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A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026.
Police officers stand guard on a road leading to the Pakistani President's house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026.
A resident talks on a mobile phone as he looks for belongings among the rubble of an apartment building, destroyed during Israeli strikes on Wednesday, in Ain Al Mraiseh, Beirut, Lebanon, April 10, 2026

Debt, defense, and disruption: The true cost of Israel's multi-front war

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A mid-2026 analysis of Israel’s war-strained economy

Israel was the ultimate Start-up Nation. However, following the events of October 7, 2023, and the multi-front wars that followed, including on the northern front (pictured), the focus has shifted from simple growth to a desperate fight for stability.
An illustrative photo of the Iranian and Chinese flags.

China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks, US intelligence reveals

US intelligence reports that China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran within weeks, using third countries to conceal the shipments, as tensions rise in the region.

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Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress

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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei suffers severe, disfiguring wounds, insiders report

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

US says Iran lost track of mine locations spread in Strait of Hormuz, complicating reopening

REPORT
Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026.

Iran retains thousands of missiles, ability to reactivate launchers

REPORT
Former hostage Rom Braslavski at the Israeli Premier League match between Maccabi Netanya and Beitar Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on November 30, 2025.

Former Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski faces online attacks after criticizing Gal Hirsch

French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attend a meeting with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa joining remotely, during a visit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Israel excludes France from talks with Lebanon, sources tell 'Post'

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An Israeli artillery unit fires towards Lebanon, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, March 17, 2026.

US, Lebanon request Israel pause attacks against Hezbollah prior to talks

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A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026.

US team arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iran, expectations remain low

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Voices from the Arab press: Internal Arab fractures

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Iran's Khamenei faces severe, disfiguring injuries

US says Iran lost track of mine location spread in Hormuz

China plans to ship air defense to Iran, US intel reveals

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth

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Iran retains thousands of missiles, can reactivate launchers

Tom Malinowski endorses anti-Israel rival

Iris Haim approved to use sperm of slain son to have child

The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's Ice City

Several airlines to reinstate Israel flights in coming weeks

Rom Braslavski faces backlash after criticizing Gal Hirsch

NYC Mayor Mamdani condemns Iran war

US, Lebanon request Israel pause attacks against Hezbollah

Rahat resident indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza Strip

US team arrives in Islamabad for Iran talks

Streaming services unveil Holocaust Memorial Day programs

‘Harry Potter’ series, other shows, source of comfort

Trump says Iranians only alive to negotiate

Not total victory, but a new reality: How Israel reshaped its war with Iran

FRONTLINES

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Israel did not achieve all its war aims against Iran, but it emerged more secure, with its fiercest enemy badly weakened and the regional balance shifting in its favor.

Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks

‘THOSE WHO lionize Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will portray the operation as an unmitigated success; those who loathe them will dismiss it as a total failure. The sober truth lies in between.’ Here, Netanyahu speaks to the media in Jerusalem in March.

Rahat resident indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza Strip, aiding enemy during wartime

HUNDREDS OF packets of cigarettes being smuggled.

Israel expels Spain from US-backed CMCC in Kiryat Gat over 'obsessive anti-Israel bias'

The US Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) at Kiryat Gat.

Beersheba Family Court approves Iris Haim to use sperm of slain hostage son to have child

Spotlight

People celebrate the Passover Seder in an underground parking lot used as a public shelter during the ongoing war, April 1, 2026

Passover is over, but the story isn’t

OPINION
FOR ISRAEL in the here and now, these ideas are playing out in real time

A deeper reflection: Why the Passover story still matters today

OPINION
CHINA’S ‘ICE CITY’: The giant snowman at Harbin Musical Park, a city landmark. Tourists enjoy Harbin’s Ice and Snow World (L) and the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.

From Harbin to Hollywood: The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's 'Ice City'

FEATURE
AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

Editor's Notes: Why Americans turned to Al Jazeera instead of CNN or Fox during Iran war

COMMENT

Temple Israel rabbi slams Michigan Senate candidate for ‘offensive’ remarks on synagogue attack

Rabbi Jen Lader criticized Abdul El-Sayed for “suggesting that violence against a synagogue in suburban Detroit could be understood through the lens of Israeli actions.”

