Man in custody after two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington

A man with an Israeli flag draped on his shoulders near the scene where two people were shot and killed near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, USA, 22 May 2025. EFE/EPA/WILL OLIVER

Washington, May 21 (EFE).- A man is in custody after two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead on Wednesday night outside a Jewish museum in Washington, DC. The shooting was confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Israeli embassy spokesperson Tal Naim Cohen. “Two staff of the Israeli embassy were shot this evening … Read more

EU to review trade deal with Israel over Gaza offensive

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks to the press during a European Foreign Affairs and Defense Ministers Council in Brussels, Belgium, May 20, 2025. EFE/EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET

Brussels (EFE) – The European Union (EU) decided Tuesday to review the bloc’s relations with Israel over the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza. “It is clear from today’s discussions that there is a strong majority in favor of a review of article 2 of our Association Agreement with Israel,” the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, … Read more

Deadly bombardment on Nakba Day kills over 100 in Gaza

Several people watch over the lifeless body of a relative following an Israeli airstrike on the Al Tawba clinic in Bait Lahia, northern Gaza, Thursday. May 15, 2025. EFE/HAITHAM IMAD

Jerusalem/Gaza City, (EFE).- On the 77th Anniversary of the Nakba, Israeli airstrikes intensified across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 114 people in one of the deadliest days of the war. The bombardments heavily targeted Khan Younis in southern Gaza, where over 50 people were reported dead by early morning. Among the victims was journalist … Read more

Hamas frees US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander in Gaza

People gather to watch a live stream on a big screen reporting on the release of Israeli-American soldier hostage Edan Alexander, in hostages square outside the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 12, 2025. EFE/EPA/ABIR SULTAN

Jerusalem, (EFE).- Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has released US-Israeli dual national Edan Alexander, a soldier held hostage in Gaza, the group announced Tuesday. In a statement, Hamas said Alexander’s release was “part of the ongoing efforts by mediators to reach a ceasefire, open the crossings, and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.” The group … Read more

Israel launches 150 airstrikes on Gaza as death toll mounts

A reservist walks down a street in Jerusalem. May 8, 2025. EFE/Magda Gibelli

International Desk, (EFE).- The Israeli military carried out over 150 airstrikes across the Gaza Strip in the past 72 hours, according to an Israeli Defense Forces official statement released Thursday. The raids targeted what the IDF described as “terrorist cells, underground infrastructure, and military facilities used by combatants.” The offensive, particularly intense in northern Gaza, … Read more

Israel shells southern Beirut suburbs minutes after evacuation order

A plume of smoke rises over the Al Yamous neighborhood in the southern suburbs of Beirut following an Israeli air strike and a series of warning bombs shortly after the evacuation of a building in the area was ordered. April 27, 2025. EFE/ Edgar Gutiérrez

Beirut (EFE).- Israel carried out at least four bombings on Sunday near a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, known as Dahieh, half an hour after the Israel Defense Forces issued an evacuation order for residents of the area. According to the Lebanese National News Agency (ANN), Israel first carried out three “warning” bombing … Read more

Israel orders further evacuations in northern Gaza as fighting intensifies

A Palestinian mother flees the areae with her children at Al Farabi school in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, 25 April 2025. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Jerusalem, Apr 25 (EFE) – The Israeli army on Friday issued evacuation orders for the northeastern area of Gaza City, in the north of the enclave, citing “terrorist activity” in the area, where local militias also reported clashes with Israeli forces. “To all residents of the Gaza Strip in the areas of Turkman, Ajdeida, and … Read more

Israel “strongly condemns” Spain’s decision to terminate ammunition contract

(FILE) Israeli and Spanish flags at the headquarters of the Israeli presidency in Jerusalem Sep 14, 2008. EFE/David Aguilar

Jerusalem/Madrid, Apr 24 (EFE).- Israel “strongly condemns” the Spanish government’s decision to unilaterally rescind a contract to purchase ammunition from the Israeli company IMI Systems, an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman told EFE on Thursday. The spokesman added that Israel considers the decision “sacrifices security considerations for political reasons.” The Foreign Ministry said that the Spanish … Read more

US judge gives green light to deport Palestinian student over university protests

(FILE) People gather in Foley Square, near a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement office, to protest the recent arrest of Columbia university graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in New York, New York, US, 10 March 2025. EFE/EPA/SARAH YENESEL

New York, Apr 11 (EFE). – A United States federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s istration can proceed with the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian student who led protests at Columbia University against the war in Gaza. Louisiana Judge Jamee Comans claimed that Khalil could be deported because of “beliefs, statements, or … Read more

Israeli attack in Gaza near a bakery leaves 11 dead, including 9 children

(FILE). The son of Hussam Al-Ramlawi who is displaced with his family from the Al-Tuffah neighborhood east Gaza City, stands on a platform overlooking ruins at the archaeological site of the Saint Hilarion Monastery in Tell Umm al-Amr in Al-Zawaida, in the central Gaza Strip on 15 August, 2024. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Jerusalem (EFE).- An Israeli bombardment on a group of Gazans in the Al Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City (North of the Strip), left 11 dead, including nine children, according to the enclave’s Civil Defense and Palestinian media via Telegram. Gazans have been surviving for over a month on the scarce humanitarian aid they have … Read more