The investigation was opened following a complaint from a pro-Palestinian organization based in Belgium. In recent months, such groups have increased their efforts to promote legal action across the world against soldiers who took part in the Gaza war
Now, as the hostage release deal nears completion, the cat is out of the bag. In an interview with The New York Times, Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged the damage that American pressure on Israel caused to the hostage release efforts. "There have been two major impediments, and they both go to what […]
The perils of predicting political and diplomatic developments are well known, especially in the Middle East. "Black Swan" events seem par for the course (i.e., events that are highly improbable, difficult to predict, and end up having drastic consequences – like the Hamas Oct. 7 attack). In my crystal ball column of 2022, I foresaw […]
Following the Iranian-backed Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the situation throughout the Middle East has become increasingly volatile. Both Iran and Israel have launched unprecedented attacks, with Israel facing a multi-front war against Iran and its proxies. However, the Iran problem is not confined to the Middle East alone. Beyond targeting […]
The agreement is the latest in a flurry of such deals to be reached with schools involving allegations of antisemitic harassment in the waning weeks of the Biden administration.
In a chilling revelation of threats facing Israeli diplomatic missions, a 19-year-old ISIS supporter considered attacking the Israeli Embassy in Vienna before ultimately planning to target a Taylor Swift concert, The Washington Post reported on Sunday. The case highlights ongoing security concerns for Israeli interests in Europe. Before settling on the concert venue as his […]
In a development that could strain Vatican-Israeli relations further, Pope Francis allegedly made critical comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent meeting with an Iranian religious leader, according to Iranian media reports. The remarks, published by Iran's IRNA news agency, came through Abolhassan Navab, the chancellor of the University of Religions and […]
A comprehensive report by the Israel Women's Network and the Women and War Documentation and Research Collective reveals critical failures in Israel's response to sexual violence during and after the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. The report highlights systematic governmental failures, including unimplemented UN resolutions and ignored civil society warnings about protecting women and children […]
A Jewish passenger boarding an American Airlines flight in Miami encountered an unexpected situation when he noticed one of the flight attendants wearing a watermelon pin, a symbol that has become widely recognized as representing pro-Palestinian solidarity. The passenger subsequently documented the incident and shared it on his Instagram account, providing a detailed account […]
Amid the myriad conflicts gripping the world today, one struggle remains underreported, yet deserves significant attention. It could destabilize an already fragile region. Afghanistan, led by the Taliban, and Pakistan appear to be heading towards war, highlighting the dangers of supporting erratic, unpredictable elements. Just a week ago, at least 46 people were killed and […]
A family member of a hostage held in Gaza says a senior official in the negotiating team told him his concerns about the government's conduct are justified – and that IDF strikes in Gaza may pose a risk to hostages
Lawyers representing the West Bank teenager presented an expert opinion to the court detailing his intellectual disability and low IQ. The Shin Bet says he was arrested based on information that he tried to stab Israelis
ISRAEL: Yemen's Houthis target Israel's largest power plant in overnight missile attack ■ GAZA: Gaza Health Ministry: Last operational hospital in northern Gaza has been shut down ■ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ■ LEBANON: Defense Minister Katz: 'If Hezbollah doesn't disarm and withdraw past the Litani River – there won't be a [cease-fire] deal' with Lebanon
Bring them home! In times of war and peace, when most other airlines have ceased flying to Israel, El Al flies. Here's what you need to know about the Jewish state flag carrier.