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In 1897, Theodor Herzl envisioned a Jewish state at the First Zionist Congress in Basel. Now, the city hopes Israel – and its critics – won't overshadow this year's Eurovision Song Contest: 'Spirits don't run as high here as they do in France or Britain'

Instead of celebrating the young soldier's return from Hamas captivity, pro-Netanyahu media launched a smear campaign – because his mother thanked Trump, not the Israeli prime minister

The far-right AfD party has its sights set on the next election, but all roads to the government go through Chancellor Fredrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance. Inside the AfD, members can't agree on how much it should change its ways in order to stay in the game

In Israel, news of the assassination attempt on Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of the late Yahya Sinwar, pushed Trump's high-profile Gulf visit off the front pages. While this would be a significant achievement for Israel, it could take months to verify if the attempt was successful

Yeshiva University's Aaron Koller will be the first Jewish Regius Professor of Hebrew. In his new role, Koller wants to promote the study of Hebrew texts over the thousands of years between the Hebrew Bible and the modern state of Israel

“The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism will be the first of its kind in a major city across the nation, and will tackle antisemitism in all of its forms."

An author with unprecedented access to secret archives uncovers how Western intelligence agencies helped Mossad wage a covert killing spree across Europe

The new pontiff resumed his predecessor’s calls for a ceasefire in his first Sunday address. Official church policy on Israel or the war is unlikely to change.

While Israel and its long war in Gaza have become a burden in the U.S. president's eyes, Saudi Arabia is a strategic asset that promises the U.S. president economic and diplomatic gains

“They underpin their supposed claim to power with antisemitic conspiracy narratives,” Alexander Dobrindt, Germany’s interior minister said.

ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; IDF intercepts three rockets fired From Gaza after attempted hit on Hamas chief ■ GAZA: IDF targets Hamas Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar in strike on European Hospital in Khan Yunis ■ CEASE-FIRE: Trump envoy Witkoff spoke with Netanyahu multiple times in past day, but PM sticks to demand that half the hostages be released before truce talks begin, Israeli official says

Education Minister Yoav Kisch has asked Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to withhold funds from the Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University

Lineker pleaded ignorance over the Instagram post, prompting "furious new calls for the BBC to sack him," due to the antisemitic connotations, The Telegraph reported.

“I think people would like it if he died. Why? Because he’s a problem for their agenda. Also, let’s be honest; the hook is catchy," Brand said on X.

Gali Baharav-Miara coted IDF's need for extra soldiers and last month's High Court of Justice at meeting with senior officials

Detractors argue that Mayor Eric Adams' promise of a 'sledgehammer approach' to antisemitism is part of his administration's drive to silence legitimate criticism of Israel

Despite obvious security difficulties at City of David national park, Prime Minister's Office orders Shin Bet and police to make the necessary security arrangements for the meeting