ICC reportedly issues new warrants for Israeli officials, Hamas's elections end without selection

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Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.
Cyril Laucci, Lead Counsel for Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, a Sudanese national, waits to hear the verdict of the International Criminal Court, ICC, in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border and the Dead Sea area on May 15, 2026.

Israel built second secret military base in Iraqi desert, officials say

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JUDGES ARRIVE for a session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it is seeking new warrants against Israeli officials

Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.

Abu Dhabi says drone strike caused fire at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

Former interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his resignation from Knesset

IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, May 16, 2026.

Hamas's Gaza military chief broke his own rules, allowing IDF to snuff him out and kill him

Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging?

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Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire in Gaza City November 12, 2025.

Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Former finance minister Kahlon to admit offense in UnetCredit collapse case

Residents clear debris from broken windows in a damaged apartment building following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow region, Russia May 17, 2026.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year

Israel's new threat map is a system, not a front

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October 7 Massacre conference to be held in Toronto by branch of banned terror group

Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shay-Li Atari, Naama Shahar

Screenshot of the 'Resist and Return Conference 2026' website, May 17, 2026.
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Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall

Hurva remains, 1972.

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum makes largest-ever donation to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital

Shaare Zedek’s Director-General Prof. Ofer Merin (L) and President Prof. Jonathan Halevy, previous director-general for 31 years, who solicited Koum’s donation.

Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say

A man wears a Trump yarmulke while waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 6, 2019.

Trump administration hosts White House Shabbat gathering for US 250th anniversary

Gideon Sa'ar

Israel’s legitimacy is under attack in the free world, must be defended

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LEVI PREGER and Rachel Eskandry feel supported as both ‘olim’ and lone soldiers.

Studying in Israel: International students find a home at Reichman University

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Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

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Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort

Prosecutors seek death penalty for shooter in 2025 Capital Jewish Museum attack

Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.

Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue

PROTESTERS MARCH at a rally marking Al-Quds Day and opposing the war on Iran and Lebanon in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2026.
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Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele

Declassified documents about Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, who fled to Argentina after World War II.

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Israel unable to destroy Hezbollah's drones with military force, needs political edge

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IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief following Gaza strike

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published April 28, 2026.
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IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill

The West Bank security barrier near Abu Dis, pictured in February 2020; illustrative.

Abbas complains that funds withheld by Israel are needed to pay terrorist salaries

Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati.

Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati killed during combat in southern Lebanon

Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says

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Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote

Noam Bettan with dancers

Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins

ISRAELI SINGER Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', celebrates in the artist's zone during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 16, 2026.
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Netanyahu abandoned Israel's security for personal deals with Trump, Liberman claims

Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push

Diehl Defence UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) Ziesel

Israeli company wins space agency contract for next-generation satellite imaging

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta Systems

Golden Eagle mothership launching the compact drones

Steadicopter unveils Golden Eagle 'mothership' for complex missions

FBI offers $200,000 reward for former US Air Force specialist accused of spying for Iran

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

FBI wanted poster for Monica Elfriede Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence specialist wanted on espionage charges related to Iran.
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US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies

Surface-to-air missile launcher of the Patriot (Wisla) system newly integrated into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) stands at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland, December 18, 2024.

At least eight injured after car ramming attack, attempted stabbing in Italian city of Modena

Police work at the scene after several people were injured when a car drove into pedestrians in the center of the northern Italian city of Modena, Italy, May 16, 2026.

Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

Map of Strait of Hormuz published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Navy of the area controlled by the Iranian Armed Forces, May 4, 2026.

Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West

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Where the sea meets the holiday table: Carlton Tel Aviv offers a Shavuot to remember

Shavuot at the Carlton Tel Aviv

Reichman University launches RiseApp to strengthen Jewish communities worldwide

“RiseApp aims to create a digital home that strengthens connection, reliable information, and resilience within Jewish communities worldwide.”

Israel names IAI CEO Boaz Levy chairman in first for state-owned defense company

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing

Boaz Levy ,President & CEO, Israel Aerospace Industries

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BNEI AKIVA youth movement members dance with a Torah scroll at the Western Wall on Jerusalem Day, on May 20, 1974.

Your Taxes: How Israel’s new war compensation system works

An illustrative image of New Israeli Shekels in a wallet.

Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery

Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies

Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi

A satellite image shows likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's Kharg Island, May 6, 2026.

Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution

(From L) Avi Freidman, Ariela Solomon, and Yael Maoz at the site of the future Galilee Eco Center, this year.

Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee

AFTER A 16-HOUR journey from Tel Aviv, I encountered an unexpected California winter, where ancient pines in the Sierra Nevada stood heavy with snow between January storms.

The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?

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Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds

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CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.

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Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit

Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7

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Hundreds of European doctors hoping to make aliyah attend MedEx conference

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Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty

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Dr. Emily Steier

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Michal Herzog: Women must 'use their voice' to shape Israel’s future

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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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Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says

CEO of the Board of Deputies of British Jewry discusses antisemitism

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US President Donald Trump talks to members of the media while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026.

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

Trump seeks to establish 'Truth and Justice Commission' for victims of government 'weaponization'

Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district

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MONUMENT TO Woody Allen in Oviedo, Spain, a city he made famous in  ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona,’ starring Scarlett Johansson.

'Children of the American Jewish Ghetto': A Jewish community’s cherished past

Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party

‘The Wanderers’ tells the story of Poland’s Holocaust survivors who fled to the Soviet Union

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IDF SOLDIERS stand at the Western Wall in June 1967 after it was captured during the Six Day War.

Parashat Bamidbar: ‘Machar Chodesh’

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Parashat Bamidbar: The individual within the collective

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The Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours

Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies

Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America

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YARDEN SAUVIGNON BLANC is perfect with goat cheese. Cheese and wine are natural partners.

Wine Talk: Wine and cheese, please

Reim Bistro: Friends for a Kosher dinner

In the kitchen with Henny: Cheesy does it

Archaeology   

Ancient Egyptian paintings adorn the newly restored tomb wall, inside the recently restored ancient "Samut" in the El-Khokha necropolis on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt, May 14, 2026.

Egypt exhibits rare artifact from King Tut's tomb, two restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor

Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

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An illustrative image of an asteroid near the Earth.

Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA

Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight

Years of slipping test results: What’s dragging down US students?

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Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Israel’s Noam Bettan keeps singing through Eurovision boycott storm

Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal

Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7

History   

Hurva remains, 1972.

Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall

Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele

How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz

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Christian worshippers take part the Easter Vigil at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chaldean Catholic Church in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on April 4, 2026.

"Never been happier": He built a $3B makeup empire—now he’s choosing the collar over couture

British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts

Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

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Europe’s online casino market is shifting toward strict KYC, AML, and safer-play rules to improve security, transparency, and player protection.

How KYC, AML, and safer-play rules are reshaping Europe’s online casino market

The earbuds that see the world: Apple moves closer to AirPods with cameras

Sweet potatoes, potatoes, patties, and cupcakes: A perfectly easy meal

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Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

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