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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised an alarm, stating that Israeli authorities continue to impose limits on the entry of essential goods like motor oil and spare parts into Gaza, jeopardizing thousands of lives by hindering the operation of hospitals, ambulances, and water pumps.
A lawyer claims that Israeli authorities tortured the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque into confessing to crimes, and the U.S. is now wrongfully relying on these convictions in a bid to deport him.
Israeli authorities arrested over 30 individuals in a crackdown on the smuggling of illegal immigrants from the West Bank, with 11 more arrested attempting to breach a border checkpoint.
The Nascent Sanhedrin is advocating for Israeli authorities to recognize Orthodox converts from Latin America, aiming to reopen a path for them under Israel's Law of Return that has been blocked by communal policy.
Israeli authorities have implemented extensive countermeasures to combat what they describe as online recruitment efforts by Iranian agents seeking to gather intelligence.
Israeli authorities have launched an investigation after a video surfaced showing an Israeli police officer throwing a stun grenade into a car in the West Bank. The incident, which was filmed, has drawn widespread attention and criticism.
A flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv was diverted to Bulgaria after the pilot mistakenly pressed a hijack alarm button, prompting Israel to scramble two fighter jets. The pilot later confirmed it was an error, and Israeli authorities announced an investigation into the 'unusual' incident.
Palestinian media reported that Israeli authorities are holding the bodies of two Palestinian teenagers who were shot near a West Bank settlement, with the Israeli army stating they were killed after throwing objects.
Palestinian Bedouin villagers in Beersheba are being forced to demolish their own homes after receiving demolition orders from Israeli authorities, leading to displacement and loss of livelihoods.
Israel has released Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas, after two years of detention. His son confirmed the release, which follows a period of imprisonment by Israeli authorities.
Israeli occupation forces have closed the Al Aqsa Mosque for Eid prayers, marking the first time in decades such a closure has occurred.
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its annual blacklist of parties committing sexual violence in conflict zones, leading to Israel's decision to cut ties with the UN chief.
Canada has condemned the alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla activists by Israeli authorities and called for an investigation. This outcry follows reports of ill-treatment of detainees by Ben-Gvir.
South African activists from a Gaza flotilla allege they were subjected to electric shock torture during their detention by Israeli authorities.
Activists who participated in a Gaza flotilla are currently being held by Israeli authorities and are awaiting deportation from the country.
Israeli authorities are on heightened alert regarding a possible new attack against Iran, with political and military leadership reportedly holding discussions on the matter, according to Israeli media.
A new report claims that Israeli authorities are utilizing military infrastructure to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Israeli authorities are reportedly accused of systematically working to ensure a good performance in Eurovision, using the event for whitewashing, according to a detailed New York Times report.
Israeli authorities have charged Omer Ziv and an unnamed air force major with bribery, alleging they used classified information to place suspicious bets on the timing of military operations against Iran on the Polymarket platform.
An international aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to over 100 activists being taken to Crete. Most activists were subsequently released and began repatriation, while some were held for questioning.
Israeli authorities have detained a woman suspected of espionage for Iranian intelligence agencies.
Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.
For the first time since 1967, the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem was closed at the end of Ramadan on Friday, leading to rising tensions among Palestinians as Israeli authorities kept the complex shut, forcing worshippers to hold Eid prayers outside.
Israel has said it is reopening the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Wednesday. Israeli authorities had partially opened the crossing on February 2 as part of the peace plan agreed with Hamas in October, but closed it on February 28 when Israeli and US missiles and planes began striking Iran.
Israeli authorities say the number of ballistic missiles targeting the country is declining. Since the start of the war, there have been 10 deaths, 8 serious injuries, and nearly 400 minor injuries. To treat them in record time, Israel benefits from a network of volunteer first responders that is unique in the world. FRANCE 24's correspondent Claire Duhamel accompanied them for a day.
Israeli authorities assert that the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not violate international law, as he was the commander-in-chief of the Iranian army and thus a legitimate target.
A former Israeli soldier with dual nationality was temporarily detained in Turkey. Israeli authorities have issued a warning against sharing images of military personnel on social media.
Right-wing podcaster Tucker Carlson alleges that he and his team were detained by Israeli authorities and had their passports confiscated following an interview with the US ambassador.
Israeli authorities have arrested a Rehovot resident on suspicion of operating shell companies and committing tax fraud, following an investigation by the Beersheba Customs and VAT Investigations Unit.
Shop owners are dismantling their businesses after receiving demolition orders from Israeli authorities.
Israeli authorities are increasingly applying security terminology to residential areas where people live, a practice that is being examined for its implications.
Israeli authorities have arrested senior HWC officials following Shin Bet reports of foiled terror plots and foreign-run influence campaigns targeting Israeli society.
More than 18 months after Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Gaza hospital chief, was detained without charge by Israeli authorities, his family and human rights organizations are expressing shock and fear over his deteriorating health and reported abuse.
