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US stations F-22 Raptors in Israel for first time as Iran crisis deepens

This deployment, reported by The Wall Street Journal, represents a notable shift in long-standing US policy, which had previously limited its military footprint in Israel to avoid escalating regional sensitivities.

India–Israel ties enter bold new phase as New Delhi rejects Palestine drift narrative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Israel visit underscores deepening strategic ties rooted in technology and trust, while former diplomat Deepak Vohra says India’s Palestine policy has matured rather than shifted away from its principles.

PM Modi holds meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog: 'India eager to welcome you'

PM Modi told Israeli President that people of India are eager to welcome him

OPINION | India-Israel equation needs to evolve from transactionalism to one of shared destinies

Netanyahu wants to free Israel of US military aid within a decade. It opens up new opportunities of collaboration for India and Israel if friction points such as the one on IP are addressed 

'A gigantic power': India-Israel alliance an 'enormous multiplier' of powers, says Netanyahu

In a special gesture, Modi was received by the PM Netanyahu and his spouse Sara Netanyahu and accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport in Tel Aviv

Left parties slams Modi's Israel visit as 'betrayal of Palestinian cause'

CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby, in a post on X, called the visit a betrayal of India's anti-colonial legacy

Israel’s Hexagon of Alliances with India triggers panic in Pakistan: Why a spooked Asim Munir is crying 'Muslim Ummah'

Pakistan perceives India’s growing security cooperation with Israel and other nations as a direct challenge to its own influence in West Asia and as a departure from what Islamabad frames as Muslim unity.

Rare endangered giant sperm whale carcass washes ashore on Southern Israel beach

An endangered sperm whale, one of only a few ever recorded in Israel, has washed ashore at Zikim Beach, prompting scientists to investigate what may be threatening this fragile Mediterranean population.

Nearly 20 nations slam Israel's West Bank moves towards 'de facto annexation'

Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a process to register land in the West Bank as "state property" and allowing Israelis to purchase land there directly.

Hamas demands end to Israeli ‘aggression’ before Gaza talks, Trump’s Board of Peace plans reconstruction

Hamas insists any Gaza talks must start with a halt to Israeli “aggression” and lifting the blockade, while Trump’s Board of Peace plans reconstruction contingent on militants’ disarmament.

At Board of Peace debut, Trump announces global commitments for Gaza reconstruction

The meeting in Washington came amid a broader push by Trump to build a reputation as a peacemaker

Did Israel detain Tucker Carlson? What the US commentator claims and what really happened at Ben Gurion Airport

Carlson said he travelled to Tel Aviv to conduct an interview with Huckabee and that problems began when he and his team attempted to leave Israel.

A weekend that could change the Middle East: Trump’s final call, US military buildup and Iran’s options | Explained

The rapid escalation of military assets across the Middle East, combined with stalled nuclear talks and increasingly combative rhetoric on both sides, has made the possibility of conflict both more credible and more dangerous.

Satellite images reveal Iran concealing and reinforcing military, nuclear sites

Satellite imagery shows Iran reinforcing and concealing key military and nuclear sites, including Parchin, Natanz, Isfahan, and missile bases, following US-Israel airstrikes, raising concerns over Tehran’s resilience and strategic capabilities.

Israel police to deploy around Al-Aqsa for Ramadan, Palestinians report curbs

Israel says it is committed to maintaining this status quo, though Palestinians fear it is being eroded.

'UN unable to solve Gaza war, US freed captives from barbarians': Marco Rubio

Rubio said that UN was unable to solve the war in Gaza - instead, it was the US that "freed captives from barbarians".

Russian-born journalist barred from Netanyahu’s US flight over 'connections'

Israeli journalist Nick Kolyohin was removed from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Washington moments before takeoff after Shin Bet cited a need to verify his “connections,” prompting criticism.

Allies, different agendas: Why the US and Israel clash over Iran

Despite their close alliance, the United States and Israel are pursuing different strategies toward Iran, with Washington leaning toward diplomacy while Israel favours tougher military action, experts say.

Israeli fire in Gaza kills 17, while militant gunfire wounds Israeli soldier

More than 530 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the deal took effect, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing, allowing limited pedestrian movement from Gaza

Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing with limited pedestrian movement, following the return of the last Israeli hostage, while humanitarian aid and full access remain restricted amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.

Iran renews threat to strike Israel as US attack fears grow

Tehran is closely monitoring hostile movements across the region, Hatami said, adding that “our finger is on the trigger,” according to the report.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 29, including children, amid fragile ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Saturday killed at least 29 Palestinians, including children, hitting homes, a police station, and a tent camp, even as the Rafah crossing prepares to reopen.

Israel confirms return of last Gaza hostage as remains of Ran Gvili are repatriated

Israel said the remains of hostage Ran Gvili have been identified and returned for burial, marking the end of efforts to repatriate all hostages taken during Hamas’s October 2023 attack.

Is Iran next on Trump’s list? US military buildup grows as Israel braces for surprise conflict | What we know

While no final decision has been made, the scale of the US military build-up, combined with Israel’s heightened readiness and Iran’s warnings, suggests the situation remains highly volatile.