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Israel closes crossing to Gaza workers after rockets were fired

The re-opening of the crossing will be decided accordingly with a security assessment, Israeli military body said

Israel, Gaza militants trade fire as Mideast tension escalate

The cross-border Gaza violence was an extension of Israeli-Palestinian tensions that have been boiling in Jerusalem

Israel carries out airstrikes on military facilities in Gaza strip

Hamas Islamist movement, which is controlling the Gaza Strip, told Sputnik that these airstrikes would boost the Palestinian's determination to continue the struggle against the Israeli occupation

Prez Ebrahim Raisi warns Israel on making 'tiniest move' against Iran

If the tiniest move by you happens against nation of Iran, center of the Zionist regime will be destination of our armed forces, Raisi said, referring to Tel Aviv

Israel's new air-defence system more affordable than a pizza

Israel has successfully tested it latest laser-based air-defence system. The next-gen defence system can track and destroy enemy projectiles with unprecedented accuracy. Let us know more about it

TMS Ep152: IT skills, Elon Musk and Twitter, Markets, Iron Beam

Which IT skills can land lucrative job offers? Will Twitter purchase add to Elon Musk's India troubles? What will dictate market trends this week? What's Iron Beam air-defence system? All answers here

Clashes erupt near Jerusalem holy site after Israeli forces enter Al Aqsa

The unrest happened just two days after clashes with Palestinians at the same site

Israel successfully tests new laser missile defence system, says minister

Israel's new laser missile defense system has successfully intercepted mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles in recent tests, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Thursday.

Syria calls on UN to interfere to stop 'systematic' Israeli strikes

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has urged the United Nations (UN) to interfere to curb the repetitive Israeli attacks in Syria, slamming such strikes as systematic

Israel to increase operations in West Bank after Tel Aviv shooting

Israeli Chief of the General Staff Aviv Kochavi ordered the country's defence forces to increase operations in the West Bank, after a deadly attack in Tel Aviv.

HAL, Israel Aerospace tie up to turn civil aircraft into mid-air refuellers

Under the new MoU, "HAL will convert pre-owned civil passenger aircraft into air refuelling aircraft with cargo and transport capabilities," the IAF said.

Israel: PM Bennett loses majority after MP resigns on religious ground

Bennett's shaky government remains in power following the defection but will face severe challenges legislating on key issues

Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian militants in West Bank clashes

Israeli forces shot and killed three Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank, an operation that fuelled persisting fears of a flare-up of violence between Israel and the Palestinians

China weighs giving US total access to audits of most firms

Chinese authorities are preparing to give US regulators full access to auditing reports of the majority of the 200-plus companies listed in New York as soon as mid-this year

Intel buys Israeli workload optimisation startup Granulate for $650 mn

Intel has announced to acquire Granulate Cloud Solutions Ltd, an Israel-based developer of real-time continuous optimisation software, reportedly for up to $650 mn.

Biden speaks to Bennett, expresses condolences for terror attack in Israel

Biden emphasized that the "United States stands firmly and resolutely with Israel in the face of this terrorist threat and all threats to the state of Israel", a statement said.

Gunman kills 5 in Israel, PM Bennett vows to fight terror with 'iron fist'

There have been two more terror attacks in Israel in the southern city of Beersheba and the northern city of Holon over the past one week.

Israeli PM Bennett's India visit postponed after testing positive for Covid

Bennett had tested positive for Covid-19 Sunday evening

Israel-Turkey gas pipeline an option for Russia-wary Europe: Report

A Turkey-Israel gas pipeline is being discussed behind the scenes as one of Europe's alternatives to Russian energy supplies, but it will take complicated maneuvering to reach any deal, officials said

Israel PM Naftali Bennett tests positive for Covid-19; India visit doubtful

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, according to his media adviser. Bennett, 50, was scheduled to visit India from April 3 to 5. It is not yet known if the visit will be called off. The Prime Minister is feeling well and will continue to work from home," a statement from his office said. "Bennett will hold a situational assessment this morning on last night's terror attack with the participation of Defence Minister Benny Gantz, Internal Security Minister Omer Barlev, Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, police chief Kobi Shabtai and other officials," it said. Bennett attended a meeting in Hadera, the site of the terror attack in which two Israeli border policemen were killed and few others injured on Sunday but was seen wearing a mask in the officially released photograph.