Israeli authorities have reportedly relied on an exclusive list of 13 individuals to import commercial goods into Gaza since the war began, raising concerns about an economic monopoly.
Pro-Palestinian activists have publicly accused Israeli authorities of brutal abuse, humiliation, and sexual assault following the interception of a humanitarian flotilla en route to Gaza last month. They claim to have suffered torture and sexual attacks.
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed strong dissatisfaction to Israeli authorities regarding the denial of entry and expulsion of Greek citizens, including trade unionists, from Israel and the West Bank. Athens has called for a formal démarche on the matter.
A dozen Israeli company stands were closed down at a major international defence and security exhibition near Paris, prompting outrage from Israeli authorities.
Israeli authorities announced their rejection of Iranian conditions for a ceasefire and stated they would continue operations in Lebanon against the Shiite movement Hezbollah.
Israeli authorities have extended the detention of a player from the Palestinian women's national football team after she was called for questioning in Jerusalem, according to police reports.
Israeli authorities have been informed that Ben-Gurion Airport is ready for US military planes to depart immediately if an agreement between Iran and the US is signed.
Canada has condemned the alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla activists by Israeli authorities and called for an investigation into the 'appalling' treatment of its members. This outcry follows reports of ill-treatment of detainees by Ben-Gvir.
Magnus de Besche, a 25-year-old Norwegian activist, claims he was subjected to threats and humiliating treatment by Israeli authorities, allegations which Israel denies.
Israeli authorities intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, detaining over 400 activists. Reports from human rights groups and detainees allege severe mistreatment, including violence and sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, sparking widespread international condemnation and outrage.
Human rights groups and UN experts claim that Israeli authorities have accelerated the issuance of demolition orders to Palestinians in East Jerusalem since the war with Iran began, in what activists describe as an attempt to expel an entire neighborhood.
Israel announced its intention to sue The New York Times for defamation over allegations of Palestinian prisoner rape, while also facing criticism and defense regarding public figures like Lamine Yamal displaying Palestinian flags. These events unfold as Israel marked its 59th Jerusalem Day with a flag march.
Israeli authorities announced the release and imminent deportation of several activists detained from the Gaza flotilla, including Spanish and Swedish nationals. The activists were held after the flotilla incident and are now being processed for removal from Israel.
The Lebanese President has stated that a security agreement with Israel must be reached before any potential meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. This condition underscores Lebanon's demand for a ceasefire and an end to Israeli attacks.
Israeli authorities have prohibited two prominent Palestinian imams from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem for a period of seven days.
The Holy Fire from Jerusalem is set to arrive in Romania on Holy Saturday via a special flight, following an agreement facilitated by Romanian and Israeli authorities.
Israeli authorities have rejected Iran's claim that missiles struck Israel's largest power plant, refuting the alleged attack.
An analysis suggests that the threshold set by Israeli authorities for the use of a nuclear weapon is dangerously low, prompting global concern about its implications.
Israeli authorities rescued a green guenon, identified as monkey No. 64, found in poor conditions as part of a broader illegal wildlife smuggling affair.
Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv following an alert of incoming enemy fire, with Israeli authorities confirming defense systems were activated to intercept the threat. No casualties have been reported.
Due to escalating armed conflict with Iran and continuous rocket threats, Israeli authorities have decided to ban traditional Ramadan prayers and access to shrines in Jerusalem this Friday.
Serbia has declined to cooperate with Israeli authorities regarding the arrest of a former Likud adviser, indicating a diplomatic standoff over the extradition request.
JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem and capped the worshippers number at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramazan which began on Wednesday. The Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Bank Palestinians, permitting entry only to men aged 55 and older, women aged 50 and older, and children up to age 12 to attend the Friday prayers. “Ten thousand Palestinian worshippers will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount for Friday prayers throughout the month of Ramadan, subject to obtaining a dedicated daily permit in advance,” COGAT, the Israeli agency in charge of civilian matters in the Palestinian territories, said in a statement. “Entry for men will be permitted from age 55, for women from age 50, and for children up to age 12 when accompanied by a first-degree relative.” COGAT said, adding that restrictions apply only to Palestinians travelling from the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Imam of Al Aqsa arrested by Israeli police; Hamas condemns arrest, restrictions on worshippers’ access to holy mosque “It is emphasised that all permits are conditional upon prior security approval by the relevant security authorities,” COGAT said. “In addition, residents travelling to prayers at the Temple Mount will be required to undergo digital documentation at the crossings upon their return to the areas of Judea and Samaria at the conclusion of the prayer day,” it said, using the Biblical term for the West Bank. During Ramazan, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Al Aqsa, Islam’s third holiest site, located in east Jerusalem, which Israel captured in 1967 and later annexed in a move that is not internationally recognised. Since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, the attendance of worshippers has declined due to tough Israeli restrictions. Israel arrests Al Aqsa Mosque Imam Israeli police on Monday arrested the Imam of Al Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Mohammed al-Abbasi, from inside the mosque’s courtyards in occupied Jerusalem. The Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing local sources, reported that Israeli forces detained Sheikh al-Abbasi inside the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque without giving any reason. It said the arrest “comes amid escalating Israeli measures against the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque, including restrictions on imams, preachers and worshippers stationed there, limitations on the entry of worshippers, and intensifying incursions carried out by settlers under heavy protection from Israeli police”. On Tuesday, Hamas condemned the arrest of al-Abbasi in a statement, saying he had been “served with an order banning him from the mosque”. The movement said the measure “constitutes blatant interference in the affairs of Al Aqsa and an unacceptable assault on its imams”. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026
Reports from Jerusalem suggest Israeli authorities might take over the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a move experts warn could lead to war, terrorism, or the end of diplomatic ties.