On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team

Temple Israel Rabbi Jen Lader talks to a reporter at Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 13, 2026.

After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide

Tom Malinowski participates in a get-out-the-vote event ahead of midterm elections on October 29, 2022 in Rahway, New Jersey.

Police investigating after explosive devices damage Israeli restaurant in Munich

A detective stands with a flashlight in front of the smashed window of an Israeli restaurant in Munich, Germany, April 10, 2026.

Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’

Israel a ‘curse for humanity,’ says Pakistan Defense Minister

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's comments came as Islamabad positions itself as a major player in ceasefire talks between the US, Israel, and Iran.

IRGC commander, Iranian FM Araghchi clash over negotiating team before US-Iran talks

REPORT
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, October 20, 2025.
OPINION

The Iran war ceasefire: A guide for the informationally perplexed

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CENTCOM Gen. Kenneth McKenzie

Ex-CENTCOM Chief: IRGC running Iran can make concessions without regime change

INTERVIEW
THE ISLAMIC Center of America in Dearborn, Michigan, pictured in 2024. Dearborn features prominently in a new National Union for Democracy in Iran report, which argues that the Islamic Republic has spent decades building an institutional ecosystem inside the US.

Inside America: How Iran’s regime built a decades-long influence network inside the United States

FRONTLINES

Macron undermined Israel and defied the US, then asked for a Lebanon role

COMMENT

France failed at the one job that it had: to earn the trust of the party it claims to want to help reach peace. And now it can't get the role of brokering peace talks.

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire

FEATURE
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Lebanon, September 2020
OPINION

Antisemitism is returning – and the world is silent, again

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026.
ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
OPINION

Iran sees jihad, the West sees geopolitics - and that gap is dangerous

The Islamic Republic uses its proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas to conduct jihad: a religious war aimed at imposing a radical interpretation of Sharia law worldwide.
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Streaming services unveil Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 programming

From first intercept to 10,000 combat intercepts: Iron Dome turns 15-analysis

ANALYSIS

The Iron Dome has become a global brand and has changed Israel's national security doctrine

Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.
ANALYSIS

How tech enabled the overnight rescue of a downed US airman in Iran

Elbit System's PULS rocket launcher

Israel's Elbit Systems signs $750 million deal for missile systems with Greece

A Jordanian man stands guard in a military outpost overlooking the Israeli-Jordanian border, as seen from southern Israel near Paran, December 12, 2025

Ondas’ 4M Defense wins tender for large-scale border demining project in Israel

Trump: Iranians only alive to negotiate, have no cards but 'short-term extortion' with Hormuz

"The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short-term extortion of the world by using international waterways," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Mamdani condemns Iran war, claims conflict led to violence, prejudice within US

US President Donald Trump gives a press conference in the White House, April 6, 2026.

Iran-linked ships drive traffic through Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data shows

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.
EDITORIAL

Spain is failing the West and weakening Europe's diplomatic hand

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside Movistar Arena as Real Madrid face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a EuroLeague basketball game on January 8, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.
REPORT

Hacker breaches Chinese supercomputer, attempts to sell stolen intel

Illustrative image of a hacker with a China flag.

In Collaboration

One month into 'Epic Fury', what have we learned so far about Israel’s economy? - opinion

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

“The human capital of Israel’s economy is what continues to drive its growth”

Chairman of the Board of Bank Leumi, Uri Alon

Amid war with Iran hospitals in central Israel operate under emergency conditions and severe strain

Dr. Alon Bar, Head of the trauma unit at the Kaplan Medical Center on the scene of an emergency

New Israeli app tracks disaster victims in real time, speeds emergency response

FEATURE

Shmuel Fitoussi’s system connects live data entry to resident profiles, improving coordination and helping save lives in crises.

Meloni warns Iran's plan to charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade

Rescue exercises from Elkana, similar to what was done in Efrat

Your Investments: Financial modesty

ANNOUNCER AND Dallas Cowboys great Pat Summerall on the sidelines during a Monday Night Football game in Irving, Texas, in 2005.

Your Taxes: The budget’s tax breaks

Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon

Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced

STUDY

Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.

