As the wars in both Gaza and Lebanon drag on, the burden on Israeli reservist soldiers is growing. Some say they don’t believe the government has their best interests at heart and are choosing not to show up for reserve duty. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
Israeli analysts say decision to limit attack to military targets gives Iran a way to back away from its escalating rhetoric against Israel
Israeli officials say the bombing attack against Iran, which reportedly used more than 100 aircraft and hit 20 military targets in Iran, was successful
Hundreds of Palestinians in East Jerusalem are set to have their homes demolished or to be evicted in favor of Jewish settlers. Both sides say they purchased their homes legally. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen
Sinwar’s death seen as blow to Hamas
We report on the first anniversary of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel. The conflict continues to escalate, and Palestinians in Gaza continue to suffer. his week on The Inside Story: Israel-Hamas, A Year of War.
When it invaded Lebanon, Israel said its goal was to push Hezbollah back from the border to enable more than 60,000 residents to return to their homes in the north. But since then, its troops have been making some disturbing discoveries. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen
Everyone in Israel has been affected by the last year of war. Many have lost loved ones; others had their homes and communities destroyed during the Hamas attack on October 7. VOA visited some of the hardest-hit sites. Linda Gradstein reports. Camera: Ricki Rosen
High-tech and low-tech solutions are combined to aid soldiers wounded in war
Israeli forces warn residents in southern Lebanon to leave their homes
Days after killing Hezbollah’s top leader, Israel braces for a response from the group or Iran
We bring you the story of President Biden’s final address in NY at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Plus, we report on the potential shifts in foreign policy and what they might look like after Americans vote in their presidential election this coming November.
Heavy fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued Tuesday, as Israel kept up its attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials say more than 550 people have been killed in the strikes. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah rose sharply in recent days, after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior Hezbollah official. On Sunday, Hezbollah fired more than 150 rockets at Israel, damaging homes and sparking fires. Israel continued to fire barrages at Lebanon. Linda Gradstein reports.
Israel has not commented but is widely believed to be behind the attacks
Hezbollah members among those wounded in attack blamed on Israel
Critics accuse the Israeli dealer of working to delay a cease-fire deal
Israel continues an almost weeklong assault on the northern West Bank to root out what it says is Hamas and Islamic Jihad infrastructure. Palestinians say at least 20 people have been killed and the operation has ripped up roads in Jenin. Israeli analysts say tensions are rising in the West Bank.
After the bodies of six slain Israeli hostages were found in a tunnel in southern Gaza, Israelis have reacted with shock and anger. Some blame the Israeli government for not reaching a cease-fire deal with Hamas earlier. Israel's largest labor union announced a general strike starting Monday.
As Israel approaches the anniversary of the attack that sparked the war in Gaza, the site of the Nova music festival has become a place of pilgrimage. At the site, Hamas killed 364 people and took 44 hostage. Linda Gradstein and Ricki Rosen report on Israelis and tourists visiting the memorial.
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