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Since the original 2023 announcement of the theft, the museum has recovered 654 of these, the most significant of which was 268 gems returned all at once by the United States.

Separately, Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday.

He also noted that 300 British troops had been stationed near the military base Iran struck in Bahrain on Saturday, with some of the soldiers being "several hundred yards away."

Protein supports nearly every body process, not just muscle growth. Long-term deficiency can harm immunity, bone density, and energy levels.

A new amendment will ease heavy burdens in pharmacies and spare patients the exhausting race against the clock to renew their prescription every 30 days.

The reports in the news about the numbers of people injured by missiles are very alarming. We will try to make some order for you.

We’re all in a tough emotional state right now. Before turning to carbohydrates (even though it’s allowed), try a few tasty sweet snacks that can calm the body and give it what it truly needs.

Rising tensions and sirens heighten wartime stress among the elderly, harming physical health, memory and emotional stability. A geriatrician explains how to support them.

From Ukraine to Israel to Jamaica, Ran Cohen Harounoff helps children recover and thrive after disasters.

Even with legal tools, Jewish women who are trapped in bad marriages wait years for divorce.

Jewish families can protect wives from agunah status through halachic prenups and wartime authorizations, ensuring resilience even in tragedy.

It stipulates that non-Orthodox prayer – such as prayer services organized by women’s groups – constitutes a “desecration” of the holy sites. 

The core US interest is clear: To halt China’s economic rise before it becomes a technological, industrial, and financial superpower.

First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.

From prime ministers to the president, diplomatic trips reveal the evolution of Israel and its press.

I win at chess by making opponents nervous, bewildered, and prone to blunders.

A simple wedding invitation from over 60 years ago provides memories of family and the moments that shaped a life.

From desert blooms to Jerusalem’s ancient streets, Zionism still matters in creating a Jewish homeland.

From nuclear brinkmanship to regional escalation, Tehran’s latest moves could mark a decisive strategic miscalculation.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, true human connection and empathy are needed more than ever.

Each new article that is published about Tucker Carlson serves as another opportunity to try to understand and get a fresh perspective of who this man really is.

Violence against Palestinians has long been a part of Israeli dominance in the West Bank.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are forging alliances, reshaping Middle East politics as old enemies fade and new regional ties emerge.

On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.

This year, Shabbat Zachor frames the chaos. The Torah demands that Jews recognize the pattern, protect the vulnerable, and refuse to forget who they are.

At a time when many believed the region was trapped in outdated paradigms, Israel chose normalization, technological partnership, and economic cooperation as instruments of stability.

The military details will be assessed for years. The political decision is already clear: Trump chose his coalition, and it was the choice Israel needed.

"We hope a new era, of freedom in Iran and stability and peace across the Middle East, is just around the corner.”

Evidence of the unchecked proliferation of antisemitism across Europe.

El Líder Supremo de Irán, el Ayatolá Ali Khamenei, ha sido asesinado en ataques israelíes y estadounidenses, informó la televisión estatal iraní el domingo.

Un candidato probable para dirigir el régimen islámico después de la muerte del Ayatolá es Ahmad Vahidi, quien era el jefe adjunto de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica en vísperas de la guerra.

Más de 200 misiles fueron lanzados hacia Israel mientras continúa la campaña conjunta entre Israel y Estados Unidos para atacar objetivos en el régimen islámico.

Dos misiles fueron lanzados por Irán hacia Chipre, informó el ministro de Defensa británico a la BBC el domingo por la mañana, añadiendo que el país puede que no haya sido el objetivo necesariamente.

La IRGC ignoró el hecho de que Israel cambió después de la masacre del 7 de octubre, y ahora están pagando el precio. Las dictaduras no caen desde afuera; colapsan desde adentro.

Israel golpea la sede de Tharallah de Irán utilizada para reprimir, asesinar a manifestantes • IDF apunta a bases del régimen islámico, aparatos de misiles balísticos.

Por qué el ataque de Irán a los estados del Golfo imita el asalto de Iraq a Arabia Saudita - análisis

Unas 30 ambulancias de Magen David Adom fueron enviadas a la zona de Jerusalén, con un niño de 10 años reportado como gravemente herido.

Las FDI dijeron que la ola inicial incluyó ataques simultáneos en varios lugares en Teherán, donde se habían reunido siete miembros del más alto liderazgo de seguridad de Irán.

White Rabbit and ISAAC breweries showcase beers made with locally grown Golan hops, highlighting Israel’s brewing capabilities.

We left Ola-Ola with a strong feeling that the restaurant has only improved in its three years of existence and gained confidence. Why not go and see for yourself?

The fragments had been excavated from the Teleilat el-Ghassul archaeological site near the Dead Sea in Jordan between 1931 and 1938.

In 1899, the young woman’s coffin, made of a hollowed-out oak log, had tumbled from an eroding cliff above the Baltic coast village. She was nicknamed by locals as the “Princess of Bagicz.”

From a fractured past to Israeli entrepreneur and devoted family man, Ben Woolf’s story inspires.

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A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq have faced incredible hardships. They have persevered. Now they sense that their moment has arrived.

Later, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani said that the country was "exercising its inherent and lawful right of self-defense," in response to "aggression and large-scale war."

The Iranian reports did not explicitly mention President Masoud Pezeshkian's ability to carry out his political duties. 

Pahlavi expressed immense gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in the operation and for his words of encouragement to Iran's citizens.

At first dismissed as weak and indecisive, Khamenei seemed an unlikely choice for supreme leader after the death of the charismatic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

At least nine killed in latest Iranian missile barrage on Israel • Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in Israeli strike; advisor, defense minister and several IRGC commanders also killed

Although it turns out Khamenei was killed likely in the war's opening moments by around 30 bombs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, the more intense response only came later.

