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Thomas Helm

Thomas Helm

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Jerusalem
Thomas Helm is Jerusalem Correspondent at The National. He was previously its staff opinion writer in Abu Dhabi

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Israeli researcher Ze'ev Erlich seen in IDF uniform on November 20, 2024, hours before he was killed in an ambush by Hezbollah operatives. Photo: X
Israeli settler archaeologist killed in Lebanon after entering with troops

Ze'ev Erlich was eulogised by far-right ministers, who knew him for his archaeological work in the occupied West Bank

MENANovember 21, 2024
Thomas Helm
Most of Gaza's buildings have been destroyed during the war and the strip is facing a number of humanitarian crises. AFP
Israel has lost 800 security personnel since start of Gaza war

Rising death toll highlights difficulty of fighting in densely populated areas

MENANovember 20, 2024
Thomas Helm
Israeli opposition MP Ofer Cassif spoke to The National about his struggles as a left-wing politician in Israel. EPA
InterviewFirebrand Israeli MP Ofer Cassif says opposition are 'cowards'

Lifelong leftist and peace advocate has been called a 'terrorist supporter' but is unabashed in opposing Gaza war

MENANovember 19, 2024
Thomas Helm
Israel's military saw an increase in reservists turning up for duty during the days after the October 7 attacks. EPA
Sharp drop in service rate of Israeli reservists amid war fatigue

Reports suggest that fewer in reserve are willing to maintain the sacrifices necessary to serve 13 months into the war in Gaza

MENANovember 14, 2024
Thomas Helm
Fatah members commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. EPA
Yasser Arafat: Twenty years on from Palestinian leader's death

The PLO chairman and first president of the Palestinian Authority leaves a complicated legacy

MENANovember 12, 2024
Thomas Helm
Aid groups have warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening. Reuters
US says Israel has not met all demands to boost aid to Gaza

Humanitarian groups say Israel has partially complied with only four of Washington's 19 demands

MENANovember 12, 2024
Thomas Helm
The humanitarian crisis is especially acute in the north of Gaza, where Israeli forces say they are fighting a resurging Hamas. AFP
Will Biden put pressure on Israel during final two months in office?

Famine looms in parts of Gaza as Israel nears deadline set by US to increase aid

MENANovember 10, 2024
Thomas Helm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opens the 25th Knesset session on October 28. AP
Israeli parliament passes law to deport relatives of Palestinian attackers

The law is likely to be stuck down by the Supreme Court, experts say

MENANovember 07, 2024
Thomas Helm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and sacked defence minister Yoav Gallant on October 28, 2023. AFP
Netanyahu fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant from Israeli government

'Significant gaps' had emerged with Mr Gallant over war, Israeli Prime Minister says

MENANovember 05, 2024
Lizzie Porter
Investigators have arrested a close aide of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with the leaks scandal. Reuters
Israel intelligence leak could spark 'political earthquake' for Netanyahu

Investigation under way into whether his office illegally obtained and disseminated classified material to scupper a hostage deal

MENANovember 05, 2024
Thomas Helm
UNRWA is crucial to efforts to move aid into the Gaza Strip as the war rages. AFP
Israel withdraws from 1967 law recognising UNRWA

Move is latest in series of blows to UN agency, which is at the heart of operations to send aid to Gaza

MENANovember 04, 2024
Thomas Helm
Medics next to a crater in northern Israel after rocket fire from Lebanon. AFP
Hezbollah rockets kill seven in northern Israel

At least 80 rockets were fired from Lebanon, Israel's military said, during the deadliest day in northern Israel in months

MENAOctober 31, 2024
Thomas Helm
Brett McGurk, left, has travelled to Israel to discuss a Gaza ceasefire, while Amos Hochstein will focus on a Lebanon ceasefire. AFP
US envoys in Egypt and Israel to drive Lebanon and Gaza ceasefires

US proposal suggests an initial 60-day cessation of hostilities and increasing the number of Lebanese forces

MENAOctober 31, 2024
Lizzie Porter
UNRWA has long been the target of Israeli politicians who say it prolongs the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and harbours Hamas militants and weaponry, among other accusations. AFP
What effect will Israel's UNRWA ban have?

The UN agency warns of the potential collapse of the humanitarian operation in Gaza

MENAOctober 29, 2024
Thomas Helm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing members of the Knesset. AP
Global condemnation as Israel bans UNRWA in major blow for Gaza aid

The UN organisation supports six million Palestinians and plays a central role in getting aid into Gaza

MENAOctober 28, 2024
Thomas Helm
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