands rallied at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025, calling on the Israeli government to secure the immediate release of hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas.

This week’s demonstration, led by families of the abducted, was a powerful yet peaceful appeal—urging citizens to join without engaging in a strike, unlike previous protests.

'Bring them home': Emotional protest in Tel Aviv for hostages in Gaza 

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem has rejected disarmament, stressing that they would only consider discussions if specific political and security conditions are met. 

Hezbollah-Israel conflict | Qassem sets conditions before any discussions

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