Israel bars Gaza’s Christians from visiting Bethlehem, Jerusalem at Christmas
Christians in the Gaza Strip will not be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem to celebrate Christmas this year, Israeli authorities said on Thursday. Gazan Christians will be granted permits to travel abroad but none will be allowed to go to Israel and the occupied West Bank, home to many sites […]
Israel-Hamas fighting continues overnight in spite of reported ceasefire
The escalating conflict between Israel and the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip continued overnight, despite a reported ceasefire between the two sides, Israel’s Army said on Tuesday.
Iran impatient to fight and destroy Israel: state-linked news site
The head of Iran’s air force said on Monday the country was impatient to fight Israel and destroy it, a state-linked news website said.
Israel vows to block Palestinian bid to become full UN member
Israel has vowed to work with the United States to block a bid by the Palestinians for full membership in the United Nations, a move that would confer international recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Violent protest in Israel after local elections
A violent protest erupted in Kfar Manda in northern Israel on Saturday morning, involving hundreds of people. Three people were injured and taken to a hospital in Nazareth.
Syria downs Russian military plane during Israeli air strike
Syria accidentally shot down a Russian military aircraft, killing all 15 crew members, when its air defences swung into action against an Israeli missile strike, Russian and Israeli forces said Tuesday.
