# Israel
Israel has announced the elimination of one of Hamas's leaders
The Israeli authorities have announced the killing of Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, a senior commander in Hamas’s military wing, during an airstrike on the Gaza Strip
Netanyahu has threatened to take The New York Times to court over an article about the Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have instructed their teams to prepare a lawsuit against The New York Times. The reason for this is a column by journalist Nicholas Kristof regarding alleged sexual abuse, bullying and ill-treatment of Palestinians in Israeli detention centres.
Israel fears that Trump will strike a deal with Iran without achieving the war’s objectives
Israeli officials are concerned that US President Donald Trump might reach an agreement with Iran before the key issues that sparked the conflict between the two sides have been resolved.
Israel has set up a secret outpost in Iraq
Before the war with Iran began, Israel set up a secret outpost in a desert region of Iraq. The facility was used to support military operations, special forces activities and the logistics of the Israeli Air Force
Israel has responded to allegations concerning Ukrainian grain
Israel has officially rejected Kyiv’s allegations that it purchased Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia and has called for evidence to be provided through official channels
Israel has supplied the UAE with a laser system and other air defence equipment to protect against attacks from Iran
Israel has deployed defence systems in the United Arab Emirates, including a laser system, to counter Iranian missiles and drones.
The EU is considering sanctions against Israel
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on Israeli individuals and entities that are helping Russia to circumvent sanctions.
Israel has deployed the Iron Dome system and military personnel to the UAE
Israel has deployed the Iron Dome air defence system to the United Arab Emirates, along with military personnel to operate it. This took place at the start of the war with Iran.
Trump has announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon for a further three weeks following talks at the White House.
Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct talks since 1993
Israel and Lebanon have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in over 30 years. The parties discussed the possibility of ending hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah group.
Holy Fire under fire: Jerusalem imposes strict restrictions over Easter
Due to the threat of missile strikes and Operation Roaring Lion, the Jerusalem police, in consultation with religious leaders, have taken an unprecedented decision: the ceremony on 11 April will be closed to the general public and will take place in a symbolic format
