Top israel news

Here are some of the top Israel news stories from recent days:

Politics

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has resumed, with Netanyahu's lawyers arguing that the prosecution's case is based on "false and misleading" evidence. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli government has approved a plan to build 3,000 new homes in the West Bank, despite international criticism. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has called for a national unity government to be formed, following the collapse of Netanyahu's coalition. (Source: Jerusalem Post)

Security

• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, in response to a rocket attack on the Golan Heights. (Source: BBC)
• The Israeli Defense Ministry has announced that it will be deploying a new anti-missile system to protect against Iranian attacks. (Source: Ynet News)
• A Palestinian gunman has been killed by Israeli security forces in the West Bank, after he opened fire on a military checkpoint. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• The Israeli economy has grown by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023, according to official figures. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
• The Israeli government has announced plans to invest in a new high-tech park in the city of Haifa. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli stock market has fallen by 2.5% in response to global economic uncertainty. (Source: Ynet News)

Society

• A new survey has found that 70% of Israeli Jews believe that the country should maintain its Jewish character, while 60% of Arab Israelis believe that the country should be a democracy for all its citizens. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli government has announced plans to increase funding for education and healthcare in Arab communities. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• A group of Israeli artists has launched a campaign to promote greater understanding and tolerance between Jews and Arabs. (Source: Jerusalem Post)

International Relations

• The United States has announced that it will be moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, despite international criticism. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has announced that it will be increasing its funding for Palestinian refugees. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Israeli government has announced plans to strengthen ties with African countries, including a new agreement with the African Union. (Source: Ynet News)

These are just a few of the top Israel news stories from recent days.