Israeli authorities have begun digging a 170-meter canal around a wing of the Ketziot prison in the Negev desert, reportedly planning to fill it with crocodiles as an unprecedented security measure for Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli authorities and the IDF have concluded discussions on operating Ben-Gurion Airport under potential missile fire, with reports suggesting a US-Iran conflict could force the cancellation of 30 flights daily through the summer. These preparations highlight concerns about the airport's operational capacity in a heightened regional security environment.
Following dozens of indictments, Israeli authorities are reportedly urging rabbis to assist in preventing Iranian spy recruitment. Iranian agents are said to use 'fishing expeditions' and 'easy money' to gradually escalate demands on recruits.
Israeli authorities face a legal and security dilemma as activists repeatedly enter Syria, violating the buffer zone and undermining security policy.
An Israel-bound passenger flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv accidentally activated its hijack signal, prompting the pilot to seek permission to land in Cyprus. Israeli authorities confirmed the emergency transmission from the Electra Airways flight.
Greece's Foreign Ministry has formally protested to Israeli authorities after a delegation of Greek trade unionists was denied entry and swiftly deported while attempting to travel to the West Bank, sparking sharp political debate.
Israeli authorities have seized property tied to Gaza drone smuggling, marking a first-of-its-kind enforcement action aimed at disrupting financial infrastructure and deterring terror groups.
Twelve Israeli company stands were closed at a major international defence and security exhibition near Paris, sparking outrage from Israeli authorities and highlighting ongoing tensions in French-Israeli relations.
Israeli authorities have ordered all schools across the country to be closed due to a worsening security situation, following missile attacks from Iran.
A Palestinian man was shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem after a car ramming attack wounded two Israeli teenagers at the Gush Etzion Junction. Israeli authorities confirmed the suspect was killed and two individuals were injured in the incident.
Five PFLP-linked residents of East Jerusalem were arrested in late 2025, suspected of being recruited by senior PFLP terrorist Salah Hamouri, according to Israeli authorities.
Activists from the Gaza flotilla have returned home to various countries, including Australia, Canada, and Malaysia, alleging sexual assault, beatings, and abuse during their detention by Israeli forces. An abandoned flotilla boat carrying aid also washed ashore in Egypt, while Indonesia and Spain have expressed outrage over the incident.
An Israeli minister is facing widespread international condemnation and calls for sanctions after sharing a video humiliating foreign activists from a Gaza flotilla. The activists, including a Danish national, were subsequently deported from Israel.
Albania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs confirmed that activist Baki Goxhaj, detained by Israeli authorities during his participation in the "Sumud" flotilla, has been transferred to Israel and is expected to return home soon.
Tempo.co English has voiced its concern regarding the detention of a journalist by Israeli authorities.
Israeli authorities have bulldozed Palestinian shops in the West Bank to clear the way for a new road intended to link Israeli settlements.
Russia has accused Israeli authorities of succumbing to Ukrainian pressure in a dispute concerning a batch of grain rejected by an Israeli port.
Israeli authorities detained and brought in two activists from a Gaza aid flotilla for questioning after intercepting their vessel at sea. This action drew strong condemnation from Spain, which labeled the detention of its citizen as 'illegal'.
Israeli authorities have charged an individual accused of operating a lucrative black market network for delivering goods into Gaza.
Settler attacks, East Jerusalem evictions, shuttering of sacred sites, as Israeli authorities assert control.
A woman was detained in Beersheba for waving knives, while a Jerusalem man was indicted for sexual offenses, and suspects were charged for a lynching in Huwara, alongside police seizing controlled substances.
The IDF Chief has condemned settler violence and urged Israeli authorities to take decisive action to combat it.
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran and heightened security concerns across the country, Israeli authorities have temporarily restricted public gatherings and large events in many areas.
Iranian missiles launched late Thursday night against Tel Aviv caused a series of explosions, but no victims, according to Israeli authorities. Sirens were activated...
Israeli authorities are utilizing container ships to repatriate dozens of essential medical personnel who were stranded abroad following the outbreak of aerial conflict with Iran.
Uncovering a 2,000-year-old stone vessel workshop that once served pilgrims, Israeli authorities caught antiquity thieves red-handed in Jerusalem cave.