Israel

Israel is a country in the Middle East, established in 1948, with a parliamentary democracy and a significant military force. It is engaged in ongoing conflicts with neighboring entities and Palestinian groups, primarily over territory and security.

Why it’s in the news: Israel is in the news due to international condemnation and internal social unrest following military operations that resulted in civilian casualties and airstrikes on a neighboring country.

Latest on Israel

• Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
• Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s new villain amid tough re-election fight
• Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project
• Israel confirms it opened fire on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
• Sabbath clashes over Jerusalem cafe expose Israel’s social fault lines
• Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics
• The new demands from Trump, come after Tehran asked for compensation for the U.S. and Israeli war launched on Feb. 28.
• A defence pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan appears to be aimed at deterring Iran and Israel from tearing up the Middle East with their conflict
• military will not withdraw from Palestinian enclave 'until Hamas is disarmed'
• Wikidata: SK Group — located in — Israel
• Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
• Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians

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