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The U.N, secretary-general's office announced the move in a brief statement, and did not elaborate on the UNRWA staffers' likely role in the attack; The U.N. watchdog said it drew on evidence provided by Israel in discussions with Israeli authorities

From Annie Leibovitz to Amy Winehouse and Ofra Haza: New book on Jewish heroines, created by three feminist Swedish Jewish women, offers an answer to antisemitism

  The Middle East is bracing for a potential escalation of violence as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, with Iran reportedly upping the ante by restricting its airspace in anticipation of a likely strike on Israel, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned […]

Iran's response to Haniyeh's in Tehran will come within 24-48 hours, senior Western diplomats estimate ■ Iran says it is not looking to escalate regional tensions but believes it needs to punish Israel ■ Russia's security council secretary is in Tehran for meetings with Iran's leadership ■ Turkey says it intends to formally join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ ■ Here's what you need to know 304 days into the war

The far-right minister said at a right-wing conference that the current proposal for a deal with Hamas 'would only return a few captives and seal the fate of most of them'

Tel Aviv's main stock indexes fell by as much as 2.5 percent on Monday morning, but seemed to recover some by the afternoon as Israel braces for Iran's response to two assassinations last week

Precious metals plunge: gold down 1.5%, silver drops 5% as market volatility and economic concerns shake investor confidence.

For young Israeli singles who carry the BRCA gene mutation, decisions made early on can be life-saving. But in a pro-natalist country, and a society 'where a woman's sexuality is still very much determined by the size of her breasts,' dilemmas and insecurities about relationships complicate matters

In its annual report, the Czech Federation of the Jewish Communities said it registered 4,328 antisemitic incidents in 2023, up 90 percent from 2,277 in the previous year

The police officer who struck a fan and choked Haaretz writer Chaim Levinson last January outside of Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem is facing assault charges submitted to court on Sunday

  Iranian officials have issued stark warnings to Israel in the aftermath of the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, simultaneously emphasizing their desire to avoid regional escalation. "While Iran has no interest in exacerbating regional tensions, we believe it is necessary to hold Israel accountable to prevent further instability," Iranian Foreign […]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems intent and willing to burn Israel to the ground because he sees himself as the embodiment of a state that, without him, has no viability or agency. Has it really taken the Americans 30 years to realize this?

The New York Police Department said on Thursday that 28-year-old Queens resident Taylor Pelton had been arrested on Wednesday and charged with hate crime criminal mischief against property.

After failed negotiations, security assessments indicate that an Iranian response is imminent. The key questions are the intensity of Iran's retaliation and whether Israel's response could escalate the situation into an all-out war

According to the report, only three brigades have been fully destroyed, while Hamas has merged degraded cells and enlisted new recruits. 'Hamas' presence in northern Gaza is stronger than you can imagine,' said one Gazan, 'they're among civilians'

The heat and Iran's looming threat make it hard to focus. If you can concentrate, here are three interesting new books to check out

  Egypt's government has launched an initiative to boost hotel construction and operations, aiming to attract 30 million tourists and add 240,000-250,000 hotel rooms by 2038. The initiative offers reduced interest rates and aims to create job opportunities and benefit the national economy. Egypt signed a $35 billion deal with the UAE to develop its […]

Upon the release of his debut album 'Achilles,' Israeli musician David Lerner explains why he left a well-paying tech job to pursue his musical dream, why he sings in English and why, despite his criticism of the state, he doesn't plan to leave Tel Aviv

  Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece to their first Olympic men's basketball win since 2008, defeating Australia 77-71 and finishing third in their group to advance to the quarterfinals. He scored 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, expressing pride in representing his country and having his children witness his Olympic journey. Antetokounmpo was initially hesitant […]