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Hegseth said America will remember. Israeli defense companies should too – opinion

Pete Hegseth says the US will remember which allies stood with America during Epic Fury. Israeli defense industry should remember too

Octopus ISR Systems are pictured on a drone at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022.
Members of the Lebanese army stand guard next to an armoured personnel carrier, as people make their way back to their homes, following a peace deal between the United States and Iran, in Bir Al-Salasil, Tyre district, southern Lebanon, June 15, 2026.

EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows

An illustrative image of a number of European Union member states' flags leading up to the EU flag at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

When diplomats can’t read the shadows - opinion

Taliban delegates arrive to meet with US and European delegates in Doha, Qatar, last week.

'Unconscionable': Human rights activist decry EU visas for Taliban officials


My Word: War, goals, and the World Cup - opinion

Here’s praying that it is football strikes and goals, rather than rocket strikes and hits, that make the local and world news headlines this summer.

SMOKE AND debris rise following an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 10, 2026.

The third road: Albania and the end of the resource colony - opinion

The world is, for the first time in its history, willing to pay for what Albania has.

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 7, 2023.

Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.

 Jewish settlers look on during a march near Hebron in the West Bank, June 21, 2021

Paris misreads Israeli reality: Sanctioning settlers won't bring Palestinian statehood - editorial

If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to bolster the Right.

THE ACTIVIST group Extinction Rebellion Paris (XR) staged a protest to commemorate the anniversary of the Nakba by unfurling a large Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, on May 15, 2026.

France pushes coordinated sanctions on Israel over West Bank violence

France is seeking to increase pressure on Israel through national sanctions over West Bank violence, European diplomats said.

A protester holds a Palestinian flag during a protest to condemn the IDF’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France, October 2, 2025

Hardline right-wing MKs Ben-Gvir, Smotrich banned from travel to Ireland - report

Reports cited Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, who told reporters that he had heard from Ireland's Justice Ministry that Ben-Gvir and Smotrich had been banned.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

European Union considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age

The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people.

Soldiers patrol the street after a drone or similar object struck a residential building according to local authorities, following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, in Wyryki-Polod, Poland September 10, 2025.

EU pledges €100M to Lebanese army to reinforce state against Hezbollah threat

Kaja Kallas announced the EU is giving €100M to Lebanon’s military to reinforce its forces, empower institutions, and reduce Hezbollah’s influence in the country.

European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

Behind the smiles and the sanctions: The hidden truth about Israeli-European relations

Amid headlines of EU-Israel tension, Prof. Sharon Pardo reveals that trade, arms, and cooperation quietly persist, even as EU statements grow harsher.

An illustrative image of a number of European Union member states' flags leading up to the EU flag at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Trump to attend NATO summit in Turkey despite tensions over Iran war support

Despite criticizing NATO over Iran war support, Trump will attend the July summit in Ankara, U.S. officials confirm, aiming to address alliance disagreements.

A NATO flag flies at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on September 12, 2025.