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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, has called for the country to devise a comprehensive plan to overcome what he described as “unjust” American sanctions. His remarks came after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he characterised as the harshest sanctions regime ever imposed on Iran.Qalibaf’s statement underscores the growing tensions between […]
Clashes erupted in the village of Kharbat Harmoush in the Sa’ir area south of Hebron after a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish visitors claimed they had entered the region without Israeli military permission. A security guard who was called from a nearby settlement opened fire towards Palestinians in the area, with Palestinian sources reporting that a […]
Rabbi Yosef Yehuda, who studied alongside Yehuda Katz at Kerem Beyavneh Yeshiva and served with him in an armoured unit, has returned to the site where his lifelong friend was killed during Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon. Speaking to Israeli radio station 103fm, Rabbi Yehuda recounted the harrowing events of that night at Sultan Yaakov, […]
Nahariya’s mayor Ronen Marley has outlined an ambitious recovery plan for the northern Israeli coastal town, emphasising education as the cornerstone of the city’s revival. Speaking on 103FM radio, Marley indicated that restoring confidence in the municipality’s future hinges on investing heavily in the next generation. The city, which has faced significant challenges in recent […]
A group of right-wing Israeli activists was attacked with stones during an unauthorised tour in a Palestinian area. The confrontation escalated into gunfire, resulting in the death of one Palestinian, according to reports of the incident.The activists had ventured into the area without prior coordination with Israeli security forces or Palestinian authorities. The stone-throwing attack […]
Israeli authorities have arrested the owner of a security company in Ashkelon on suspicion of importing drones from China and supplying them to criminal gangs involved in weapons and drugs trafficking in southern Israel. The joint investigation by Unit 433 (the Israeli police’s national fraud investigation unit) and the Tax Authority uncovered evidence suggesting the […]
The Ebola epidemic sweeping through the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed more than 2,500 lives, according to the UN’s senior coordinator for the disease. Julian Harness made the grim assessment on Friday as the outbreak continues to spread across the central African nation, overwhelming already fragile health systems in the region. Crucially, Harness warned […]
Israeli police are intensifying their investigation into the death of Eldar Dayan as the 30-day detention period for suspects Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman approaches its conclusion. Investigators are reportedly planning a significant confrontation with the suspects, hoping to extract crucial admissions before they are required to appear before a judge for a remand hearing. […]
Senator Jon Ossoff, the Georgia Democrat, is reshaping his re-election campaign around aggressive attacks on Donald Trump, generating viral social media content and amassing nearly $98 million in fundraising. The strategy has sparked speculation within Democratic circles about whether the 37-year-old is laying groundwork for a potential presidential bid in 2028. Ossoff has become increasingly […]
The United States Navy is reportedly considering naming its newest aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump, a decision that would mark an unprecedented break with naval tradition. If approved, the move would see the vessel named after a sitting president for the first time in American naval history. The proposal has sparked considerable debate, particularly […]
Israel’s Likud party has seen significant shifts in its internal primary elections, with some candidates gaining tens of thousands of votes whilst others have lost similar amounts compared to the 2022 contest. The results reveal a substantial reshuffling of the party’s internal hierarchy, with numerous candidates moving up or down the rankings ahead of what […]
Retired Colonel Dadi Shamchi, a prominent Israeli political figure, has called for unity between political parties and expressed hope for the formation of a broad coalition government comprising 70-75 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament). Shamchi, known for his role in political negotiations, suggested that significant changes could still occur at the eleventh hour in […]
Two children have been hospitalised in serious condition after consuming locally-made falafel whilst on holiday in Egypt, only to discover the dish contained an ingredient they were allergic to. The families were unaware that the falafel had been made entirely from fava beans rather than the traditional chickpea base, leading to severe allergic reactions requiring […]
Nearly five centuries after becoming one of the most influential women in Jewish history, Doña Gracia is taking centre stage in a new musical production starring Israeli performer Leila Malkas. The production weaves together Ladino language, historical narrative, and themes of power, identity and female leadership to bring the Renaissance-era Jewish businesswoman’s extraordinary life to […]
Senior figures within Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party are expressing alarm over a potential political realignment that could significantly strengthen a rival faction within the right-wing bloc. Party insiders fear that a merger or electoral alliance between smaller right-wing parties could consolidate conservative voters and create a formidable political force that would challenge Likud’s…
Naftali Bennett has unveiled an aggressive security doctrine for a future government under his leadership, marking a sharp departure from current Israeli policy in the region. The proposals include declaring Qatar an enemy state, holding Iran directly responsible for all Hezbollah rocket fire from Lebanon, replacing both Turkish and Qatari involvement in Gaza with Egyptian […]
Protesters have targeted the private residences of prominent Women of the Wall activists Anat Hoffman and Yocheved Rapeport in Haifa and Jerusalem, using megaphones to shout slogans and confronting neighbours in what the movement describes as a coordinated harassment campaign. The demonstrations mark an escalation in tensions between the liberal Jewish women’s group and their […]
Israeli Railways has announced significant service disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport and Modiin stations during what is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The disruptions will occur as the company undertakes essential engineering work to connect Route 431 to the national rail network. The timing of the closure is […]
A new study from the University of Haifa has uncovered a surprising dietary practice among Natufian culture inhabitants of Mount Carmel: they systematically hunted and consumed snakes and lizards alongside more conventional foods. The research challenges previous assumptions about what ancient populations in the region ate, suggesting a more diverse and opportunistic approach to food […]
Russia and Ukraine have conducted another major prisoner exchange, with both countries releasing 103 soldiers as part of a negotiated deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates. The swap represents a continuation of periodic prisoner exchanges that have become one of the few remaining channels of coordination between Moscow and Kyiv amid their ongoing conflict. […]
