Fairburn Elementary School in Westwood, Los Angeles, is facing scrutiny following the appointment of Skye Tooley as a new 5th grade teacher. Tooley, who identifies as an "autistic trans demiboy non-binary" and is known for their outspoken antisemitic views, has sparked concerns about the potential impact on students. Parents are voicing their alarm after […]
A Russian delegation went to Tehran to try to persuade Iran not to target civilians in their anticipated retaliation against Israel, to prevent large-scale war. The New York Times reported that Iran asked for advanced air-defense systems, and sources said that Russia is in the process of delivering them
Before Kamala Harris' choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as VP, Shapiro was touted as a frontrunner for the role – and faced increasing backlash from progressive Democrats
Walz, who emerged as a favorite of progressive Democrats, could push his Midwestern battleground state of Minnesota in Harris' favor. Walz has been consistently pro-Israel throughout his career, but has been increasingly critical of Israeli policy as the Gaza war has drawn out
A man in his 40s was critically injured and 18 others wounded in a Hezbollah drone barrage on northern Israel Sunday. The terror organization said it had sent a "swarm of UAVs" in retaliation to the assassination of its operatives. Earlier, the IAF conducted a targeted strike in southern Lebanon, eliminating Ali Jamal al-Din […]
The family of Amina al-Hassouni, the little girl who was badly wounded in April, spent the night in one of the wadis. In the village of Bir Hadaj, improvised public shelters in schools fail to accommodate all residents. Four months after the Iranian drone attack, Israel's Bedouin communities in the Negev are still without protection
The Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate. I am proud to announce that I've asked @Tim_Walz to be my running mate. As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he's delivered for working families like his. It's great to have him on the […]
The Hadera police station commander, Chief Superintendent Amit Pollak, is suspected of assault, abuse of power of his position and obstruction of justice, after arresting war veterans and seizing an installation they erected
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, amid widespread protests and violence over a controversial quota system in government jobs. The protests escalated into a broader movement against her leadership and use of force to suppress protests, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. Thousands of jubilant citizens took to the streets […]
Turkey has blocked access to Instagram for several days, over the platform's decision to ban condolence messages for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Turkish officials, including the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and the President's communications director, have accused Instagram of censorship, failure to remove offensive posts, and preventing condolence messages, stating that the […]
New suppliers Enlight, Shikun & Binui Energy, and PowerGen join Mekorot's pool to provide electricity, reducing costs and supporting the national water system from Dan to Eilat.
Four were killed by Israeli airstrikes in the city of Jenin; another four were killed in the village of Al-Akaba. Over 600 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank since Oct. 7, the Palestinian Health Ministry says
Last month, the High Court ordered the state to explain why the detention center does not operate according to law, following a petition by human rights groups to close it down. The state responded by announcing new measures for better detention conditions
Burglars broke into the $26 million Los Angeles estate of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson during broad daylight while they were away. The burglars smashed through glass to gain entry into the guest house, triggering an alarm, and ransacked the property, though it's unclear what was stolen. The main house was not breached. The […]
Ari Shavit seeks to turn Israel into a modern-day Sparta in 'Existential War,' while Uri Bar-Joseph advocates diplomatic arrangements in 'Beyond the Iron Wall.' However, both ignore the changes in Israel under nationalist, religious rule
The White Lotus season 3 is set to take place in Thailand, with filming locations including Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok. The season will explore themes of death, and spirituality, as hinted by the show's creator, Mike White. A teaser released over the weekend features the phrase "what happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand," […]