Stories from Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the European Union's sanctions on Israeli settlers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticized the European Union's decision to impose new sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The EU's move targets specific individuals involved in settler activities.

The Knesset, Israel's parliament, passed a law with a 93-0 vote to punish those responsible for the deadliest attack in Israel's history. The measure reflects widespread support for the punitive action.

The Knesset approved legislation overnight Monday that bars police from using "skunk," a foul-smelling liquid, on protesters. The bill passed after its approval by the plenum.

Investigators have released a report detailing evidence of systematic and widespread sexual and gender-based violence during the October 7 assault. The findings are the result of a two-year review of survivor testimonies.

The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified during Ramadan, with reports of an attack by Israel and the United States on Iran. The strikes occurred in multiple locations within Iran.

An Israeli performer is reportedly practicing under extreme conditions, with a team. This is the first major international appearance for the 28-year-old Israeli.

Microsoft has fired the head of its Israeli subsidiary and other managers following an internal investigation into the surveillance of Palestinians. The controversy centers on the use of Azure Cloud storage. Microsoft has terminated several individuals leading its Israeli division. The dismissals are reportedly due to the storage of data from occupied Palestinian territories on Azure servers located in Europe.

Palestinians have reported a pattern of widespread sexual violence perpetrated by Israeli soldiers, settlers, and interrogators. The accounts include violence against men, women, and children.

Israel announced it will prosecute suspects from the October 7th attacks in a tribunal modeled after the one used for Adolf Eichmann. The establishment of the tribunal is a step in the judicial response. The specific tribunal and charges are yet to be fully detailed. The tribunal will handle cases of alleged terrorists. This action follows the attacks that occurred on October 7.