Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu informed US President Donald Trump that Israel will not withdraw its troops from Lebanon and does not recognize the "Lebanese clause" in the US-Iran agreement. The IDF will remain in position to counter Hezbollah threats.
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran's military facilities after Iran fired rockets at northern Israel, escalating a conflict sparked by Israel's strike on a Hezbollah site in Beirut.
The Israeli military announced it struck over 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Lebanon throughout the day, using approximately 85 munitions. The targets included command centers and weapons storage facilities, particularly in the Tyre area, in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent warning for residents of ten settlements in Lebanon's Nabatieh province and Beqaa Valley to evacuate before planned airstrikes, citing Hezbollah's ceasefire violations.
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha shares his experiences of war in Gaza through his poetry collection 'Forest of Noise'. Detained by Israeli forces, he fled Gaza with his family and now uses his art to bear witness to the ongoing conflict and humanize victims.
Eleven Australians are among 319 activists detained by Israeli forces in international waters while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla reported being intercepted off Cyprus, with Israel claiming no aid was found. Families and legal representatives urge the Australian government to intervene.
Israel has established a closed military zone along the Rosh HaNikra and Achziv coastline on the border with Lebanon, effective immediately. Entry into the area is strictly prohibited as the IDF states it remains prepared to defend the region.
Alice Chapman and Zak Khan say they were beaten, kicked and spat on after detention near Crete last weekTwo British activists have said they were admitted to hospital after being beaten by Israeli forces who intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla last week.Alice Chapman and Zak Khan were among 180 members of the Global Sumud flotilla detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in international waters near Crete late on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Alice Chapman and Zak Khan say they were beaten, kicked and spat on after detention near Crete last weekTwo British activists have said they were admitted to hospital after being beaten by Israeli forces who intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla last week.Alice Chapman and Zak Khan were among 180 members of the Global Sumud flotilla detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in international waters near Crete late on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Among the targets struck were rocket-launching terrorist cells preparing to carry out rocket-attacks toward IDF soldiers and the State of Israel, a loaded and ready-to-launch rocket launcher, a weapons storage facility, and military structures, the Israel Defense Forces said
Israeli forces carried out strikes on military infrastructure sites belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on April 26, following an order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 25. The IDF stated it will continue operating against threats to Israeli civilians and soldiers in accordance with political directives.
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Israel Defense Forces have committed more targeted killings of journalists than any other government's military since 1992.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Israel is ready to resume military operations against Iran, with goals of destroying Iran's economic infrastructure and eliminating top leadership including Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The IDF is awaiting US authorization. On February 28, the US and Israel launched a large-scale operation against Iran; 3,375 Iranians died over 40 days of war. A two-week ceasefire announced April 7 is now under dispute.
