Middle East holds its breath as US, Iran near potential deal signing 'within 24 hours'

Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir is welcomed by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, upon his arrival, as a part of the ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, May 22, 2026.

Trump claims Iran deal to be signed today, Israel reportedly preparing to halt Lebanon advance

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US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.
	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250806AVS01  File Size: 4999 KB  caption (en): General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 6, 2025.

Active senior league soccer player arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of gambling, match-fixing

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) hoists the trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals to win the 2026 NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center.

Knicks in five! Knicks win NBA win 2026 NBA Championship for first time in over 50 years

Somaliland president to make historic first visit to Israel following country's recognition

New Iraqi Prime Minister designate Ali al-Zaidi, uses a phone at his office in Baghdad, Iraq, April 28, 2026.

Syria, Iraq hope for meetings in Washington, seek coordinated visit with US envoy

French Navy personnel approach an oil tanker, subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, in the Atlantic Ocean, in this handout obtained by Reuters on June 1, 2026.

UK's Starmer says armed forces intercepted Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

 Satellite image shows a close up view of destroyed buildings at Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, after it was hit by US airstrikes, in Isfahan, Iran, June 22, 2025.

Iran booby traps entrances, collapses tunnels leading to cache of enriched uranium

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US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026.

Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open 'immediately after'

Attorney Michael Rabello, candidate for the State Comptroller seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2026.

The Knesset's Rabello affair reveals Netanyahu's enduring blind spot

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Palestinians released from Israeli prisons under a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal with Palestinian factions, arrive at the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip in October 2025.

Ex-Shin Bet official: The death penalty isn't revenge, it's how terror loses its key

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Beyond the postcard

Michael Izhakov, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism: "We chose to show Israel through people, real moments, experiences, culture, and the joyful Israeli spirit".

Parents association rejects Teachers' Union threat to limit inclusion of students with disabilities

Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]

Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face

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Dave Matthews alienates longtime Jewish fans with comments on Israel, Gaza

Dizengoff Square with photographs of victims from the October 7 massacre. June 03, 2026.
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Israeli Arkia passenger flight loses contact over Hungary, NATO scrambles fighter jets

Arkia aircraft Airbus a321neo LR arrives for a welcome ceremony after his landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv on November 13, 2018.
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IDF preparing to stop Lebanon ground advance amid pending US-Iran deal

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Elyanna performs during the opening ceremony before the match.

Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

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Caught between two homelands, a Lebanese Christian finds his place in Israel

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A screengrab taken from a handout video released by the Israeli Military says to show a strike on an aerial defence system in Iran at an unknown location, video released on June 8, 2026.

US accused of war crimes by Iran over alleged targeting of water reservoirs

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Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 26, 2026.

Anti-Hamas campaign gains momentum as Gaza activists urge residents to take to the streets

Bondi Beach victim's daughter becomes leading antisemitism advocate in Australia

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

British pro-Palestinian activists sentenced in connection to raid on Elbit Systems UK facility

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The biggest problem in American leadership is being 'too cute' on antisemitism

University of Michigan professor Derek Peterson praises campus pro-Palestinian protesters during his commencement speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2, 2026.
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Toronto officer killed in raid tied to Iran-linked US consulate and synagogue shooting probe

An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.

Jewish schoolgirls get lost in NY creek tunnel, online abuse follows

UNRWA fires 70 employees after Israeli accusations of Hamas affiliation

A PALESTINIAN man walks past the building of the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City on January 8, 2018.

Trump claims Tehran leaked false details about terms of potential US-Iran deal

US-Iran deal to include dismantling of Iranian nuclear program, US official says

CCTV footage shows carnage following a strike on Kuwait International Airport, June 3.

Voices from the Arab press: Attacking civilians is never justified

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Trump tells Netanyahu it's time for war to end, calls Iran deal 'great'

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Head of IDF Ground Forces Planning Department, Col. Netanel Lasri, dies at age 40

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The IRGC is not defending Iran, it's exporting the Islamic revolution

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Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China

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Former Israeli consul general: Netanyahu 'not natural partner' in Trump's push for Mideast peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.
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Trump physical at Walter Reed involved 22 medical specialists, setting new presidential record

Latest rescue of US troops proves how unmanned naval drones are gaining importance in battlefield

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Saronic's Corsair USV is described as “capable of operating at ranges over 1,000 nautical miles and can support 1,000-pound payloads."

TSG unveils AI‑driven DroneWeaver System for rapid counter‑UAS defense

Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession

ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 ballistic missile

Turkey's UAV-launched ballistic missile enters service

Saronic's Corsair autonomous surface vessel

For the first time ever: An autonomous drone boat rescues US pilots in Strait of Hormuz

UAE denies reports it will unlock billions of dollars for Iran

A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026.

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

US to drastically cut aircraft and warships assigned to NATO in Europe, officials say

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work

The Palace of the Despots, in the Castle City of Mystras.

Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach

Marble bust believed to depict the Roman goddess of love Venus found on a beach in Alicante, Spain, June 10, 2026.

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Bentzion Levinson, CEO of Heven Aerotech at the opening of their offices in Virginia

SpaceX's smooth debut, Elon Musk's road to trillionaire, set new template for mega IPOs

Elon Musk attends the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025.

Meta claims Israeli spyware firm NSO Group failed to complain, demands further pressure by US gov't

Your Taxes: How Trump's anti-slavery tax proposal could impact Israeli exporters

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

First AI World Cup in history: What technology innovations are used during sports' biggest stage?

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

This Israeli startup is using AI to transform cinemas into more than just a place to watch movies

FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - Iran v United Arab Emirates - Azadi Sports Complex, Tehran, Iran - March 20, 2025.

Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns

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Missile fragments hit Carmel, damaging unique white lily preservation plot

Rescuers pose with Flute the turtle

Loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Haifa after sea pollution, fishing line caused injury

Researchers at University of Haifa spot two sperm whales off coast of Ashdod, June 8, 2026.

Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

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Being single linked to higher emotional well-being than bad relationships

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Residents dance outside Carmel market in Tel Aviv in March.

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

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Can MDMA-assisted therapy heal Israel's post-October 7 trauma?

How attachment theory can help Israeli parents understand children's behavior

Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia

Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

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Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step

Dr. Katya Mandoki
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If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.
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US President Donald Trump speaks on the phone as he leaves the White House grounds to go to Trump National Golf Club on May 31, 2026 in Washington.

Trump physical at Walter Reed involved 22 medical specialists, setting new presidential record

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

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The campus of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 21, 2019.

Hebrew Union College moves to dismiss Ohio lawsuit, cites religious interference

Jane Yolen, whose The Devil’s Arithmetic became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Blaze destroys Jewish-owned business in North West London, cause unknown

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Marble bust believed to depict the Roman goddess of love Venus found on a beach in Alicante, Spain, June 10, 2026.

Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach

Ancient Greco-Roman cemetery unearthed at archaeological site in Egypt's Nile Delta

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Making Parkinson's cure personal: TechBio co-founder Micha Breakstoneand developmental biologist Olivier Pourquie.

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

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Israeli singer and songwriter Esther Shamir.

Pioneering Israeli rock singer-songwriter Astar Shamir dies at 71

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Chutou the dog.

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