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Israel

State in the Middle East
Israel is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. Its territory is 22,072 km², and its population in 2021 was 9.291 million people. The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. Not all states recognize this city as the capital, which is why many embassies are located in Tel Aviv. The history of the Jewish people in this land spans over three thousand years. The modern State of Israel was proclaimed on May 14, 1948, after the end of the British Mandate in Palestine. This event led to the Arab-Israeli War, as neighboring Arab countries did not recognize the newly formed state. The conflict remains unresolved to this day.
1948
The State of Israel was proclaimed
1949
Israel became a member of the United Nations
1967
Israel unified Jerusalem after the Six-Day War
1979
A peace treaty was signed between Israel and Egypt
1994
A peace treaty was signed between Israel and Jordan
2000
Israel completed the withdrawal of troops from South Lebanon
2007
Israel became a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
2010
The Israeli economy was recognized as one of the most innovative in the world
2020
The Abraham Accords were signed, normalizing relations with several Arab countries
2021
Israel achieved one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world
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HAMAS confirms death of top commander in Israeli strike

HAMAS commander al-Haddad was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. He was one of the primary architects of the October 7 attack on Israel.

News of the World • May 16, 11:27 AM • 4027 views
"We are not the UN" - organizers defend Eurovision and prepare for new protests over Israel's participation

The EBU is preparing for protests during the Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna due to Israel's participation. The organizers will not hide potential booing of the artists.

Culture • May 16, 09:56 AM • 7234 views
Trump Deciding Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran After China Visit – NYT

Trump is considering the resumption of massive strikes on Iran and its nuclear facilities. The Pentagon has prepared escalation plans for next week.

News of the World • May 16, 04:42 AM • 4912 views
Israel announces strike on one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza

Israel attacked Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who is considered the mastermind behind the October 7 attack. There is currently no data confirming the elimination of the Hamas leader.

News of the World • May 15, 09:57 PM • 3269 views
Israel and Lebanon extended the ceasefire for another 45 days

Israel and Lebanon extended the ceasefire regime for 45 days through U. S. mediation. The next round of negotiations will take place on June 2-3.

News of the World • May 15, 06:54 PM • 3580 views
Trump and Xi found common ground on Iran, agreed on the Strait of Hormuz - Rubio

Trump and Xi Jinping discussed the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Marco Rubio emphasized that the US is not asking China for help regarding Iran.

News of the World • May 14, 01:49 PM • 4524 views
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in the US as ceasefire deadline approaches

Negotiations between Lebanon and Israel regarding the extension of the truce are set to begin in Washington. During the current agreement, more than 400 people have already been killed.

News of the World • May 14, 07:10 AM • 3979 views
Judge blocks US sanctions against UN official who called for war crimes prosecution in Gaza

A US court has blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese due to violations of free speech rights. The restrictions were imposed following her calls for an investigation into Israel's actions.

Politics • May 14, 06:42 AM • 4216 views
Netanyahu secretly visited UAE and coordinated strike on Iranian facility - media

Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE to meet with the President and coordinate actions against Iran. The countries jointly attacked an Iranian petrochemical facility.

Politics • May 14, 02:48 AM • 5590 views
Trump's Gaza Peace Council prepares 15-point plan for disarmament of Hamas movement

The Peace Council under the U. S. President is developing a roadmap for the demilitarization of Gaza. The plan envisions a political future or the departure of militants to other countries.

Politics • May 13, 08:41 PM • 7101 views
First finalists of Eurovision 2026 determinedPhoto

The first ten Eurovision finalists have been selected in Vienna. Ukrainian artist Leleka will perform in the second semi-final on May 14.

Culture • May 12, 09:28 PM • 8428 views
The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 has kicked off in ViennaVideo

The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.

Culture • May 12, 07:35 PM • 5401 views
Eurovision 2026 kicks off in Vienna – who will perform and whether you can voteVideo

Fifteen artists will perform in the first semi-final. Five countries are boycotting the contest due to Israel, while organizers have changed the voting rules and tightened security.

Culture • May 12, 08:21 AM • 92991 views
"I respect him very much": Trump says he has a "great relationship" with the Chinese leader

Trump will likely ask Xi Jinping to influence Iran for the sake of the Strait of Hormuz. A war against Iran threatens China's energy sector and the stability of relations between the countries.

