Israel, [a] officially the State of Israel, [b] is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It borders Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east and Egypt to the southwest.

4 days ago · Israel is a country in the Middle East, located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem is the seat of government and the proclaimed capital, although the latter status has not …

Media mogul Shari Redstone’s new venture seeks to tell authentic stories about Israel (The Times of Israel)

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22 hours ago · Israel-Gaza live updates: Second phase of peace plan to be announced in coming weeks This is expected to include the unveiling of a new governance structure in Gaza.

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1 day ago · The State of Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Following the 1967 War, Israel occupied the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem.

Nov 26, 2025 · Despite a cease-fire with Hezbollah, almost daily strikes demonstrate an emboldened Israel’s strategy to eliminate its enemies any time, anywhere.

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1 day ago · Helicopter gunship and artillery fire hit major cities in north and south Gaza as Israeli violations continue.