Aden airport was shut down by the separatist Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the United Arab Emirates, in defiance of a government ban on UAE flights imposed to curb rising tensions in Yemen. The internationally recognized government is supported by Saudi Arabia
Iranian authorities confirmed the deaths as protests over the country's economic conditions spread across Iran earlier this week, marking the most intense demonstrations since the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests
Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland prompted claims by Somalia's president that Israel had reached an agreement with the breakaway republic to resettle Palestinians from Gaza or establish an Israeli military base there as part of an effort to destabilize the region. Somaliland rejected the assertions as 'baseless allegations'
Opening the gates for free at games' 20th minute is the first minute allowed by the African soccer federation – and it's a solution when unmoneyed fans can't simply hop in their cars or take a train to another country
Tel Aviv's leafy boulevards were built on the vision of Scottish town planner Patrick Geddes. To mark the 100th anniversary of the plan, an exhibition asks how Geddes would feel about the metropolis today
Residents of southern Israeli Negev communities criticize the lack of notice for police operations in nearby Bedouin towns, and lament the never-ending cycle of violence that endangers them and their property
After first-term Trump ambassador Friedman was appointed chair of Pegasus-maker NSO as part of a takeover by a Hollywood producer, the CEO steps down amid a possible shift in U.S. spyware policy under Donald Trump
Sources familiar with the details told Haaretz that a special conference on artificial intelligence in education, planned by the Ministry for February, was barely publicized due to fears of international criticism, and that that even educators in Israel, who are the main target audience, are completely unaware of its existence
According to IDF data, the number of soldier suicides in 2025 was second only to 2010's figure, the year after Operation Cast Lead. Army officials warn that the upcoming 'post-war' year will be challenging for the mental health of military personnel
The global Jewish response to antisemitism historically rested on a fragile equilibrium, on the assumption that antisemitism would remain largely local. That assumption collapsed after October 7.
The NGOs, which included Adalah and B'Tselem, noted that the aid groups not only provide life-saving support in Gaza, but also help defend Palestinians in the West Bank from rising settler violence. Banning them 'puts lives at risk'
Netalie Braun's film follows a mother tormented by worry over her soldier son, piercing the quotidian and offering a reality check to anyone who wants to live in Israel
The Israeli Prime Minister sang the current U.S. President's praises as he concluded a visit where Trump offered public backing to his government's actions, and urged American Jews to 'fight back' against antisemitism
Overlooking an industry that is already active, thriving, and globally competitive represents a significant missed opportunity, not only for Israel’s economy but also for the global gaming ecosystem.
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot said Amit Sa'ar, who died of cancer, served 'with deep pain and piercing self-criticism that were always evident on his face'
Swiss police have indicated a death toll of around 40 people, with several victims from foreign countries. The explosion was being considered a fire and not an attack
Despite a formal end to the investigation, which found no link between the Attorney General and the Military Advocate General in the leak of the video of reservists abusing a Palestinian prisoner, Israel's police commissioner refuses to allow publication of the probe's results, and insists it continue