Triumphs and tragedies: Unpacking 2025's top stories from Israel and the Jewish world
From ceasefires to pardons, with missing legal officials thrown in: the headline-making narratives that hit our newsstands this year.
When faith comes under fire: How Iran’s repression of religious minorities has increased
IRAN AFFAIRS: A new report by NUFDI titled “Faith Under Siege” has documented the religious oppression, providing many examples of the individuals who have been arrested.
Israel, Greece, Cyprus reaffirm security, energy commitments at trilateral summit
Netanyahu had earlier met with both leaders individually before they were joined by diplomatic teams, including energy ministry representatives, and held a three-way meeting.
Pezeshkian the fall guy: Could Iran impeach its president? - analysis
In extreme cases, a president can be removed, but only with the backing of the judiciary and, ultimately, the approval of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's Crown Prince slams Islamic Republic after execution of Iranian accused of spying for Israel
Aghil Keshavarz, a Shahrood University student, was executed on Saturday, after Iran's judiciary convicted him of spying for Israel.
Fifty years of Islamic rule can’t erase 2,600 years of Jewish-Iranian friendship
Today, the friendship between Jews and ordinary Iranians is alive and well, with Iranians taking to social media to express support for Israel after the Bondi attack. We must stand with them in turn.
Jews are again reminded that anywhere in the world, we will be targeted on our holy days - comment
Simchat Torah. Yom Kippur. Hanukkah. Our religious holidays are no longer safe for gathering Jews to celebrate their festivals worldwide.
Stan’s the name: Inside Israel’s growing partnerships across Central Asia
From energy and agriculture to security and tourism, Israel’s ties with the Central Asian 'Stans' are ever-expanding.
Iran plays with fire as economic anger grows, fuel hike may be spark that lights people - analysis
Iran’s looming fuel hike is reviving memories of the deadly 2019 uprising, raising fears that economic pressure could ignite fresh unrest.
Iranians brace for Saturday fuel price surge as Islamic Republic's economy braces for worst
The proposal had been repeatedly postponed over fears it could trigger unrest similar to deadly protests sparked by a fuel price hike in 2019.