News of the World • May 11, 06:46 PM • 3363 views
"Didn't read to the end" - Trump calls Iran's proposal "garbage"

Trump called Iran's response to the peace plan garbage and did not finish reading it. He stated that Tehran will never possess nuclear weapons for the sake of world security.

News of the World • May 11, 04:40 PM • 6477 views
Israel's "Iron Dome" air defense demonstrates up to 99% effectiveness against missiles

The system intercepted most of the 40,000 Hamas and Hezbollah rockets with an efficiency of up to 99%. Air defense shot down nearly all of Iran's 1,500 ballistic missiles.

News of the World • May 11, 02:54 PM • 3605 views
Controversies surrounding Israel could change Eurovision forever – BBCPhoto

Due to Israel's participation, a number of countries have announced a boycott of Eurovision 2026. Broadcasters are demanding a change in the rules for states that are at war.

Culture • May 11, 03:45 AM • 5573 views
Netanyahu announced intention to phase out US military aid

The Israeli Prime Minister seeks to replace US financial support with an equal partnership within a decade. Currently, the country receives $3.8 billion annually.

Politics • May 11, 02:58 AM • 44320 views
The United Kingdom and France are preparing an international mission to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

More than 40 countries will discuss the creation of a mission for the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is threatening a military response to the actions of Western powers.

News of the World • May 11, 01:32 AM • 4426 views
Hezbollah claims FPV drone strike on Israeli Iron Dome battery

Hezbollah released a video showing an FPV drone strike on an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel. The IDF has not officially commented on the incident or the authenticity of the footage.

News of the World • May 11, 12:58 AM • 4169 views
Netanyahu stated that the war with Iran is "not over yet" due to the presence of uranium

The Israeli Prime Minister emphasized the need to remove nuclear material from Iran. He considers the physical removal of uranium to be a completely possible and important mission.

Politics • May 11, 12:30 AM • 4359 views
Trump plans to pressure Xi Jinping over China's stance on Iran – Bloomberg

Trump will discuss China's support for Iran and the creation of a new trade council in Beijing. Agreements on the purchase of American goods and energy are expected.

Politics • May 10, 11:57 PM • 4258 views
Iran has submitted a response to the U.S. regarding the latest proposal to end the war

Tehran has responded to the U. S. ceasefire proposal through intermediaries. The negotiations are focused on ending hostilities throughout the region.

Politics • May 10, 08:59 PM • 9446 views
US intensifies reconnaissance flights near Cuba – CNN

Since February, the US has conducted 25 reconnaissance flights near the coast of Cuba. Activity increased after Trump introduced an oil blockade of the island.

News of the World • May 10, 08:30 PM • 3764 views
Lebanon reports 39 dead due to new Israeli strikes

As a result of new IDF attacks in Lebanon, 39 people were killed, including children. In response, Hezbollah wounded three Israeli reservists with a drone.

News of the World • May 10, 02:39 AM • 4686 views
NATO countries prepare for Trump's withdrawal of additional troops from Europe - Bloomberg

Allies expect a large-scale withdrawal of US troops from Germany, Italy, and Spain. Trump plans to cancel the deployment of long-range missiles in Europe.

Politics • May 9, 02:29 PM • 4477 views
Secret Plan: Iran was to receive 5,000 drones from Russia for a war with the US - The Economist

Russia planned to transfer 5,000 fiber-optic controlled drones to Iran for attacks on US forces. The document indicates that Russians were preparing Iranian operators.

Politics • May 8, 10:05 PM • 10714 views
Possible oil spill detected near Iran's Kharg oil hubPhoto

Satellites have detected an oil spill covering 45 square kilometers near Kharg Island. This is the largest slick recorded in the last 70 days of conflict in the region.

News of the World • May 8, 06:01 PM • 5384 views
Iran introduces new rules for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz - CNNPhoto

Tehran demands detailed information about vessel owners and crew for passage through the strait. The movement of US and Israeli ships is now officially restricted.

News of the World • May 8, 06:59 AM • 36800 views
US fuel exports hit record high, a boon for oil companies and a threat to Trump - FT

US fuel exports reached a record high due to the war with Iran and global shortages. Domestic gasoline prices have risen to a four-year high.

Economy • May 7, 07:41 AM • 6064 views