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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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US suspends funding for Palestinian security forces

The Trump administration has frozen funding for the Palestinian Authority's security forces as part of a foreign aid review. This comes at a time when the PA is attempting to establish control over the Gaza Strip.

News of the World • February 19, 04:23 PM • 31621 views
There are two conditions: Hamas expressed readiness to release all Israeli hostages

Hamas is ready to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a long-term ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza. The group rejects demands for disarmament and its own withdrawal from the enclave.

News of the World • February 19, 01:17 PM • 21778 views
Israel does not plan to completely leave Lebanon after ceasefire - media

Despite the agreement to withdraw, Israel intends to maintain five strategic posts in Lebanon. These posts will control communities in southern Lebanon and the border areas.

News of the World • February 17, 07:04 PM • 38019 views
Statistics on remittances to Georgia: decreasing from Russia, increasing from other countries

The volume of remittances to Georgia in January 2025 decreased by 8. 5% due to a 62% drop in remittances from the country. The largest volumes come from the US and Italy, with the EU accounting for 45.1%.

News of the World • February 17, 05:54 PM • 31607 views
Hamas is ready to transfer control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority - media

Hamas agreed to transfer control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority under pressure from Egypt. The condition is that Gazan workers keep their jobs in the new administration or guarantee pension payments.

News of the World • February 17, 11:18 AM • 21886 views
The OP commented on Kellogg's statement about engaging all parties in negotiations in 180 days

The advisor to the head of the OP commented on the statement by the US Special Representative about engaging all parties in negotiations in 180 days. Leshchenko emphasized that no one can predict the duration of this process.

Politics • February 17, 10:20 AM • 23469 views
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting will take place on Trump's initiative after his conversations with Putin and Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:24 AM • 40060 views
Israel strikes at Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon

The IDF attacked Hezbollah's military facilities in Lebanon, where rocket launchers and weapons were found. The strikes were in response to a violation of agreements between the two countries.

News of the World • February 17, 01:28 AM • 28255 views
“Hamas must not remain the ruling force in the Gaza Strip” - US Secretary of State

Marco Rubio said that Hamas cannot remain the ruling force in Gaza and must be eliminated as a military organization. The United States and Israel have a common strategy for the future of the region.

News of the World • February 16, 02:30 PM • 33046 views
US sends 2,000-pound bombs to Israel after Trump lifts freeze

A shipment of 2,000-pound MK-84 bombs from the United States arrives in Israel after a 9-month supply pause. Trump lifts Biden's ban on heavy weapons sales, which had been in effect since May 2024.

News of the World • February 16, 12:22 PM • 33777 views
More than half of the Israelis surveyed are in favor of extending the hostage deal

61% of Israelis surveyed support extending the agreement to free hostages instead of resuming the war with Hamas. The survey involved 600 respondents, with 18% in favor of resuming hostilities.

News of the World • February 16, 07:48 AM • 33378 views
Hamas is ready to give up governance of Gaza: what is behind this decision

Hamas has agreed to discuss the transfer of governance of Gaza as part of the second phase of the agreement with Israel. Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages may begin on February 17.

News of the World • February 16, 02:19 AM • 33792 views
Three more hostages return to Israel after Hamas releases them

Sasha Trufanov, Ier Horn and Sagui Dekel-Chen crossed the border into Israel after being released from Hamas captivity. This is the sixth hostage exchange, after which Israel is to release 369 Palestinian prisoners.

News of the World • February 15, 08:58 AM • 22705 views
Tilda Swinton turns out to be a supporter of the Israeli boycott movement: famous actress supports BDS movement at Berlinale

Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton expressed support for the BDS movement at the Berlin Film Festival. The actress received a lifetime achievement award and delivered a critical speech about state violence.

Politics • February 14, 03:30 PM • 158568 views
Israel and Hamas to hold a large-scale exchange: 369 Palestinians for three hostages

Hamas agreed to release three hostages with triple citizenship in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange will take place on February 15 as part of the Gaza ceasefire.

