News of israel

Milei lands in Israel, makes second emotional visit to Wailing Wall

10-06-2025 10:05 President Milei arrives in Israel and visits the Wailing Wall: “I will always support the people of Israel with all my heart," he tells Jewish faithful at holy site.

President Milei begins 10-day tour of Italy, France, Spain, Israel

05-06-2025 15:34 Javier Milei departs for the longest international tour of his Presidency; La Libertad Avanza leader will meet Pope Leo, Macron and Meloni, but the main event will be his time in Israel.

President Milei postpones scheduled trip to Israel

19-03-2025 23:31 Tensions in Israel and Argentina lead to suspension of President Javier Milei’s trip; Decision made as conflict rages in Middle East and protests pick up at home.

Israel vows to fight in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce

18-03-2025 09:47 Israel unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with health ministry reporting 400 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.

Hamas, Israel complete sixth hostage-prisoner swap

17-02-2025 15:18 Argentine Yair Horn was released Saturday as part of the sixth hostage-prisoner swap under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, appearing in better condition than hostages released the week before.

Trump and Gaza: No laughing matter

07-02-2025 10:01 What Trump wants to happen in Gaza is downright dangerous and could have dire consequences for a region that has triggered one war after another for decades.

by David Smith

Trump flashes newfound imperialist streak in White House return

06-02-2025 13:09 US presient's surprise proposition to take control of the Gaza Strip is just the latest signal that his new foreign policy doctrine revolves around expanding the US footprint across the globe.

Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza as he welcomes Netanyahu

04-02-2025 22:07 Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for crucial talks on the truce with Hamas, as the US president suggested permanently resettling Palestinians from war-battered Gaza.

Gaza hostage families conflicted over those not on release list

24-01-2025 11:06 Argentine-Israeli Itzik Horn has one son on the list of 33 hostages to be freed, and another who will remain in Gaza until further notice.

The 86th victim

18-01-2025 06:41 Ten years later, Argentine society is still owed an explanation of a bafflingly mysterious death.

by Michael Soltys

Air strikes in Gaza crush joy of ceasefire deal

16-01-2025 12:16 Israeli air strikes have killed 73 people and injured 200 since Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.

Israel, Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal

15-01-2025 20:09 Multiphase ceasefire deal, brokered by the United States, Qatar and Egypt, commits Israel and Hamas to ending the war in Gaza after 15 months.

International Criminal Court: Catching the world's most wanted

21-11-2024 14:22 International Criminal Court's historic arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders highlight its ongoing struggle for enforcement and recognition, with limited convictions and reliance on cooperation from member states.

Argentina says ICC warrants 'ignore' Israel's right to self-defence

21-11-2024 13:36 President Javier Milei’s government says International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister "ignores" the country's right to defend itself.

Argentina names Hezbollah operative behind AMIA, Israeli Embassy attacks

31-10-2024 15:54 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich reveals identity of top Hezbollah leader in Latin America, alleging Hussein Ahmad Karaki was responsible for the AMIA community centre and Israeli Embassy bombings in the 1990s.

Milei to 'audit' Argentina's Foreign Ministry after Cuba embargo vote

31-10-2024 14:12 Day after sacking of Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says "President Milei's position is clear" and that all staff unhappy with Argentina's new direction are free to "withdraw from the government."

Biden to meet European leaders for talks on Ukraine, Middle East

08-10-2024 08:17 US President Joe Biden will meet the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom in Berlin on Saturday to discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Argentines commemorate first anniversary of brutal Hamas attack

07-10-2024 21:51 Thousands of people gathered in Buenos Aires on Monday to mark the first anniversary of Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel last October 7.

Iran fires missiles at Israel in new Middle East escalation

01-10-2024 14:34 Iran's official news agency IRNA says Tehran has launched "a missile attack on Tel Aviv," Israel's commercial hub; Attacks come after Israeli raids against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon.

Israel’s terrible swift sword

21-09-2024 06:20 Israel not only tore apart Hezbollah’s communications’ network and undermined its morale, but also scored a major propaganda triumph. For a small country whose very survival depends entirely on its military prowess, this is a matter of literally vital importance.

by James Neilson