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During Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's press conference, he warned the public about the so-called Feldstein Bill, a reference to the prime minister's spokesman, who was indicted in November

The war made the situation of Arab-Israeli women in prostitution even more dire. And they are not the only victims: 'Some 30 percent of those who turn to us are Arab men in prostitution,' says Natalie Farah, head of Arab society unit at Lo Omdot Me'negged organization

  Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule over on Sunday after seizing control of Damascus, while questions swirled about the fate of the longtime leader following reports of a mysterious flight from the capital, according to Reuters. A Syrian Air plane that took off from Damascus airport around the time rebels entered the […]

No intelligence agency in the West is reported to have foreseen the developments in Syria, that proved Assad's regime was weaker than initially thought. For Israel, the massive blow to the Iranian axis – the most severe it has suffered to date – is fundamentally good news

  A coalition of Syrian rebel forces claimed Sunday they have entered Damascus and taken control of key positions in the capital, marking a potential turning point in the country's long-running civil conflict. "Militarily, Damascus has fallen," a source familiar with the advance told CNN, ending the 54-year rule of the Assad family and the Alawite […]

  In a dramatic turn of events early Sunday morning, Syrian rebel forces entered Damascus as the Assad regime collapsed, with reports of government officials fleeing the capital and Iranian embassy staff evacuating. The rapidly unfolding situation has prompted Israel to strengthen its presence in the Golan Heights buffer zone, while simultaneously intercepting a missile […]

Neighborhood Corner: Musrara's cobblestone streets and architectural contrasts tell the story of a city and a nation grappling with the weight of the past while building toward the future.

Neighborhood Corner: Musrara's cobblestone streets and architectural contrasts tell the story of a city and a nation grappling with the weight of the past while building toward the future.

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  Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime collapsed Sunday as opposition forces seized control of Damascus, ending the family's iron grip on Syria. The president fled the country overnight, marking a stunning conclusion to a lightning-fast rebel offensive that took less than two weeks to succeed. "This historic moment defies description. We fought for this day […]

  Opposition groups in Syria continue their relentless advance toward overthrowing Assad's regime and gaining control of the country. Saturday witnessed several dramatic developments across multiple battlefronts. In the northwest, Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army forces captured eastern Aleppo and the city of Tel Rifaat, while maintaining an active front against Kurdish forces in Manbij. Hayat […]

  Former President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "has fled his country," attributing this alleged development to a dramatic realignment of power in the Middle East and Russia's shifting military priorities. Trump asserted that Iran, a key Assad ally, is in a "weakened state because of Israel […]

Exiled Syrian residents, activists, and analysts tell Haaretz about the threat posed by the rebel group that has advanced across Syria as Assad's regime crumbles

  The unthinkable is happening in Syria. Within a week, opposition forces have seized Aleppo and Hama, leaving President Bashar Assad facing perhaps his final battle. The speed and scope of this collapse were unimaginable just months ago. According to The Sunday Times columnist Samuel Ramani, the timing is hardly surprising. Assad's regime has been […]

Precious metals expert Andy Schectman warned that China's gold reserves may be far greater than officially reported

  A Nativity Scene crafted in Bethlehem and displayed at the Vatican's Paul VI hall features a distinctive and controversial addition this year – a cloth that appeared to be a Palestinian keffiyeh (traditional head dress) covering the baby Jesus' manger, donated by the Palestinian Embassy to the Holy See. The inclusion of the traditional […]

While Israel sees an opportunity to further weaken Iran's regional status as Assad's regime crumbles in Syria, the UN's nuclear watchdog has warned that Tehran has dramatically increased its uranium enrichment capacity

  Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, the leader of an Islamist insurgent alliance that has recently seized significant portions of Syria in a swift offensive, is working to moderate his image while pursuing his goal of overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad's government, according to The Guardian. In an interview with CNN aired at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jawlani […]

  In a groundbreaking move to address Japan's declining population, Tokyo's metropolitan government will implement a four-day workweek starting this April, reports Fortune. The initiative, led by one of the country's largest employers, aims to help working parents balance childcare responsibilities with their careers. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announced the policy change during the Tokyo […]