Israel

Country in Western Asia

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Israel, formally known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. It has land borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan on the east, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the east and west, respectively, and Egypt to the southwest. The country contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area. Israel's economic and technological center is Tel Aviv, while its seat of government and proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, although the state's sovereignty over Jerusalem has only partial recognition.

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Israel begins bulldozing villagers' homes in West Bank One family's house has already been demolished, and the same is expected to happen to more than 30 other buildings. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:32Published 3 hours ago

Squeegees and selfies for window-washing TikToker Noa Toledo is an Israeli social-media star who hopes to encourage other women to rise to the challenge of male-dominated jobs. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:23Published 4 hours ago

Israel Embassy contributes AI-based technologies to the AIIMS Delhi Embassy of Israel on August 11 contributed state-of-the-art artificial intelligence based technologies and high-end equipment to the AIIMS, Delhi. Contribution was made as a part of Israel-India.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:58Published 5 hours ago

Thousands protest across Israel Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday night (August 1) to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged corruption and against his government's handling of the coronavirus.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Thousands demand Netanyahu quit over coronavirus, corruption Rallies against Israeli prime minister the largest seen since 2011 protests against the country's high cost of living. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:38Published 1 week ago

COVID-19: Israeli Ambassador visits RML Hospital to witness rapid testing trials Ambassador of Israel to India Ron Malka on July 31 visited special testing site created at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital today to witness ongoing trials since last three days of rapid COVID-19.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:15Published 2 weeks ago

Tel Aviv artist depicts Netanyahu at 'Last Supper' table Artist Itay Zalait said the piece in Rabin Square, which features an image of Netanyahu perched at a long dining table with his hand in a cake, represents "the last meal of Israeli democracy".View on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Gaza grape farmers suffer amid Israeli blockade, pandemic Despite a good rainfall and fertile soil, the business has left a sour taste for Gaza grape farmers. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon's Hezbollah accuses Israel of fabricating border clash Tensions high in northern Israel, days after Hezbollah fighter killed in apparent Israeli air strike in Syria. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:18Published 2 weeks ago

Hezbollah fighters battle Israeli troops on northern frontier Tensions high in northern Israel, days after Hezbollah fighter killed in apparent Israeli air strike in Syria. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:54Published 2 weeks ago

Exchange of fire near Israel-Lebanon border Hezbollah carried out an operation against the Israeli military on Monday at the Lebanon-Israel border, Lebanese sources familiar with the operation said. Francis Maguire reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:11Published 2 weeks ago

Thousands of Israelis protest government handling of pandemic Israelis rallied outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem on Saturday against his handling of the coronavirus crisis and alleged corruption. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published 2 weeks ago

Israel's protests continue as thousands march against Netanyahu's handling of coronavirus The country had initially managed to keep the epidemic at bay but infections surged after the economy reopened in May.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Toddler returns to Israel after accidental exile Melaniya Petrushanska spent almost a sixth of her life in accidental exile after Israel sealed its borders while she was abroad on what was meant to be a short holiday. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

Israel: Many protest PM handling of pandemic, economic crisis Violence in West Jerusalem as thousands of protesters call on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign over corruption charges and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:50Published 3 weeks ago

Celebrity group invests in women's soccer Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman and more than a dozen former U.S. women's national team players have formed an ownership group to set up a professional women's soccer team in Los Angeles from.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:06Published 3 weeks ago

Israelis protest against Netanyahu, gov't handling of COVID-19 Police fire tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators who gathered around the prime minister's residence. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:09Published 3 weeks ago

Blue jellyfish swarm power station Swarms of blue jellyfish washed up from the Mediterranean Sea, threatening to clog one of Israel's power stations on Thursday (July 9). A turtle was also caught amongst the throng, and was later.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published on July 9, 2020

It's electrifying! Blue jellyfish clog power station Swarms of blue jellyfish washed up from the Mediterranean Sea, threatening to clog one of Israel's power stations on Thursday (July 9). A turtle was also caught amongst the throng, and was later.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published on July 9, 2020

Chris Froome in profile A look at Chris Froome in profile as Britain's most succesful road cyclist leaves Team Ineos to join Israel Start-Up Nation. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on July 9, 2020

Israel launches new spy satellite Israel on Monday launched a new spy satellite that it said would provide high-quality surveillance for its military intelligence. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on July 6, 2020

Israel says 'not necessarily' behind Iran nuclear site incident Israel's defence minister said on Sunday it is not "necessarily" behind every mysterious incident in Iran, after a fire at the Natanz nuclear site prompted some Iranian officials to say it was the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published on July 5, 2020

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