Gaza
Norway Social Party lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Palestinians in Gaza
Socialist Left Party leader said at the candle lighting ceremony that it was conducted "for the people of Palestine and the victims, but also those who were killed because they were Jews in Sydney.
Palestinian toddler injured by Jewish rioters throwing stones near Hebron
Israel 'will never withdraw from Gaza,' Katz stresses despite US anger on settlement rhetoric
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Azerbaijani presidential adviser warns DC on Gaza: 'Don't repeat our mistakes'
For Azerbaijan, the stakes extend beyond Gaza, as it positions itself at the center of a geopolitical contest that stretches from Israel and Turkey through Iran, Russia, and the South Caucasus.
'Israel will respond': PM vows reprisal for Hamas ceasefire violation after officer wounded by IED
The officer sustained light injuries and was evacuated to a hospital for treatment. The IDF confirmed that his family has been notified.
Belgium joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
South Africa initially brought the accusation against Israel before the court over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in relation to the war in Gaza in December 2023.
'Frauds and grifters': Ben Shapiro slams Carlson, Owens, Bannon over antisemitism at AmericaFest
Ben Shapiro sparked a GOP civil war at AmericaFest, labelling Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens "frauds and grifters" for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories.
IDF debuts paramedic course tailored to active combat service
“As staff, we repeatedly posed the reflective question, ‘Why am I here?’ Ultimately, they made the choice to leave, and they understand that their goal is to become life-saving medics.”
In AI video released by forum, final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili begs Trump to free him
He thanks Trump for an agreement that brought many captives home and pleads, “Mr. President, finish what you started. Bring me home before it’s too late.”
Lutheran Christian leaders praised Hamas violence against Israel, investigation finds
An investigation alleges that senior Christian figures framed the October 7 Hamas attack as justified, fueling criticism over antisemitism and damage to Jewish-Christian relations.
Egypt, Turkey move in step as Washington, Jerusalem pull apart - analysis
Regional coordination between Cairo and Ankara accelerates amid growing differences between the US and Israel over Turkey’s role after the Israel-Hamas War.
Defense Minister Katz retracts claim Israel will resettle northern Gaza with Nahal nucleus groups
“There are opportunities here that have not existed for a very long time,” Israel's defense minister said, contradicting previous statements by PM Netanyahu.
Dangerous bargain looms over Trump, Netanyahu Gaza talks - opinion
As Trump seeks phase two of the Gaza peace deal, Israel may be pressed to move forward without Hamas disarmament, while Iran seeks to rearm.
While US sees Iran as 'destabilizing factor,' Trump using sanctions, not military force - official
“Iran’s destabilizing behavior threatens the national interests of the United States, and therefore President Trump has reinstated a policy of ‘maximum pressure,’" the official said.