Violence

UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency meeting on Iran to discuss 'alarming violence'

An Iranian official said authorities have verified at least 5,000 deaths in the protests, which are the biggest demonstrations since 2022, prompting UN rights chief Volker Turk to condemn violence.

Naz Gharai, from Tehran, is covered in red paint as protesters call on the United Nations to take action against the treatment of women in Iran, following the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police, during a demonstration near UN headquarters in New York City on November 19
A PROTESTER holds a placard using the IDF acronym of Israel Defense Forces instead as ‘Infant Death Force’ in London last month. Today’s ideological manipulation echoes the rhetoric that paved the way for the Holocaust, the writer asserts.

Democracy’s blind spot: Extremism that no longer fears exposure - opinion

Meta’s Jordana Cutler told the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference that the company removes “hate speech against Zionists when antisemitic tropes are invoked.”

Meta removes 'hate speech against Zionists when antisemitic tropes are invoked'

Family members and friends attend the funeral of Muhammed Hussein Tarabin, who was shot by a police officer several days ago, in the village of Tarabin, in the Negev, January 5, 2026

The Negev is Israel’s sovereignty test, and the clock is ticking - opinion


Trial begins for terrorist Atallah for sexual assault of Gilboa female soldier-guards

Indictments were also filed against Gilboa Prison’s former commander and intelligence officer for breach of trust and failure to fulfill official duty, following a 2021 decision to reopen the case.

 View of the Nazareth District Court on December 25, 2019.

Israel's police violence crisis: Responsibility carries accountability - Opinion

Police errors must be investigated; when boundaries are crossed it is important to hold the individual accountable.

 FORMER HEAD of the Israel Police Roni Alsheikh speaks during a rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, at Habima Square, last month. Trust in the Israel Police is now near an all-time low, the writer says.

Five minutes of truth: What Netanyahu's Knesset speech revealed, concealed - opinion

If all the factual inaccuracies, deliberate lies, and slips of the tongue were deleted from Benjamin Netanyahu’s 30-minute speech, only five minutes would have remained. 

 DEMONSTRATORS RALLY against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government at Habima Square, Tel Aviv, in March 2025.

52 deaths in 3 months: Gov't must fight bloodshed in Israeli Arab society - opinion

The bloodshed in Arab society must end. This requires responsible and courageous leadership. A broad government initiative is needed.

 CARRYING THE coffins of two of the five men murdered the day before in Yafa an-Naseriyye, June 9.

Attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT Israelis into ambushes

Haifa has seen reports of stabbing and attempted murders as attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT victims into ambushes.

 THE ANNUAL Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world.

Family of Druze assailant in Haifa terror attack say he suffers from mental illness

"We strongly condemn the incident that occurred this morning," the head of the Druze community, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, said.

 The scene of a Monday morning attack in Haifa.

Acting civil service chief urges emergency over Arab sector murders

With 46 murders this year in the Arab sector, Israel’s Acting Civil Service Chief demands urgent law enforcement action.

 An Arab Israeli protester breaks the window of a passing car during a protest against a wave of violence in their communities, where they say police have turned a blind eye to crime, in northern town of Umm el Fahm, Israel March 12, 2021.

Tel Aviv man indicted after slashing minor's face, threatening school official

Tel Aviv father charged after stealing a motorcycle, attacking a student with scissors, and threatening a school official.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Struck from behind in broad daylight: Manchester man recounts antisemitic attack - interview

The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, was checking his phone for emails, heard someone running up behind him, and felt a hard blow along the side of his face, knocking him to the ground.

 Photo of the suspected attacker.

Twelve wounded after attacker throws grenade into Grenoble bar

The attacker was also carrying an assault rifle - similar to a Kalashnikov - which he did not use, according to Touret de Coucy.

 Emergency services work near the scene of an explosion at a bar where a grenade was thrown, in Grenoble, on February 12, 2025.