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Low-cost aviation giant will resume flights to Israel from London, Amsterdam and Rome

A secret ballot called by eight countries failed to block Israel's participation. Israel's public broadcaster denounced the vote as a 'cultural boycott,' while President Herzog lauded the results, writing, 'Israel deserves to be represented on every stage around the world'

EasyJet plans to resume flights to Israel in March 2026, following repeated delays and security-related suspensions.

A Gallup poll shows 79 percent of Lebanese believe only the Lebanese army should hold weapons, while 86 percent oppose direct conflict with Israel in support of Palestinians. The poll also found that nearly two-thirds of Lebanese oppose economic aid to the Palestinians, while 31 percent support it

Israel has delayed deciding whether to extend the protection status granted after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, despite the fact that many refugees have no home to return to. Several human rights organizations have asked the government to extend the protection status

Israel says the 42-year-old agricultural worker was killed and abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as the last missing hostage, Ran Gvili, remains in Gaza

The Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar, pressured Washington to urge Israel to retract its threats of renewed war with Hezbollah and begin negotiations with the Lebanese government. The talks could lead to Israel's withdrawal from the five posts it holds across the border

Since the end of the 12-day war with Israel, the number of executions in Iran has reached new highs. At least 256 prisoners were executed in November alone, as the government signals that internal dissent will not be tolerated amid ongoing threats from Israel and the U.S.

This antelope had thrived in Israel until humans settled down. Yet they were still being eaten in Gath and Lachish, and survived in the Negev until the Islamic period – and could be reintroduced. Sort of

The OECD recommends Israel adopt structural reforms, including cutting the budget of yeshivas

Speaking at the Israel Hayom conference, the Biden administration's envoy to Lebanon said Israel 'can't keep living in a state of war.' U.S. Envoy to the UN Mike Waltz praised Trump's Gaza cease-fire plan, saying a Doha strike under 'any other administration' would end negotiations

Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion (FOZ) Heritage Center and Museum, said that a “very serious” anti-Israel current has emerged inside parts of the American Right.

An audit report by Israel's state comptroller Matanyahu Englman laid out how the Ministry of Defense and related offices have failed to protect vital military facilities and institutes from missiles, even after approximately 26,000 missiles and drones were launched at Israel during the war

The possible three-year suspension relates to a post shared by Malik on 13 October 2023 describing the October 7 massacre as a “supremely defensive act,” while calling for the destruction of Israel.

After killing anti-disinformation mechanisms, Elon Musk's X now reveals users' location. A Haaretz examination shows suspicious accounts behind both pro- and anti-Israel activity – including Charlie Kirk conspiracies

Despite shelving a September vote, UEFA continued meeting with pro-Palestinian activists to collect human-rights testimony that could influence future decisions, even after a Gaza cease-fire, as more than 70 athletes call to suspend Israel over 'crimes against humanity'

Beirut understands well the meaning of Israel's threat to expand the fighting. The question is whether Israel recognizes the consequences

Jewish leaders condemned the anti-Israel graffiti at Bondi Beach, stating the community "remains strong... absolutely determined not to be cowed by hate," despite intimidation tactics.

Despite two decades behind bars, Marwan Barghouti remains Palestinians' most popular leader. Supporters say his release could revive peace efforts and heal political fractures, while Israel insists he is a convicted murderer and rejects clemency

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country’s president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel. Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, denies the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges. His lawyers said in a letter to the president’s office that the prime minister still believes the legal proceedings would result in a complete acquittal. “My lawyers sent a request for pardon to the president of the country today. I expect that anyone who wishes for the good of the country [will] support this step,” Netanyahu said in a brief video statement released by his political party, the Likud. Neither the prime minister, who has been on trial for five years, nor his lawyers made any admission of guilt. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said Netanyahu should not be pardoned without admitting guilt, expressing remorse, and immediately retiring from political l...