The Judean Desert in bloom: Following ancient paths of healing just beyond Jerusalem

FEATURE
Israeli drivers and roads are notorious for being among the worst worldwide.

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan

PROF. HAGAI LEVINE

'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds

INTERVIEW
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

Working through war: Six ways Israelis can stay calm amid constant threat

The following are six suggestions for dealing with the security situation in a way that may help alleviate stress.

As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for IDF veterans

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MANAGE YOUR phone – in ways you may not expect
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Dream Care: This haredi male nurse is helping redefine private nursing care in Israel

Slowness: The healing village in Israel's Lower Galilee that restores body and mind

Health Ministry reveals wartime preparations in Eilat, Dead Sea amid tense security situation

Some 20,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since last Passover

Among the new immigrants were children and the elderly, with 4,119 children and teenagers between the ages of zero and 18 and 2,426 people over 65 making aliyah over the past 11 months.

Ben-Gurion Airport closure delays arrival of 140 new immigrants amid Operation Roaring Lion

Group picture of the new Olim that arrived in Israel.

She moved to Israel during war and this chess champion says she would do it again

CHESS CHAMPION Tícia Gara.

Despite Iran war, 40 American, Canadian Jews make aliyah ahead of Passover

Group picture of the new Olim that arrived in Israel.

Knesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents

Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

In Jerusalem’s Holyland complex, Prime Jerusalem is a luxury project by Dan and Rami Levy Real Estate with 268 units, a commercial boulevard, and premium amenities for local and Diaspora buyers.

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The new campus of NVIDIA in Kiryat Tivon.

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Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

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Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

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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What just happened? Breaking down the ceasefire

What just happened? Breaking down the ceasefire

Iran nuclear chief says enrichment cannot be stopped, calls US-Israel actions ineffective

Trump's deadline approaches, Russia caught with Iran

US Politics   

Tom Malinowski participates in a get-out-the-vote event ahead of midterm elections on October 29, 2022 in Rahway, New Jersey.

After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide

'Stupid people': Trump attacks Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Alex Jones, Megyn Kelly over Iran

Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah

Diaspora   

Jewish book lovers gather at the Jewish Book Council's offices in Manhattan, July 19, 2023.

Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’

On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team

Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel

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DAILY DIET: The Creator gave us clear guidelines.

Parashat Shmini: Guarding a pure heart

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Before the song: On Passover, Miriam leads with rhythm when the path is unclear

Christian World   

LATIN PATRIARCH of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, shakes hands with a person, as he passes through an Israeli checkpoint to attend Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.

Police reach agreement with Latin Patriarchate to allow limited groups in Church of Holy Sepulchre

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars, says they have 'hands full of blood'

Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury after 1,400 years

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Rashel in Tel Aviv Port: Moroccan feast of holiday flavors

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Archaeology   

A series of Native American dice discovered at archaeological sites in the western US, April 9, 2026.

Native American use of dice, probability predates currently known Old World dice by millenia

Neanderthals who lived in Siberian cave millenia apart were distant relatives, study finds

Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas

Science   

NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover is pictured here in the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II lunar flyby April 6, 2026.

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after historic crewed mission to the Moon

Only 5 times since the 1950s: Meteorologists warn of a Super El Niño

Tiny DNA tweak flips biological sex, researchers report

Culture   

Tenufa Bakehila worker making shelter safe and accessible

When there is nowhere safe to run

Israel closes out WBC campaign with statement victory over Netherlands

Nomads again: Barda’s Ironi Kiryat Shmona scrambles for season restart

History   

CHINA’S ‘ICE CITY’: The giant snowman at Harbin Musical Park, a city landmark. Tourists enjoy Harbin’s Ice and Snow World (L) and the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.

From Harbin to Hollywood: The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's 'Ice City'

New biography alleges Prince Philip secretly battled pancreatic cancer for eight years

'The Road to October 7': The long centuries of hatred that led to Hamas’s attack

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89-year-old in China scrambles down high-rise exterior to escape locked bedroom

Wake turns into a brawl as two women realize they were both dating the deceased

Backlash in China as company uses ex-employee data to forge an AI stand-in that never clocks out

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