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June 5, 2024

Netanyahu says Israel 'prepared for very intense action' against Iran-backed Hezbollah amid rising tensions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "prepared for very intense action in the north" in response to the Lebanese terrorist movement Hezbollah's continued rocket and drone attacks.

June 5, 2024

Attack on US Embassy in Lebanon foiled, gunman captured after shootout

A gunman opened fire at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday, but was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with Lebanon's army and taken to a hospital.

June 5, 2024

Israel accused of using white phosphorus to harm civilians in Lebanon, rights group report says

Human Rights Watch, a human rights group, has accused Israel of using white phosphorus on residential buildings in at least five towns and villages in southern Lebanon.

June 4, 2024

Iran-backed Houthis launch more missiles into Red Sea after Greece said attacks have declined

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea in the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command confirmed Tuesday.

June 4, 2024

Interfaith gathering urges peace as Hamas hostage families relate crushing fears

The interfaith gathering included testimony from the family members of hostages still in Hamas custody and pleas from leaders from each Abrahamic faith for the safe return of everyone.

June 3, 2024

Families of hostages taken in Israel on Oct. 7 plead for peace at interfaith conference in NYC

The discussion came as the IDF confirmed that four more hostages have died while in Hamas captivity.

June 3, 2024

IDF confirms deaths of 4 Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity

Four Israeli hostages have died while in Hamas captivity, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Monday after obtaining new intelligence.

June 3, 2024

Aid trucks entering Gaza from Israel

Aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip following security checks last month. The trucks from Egypt entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. (Video: COGAT via IDF Spokesman's Unit.)

June 3, 2024

Maldives bans Israelis from entering country during war in Gaza

The Maldives, an Indian Ocean island nation, is banning Israelis from entering the country and has announced a solidarity campaign with Palestinians.

June 3, 2024

Actor Michael Douglas visits Israel in solidarity, meets president

Actor Michael Douglas visited an Israeli kibbutz that was hit hard in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that sparked the current Israel-Hamas war, and met with Israeli president Isaac Herzog.