Qalibaf said Iranian authorities had prepared scenarios “including” contingencies for the period after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and pledged that Iran would “continue Khamenei’s path."

One likely candidate to run the Islamic regime after the Ayatollah's death is Ahmad Vahidi, who was the IRGC deputy chief on the eve of the war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly pushed for strikes against Iran, while Saudi Arabia’s role appeared more complex. 

The complexities of Iran's ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base, and the power of its Revolutionary Guards make it hard to predict what might come next.

The IRGC ignored the fact that Israel changed after the October 7 massacre, and now they’re paying the price. Dictatorships don’t fall from outside; they collapse from within.

Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar remained virtually empty.

Iran's attack might have the opposite effect, bringing Gulf countries closer together and enabling cooperation with the US and among themselves.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family was a "cynical" murder.

The killing of Khamenei closes the chapter on one of the most consequential and destructive figures in modern Middle Eastern history.

Ahmadinejad served as the president of Iran from 2005 until 2013.

According to a released statement, since Saturday morning, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense forces have dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 541 drones so far.

Debris from an intercepted drone damaged a complex housing the Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi, causing minor injuries, as Iranian retaliatory strikes spread across Gulf cities after US-Israel attacks.

The Post understands that much of the current conventional narrative is revisionist history to try to simplify what was an extraordinarily period of uncertainty and a complex series of ups and downs.

"It's not a coincidence that Iran is attacking Dubai, because Dubai is the antithesis of what Iran represents," Emirati senior journalist and TV commentator Nadim Koteich told The Jerusalem Post.

Calling the Iranians a “paper tiger,” Asulin, a scholar at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA), said that the opening strike “was a lethal opening blow."

CENTCOM also cited US President Donald Trump's call for "members of Iran's armed forces, IRGC, and police to 'lay down your weapons,'" and to "Abandon ship!"

Three US soldiers were killed and five others wounded in ongoing Operation Epic Fury, US Central Command confirmed on Sunday.

Two major headquarters which were struck were the Interior Ministry headquarters and the Tharallah headquarters in Tehran.

The American and Israeli strikes “should have even happened earlier, last month, after what the regime did to the protesters,” a member of the Iranian diaspora asserted.

Explore the minds of three artists as they discuss art, creativity, and what makes their work stand out.

Yonatan Green reveals how Israel’s Supreme Court seized power, shaping law and politics with little democratic oversight.

Yitzhak Shalev’s novel traces the lingering power of a teacher who vanished but never left his students’ minds.

Nine concerts, live ensembles, and eclectic programming showcase Bach’s timeless adaptability.

Diana Klein’s music offers comfort, hope, and strength for women seeking self-appreciation.

He emphasized that the conflict is not a preemptive strike, but rather one driven by foreign powers, with no direct connection to the interests or security of the Iranian or Israeli people.

On Saturday night, the IDF had said that over 200 aircraft had struck 500 Iranian targets.

At least four apartment buildings destroyed, missile reportedly penetrated local shelter • Several children reported wounded • Second impact registered in central Israel

The Council for Higher Education will continue to monitor developments and update institutions in accordance with guidance from the security authorities.

'Iran is here, home front is central.'

From Daniel Chen’s Instagram Story after his home in central Israel sustained a direct hit during Iran’s missile barrage on central Israel.

Israel strikes Iran's Tharallah headquarters used to suppress, murder protesters • IDF targets Islamic regime bases, ballistic missile apparatus

According to the IDF, the updated planning is being built on operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion.

State Comptroller audit highlights structural gaps in shelters, schools, and hospitals as Israel faces renewed missile attacks.

The war comes as Israel prepares to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the overthrow of an oppressive Persian regime, offering a powerful parallel for the current moment.

The IDF said the opening wave included simultaneous strikes at several locations in Tehran, where seven members of Iran’s top security leadership were gathered.

An intact Iranian missile hit a residential building in Tel Aviv, killing one, and another Tel Aviv resident choked to death running to shelter.

According to the Lod Municipality, the graffiti was discovered early Sunday on the city’s new municipal building.

“There were those who had doubts, those who said, ‘What, you won’t succeed,’ or ‘Will you succeed?’ We are winning in Iran, and we will continue until the end,” Ben-Gvir said.

Two fighter jets, one an F4 and one an F5, were already out on the runway and preparing to take off when the IDF struck.

"Yesterday, we eliminated the dictator Khamenei. Together with him, we eliminated dozens of senior officials of the oppressive regime," Netanyahu said.

From Paris stages to WWII spy missions, Josephine Baker fought racism and antisemitism while inspiring generations worldwide.

Bug launches in Israel a new series of robotic vacuums with suction power of up to 36,000Pa, detection of more than 300 obstacles and automatic docking stations.

Just three months after launch, the Chinese plug-in crossover has been reduced by NIS 5,000 to a starting price of NIS 180,000. How does this position it against the JAECOO 7 and Cherry 7 twins?

Marbella, Gatenio Marble’s new premium brand, brings marble beyond the kitchen with carefully designed furniture and accessories, making marble a material that tells a story in every space.

The front door is no longer merely a functional element: New design collaboration offers a color palette inspired by the local landscape, with technology that ensures durability in Israel’s climate.

MusicTech is a new field where sound serves not just music but also medical, communication, mechanical, and environmental purposes – from health to fire prevention – with Israel leading.

Advanced robotic cinematography and AI assisted workflows are reshaping product storytelling for global retailers.

As Operation Roaring Lion unfolds, Israel Air Force's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as the backbone of its air strategy far, from Israel's borders