# Israel
Latest news and articles about Israel
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Germany Breaks Ranks: Berlin Warns Israel Against West Bank Annexation as Diplomatic Strain Widens
Germany's chancellor and foreign minister publicly warned Israel against plans to annex parts of the West Bank, singling out the E1 housing project as a threat to the two‑state solution. The rare German rebuke, coupled with international condemnation, reflects growing European frustration and raises the prospect of tangible policy consequences for Israel if settlement expansion continues.
Washington Reins In Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sites, Citing Fear of Blowback and Market Disruption
The U.S. has ordered Israel to halt strikes on Iranian energy storage facilities, the first such restraint since joint operations began, citing fears of Iranian unity, potential post-conflict oil interests, and regional escalation. The move comes as oil prices top $100 a barrel and U.S. gasoline prices rise, intensifying domestic opposition to a widening war.
Canada Draws a Line: PM Kearney Says Ottawa Will Not Join US‑Israeli Military Action Against Iran
Prime Minister Kearney publicly ruled out Canadian participation in US and Israeli military actions against Iran, responding to criticism from opposition MPs. The categorical pledge reflects Ottawa’s attempt to avoid direct military entanglement while preserving room for non‑combat cooperation and diplomatic engagement.
Levant on Edge: Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 570 and Deepen Regional Risk
Lebanese authorities say Israeli strikes since March 2 have killed 570 people and injured 1,444, with significant damage around Beirut’s southern suburbs. The surge in violence highlights Lebanon’s vulnerability to rapid escalation and poses broader regional risks, including humanitarian strain and potential spillover.
Lebanon’s Displacement Crisis Escalates: 100,000 People Forced From Homes in 24 Hours
UN agencies say Lebanon registered a surge of roughly 100,000 newly displaced people in one day as fighting between Hezbollah and Israel intensified. The rapid displacement strains Lebanon’s fragile services and heightens the risk of wider regional escalation, complicating humanitarian response efforts.
War Widens: Israeli Strikes on Tehran as U.S.-Iran Exchanges Enter 12th Day
The U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran entered a twelfth day as Israel launched new strikes on Tehran while Iran reported massive civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The crisis has expanded into Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, drawing other states into support roles and raising the risk of regional escalation and sustained disruption to global energy and trade routes.
How a Middle East War Turns into a Bill on Your Grocery Receipt
The US–Israel–Iran conflict has already translated into higher global energy, fertiliser and food prices as markets price disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and interruptions to Middle Eastern petrochemical supplies. The shock exposes fragile supply chains, redistributes wealth toward energy exporters and defence suppliers, and risks re‑igniting inflation and a wage‑price spiral while accelerating costly near‑shoring of production.
Lebanon’s Displacement Crisis Surges by 100,000 in a Day as Fighting Spreads
UNHCR’s Lebanon representative reported a sudden increase of about 100,000 internally displaced people in Lebanon within 24 hours, bringing registered IDPs above 667,000. The surge follows an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel and compounds strains on Lebanon’s already fragile humanitarian and state infrastructure.
Trump Calls Iran Strikes 'Short-Term' but Signals Open-Ended Campaign
President Trump described recent strikes on Iran as a "short-term operation" while promising to continue military pressure until Iranian forces are "completely defeated." His statement signals close U.S.-Israeli coordination but raises questions about the feasibility of quickly degrading Iran's drone and missile capabilities and the risk of wider regional escalation.
Missile Strike on Haifa Refinery Signals New Phase in Iran–Israel–US Confrontation
Iran’s IRGC has claimed a missile strike on Israel’s Haifa refinery, presenting the attack as a calibrated retaliation and signalling a willingness to target core energy infrastructure. Tehran’s use of solid-fuel ballistic missiles and mass-produced drones has highlighted an asymmetric cost and logistics problem for US-led air-defence systems, complicating Washington’s military and political options.
Iran Strikes Energy Targets with Drones in Direct Retaliation for Airstrike, Raising Regional Stakes
Iran used drones to strike energy facilities on 10 March 2026 in direct retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on an oil depot, marking a tactical shift toward direct economic targeting. The move increases the risk of wider escalation, threatens regional energy security, and underscores the growing role of UAVs in the Israel–Iran confrontation.
France Calls Emergency UN Security Council Session as Israel-Lebanon Fighting Sparks Humanitarian Crisis
France has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting as intensive Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed nearly 400 people and displaced about 517,000. Paris has pledged $6.9 million and 20 tonnes of aid while urging a ceasefire and pressing for the disarmament of Hezbollah amid fears of a wider regional escalation tied to Iran-Israel confrontations.