# Israel
Latest news and articles about Israel
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Israeli Military Confirms Roughly 70,000 Palestinian Dead in Gaza, Validating Local Toll
The Israeli military has confirmed roughly 70,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since October 2023, aligning closely with figures published by Gaza’s health ministry. That convergence heightens humanitarian, legal and diplomatic pressure and complicates prospects for reconstruction and a political resolution.
Carrier Group, Missiles and Midnight Diplomacy: Why US‑Iran Tensions Are Back on a Knife‑Edge
The US has massed naval and air assets around Iran, prompting Tehran to declare maximum readiness and Israel to enter heightened alert. While Washington appears to prefer coercive pressure and limited strikes over full‑scale invasion, the risk of miscalculation, proxy escalation and disruption to global energy and shipping routes is elevated.
Israel and US Tighten Military Coordination as Washington Poised to Decide on Strikes on Iran
Israel and the United States are closely coordinating possible military action against Iran, with a US decision reportedly possible within days. Israeli officials warn that even limited US strikes on nuclear or missile sites could provoke significant Iranian retaliation and precipitate wider regional escalation, forcing Israel to respond militarily.
Netanyahu Accuses U.S. of Delayed Arms Deliveries, Saying Ammunition Shortages Cost Israeli Lives
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly blamed delayed U.S. weapons deliveries for ammunition shortages that he says contributed to Israeli military deaths in Gaza. The claim provoked a sharp rebuttal from a former Biden administration official and comes as Israel negotiates a new long-term U.S. aid package amid declining U.S. public support for further assistance.
Israeli Industry Sees Opening for AI Ties with China at Tel Aviv Innovation Summit
At the Tel Aviv Spark Innovation Summit (Jan 27–29, 2026) Israeli industry figures expressed optimism about deeper AI cooperation with China, citing complementary strengths: Israeli commercialisation and cybersecurity know‑how and Chinese scale. Opportunities are tangible in non‑sensitive commercial sectors, but geopolitical constraints and export controls will shape the depth and scope of collaboration.
U.S.–Iran Standoff Intensifies as Israel Readies for a “Sensitive Period”
A U.S. carrier strike group and additional forces have deployed near Iran, prompting Tehran to raise its alert level and threaten broad retaliation. Israel is on heightened readiness and has warned of a “sensitive period” around 30 January, creating a volatile mix of deterrence, domestic politics and asymmetric response options that could unsettle global markets and regional stability.
Netanyahu Vetoes Gaza Rebuilding Until ‘Complete’ Demilitarization, Rules Out Palestinian State
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will not permit the reconstruction of Gaza until it is fully demilitarized, rejected Palestinian statehood, and barred Turkey and Qatar from participating in any international stabilization force. His stance complicates a U.S. plan to move from ceasefire to phased governance, disarmament and rebuilding, and raises the prospect of a prolonged humanitarian and political stalemate.
U.S. Tells Israel It Is Nearing Readiness for Possible Strike on Iran, Raising Risks of Escalation
U.S. officials have informed Israel that preparations for possible military action against Iran are nearing completion, with operational windows expected to emerge in coming months but final action subject to presidential authorization. Public statements from Washington, Jerusalem and Tehran reflect heightened deterrent signaling that increases the risk of miscalculation and wider regional escalation.
Netanyahu Warns of Unprecedented Strike on Iran as U.S. readies Options, Raising Specter of Wider Conflict
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would respond with unprecedented force if Iran attacked, a statement made as U.S. officials reportedly briefed Israel on military options that could be ready within weeks. Tehran’s military echoed a readiness to respond, raising the risk that public threats and contingency planning could speed an escalation beyond the long-running shadow war between the two states.
Tel Aviv Families Switch Off Hostage Clock as Last Remains Return
Families in Tel Aviv ceremonially switched off a high-profile clock in front of the Defense Ministry on January 27 after the Israeli military announced the return of the last person taken to Gaza. The shutdown marks a symbolic end to a public campaign demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages, even as tough questions about accountability, the war’s conduct and Gaza’s future remain.
Israeli Woman Shocked to See Her Photo Used as a Dead Victim in Report on Iranian Protests
An Israeli woman, Noa Zion, discovered Channel 12 had used her photograph in a news segment that portrayed her as a casualty of protests in Iran. She posted video proof that she was alive, sparking social media debate about media verification and the potential consequences of misidentified images amid tense Israeli–Iranian relations.
Iran Vows Forceful Response to Any Attack, Blames U.S. and Israel for Sabotaging Talks
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned that the country’s armed forces will fully respond to any aggression and accused the United States and Israel of sabotaging negotiations. While professing openness to diplomacy, Tehran stressed it would resist if war were imposed and framed the stance as defending the survival of the state.