On Thursday, Lebanon's parliament will convene to elect a president, with Chief of Staff Joseph Aoun the strongest contender. Could he oversee the disarmament of Hezbollah in the south, or will Israel cement its presence in a 'security zone,' like in the '90s?
The Lebanese daily Al-Diyar reported on Wednesday that Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, head of the international oversight committee monitoring the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, is expected to visit Tel Aviv. The visit is part of US efforts to pressure Israel to avoid actions that could jeopardize the implementation of the ceasefire. Simultaneously, a Western […]
Following growing tensions within the human rights organization, Amnesty International has suspended its Israeli branch's operations, according to a report from the Jewish News Syncaide. The suspension comes amid disagreements over the branch's positions regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The global organization confirmed the suspension through a spokesperson, who cited "a number of […]
Donald Trump shared a provocative video last night containing severe criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The video, posted by the president-elect on his Truth Social platform, features Professor Jeffrey David Sachs, a Columbia University economist, who attributes responsibility for the Syrian crisis to both the US and Israel. According to Sachs, "the […]
"The decline in employment among Arabs and haredim is concerning given the well-known challenges these populations face in the labor market," according to a report by the Taub Center.
Netanyahu's coalition is breaking new records in its fight against the institutions of the rule of law, but there may be worse to come: Justice Minister Levin appears ready to advance the controversial bill changing the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee
ISRAEL: IDF says body of hostage Youssef Alziadana recovered from Gaza, concern over his son Hamza's life ■ GAZA: 28 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes across Gaza since midnight, health officials say ■ WEST BANK: Palestinian sources report two children killed in an IDF drone strike Tamun
In the clip, which was posted on X by a Jewish American journalist, Adelson seems to be saying, 'Netanyahu is worn out, but his lust for power won't let him leave the stage'
Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa assured Germany's foreign minister and her French counterpart that minorities and women will be involved in Syria's future. But that needs to start with the present
Israeli media reported that the Palestinian, who was forced by the IDF to serve as a human shield and search buildings in Gaza's Khan Yunis area, was shot to death by a commander who didn't know he was authorized to be there
The arrest of 125 foreign nationals in Venezuela is the latest in a series of crackdowns by Maduro, widely accused both domestically and internationally of stealing the presidential election from his opponent
Noga Friedman's partner, Ido Rosenthal, was killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7. Since then, Friedman has joined the struggle against the continuation of the Gaza war and for the return of the hostages
Did the United Arab Emirates' foreign minister insult his Syrian guests by meeting them in a 'school lobby' and wearing sneakers? As ever, social media is in two minds
Whatever his natural proclivities, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will have to make significant adjustments when he interacts with the world in his second term, particularly with China, Russia and Western allies