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The strike came after Israeli air defences intercepted a rocket launched from the territory, the first since hundreds were fired in early May in a two-day flare-up which killed four Israelis and 25 Palestinians. (AP | Representational Image)

Israel warplanes strike Gaza bunkers, first since early May

Israeli aircraft targeted 'underground infrastructure' at the base in the southern Gaza Strip, it said in a statement.

13 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

PM Narendra Modi with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: PTI)

India votes in favor of Israel against Palestinian human rights group at UN

Israel had objected to Palestinian rights group Shahed being given an observer status in UN bodies

12 Jun 2019 3:24 PM

However, later it was discovered that he had painted an avocado black to make it look like a grenade. (Photo: Representational)

Israeli man uses avocado to loot USD 8,300 from two banks

The man demanded money by handing over a note -- 'hand over the money in the drawer' -- at the cash counter.

12 Jun 2019 2:24 PM

Personnel from Israel's national emergency services, Magen David Adom (MDA), arrived at the apartment shortly after the incident was reported. (Photo: Representational image)

2 Indians arrested for stabbing another Indian to death

Initial investigations revealed that a quarrel broke out among the three tenants.

10 Jun 2019 8:19 PM

An initial investigation by police revealed that a quarrel broke out among the tenants during which two of them were stabbed in their upper bodies, sustaining severe and moderate injuries. (Representational Image)

50-year-old Kerala man stabbed to death in Israel, roommate injured

Police suspect that the man was murdered, and have arrested two suspects -- who are also Indian citizens.

10 Jun 2019 10:59 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday tapped Amir Ohana as acting justice minister, the first openly gay minister in the country's history. (Photo: File)

In a first, Israel PM Netanyahu appoints first gay minister

The appointment of Ohana, from Netanyahu's Likud party, comes as Jerusalem prepares for its annual Gay Pride celebrations on Thursday.

06 Jun 2019 9:10 AM

Likud was also looking to push legislation limiting the power of Israel’s Supreme Court and paving Netanyahu’s path to many more years in office. (Photo:AP)

Netanyahu faces deadline: New Israeli government or election

At stake is the makeup of the future Israeli government and perhaps Netanyahu’s own perilous legal situation.

29 May 2019 4:33 PM

Netanyahu has until October to face a pre-trial hearing after Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced in February his intention to indict the leader. (Photo:AP)

Protestors gather in Tel Aviv to 'save democracy' from Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis gathered here on night to protest against attempts to pass legislation that would grant protection to Netanyahu.

26 May 2019 9:14 AM

Palestinian students inside their damaged school nearby a building that was destroyed by Israeli airstikes, in Gaza. (Photo: ANI)

Israel repoens Gaza crossings on Sunday

The developments came after a week that saw violent clashes along the Israel-Gaza border.

12 May 2019 1:43 PM

On April 30, Israel's Foreign Affairs and Information Minister, Yisrael Katz said that a train stop in the Old City of Jerusalem would be named after Trump. (Photo: File)

Israel to rename city square after Donald Trump on July 4

The United States became the first country to recognise the Golan Heights as part of Israel on March 25.

09 May 2019 3:32 PM

Gazan authorities reported six Palestinians killed in the Israeli strikes, including at least two terrorists. (Photo:AP)

Benjamin Netanyahu pledges 'massive attacks' in response to Gaza missiles

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he had ordered the military to launch further strikes on Gaza Strip terrorists.

05 May 2019 4:03 PM

Israel said around 90 rockets were fired from the Palestinian enclave and its air defences intercepted dozens of them. (Photo:AP)

As many as 50 rockets fired at Israeli base from Gaza: Army

Gaza militants on Saturday fired a barrage of dozens of rockets at Israel, which responded with strikes that killed a Palestinian.

04 May 2019 4:26 PM

The results from the April 9 election put Netanyahu on course to become Israel's longest-serving prime minister later this year, surpassing the state's founding father David Ben-Gurion. (Photo: AP | File)

Israeli President formally asks Netanyahu to form next government

Benjamin Netanyahu now has 28 days to form a government, with a possible extension of a further two weeks.

18 Apr 2019 9:00 AM

The final manoeuvre on Wednesday brought it into a tight elliptical orbit around the moon, 15-17 km (9-10.5 miles) from the surface at its closest. (Photo: SpaceIL)

Israeli spacecraft crashes onto moon after technical failures

The unmanned robotic lander suffered periodic engine and communications failures during 21 min or so of landing sequence, support team said.

12 Apr 2019 9:11 AM

The closely contested race was widely seen in Israel as a referendum on Netanyahu's character and record in the face of corruption allegations. (Photo: File)

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu secures record fifth term in office: Report

If he wins, Netanyahu, 69, will be on track to be the longest-serving prime minister in Israel's 71-year history.

10 Apr 2019 10:09 AM

Netanyahu has also sought to portray himself as Israel's essential statesman. (Photo:AFP)

Israel votes with PM Netanyahu's future still uncertain

Israelis began voting in elections that will decide whether to extend Netanyahu's long right-wing tenure despite corruption allegations.

09 Apr 2019 12:40 PM

Ex-military chief Benny Gantz poses a serious threat. (Photo:AP)

Binyamin Netanyahu, Benny Gantz make final pitches before Israeli vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to energise supporters on the eve of Elections with warnings and controversial promises.

08 Apr 2019 6:18 PM

Benny Gantz’s centrist Blue and White party was projected to take 30 seats, more than the 26 forecast for Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud. (Photo:AP)

Netanyahu lags behind in polls; still on course for an unprecedented fifth term

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fallen behind his main challenger in opinion polls ahead of next week’s Israeli election.

06 Apr 2019 11:51 AM

Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on the claim. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli air strikes hit sites across Gaza Strip, ceasefire reached

Hamas said Egypt had brokered the ceasefire following the escalation that came before Israel's April 9 elections.

26 Mar 2019 9:30 AM

Geller came to prominence in Britain with a series of appearances on prime time television. (Photo:Facebook)

Bristish psychic wants to use mass telepathy to stop Brexit

Spoon-bending psychic Uri Geller wants to bend British Prime Minister Theresa May's will against Brexit using mass-telepathy.

25 Mar 2019 2:39 PM

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