Yemeni forces strike Houthi-controlled Sana'a airport runway to prevent Iranian plane from landing

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At the same time, the Yemeni Defense Ministry issued a statement warning that its "patience has run out," saying that it would respond to any Iranian and Houthi violations of Yemen’s airspace.

A view of the damaged control tower of Sanaa Airport, one day after Israeli airstrikes hit the airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, December 27, 2024.
Smoke rises following an airstrike after Yemen's defense ministry said that its armed forces had targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 13, 2026.
HOUTHI SUPPORTERS hold up weapons as they demonstrate in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026.

Riyadh launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as clashes continue in Strait of Hormuz

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Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister for interim South Carolina Senate seat

Graham, one of Trump's closest allies in the Senate, died over the weekend after a brief illness.

: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hugs is sister Darline Graham Nordone on stage as he announces his candidacy for United States President during an outdoor event for supporters on June 1, 2015; illustrative
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, July 6, 2026.

Fmr. Iranian president under house arrest after regime uncovers ties to Israel, Mossad

For years, Israel conducted a covert operation aimed at recruiting former Iranian president Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset and, at a later stage, even planned to install him as Iran’s leader.

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Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reads his statement while attending a press center after registering as a candidate for June 18, presidential elections, in the Iranian Interior Ministry building on May 12, 2021 in Tehran, Iran.

Why is the Mossad-Ahmadinejad meeting's dirty laundry being aired now?

Hamas documents reveal: Sinwar expected Israel to use nuclear weapons in response to October 7

US President Donald Trump meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Not Shown) for bilateral talks at Beştepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 08, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

Trump says US will control Strait of Hormuz, get paid for it

Demonstrators gather as Stop the Hate UK holds a protest calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support the Iranian people, proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and free Iran from the Islamic Republic, outside Downing Street, London, Britain, January 11, 2026.

UK government designates IRGC, HAYI as terror groups after attacks on Jewish community

Braden Eric Peters, better known as Clavicular, during his visit to Israel.

'Talk about the good I'm doing': Clavicular leaves interview after asked about antisemitic incident

STRAIT OF HORMUZ, OMAN/IRAN -- JUNE 16, 2026: 01 -- Maps4media-processed Sentinel-2 satellite imagery shows a broad overview of the Strait of Hormuz, including the Musandam Peninsula, nearby islands, coastal shallows, and the narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Iran's closure of Strait of Hormuz

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Saildrone USV during a 60-nation International Maritime Exercise in the Gulf of Aqaba

US uses one‑way attack sea drones against Iran for first time, CENTCOM says

Two US Navy Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) drone boats navigate during the NATO exercise BALTOPS 26 on June 15, 2026 off the coast of Gdynia, Poland; Illustrative.

Iran war gives US opportunity to test new combat systems on modern battlefield

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The leaders steering Israel Bonds through a historic moment

Following a period of record investment, Israel Bonds welcomes Laura Stein as the next chair of its National Campaign Advisory Council.

Laura Stein, incoming chair of the Israel Bonds National Campaign Advisory Council.

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High Court signals petitions against Karhi broadcasting reform may be premature

A separate petition filed by Yesh Atid MKs Shelly Tal Meron and Yorai Lahav-Hertzanu is expected to be heard separately.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi believes Israel’s media should have a free-market structure similar to the US.

MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting

IDF chief Zamir clashes with Netanyahu, Katz over bill exempting haredi draft dodgers from arrests

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

High Court questions yeshiva tax-benefits petition after state policy change

Israeli Supreme Court judges assemble to hear four petitions calling for the removal of Israel's hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, alleging that he has undermined the independence of the police, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on April 15, 2026; illustrative

Israeli surgeon disinvited from remote appearance at Lebanese medical conference after complaints

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Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.

Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure

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Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026; Illustrative.

Gulf patience ‘tested’ by Iran, higher chance of ‘limited strikes,’ Bahraini analyst tells 'Post'

Jewish community at the opening ceremony of the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland.

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center

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Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

UK police arrest 12 over far Right terror threat to Islamic event

Church of England debates text calling Israel a 'colonial enterprise built on racism'

On Sunday, it debated Motion GS 2451A, 'Standing in solidarity for a just peace in Israel and Palestine', brought by the Carlisle Diocesan.

Archbishop Sarah Mullally addresses the Church of England General Synod at The Church House on February 10, 2026 in London, England; illustrative

Polish nationalists protest memorial to 1941 Jedwabne massacre, call it 'Jewish lies'

Clavicular's Tel Aviv visit causes rift among pro-Israel influencers over record of antisemitism

Clavicular and models walk the runway during the 424 Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

Iranian bot campaign targets Nova festival massacre survivors with severe online abuse, propaganda

Bereaved families, friends, and soldiers stand still as a two-minute siren sounds across Israel, marking Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im forest, near the Israel-Gaza border, April 21.

Some 300 evacuated after car with military-grade weapon found near Paris synagogue

UN official condemns ‘de facto authorities’ assault on humanitarian workers, fails to name Hamas

Hamas terrorists invaded the warehouse and assaulted two drivers who were delivering humanitarian supplies, according to the UN.

Alexander De Croo, (3rd-R) Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), visits a food distribution point in Gaza City, on February 16, 2026; illustrative

Hamas raids WFP distribution point in Gaza Strip, drawing condemnation from UN official

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Explosions heard around Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart following a meeting in Baghdad on June 28, 2026; illustrative

Iranian officials spend Khamenei funeral week meeting with Hezbollah, Hamas officials

Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East and Central Asia as seen on a vintage globe, November 14, 2024

Iran no longer attaches importance to Trump's threats, Middle East expert claims

Dozens arrested so far in ongoing countrywide weapons, drug trafficking raid led by Lahav 433

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The operation involves hundreds of Israel Police and Border Police officers, and is expected to arrest dozens of suspects.

Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.

Codename 'Nomad': First Bedouin undercover agent cracks major Israeli organized crime network

Record-breaking Israeli soccer star Khalaili transfer canceled after failed test, Inter announces

Anan Khalaili celebrates scoring the second goal against Olympique de Marseille.
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Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls

Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.
WATCH

'There is no ceasefire in cyberspace': Ex-8200 officer on Israel's invisible war with Iran

China’s missile test shows the defense‑tech race is now about networks, not platforms

OPINION

China’s missile test signals a new era where networks, resilience, and alliances-not the largest fleet or most advanced long-range missile will define power.

Chinese Navy's nuclear-powered submarine Long March 11 takes part in a naval parade off the eastern port city of Qingdao, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, China, April 23, 2019.

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

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Qatar vetoes Volkswagen deal with Israeli defense company Rafael in Germany

Drone being remotely controlled

Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’

Combat aircrafts from a NATO country stand in front of a hangar during a fighter plane maneuver exercise at the American military's Ramstein Air Base, near Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 6, 2024.

NATO selects Anduril’s Lattice platform for next-generation air command and control

One person killed in an ICE-involved shooting in Maine, state official says

The shooting involved US Immigration and Customs Enforcement; details are being confirmed.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent stands near Delaney Hall which is being used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center on in Newark, New Jersey, on May 26, 2026.

UK counterterror police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe murder

Mamdani should be 'Tehran's mayor,' Jews who voted for him are 'idiots,' says Dershowitz

FILE PHOTO: American lawyer Alan Dershowitz returns to the courtroom for the criminal trial of US President Donald Trump after a short break at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, US, 20 May 2024.

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chair Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
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Senator Lindsey Graham leaves a lasting legacy of true US-Israel friendship

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) attends a Republican fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina, US August 5, 2023.

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Making aliyah was a lifelong dream: Alex and Arielle Sabol with children Romi and Libi, from Brooklyn, NY.

Breathing Data: How environmental data is rewriting public health in Israel

Prof. Lena Novack at Soroka Medical Center

Why Hebrew University is the top choice for Olim

Joseph Adest for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus

According to the airline, the flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, allowing Israeli travelers to visit one of North Africa's "most fascinating destinations."

Arkia airplane

EU Aviation Safety Agency loosens restrictions on flights to Israel

Empowering olim and international investors to build their future in Israel

ADI Capital CEO Dov Wiener and Avi Samuels, Chairman and Partner

Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments

Digital Payment.

Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.

Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science

OPINION

ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land

A combine harvesting machine in the Hula Valley. The research provides an important missing link among road traffic emissions, soil contamination, and food production.

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

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Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

‘Direct danger to Israel’s health’: Medical schools deans fight bill pushing for gender segregation

The proposed bill “is a direct danger to the health of the citizens of Israel,” the deans wrote in a public letter shared on Monday.

Doctors at BGU’s Medical School, Assuta Ashdod (Illustrative).

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

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Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen

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Israel’s anti-fragile answer to a world in crisis

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Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find

'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war

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As Nefesh B’Nefesh opens its 2026 summer aliyah season, several hundred North American families gather in a synagogue garden, most of them still mid-move and none of them turning back.

DJ Raphi entertains the kids, leading them through fun dance moves set to catchy music.

Tali Mekere: A first-generation engineer's path to success from Ethiopia to Netanya

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah

Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer speaks to individuals at an aliyah event.

Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.

Tzarfati Shimon launches phase 2 of Luria Project in Jerusalem's Moradot Arnona

Tzarfati Shimon Group is launching Phase B of the Luria Project in Moradot Arnona, one of Jerusalem's newest and most sought-after neighborhoods.

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

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Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

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Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

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Gulf states project stability and economic delivery – central to rising public satisfaction.

Regional instability continues as Gulf states remain on alert for Iran attacks

'There is no ceasefire in cyberspace': Ex-8200 officer on Israel's invisible war with Iran

'Impossible to replace': Israel's deputy FM on the death of Lindsey Graham

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: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hugs is sister Darline Graham Nordone on stage as he announces his candidacy for United States President during an outdoor event for supporters on June 1, 2015; illustrative

Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister for interim South Carolina Senate seat

Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

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Jewish community at the opening ceremony of the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland.

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center

ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land

'The road from Palestine to Paris:' Herzl's home in Vienna is now a Palestinian-owned pizzeria

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IT ALL comes back to the question of identity.

Parashat Matot-Masei: Don’t borrow identity

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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A faithful receives a blessing in front of the traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in Econe, Switzerland, July 2, 2026.

A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect

Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

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KIDS FROM GONEN cooking together with Chef Ran.

Nourishing the North: JNF-USA's culinary school opens with a mission beyond food

Tea Bar: How to tell it’s summer in Jerusalem

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Sheep grazing near Stonehenge.

Ancient structure near Stonehenge may have inspired its solstice alignment, archaeologists say

Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies

Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis

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TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.

Alien life on nearby 'super-Earth' exoplanet more likely than previously thought, scientists find

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

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Many pictures combine abstract designs with more conventional figures.

‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us

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A SECTION of what is believed to be the world’s ‘Foundation Stone,’ currently under the Golden Dome.

'Jewish, Christian and Islamic Traditions': Jerusalem and its names

Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history

Ammunition Hill memorial now honors Six-Day War veterans killed on October 7

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Clavicular is seen outside 424 during Day One of Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

IDF reprimands TikTok admin for appearing on Clavicular’s stream, demotes her to cook

'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernandez makes professional soccer debut

Pink Friday on Wall Street: Nicki Minaj joins Trump for White House lunch as Trump Accounts launch

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