Australian Ad opposing Herzog visit sparks backlash over false, unauthorized names and inclusion of kapos The list also contains the names of three historical kapos from Nazi concentration camps. February 9, 2026
Cabinet approves sweeping changes to land, planning and municipal authority in Judea and Samaria The government also revoked a Jordanian-era prohibition on selling property to Jews. February 9, 2026
Child’s ‘joke’ triggers Israeli fighter jet escort of Wizz Air flight to Ben Gurion Airport During the flight, a couple noticed the word “terrorist” written in Arabic on their device. February 8, 2026
Hamas leader’s Freudian slip blesses Israel at Al Jazeera Forum A video clip appeared to capture senior Hamas figure Khaled Mashaal saying, in translation, 'To a free Israel, with God’s help,' before immediately correcting himself. February 8, 2026
‘Humanity now has a common enemy:’ UN Special Rapporteur Albanese condemns Israel at Al Jazeera forum Albanese criticized countries that maintain diplomatic and defense ties with Israel and argued that Western media coverage had contributed to a 'genocidal narrative.' February 7, 2026
Iran rejects U.S. demand to halt enrichment as Oman talks yield little progress Tehran also conveyed that its missile program was not part of the agenda, the diplomat said. February 7, 2026
IDF soldiers were just a few meters away from where hostages were confined, Hamas reveals Some hostages, the sources claimed, were kept in tunnels located beneath areas where Israeli forces later assembled. February 7, 2026
Palestinian terror suspect attacks female soldier, eliminated at the scene A second female soldier at the scene responded according to protocol and opened fire, killing the suspect. February 7, 2026
Trump wants new long-term nuclear deal with Russia and China Trump’s remarks rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend the agreement for one additional year. February 6, 2026
Elite Australian summer camp simulates Holocaust atrocities, including mock gas chambers Participants were forced to engage in Holocaust re-enactments, with campers forced to dig their own graves on a beach and take a collective shower, simulating gas chambers at concentration camps. February 6, 2026
Most American Jews support Israel, but just over a third identify as ‘Zionist’ The findings suggest that many American Jews support Israel’s existence while distancing themselves from the label 'Zionist,' reflecting sharp disagreement over what the term means. February 5, 2026
Iran Says Khorramshahr-4 Missile Placed in Underground Sites, Claims 10-Minute Reach to Israel According to the state-run news agency, this marks the first operational deployment of the system in such facilities. February 5, 2026
Jerusalem stalls permission for hotel after bereaved Oct 7 families expose developer’s Hamas ties The suit claims that Hamas constructed tunnels and maintained operational infrastructure beneath properties, using them in attacks that resulted in the deaths of civilians and soldiers. February 5, 2026
Maj. Ella Waweya named IDF’s next Arabic-language spokesperson At 36, she is among the most senior Arab Muslim women serving in the IDF and is widely recognized on social media under the name 'Captain Ella.' February 4, 2026
US accepts Iran’s venue change and nuclear-only agenda ahead of talks Previous plans had included parallel multilateral sessions addressing missiles, support for proxy groups, and human rights issues. February 4, 2026
Saudi media’s increasingly anti-Israel rhetoric raises questions about future normalization The language surfaced as Riyadh joined seven other Muslim-majority countries, among them the United Arab Emirates, in criticizing what they called Israel’s alleged violations of a Gaza ceasefire. February 4, 2026
Trump names inflation hawk as Federal Reserve Chief sparks selloff in gold and silver Efforts to confront inflation under that framework would likely involve higher interest rates, a move that typically strengthens the dollar and reduces the appeal of precious metals as safe-haven assets. February 3, 2026
US downs Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier in Arabia Sea The USS Abraham Lincoln was operating roughly 500 miles from Iran’s shore when the unmanned aircraft closed in, according to US Central Command. February 3, 2026
NYC antisemitic hate crimes jump 182% in January, Mamdani’s first month in office Police said offenses targeting Jews made up the majority of hate crimes reported citywide during the month. February 3, 2026
Iran’s military denies plans for exercises in Strait of Hormuz after US warning In a statement, US Central Command cautioned Tehran to ensure any activity in the strait did not threaten maritime traffic or regional stability. February 2, 2026
Huckabee signals Washington would not launch a strike on Iran without Jerusalem The US ambassador said it was difficult to imagine either Washington or Jerusalem acting without the other in a scenario involving Iran. February 1, 2026
Qatar condemns Israel for allegedly breaching ceasefire after IDF strike targets terrorists, including Hamas commander According to the military, the operations followed an incident Friday in which eight terrorists emerged from a tunnel in southern Gaza’s Rafah area. February 1, 2026
Saudi defense minister says Iranian regime will be strengthened if Trump backs down on strikes 'At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,' Khalid bin Salman said in a closed-door meeting. January 31, 2026
Khamenei emerges from bunker to celebrate anniversary of Islamic revolution His appearance followed reports earlier in the week that he had been relocated to a secure underground facility amid fears of a potential US strike. January 31, 2026
Photo of former PM’s Naftali Bennett’s son appears among images of Iranian protesters killed during crackdown The photograph appears to have been cropped from an image uploaded to Naftali Bennett’s Instagram account in December showing him hiking with his son in southern Israel. January 31, 2026
