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Israel, [a] officially the State of Israel, [b] is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon and Syria to the north, the West Bank and Jordan to the east, the Gaza Strip and Egypt to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. [ 21 ]
Israel at war: Standing alone while expecting a miracle Israel faces boycotts, lawsuits, massive missile attacks, and criticism for defending itself alone. And yet, the country has not fallen...
Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and expert analysis from BBC journalists on the ground.
Israel’s allies are also urging restraint as the country prepares to retaliate against Iran, following last week’s ballistic missile attack.
Oct 13, 2023 · A country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is the only state in the world with a majority Jewish population. It has been locked in conflict with the Palestinians and its Arab...
Oct 7, 2023 · Israel has responded with a wave of air strikes on Gaza that have killed 232 people and wounded 1,600, medics say. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was "at war" and vowed that...
1 day ago · Israel is a country in the Middle East, located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem is the seat of government and the proclaimed capital, although the latter status has not received wide international recognition. Learn more about Israel, including its history.
Oct 7, 2023 · See where Israel has bulldozed vast areas of Gaza, as its invasion continues to advance south.
May 11, 2021 · Israel has inflicted a series of crushing defeats on the Palestinians since it became independent in 1948, but it still cannot win. While the conflict goes on neither side can be secure. The one...
6 days ago · Introduction. Background. Israel has become a regional economic and military powerhouse, leveraging its prosperous high-tech sector, large defense industry, and concerns about Iran to foster partnerships around the world. The State of Israel was established in 1948.