News of the World • February 14, 03:25 PM • 25426 views
The United States plans to provide India with F-35 fighters

The Trump administration has announced its intention to supply India with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. This became possible due to the strengthening of defense ties between the countries, despite India's previous dependence on Russian weapons.

News of the World • February 14, 02:23 AM • 29849 views
Israel demands the release of three hostages: Hamas agrees to exchange

Hamas agreed to release the hostages on Saturday after talks in Qatar, despite its previous refusal. Israel demands the release of three live hostages and threatens to resume hostilities.

News of the World • February 13, 09:30 PM • 26253 views
US Secretary of State to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE after Munich visit

Marco Rubio will attend the Munich Security Conference and the G7 meeting on February 13-15. He will then travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss regional stability.

Politics • February 13, 04:31 AM • 33799 views
Israel may strike Iran's nuclear facilities - WSJ

Israel is considering striking Iran's nuclear facilities in 2025. According to US intelligence, the operation may require the support of the US military.

News of the World • February 13, 12:53 AM • 28702 views
The United States will not allow Hamas to use the truce to regain strength

U. S. Secretary of State Rubio said that it was unacceptable for Hamas to use the truce to rebuild its forces. Hamas postponed the release of Israeli hostages, which provoked the anger of the United States and Israel.

News of the World • February 12, 12:18 PM • 21378 views
IDF increases military presence near Gaza due to Hamas ultimatum

The Israeli army increased its combat readiness in the south and sent additional troops to the Gaza Strip. This followed Netanyahu's ultimatum to release hostages by February 15.

News of the World • February 12, 12:32 AM • 29639 views
Israel threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages

Netanyahu threatens to resume hostilities in Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages by Saturday. Israel is preparing additional military forces and plans a complete blockade of the region if the conflict resumes.

News of the World • February 11, 09:53 PM • 24492 views
Trump: ceasefire to end on Saturday unless all Gaza hostages are released

Donald Trump announced his intention to initiate the cancellation of the truce if Israeli hostages are not released by next Saturday. Hamas accused Israel of violating the terms of the truce and warned of a possible delay in the release.

News of the World • February 11, 02:08 AM • 34224 views
Netanyahu initiates security consultations after Hamas announces hostage release

Hamas suspends the release of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the truce. Israel raises the army's combat readiness, and negotiators are absent from Qatar to discuss the extension of the agreement.

News of the World • February 10, 11:56 PM • 25717 views
Hamas suspends hostage release, blames Israel

Hamas abandoned the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners scheduled for February 15. The terrorists accused Israel of blocking humanitarian aid and preventing the return of residents of northern Gaza.

News of the World • February 10, 04:59 PM • 24732 views
Trump says US may lose patience with Israeli-Hamas ceasefire deal: what's wrong

Donald Trump expressed concern about the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after seeing the condition of the released hostages. He compared their exhausted appearance to that of Holocaust survivors.

News of the World • February 10, 08:30 AM • 25953 views
Israel attacks arms smuggling tunnel between Syria and Lebanon

The Israeli Defense Forces struck an arms smuggling tunnel between Syria and Lebanon in the Bekaa area. Ammunition depots and rocket launchers that posed a security threat were also destroyed.

News of the World • February 10, 01:18 AM • 47320 views
Israel abandoned the Netzarim corridor: what is happening in the Gaza Strip

Israeli troops have completely withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor, which divided the Gaza Strip into two parts. About 500 thousand Palestinians are already returning to their homes in the north of the enclave.

News of the World • February 9, 08:45 PM • 26755 views
Netanyahu vows to destroy Hamas and return all hostages from Gaza

Hamas handed over three exhausted hostages to Israel as part of a ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu announced his intention to completely destroy Hamas and release all other prisoners.

News of the World • February 8, 08:46 PM • 44797 views
ICC prosecutor Khan, who obtained an arrest warrant for Putin, is under US sanctions - media

ICC Prosecutor Kareem Khan became the first person to be subjected to US sanctions imposed by Trump against the tribunal. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a ban on visiting the United States.

Politics • February 8, 04:10 PM • 38439 views