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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decried the recent violence inflicted on Ethiopian Jews, condemning the murders of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka and Destao Tsakol, during his address at the state memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who died on their journey to Israel.
Nearly two-thirds of Israelis (63%) support the immediate establishment of a commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre, the May poll from the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) Israeli Society Index reveals.
Dozens of vessels embarked from Turkey for Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla on Thursday, as part of a second blockade run since 20 of the activist armada's vessels were intercepted by the Israeli Navy in April.
Iraq has convicted Ajaj Ahmed al-Tikiri, who was also known as Hajaj Nukrah Salman, a notorious prison official during the Saddam regime era. This is important for Iraq because it continues to show that Baghdad can get some justice for victims of the Saddam era. Tikriti was known for the mass murder and torture of K…
The military police have exposed a string of abusive veteran commanders in the Israel Air Force, who maintained a "tradition" of violence against younger commanders, KAN reported on Thursday.
“Pope Leo XIV has brought shame upon the Christian world,” an Iranian-American Christian writer whose life was saved by Pope Benedict XVI after the Islamic regime sentenced her to death for converting, told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump has said that President Xi Jinping offered China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and vowed not to send arms to Iran during a meeting between the leaders in Beijing.
Lebanon is demanding that the ceasefire with Israel is strengthened and extended as the two countries meet in Washington for the latest round of talks.
The Iran war is threatening to exact a major hit on the global economy as negotiations for a lasting ceasefire remain at an impasse, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
China will use its influence in Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC in an interview on Thursday.
La diseñadora gráfica palestina Reem Alkhateeb, de 33 años, trabaja en su computadora junto a su hijo en un espacio de coworking en Jan Yunis, sur de la Franja de Gaza, el 9 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Abdel Kareem Hana)
El canciller indio S. Jaishankar (d) con el canciller ruso Serguéi Lavrov en la cumbre de los BRICS en Nueva Delhi, India, el 14 de mayo del 2026. (AP foto/Manish Swarup)
Prof Abbas Rajabifard of the University of Melbourne says he was listed as a co-author of research with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator in recent peace talks, without his knowledge
JERUSALEM — Israeli authorities will take The New York Times to court over a piece it published denouncing alleged widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s trip to China with Elon Musk, Maga lies over the Iran war and manosphere trends
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit and scheduled talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, rare earths, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the Iran war expected to dominate the agenda. The visit may produce visible deliverables, but the larger test is whether eit…
The Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that Israel would sue The New York Times for defamation, after an op-ed penned by Nicholas Kristof was published that included allegations of serious sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
The internationally recognized Yemeni government and the Iran-backed Houthis will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the UN special envoy for Yemen said on Thursday, marking the largest release of detainees since the outbreak of the war in Yemen.
WASHINGTON — A top Iranian navy commander claimed the Islamic Republic has deployed some of its small submarines, known as the “dolphins of the Persian Gulf,” in the Strait of Hormuz to wreak further havoc on the critical oil chokepoint, according to state media.
Israel is preparing legal action against The New York Times after the newspaper published an article describing the rapes of Palestinian prisoners in its custody.
A US judge has temporarily blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, who was blacklisted by President Donald Trump’s administration over her criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza.
A US judge has temporarily blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, who was blacklisted by President Donald Trump’s administration over her criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza.
West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements
United States President Donald Trump has discussed the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israel war on Iran during his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as negotiations to end the conflict and open the waterway are stalled.
Activists in orange life jackets sit aboard a Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla boat as Israeli navy soldiers sail it into the port of Ashdod, Israel, Oct. 2, 2025, after it was intercepted while approaching the Gaza coast. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, file)
El astro del Barcelona Lamine Yamal sostiene una bandera palestina al celebrar la consagración del equipo como campeones de la Liga de España, el lunes 11 de mayo de 2026, en Barcelona. (AP Foto)
The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on Wednesday that its board of directors recommended merging its subsidiary, Elta Systems, into IAI. Elta is a company and division within IAI, which is controlled by IAI, with only two shares held by the state.
Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance due to the conflict in the Middle East, a source close to the IMF said on Thursday.
Israeli youth celebrate in Damascus Gate ahead of a march marking Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Thursday, May 14, 2026.(AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Israel is preparing legal action against the New York Times after the newspaper published an article describing the rapes of Palestinian prisoners it its custody.
Israel and the United Arab Emirates released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
Israel and Lebanon opened a new round of peace talks in Washington on Thursday as the latest ceasefire was set to expire, diplomats told AFP.
A vessel reportedly operating as a "floating armoury" in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.
FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal holds a Palestinian flag as he celebrates with his team atop a bus after winning the Spanish La Liga title in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo)
Israel will slap the New York Times with a lawsuit over a recent “hideous and distorted” article that accused Israeli soldiers and their dogs of raping Palestinian prisoners, officials said Thursday.
Near Damascus Gate, members of the Jewish-Palestinian movement Standing Together handed out flowers, greeted residents in Arabic and positioned themselves near Palestinian shops and neighbourhoods as thousands of nationalist marchers carrying Israeli flags prepared to enter the Old City. Israeli police deployed larg…
Beirut, Lebanon – A new round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon will take place on Thursday and Friday to save a fragile ceasefire – repeatedly ignored by Israel – which is set to expire on Saturday.
Today's news cycle centers on President Donald Trump's summit and state banquet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with early messaging from both sides pointing to a constructive first day. Once Trump concludes his China trip, if a peace deal emerges to de-escalate the Iran conflict - likely with Beijing leaning on …
Foreign minister says ships must cooperate with Iranian navy, as vessel reportedly seized outside UAE port
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hezbollah drone exploded inside Israel on Thursday, injuring three civilians, two of them severely, according to the Israeli military and hospitals.
The British economy is showing far more resilience than expected by many economists, including the IMF which suggested the UK would be hardest hit by the Iran war.
Israel and the United Arab Emirates released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
A San Diego-based US Navy amphibious assault ship is preparing for deployment as tensions with Iran escalate on multiple fronts.Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a House subcommittee Tuesday that the 843-foot USS Makin Island is gearing up to deploy with Marines from Camp Pendleton.
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Finland might be quite vocal against Israel, but that did not stop a large delegation from the Israel Defense Ministry (IMoD) from visiting for a defense seminar in the Nordic country.
US President Donald Trump is on a historic visit to China. This could potentially have major ramifications for the world order. China and the US are signaling they want to seek accommodations on certain policies. The goal is to avoid a clash and possible conflict. China is a rising power. Some analysts believe the U…
Amid rising tensions ahead of the Jerusalem Day flag march, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ascended the Temple Mount, bearing the Israeli flag.
Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the Iran war, a source close to the IMF told Reuters.
During President Trump's ongoing state visit to China, he and President Xi Jinping agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must be open for the free flow of energy. They along with their senior officials have expressed agreement that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.