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The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

A Middle East war that U.S. President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month.

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Israel preparing a full lockdown of occupied West Bank after Hebron gunfight.

El Ejército cerró los accesos a la mayor ciudad del territorio y el primer ministro afirmó que prepara una operación de mayor envergadura, “como no se ha visto desde la Guerra de los Seis Días” de 1967

Bulldozers tore down Palestinian businessman Riyad Mureish’s home in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, as Israeli officials launched a fresh crackdown on residents there.

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A day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, Israel imposed widespread closures, displacing residents in the city of Hebron.

Critics say prime minister’s proposal would turn country into an economic pariah

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/ibte_A/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/24/b84ba4a4-f472-444d-9bf2-d9fe9311d29c.jpg">Zehntausende forderten bei einer Kundgebung in Tel Aviv eine staatliche Untersuchungskommission zum Terrorangriff vom 7. Oktober

Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.

A coffee shop opening on Saturday sparked a culture war in the Holy City. The divide over ultra-Orthodox military service is even more heated.

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Wegen drohender neuer Sanktionen setzt Israels Regierungschef auf Transaktionen mit Kryptowährungen. Die Zentralbank des Landes warnt Netanjahu vor diesem Schritt.

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/7d589d.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Links und friedensaktivistisch: So sah sich der Kibbuz Nir Yitzhak. Zumindest bis zum Überfall der Hamas. Und nun?

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The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

A group of lawyers and civil society representatives filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau regarding Israeli real estate events held in Toronto and Montreal, alleging that illegal properties were marketed to Canadians under false pretenses. The complaint alleges that at least four Israeli real estate companies and a Canadian marketing agency promoted

Los electores árabes denuncian ataques racistas y contra su libertad de expresión por parte del Gobierno ultraderechista. Poner fin a ese miedo les motiva para votar

Der Terrorangriff vom 7. Oktober ist das wichtigste Thema bei den Wahlen in Israel. Wie geht es Menschen, die persönlich betroffen sind? Ein Besuch in der Stadt Sderot, die unter Beschuss geriet und nun politisch immer weiter nach rechts rückt.

<p>Hundratals familjer har tvingats lämna sina hem i Hebron på den ockuperade Västbanken.</p>

Palestinians in Hebron are 'living in fear' with the city closed, while Israeli forces arrest dozens across West Bank.

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The Israeli military forced around 1,200 Palestinians to leave their homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official has said.

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Cypriots say the influx of Israelis is threatening local businesses and pushing communities out of their neighbourhoods.

Im Land wappnen sich die Menschen vor der Wahl für ein apokalyptisches Szenario. Auch wir, die wir mit dem Flugzeug gekommen sind, um unser Kreuz zu setzen.

<p>Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 250 families, some in the middle of the night, vowing to exact a heavy price for a deadly <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039241/west-bank-attack-wounds-5-israelis-as-netanyahu-cancels-events">attack on soldiers</a>.</p> <p>The Palestinian Authority calle

<p>Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 250 families, some in the middle of the night, vowing to exact a heavy price for a deadly <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039241/west-bank-attack-wounds-5-israelis-as-netanyahu-cancels-events">attack on soldiers</a>.</p> <p>The Palestinian Authority calle

Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf zwei israelische Soldaten hat Israel in Hebron umfangreiche Antiterroreinsätze gestartet. Die Palästinensische Autonomiebehörde ruft um Hilfe.

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Israel on vastannut kahden aseistautuneen palestiinalaisen perjantaiseen hyökkäykseen muun muassa ratsioilla. Ministeri väläyttää Länsirannalle jopa Gazan kohtaloa.

Als Reaktion auf einen Angriff im Westjordanland mit zwei getöteten Soldaten hat Israel eigenen Angaben zufolge eine Großoffensive im Raum Hebron gestartet. Der gemeinsame Einsatz von Armee, Geheimdienst, Grenzpolizei und Zivilverwaltung sei auf das Gebiet beschränkt, aus dem die Terroristen operierten, und werde voraussichtlich mehrere Tage dauern.

Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf Soldaten hat Israel in Hebron im Westjordanland einen Militäreinsatz begonnen. Premier Netanjahu kündigte eine "sehr große Überraschung" für die Palästinensische Autonomiebehörde an.

A Palestinian man is facing Israeli settler attacks and a demolition order from Israeli forces in Umm Safa village.

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Menteri luar negeri Arab Saudi, Turkiye, Mesir, dan Pakistan, yang tergabung dalam kelompok empat negara, menyatakan ...

Nach der Parlamentswahl am 27. Oktober könnte Benjamin Netanyahu sein Amt verlieren. Wie blicken die Israelis auf den Wahltag und ihren Langzeitpremier? SPIEGEL-Korrespondent Thore Schröder hat sich umgehört.

<p>PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpoint</p><p>Israeli troops have levelled a neighbourhood in Hebron, driving out hundreds of families in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/netanyahu-orders-very-extensive-operation-west-bank-two-israeli-soldiers-killed">collective punishm

Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.

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Israeli troops reportedly forced dozens of residents from their homes in parts of Hebron

Israeli troops forcibly displaced dozens of families in the occupied West Bank city of Al Khalil, while demolishing buildings, raiding homes and arresting at least 13 people, the Wafa news agency reported on Saturday. Israel's military said the operation would last for "several days" and that residents would be able to leave through one of three designated e

Hundreds of Palestinian families fled their homes as the Israeli military raided Hebron. The operation came a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.

<p>På tisdag är det val i israel och fler palestinska israeler väntas rösta, jämfört med tidigare val.</p>

Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf israelische Soldaten in der Stadt Hebron hat die Armee nach eigenen Angaben eine Anti-Terror-Operation im Westjordanland gestartet.

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/23078f.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Nach der Tötung zweier israelischer Soldaten ist das Westjordanland abgeriegelt – wenige Tage vor den Wahlen in Israel.

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Netanyahu says 'we will destroy this place' as Israeli forces begin days-long operation with raids and demolitions.

Israelin vaaleja pidetään historiallisina, vaikka asetelma on jälleen kerran sama: on Netanjahun koalitio ja on Netanjahua vastustava koalitio.

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