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Israel

Explainer: What’s included in talks to end the Iran war and reopen Hormuz?

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since ceasefire

A man watches as rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike that took place yesterday, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamad Azakir
A man watches as rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike that took place yesterday, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamad Azakir

Israel army investigating after soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board

FILE PHOTO: Hamas officials, Khalil Al-Hayya and Osama Hamdan, attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, November 21, 2023. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hamas officials, Khalil Al-Hayya and Osama Hamdan, attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, November 21, 2023. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

Doctors Without Borders charity says Israel has ‘manufactured malnutrition crisis’ in Gaza

Doctors Without Borders called on the Israeli authorities to allow the unhindered entry of assistance and supplies into Gaza.
Doctors Without Borders called on the Israeli authorities to allow the unhindered entry of assistance and supplies into Gaza.

Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match

The Republic of Ireland's Jimmy Dunne and teammates look dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out in the World Cup qualifying semi-final against the Czech Republic at Fortuna Arena in Prague on March 26, 2026.
The Republic of Ireland's Jimmy Dunne and teammates look dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out in the World Cup qualifying semi-final against the Czech Republic at Fortuna Arena in Prague on March 26, 2026.

Israeli court rejects flotilla activists’ appeal challenging detention

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila being escorted into court in the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon on May 5.
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila being escorted into court in the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon on May 5.

Lebanese PM says premature to talk of any high-level meeting with Israel

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during a declaration press event held along with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) following their meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, April 21, 2026. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during a declaration press event held along with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) following their meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, April 21, 2026. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 4 despite ceasefire

Smoke rises in southern Lebanon as seen from Marjayoun, May 6.
Smoke rises in southern Lebanon as seen from Marjayoun, May 6.

EU urged to ‘act now’ against West Bank settlement project

Palestinians walk across a soil barrier, erected by the Israeli army, blocking an entrance to the village of Turmus Aya in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on May 6.
Palestinians walk across a soil barrier, erected by the Israeli army, blocking an entrance to the village of Turmus Aya in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on May 6.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.