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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 ]
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IDF: Rocket launcher positioned in southern Gaza humanitarian zone destroyed in strike (The Times of Israel) 2 hours ago. White House: Biden raised issue of US hostages held in Gaza during...
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...
16 hours 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.
23 hours ago · LIVE: Israel targets southern Lebanon, kills 24 in Gaza in a single day. Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks killed 24 Palestinians and wounded 112 in latest 24-hour reporting period.
Oct 7, 2023 · See where Israel has bulldozed vast areas of Gaza, as its invasion continues to advance south.
2 days ago · The main UN aid agency in Gaza says Israel has failed to meet a US deadline to boost aid to the territory or risk a reduction in American military aid. Last month, in a strongly worded letter, the ...