Stories from Israel

In Tel Aviv, citizens again took to the streets to protest against Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. The large demonstrations are occurring as Israel approaches a critical point.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that 8,000 Hezbollah personnel have been eliminated since the start of the war. The statement was made on May 31, 2026.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz has explicitly stated a plan for the deportation of the Gazan people. The source references this as a 'plan of migration'. Israel's Defense Minister has discussed a plan for the deportation of Palestinians from Gaza.

A rocket or missile alert was issued for several locations along Israel's northern coast, including Hanita, Nahariya, Gesher HaZiv, Shlomi, Betzet, and Sa'ar. The alert was also noted for the Achziv Beach area. The alerts were reported at 9/10 intensity.

Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is advocating for increased Jewish access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. This issue is described as a 'black hole' in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Handala group claims to have breached the Fund for the Welfare of Holocaust Survivors, a non-profit organization assisting survivors.

A UN report details Israeli forces sexually assaulting Palestinian detainees in prisons and detention centers. The report documents dozens of cases in recent years.

Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle, north of the Litani River in Nabatieh Governorate. This marks the first time the castle has been occupied by Israeli forces since 2000. The operation is part of an ongoing expansion of IDF ground operations in Lebanon.

The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian forces to a blacklist. This action is due to sexual violence committed during conflict.

According to UN reports, at least 93 Palestinians have been detained by Israeli forces since October 7. Israeli authorities are holding over 60 Palestinians in detention without charge, with many classified as unlawful combatants. This practice draws on US policy and is based on secret evidence, according to Israeli human rights lawyers. The exact basis for these detentions remains unknown. Israeli prisons are currently holding 677 Palestinian individuals. Reports indicate that many Palestinians are being held in Israeli custody, with some classified as unlawful combatants. The exact number and conditions of detention are a subject of discussion.