Israel Accepts Proposal to Bridge Differences on Cease-Fire, …
WEB1 day ago · Aug. 19, 2024 Updated 10:19 p.m. ET. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said on Monday that Israel had accepted a Biden administration proposal to bridge some remaining differences with Hamas on ...
Israel - Wikipedia
WEBIsrael is located in a region known to Jews as the Land of Israel, synonymous with the Palestine region, the Holy Land, and Canaan. In antiquity, it was home to the Canaanite civilization followed by the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Israel | Facts, History, Population, & Map | Britannica
WEB1 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.
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WEB1 day ago · Sanctioned by US, activists who tried to block aid to Gaza change course. Leaders of Tzav 9, which has attacked humanitarian supply convoys headed to Strip, say their focus shifted from ‘field ...
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WEBIDF recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza, including one previously presumed alive. By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff. All 6 had been taken alive on Oct. 7; Avraham Munder …
Israel Gaza war | Latest News & Updates | BBC News
WEBAug 9, 2024 · The US is stepping up its efforts to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and...
Israel - The World Factbook
WEBAug 7, 2024 · 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.
Israel country profile - BBC News
WEBOct 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...
A brief history of Israel | Britannica
WEBIsrael, officially State of Israel, Country, Middle East, at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Area (excludes the West Bank and Gaza Strip): 8,522 sq mi (22,072 sq km). Population (2024 est.) 9,177,000 (excludes Israelis in the West Bank and Gaza Strip).
Israel-Palestinian conflict updates - The New York Times
WEBMay 19, 2021 · President Biden and other world leaders intensified calls to end the conflict, which has killed at least 227 people in Gaza and 12 in Israel.