Despite signing a lease with the family in 1964, the French Embassy in Baghdad claims the building is owned by Iraq and hasn't paid rent to the Lawee family in more than 50 years. This week, a Paris court declared itself incompetent to hear the case
While other film festivals have joined the cultural boycott of Israel, Sundance hosted the premiere of an Israeli film – daring to create the space for human stories over divisive politics
The major cuts include the closure of the paper's Jerusalem bureau, with the firings widely derided by Post reporters on X. The Washington Post's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has earned widespread praise, including a Pulitzer Prize finalist nod last year
IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir's remarks come as incidents of violence by Israeli settlers have risen sharply in the past year. So far, no disciplinary measures have been taken against soldiers who stand by during settler attacks – despite many such occurrences reported
According to the indictments, the smuggling, made under the pretext of operational needs, included cartons of cigarettes, cell phones, batteries, communication cables and auto parts. The affair is also tied to Shin Bet chief David Zini's brother, Bezalel, who will be indicted on Thursday
In the early hours of Oct. 2, 2024, the pair threw two hand grenades in the direction of the Israeli embassy in the Danish capital. The devices did not reach their target but instead detonated on the terrace of a residential building nearby
A late-January poll found that nearly half of Israelis believe the country should avoid direct involvement in a conflict with Iran unless attacked. It also showed that a majority back Netanyahu's decision to join the Gaza Board of Peace, despite Turkish and Qatari participation
The grenades failed to reach their target, instead detonating on the terrace of a nearby residential building around 100 meters away, causing no injuries.
In recent days, senior Finance Ministry officials have explored ways to create economic opportunities for Israel, including a proposal in which countries involved in Gaza's reconstruction would fund the expansion of the Ashkelon power plant, with Israel supplying electricity to the Strip's residents in return
The order is a necessary first step before the court can order Netanyahu to fire the National Security Minister. Ben-Gvir said in response that the court has 'no authority' and that 'there will be coup' against him spurred by Israel's judiciary