Israel

Trump's softened stance on regional actors like Hamas and the Houthis, coupled with bypassing Israel on this trip, fuels speculation about potential Palestine-related announcements.

Hamas has confirmed in a statement that the group is going to be releasing dual-national citizen Edan Alexander, Al Jazeera reported.

At least 21 people, including several children, were killed on Saturday in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip amid a months-long Israeli blockade that has deepened the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn coastal enclave

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to conquer and hold parts of Gaza, escalating its offensive against Hamas. The move sparks criticism over hostage safety and deepens the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a phased and forceful response after a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck near Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six and forcing international flights to halt or divert.

A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels landed near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, prompting Air India to divert its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Abu Dhabi and suspend operations until May 6 for safety reasons.

Israel is preparing to indict 22 Hamas operatives involved in the October 7 massacre, particularly the brutal attack on the Nir Oz kibbutz.

Israel’s military confirmed the killing of Hamza Wael Muhammad Asafah, a senior Hamas Nukhba Force commander involved in October 7 massacre and a February hostage release event. Asafah was eliminated in a targeted strike in central Gaza 2 weeks ago.

Maldives Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill prohibiting Israeli passport holders from entering the country until attacks on Palestinians come to an end.

Israel on Sunday launched missiles at Gaza's al-Ahli Hospital, causing damage to its emergency unit and putting the only remaining operational hospital in northern Gaza inoperative, Al Jazeera reported.