Following the overthrow Sunday of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Israel has seized control of a demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights and attacked weapons factories near Damascus. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
Many Israelis will remember 2024 as the year that more than 100 Israeli hostages spent in captivity after being kidnapped by Hamas last year. Until the hostages are free, some analysts say Israel remains trapped in the trauma of October 7. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was holding on its first day as thousands of Lebanese returned to their homes in southern Lebanon. Many in Israel hope the truce will also lead to an end to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Linda Gradstein has more from Jerusalem.
Some in Israel still hesitant that ceasefire will hold
Join us as we explore "Elections and Consequences." The Trump administration is moving quickly to nominate its top choices for pivotal roles. Find out who made the list and how they will shape the future Trump administration. Tune in to The Inside Story: Elections and Consequences.
Jewish settlers in the West Bank welcome the election of Donald Trump and his selection of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. They say they hope to annex the West Bank and even build settlements in Gaza. For VOA, Linda Gradstein reports from the West Bank. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
While some parts of Gaza are on the verge of famine, Palestinians in the West Bank are also suffering. They are unable to work in jobs in Israel, and the entire economy of the West Bank is contracting. Linda Gradstein reports from the West Bank town of Ramallah. Camera: Ricki Rosen
Both Israelis and Palestinians on Wednesday welcomed Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory. Israelis hope he will support them in their conflicts with Hamas and others; Palestinians hope he will offer new statehood ideas. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
Israeli prime minister tried to fire Yoav Gallant before, but changed his mind after protests
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
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