Israel News for 7-24-2025
News Update
Police are hunting for a suspected terrorist who rammed his vehicle into a bus stop near Netanya this morning, injuring 7 soldiers. Police found the vehicle, with Israeli plates, abandoned.
Hamas submitted its response to the latest ceasefire proposal. An Israeli official involved in the talks said it “shows improvement compared to the response that was rejected by the mediators,” and that it “could serve as a basis for negotiations.” Qatar and Egypt reportedly pressured Hamas to improve its response.
The U.S. defended Israel in a stormy UN Security Council session in which France, the U.K., Russia and just about everyone else attacked Israel, accusing it of genocide and starving Gaza, among other things.
The Knesset voted 71-13 in favor of a non-binding declaration calling on the government to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley. The National Unity party and Yesh Atid boycotted the vote, and the Arab parties voted against.
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will meet US envoy Tom Barrack and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Paris on Thursday to discuss security matters relating to southern Syria.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s visited Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Foreign Minister Sybiha, who said that the 2 countries will deepen defense cooperation. Israel has thus far only provided Ukraine with humanitarian assistance, including a filed hospital and water purification systems. For more, click here.
