Israel accepts ceasefire, says all war objectives were met

Israel confirmed its agreement to a U.S.-brokered bilateral ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday but warned it will “respond forcefully to any violation,” according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Read more

Hero paramedic pulls own children from rubble, then treats wounded neighbours

A Magen David Adom paramedic whose home was struck by a missile in northern Israel on Sunday rushed to help others moments after ensuring his family was safe. Read more

‘Extensive damage’ as Beer-Sheva Hospital takes direct missile hit

About 23 missiles launched from Iran struck multiple locations across Israel early Thursday, including a direct hit on the Soroka Medical Centre in Beer-Sheva. Read more

Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation

Anthony Albanese has called for calm amid the intense conflict between Iran and Israel, as fears grow that the missile strikes could lead to a larger war. Read more

More Iranian missiles hit Israel’s Tel Aviv, Haifa

Israel says Iran has again fired missiles at Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, in a conflict that started with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program. Read more

Third Houthi missile launched at Israel in 24 hours

Israeli air defences early on Wednesday morning intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, according to the Israel Defence Forces. It was the third such attack since Tuesday night. Read more

Wretched

Early this past Sunday morning, I was looking at the news headlines and reading the latest wretched pontifications from Blinken and Lammy. Read more

Israel, Hezbollah trade heavy fire before pulling back

A heavy exchange of fire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah has ended, with both sides signalling their most intense clashes in months is over. Read more