In an extensive and candid interview with Al-Arabiya News, President Isaac Herzog laid bare Israel’s unwavering stance on some of the most pressing issues confronting the Middle East. Speaking on the solemn occasion of the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, Herzog touched on the delicate balance of safeguarding Israel's security while striving for regional peace, with Gaza, Iran, and Hezbollah dominating the conversation.

06 October 2024

Read more: Herzog: Iran an "Empire of Evil," Calls for Post-Hamas Plan in Gaza

In a shocking and brazen act of terror, the usually bustling Beersheba Central Bus Station in southern Israel was turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy on Sunday afternoon. Gunfire and frantic screams pierced the air as at least one woman was brutally killed, and several others were injured in what authorities have described as a suspected terrorist attack. The assault, which is currently believed to be a combined shooting and stabbing incident, sent shockwaves throughout the country, sparking immediate police and emergency responses. The terrorist was named as Ahmed Said Akabi, an Israeli citizen living in the Hora Diaspora in the Negev.

06 October 2024

Read more: Deadly Terror Attack at Beersheba Bus Station: One Killed, Several Injured

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes have targeted key Hamas and Hezbollah positions across the country, marking a significant intensification in the regional war. On Saturday, a powerful strike in northern Lebanon claimed the life of senior Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali and his entire family, sending shockwaves through the militant group. The attack occurred in a refugee camp, demonstrating Israel's strategic reach deep into Lebanese territory. Hamas later confirmed that another of its military operatives was eliminated in a separate strike in the Bekaa Valley, further eroding the group's command structure.

06 October 2024

Read more: Israeli Airstrikes Target Hamas, Hezbollah as Lebanon Conflict Escalates

In a dramatic and highly charged exchange of public statements, the leaders of France and Israel have found themselves at odds over the supply of military aid to Israel amidst its ongoing war in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron set off a diplomatic firestorm on Saturday night when he called for an immediate halt to arms shipments to Israel, a position that drew swift and fierce condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

06 October 2024

Read more: Netanyahu Condemns Macron After He Calls for Israel Arms Embargo

Addressing security concerns, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Home Front Command has issued updated safety directives for several key areas throughout Israel. These updates affect the regions of Hacarmel, Wadi Ara, Menashe, Samaria, the Sharon, Dan, Shefela, Yarkon areas in central Israel, as well as Jerusalem and the Judean plains.

01 October 2024

Read more: IDF Updates Safety Guidelines For Central Israel After Missile Strikes