Testimonies from within the newsroom reveal that the French Jewish community was explicitly referred to as a “hostile community” during editorial meetings.
Pope Francis revealed that he narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his historic visit to Iraq in March 2021, as detailed in his upcoming autobiography "Hope."
One after another, the banks are leaving Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard and vacating the historic Zionist buildings. Against the backdrop of unceasing renovations, skyscraper building plans and criticism about landmark preservation, would a facelift improve or further worsen the boulevard's condition?
'Yes we are young, but we are full of energy and hope and capability, and right now, we need to use it to get the hostages home,' says one student as thousands from Haifa to Jerusalem demand hostage release deal
The Houthis have recently become the spearhead of Iran's axis. Following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and the collapse of Assad's regime in Syria, Tehran is leveraging the Houthis to pressure Israel into ending the Gaza conflict unconditionally. Over recent weeks, rockets have been launched at Israel, intercepted by the Air Force. A drone even […]
High-ranking defense sources say pledges to remain in Syrian demilitarized zone could lead to friction with rebel groups, while the defense minister's statement on security control in Gaza could harm prospects for a hostage deal
In a significant operational achievement, IDF engineering forces from the 188th Brigade discovered and destroyed an elaborate underground Hezbollah command facility in southern Lebanon that had been used to direct attacks against Israeli communities in the Galilee region over the past year. The facility, accessed through a tunnel network extending dozens of meters, contained sophisticated […]
The power broker in Dutch politics has tapped into the Netherlands' postwar support for Jews and Israel in order to gain respectability for his extremist party. But Geert Wilders' philosemitic facade is already cracking
The situation in Syria remains complex and fluid, yet the path forward from Bashar al-Assad's oppressive regime is becoming clearer. The opposition forces that liberated Syria from the dictator who built brutal prisons have emerged from radical Islamic movements, including former ISIS affiliates from Iraq. Nevertheless, their leader, Ahmed al-Shara, previously known as Abu Muhammad […]
The London-based newspaper Al-Arab reported on Wednesday that the US seeks to capitalize on Hezbollah's defeat in Lebanon and the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. According to the report, American officials are pressuring the Iraqi government to move forward with dismantling pro-Iranian militias. Much of this pressure is directed at Iraqi Prime Minister […]
Following Donald Trump's effective threat that "the gates of hell" would open on those who don't release the hostages before his return to the White House, things are finally moving. Surprisingly, the next catalyst for advancing a deal may be silence – media silence. It's no coincidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked military […]
International airlines continue to adjust their flight schedules to and from Israel as security concerns persist in the region. These cancellations persist during a period of heightened tensions, most recently the elimiation of Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar and Iranian attacks on Israel. Which other international airlines have canceled flights to Israel, and until when? […]
Amid escalating antisemitism in Australia, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong engaged in a heated phone call on Tuesday. The discussion, initially aimed at improving bilateral relations, quickly escalated into a direct clash of viewpoints on Gaza. Wong, known for her alignment with anti-Israel voices within the ruling Australian Labor […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying in his criminal trial for the fourth time on Wednesday, eight years after the investigations into him were first opened. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate corruption cases, and is represented by attorney Amit Hadad. He is the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand as a defendant
Pope Francis revealed he survived a double suicide bombing attempt during his historic 2021 Iraq visit after British intelligence and Iraqi police foiled the plots, according to reporting by The Guardian. In his forthcoming autobiography "Spera" (Hope), excerpts of which were shared with Corriere della Sera on Tuesday, the 88-year-old pontiff detailed how the assassination […]
In an unprecedented exposé, Le Figaro has published damaging revelations about antisemitic content and Hamas support within Le Monde's newsroom, one of France's largest and most influential newspapers. In a lengthy and pointed investigation, Le Figaro, the center-right competitor, took the unusual step of revealing internal details from Le Monde's newsroom, including photographs showing content […]
The upbeat reports of unprecedented progress in negotiations are based on positive developments, but they should be treated with caution. As far we know, the parties have not reached any agreement, it remains to be seen whether Hamas can locate all the hostages – and it's clear to everyone that Netanyahu has no intention of completing the second stage