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The pace of the U.S. military build-up in the Middle East has intensified in recent days and it now appears the administration is considering an attack in the near future. At the same time, the IDF is completing its own preparations for war, and is not ruling out an active part in a U.S. operation

Mass demonstrations over military conscription have grown more frequent as the government seeks to advance legislation on exemptions, turning the issue into a flashpoint in Israeli society as the country approaches a general election later this year

Far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rushed to defend the officer, drawing allegations of 'racism.' Elsewhere, three men were killed in separate incidents across Israel on Wednesday

Far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rushed to defend the officer, drawing allegations of 'racism.' Elsewhere, three men were killed in separate incidents across Israel on Wednesday

Hassan Kashallah, a resident of Rahat, was arrested after the Shin Bet claimed he was a member of ISIS – an allegation he denied. He was held in detention despite warnings that he was in danger due to being a discharged soldier imprisoned with security prisoners and that he was not receiving required medical treatment. The state is also refusing to release his body for burial

Yariv Levin asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to dismiss outright a petition demanding that he be forced to cooperate with the president of the Supreme Court, Justice Isaac Amit

The draft resolution expected to be signed Thursday says 'the reconstruction and rehabilitation activities of the Board shall be dedicated solely to those who regard Gaza as their home and place of residence' in a nod to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera' statement

Jewish activists have demanded for years that they receive some compensation for the closing of the Temple Mount during the Muslim holy month, with police now acceding. The Palestinian Authority has expressed concern that the change would become permanent after Ramadan

Homicide rates doubled a year after far-right MK Itamar Ben-Gvir became national security minister. Reconciliation groups and local activists see Ramadan, which began on Wednesday, as an opportunity for social pressure that might bring a respite and hope for a long-term solution

"They [Jews] are an enemy to Western civilisation," said Brandon Koschel in an Australia Day speech, before being charged with publicly inciting hatred on the grounds of race.

The trip follows a public clash between the two, after Carlson suggested on his show that Huckabee had not done enough to confront what he described as Israel's 'shocking' treatment of Christians. The pundit claimed he was detained by airport security before leaving the country

Khalloul extended an invitation to the right-wing American commentator in early February, hoping to shed light on the true experience of Christians in Israel, but Carlson had failed to respond.

The U.S. ambassador accused Belgium of 'harassment of the Jewish community' over a year-old investigation into suspected illegal circumcisions. Belgium rejected antisemitism accusations, with its foreign minister saying Jewish Belgians 'do not deserve to be used as leverage'

U.S. President Donald Trump has been 'very clear with respect to Iran, or any country, that diplomacy is always his first option,' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, adding that 'Iran would be very wise to make a deal with this administration'

“Jews have often loved to play the victim rather than accept that they are participants in history,” said Carl, who is seeking a top position in the US State Department.