Palestinian-owned app soars to top of rankings as antisemitic content spirals out of control The app ranked second overall in downloads behind ChatGPT and first among social networking platforms. January 30, 2026
US missile destroyer docks near Eilat amid Iran tensions The IDF said the arrival of the USS Delbert D. Black was pre-planned and part of ongoing cooperation between the Israel Defense Forces and the United States military. January 30, 2026
Trump says he has spoken with Iran, as war appears imminent A US official told Reuters that the USS Delbert D. Black entered the region within the past 48 hours, increasing the number of American destroyers in the Middle East to six, alongside an aircraft carrier and three littoral combat ships. January 30, 2026
Bereaved father said son’s body, but not his head, was returned from Gaza Amri Zini was told the effort to recover the missing remains was never defined as an official mission, meaning no structured search was underway. January 29, 2026
IDF says some terrorists were spared to preserve intelligence on hostages Early in the war, concerns were raised that leaders such as Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif might be untouchable if they alone possessed certain knowledge about captives. January 29, 2026
Anti-Israel protesters rally around ‘Holy Land Five’ imprisoned for funding Hamas Organizers claim the men were 'wrongfully imprisoned' and allege their prosecution was driven by 'Zionist pressure.' January 28, 2026
Rubio says it’s uncertain who will govern Iran after regime falls Rubio said between 30,000 and 40,000 US service members are positioned within range of Iranian missiles and drones in the event of a strike. January 28, 2026
Biden officials blast ‘ungrateful’ Netanyahu for claiming US ‘arms embargo’ cost Israeli lives Biden senior advisor Amos Hochstein: 'Netanyahu is both not telling the truth and ungrateful to a president that literally saved Israel at its most vulnerable moment.' January 28, 2026
US Democratic Sen. Fetterman kept reminder of hostages in his office ‘after 10/7 until they were all back home’ Fetterman first spoke publicly about the posters on November 7, 2023, one month after the attacks in which over 250 people were kidnapped from southern Israel. January 27, 2026
Saudi crown prince says Riyadh ‘will not accept any aggression’ against Iran The Saudi message reflects broader regional calculations. Riyadh has sought to ease tensions with Iran amid the Yemen conflict, where the two countries have backed opposing sides. January 27, 2026
Hamas wants 10,000 of its police officers in Gaza administration Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated publicly that disarmament of Hamas must precede any reconstruction of Gaza. January 27, 2026
Israeli woman mistakenly listed among casualties in Iranian crackdown 'I never thought this would happen to me in my life," the misidentified woman said. 'I’m in my house!' January 26, 2026
Leaks from Iranian regime officials reveal propaganda lies about foreign influence, extreme brutality of crackdown The regime’s messaging has been characterized as an 'ongoing information operation,' saying it is aimed at masking the extent of the violence while blaming unrest on foreign-backed terrorist groups. January 26, 2026
Trump hails return of last hostage: ‘No one believed we’d bring back all the hostages’ Trump said attention must now shift to the next stage of the agreement, including the disarmament of Hamas. January 26, 2026
Journalist warns Rafah reopening without Israeli checks could create a jihadist gateway Ohad Hemo noted that only months ago, Israeli leaders publicly framed control of the Rafah Crossing and the Philadelphi Corridor as vital security interests. January 25, 2026
Khamenei ordered brutal crackdown on protesters ‘by any means necessary’ Units were deployed with shoot-to-kill orders, the officials said, and the number of casualties rose sharply in the days that followed. January 25, 2026
Experts say US may opt for blockade rather than direct strikes against Iran Experts say an Iranian response against Israel is not inevitable if the United States launches a strike. January 25, 2026
Israel proves Iran executed protesters despite promise to Trump The material presented to the United States includes documentation of live fire used against demonstrators and evidence that detainees were later executed after arrest by various means. January 24, 2026
Trump reveals secret ‘Discombobulator’ weapon disabled defenses in Venezuela According to accounts from Maduro’s security team, defensive systems appeared to fail without warning as drones moved overhead and a small number of helicopters approached. January 24, 2026
Pentagon strategy calls Israel a ‘model ally,’ revives ‘peace through strength’ doctrine The report argues that Iran is now at its weakest point in decades, allowing the US to scale back its direct footprint in the region and instead rely on a regional framework led by Israel and Saudi Arabia. January 24, 2026
Ali Khamenei is reportedly hiding in a bunker, fearing US strike The facility where Khamenei is said to be staying is described as heavily reinforced and linked by a network of interconnected tunnels. January 24, 2026
Elon Musk takes sides in argument between 2 rabbis about causes of antisemitism The back-and-forth highlighted a widening split among Jewish leaders over how to characterize the causes of the global antisemitism crisis. January 23, 2026
Trump answers Canada’s Board of Peace snub by publicly withdrawing invitation Canadian PM Mark Carney initially accepted the invitation, but later declined, refusing the $1 billion payment. January 23, 2026
Hamas terrorist’s interrogation, covert abduction and artillery cover led to recovery of Oron Shaul’s remains Shaul, a Golani Brigade soldier, died during fighting overnight on July 19–20, 2014, when the armored personnel carrier he was riding in became immobilized near Gaza City. January 23, 2026
US ambassador Huckabee denies $1 billion fee to join Trump’s Board of Peace Turning to speculation about postwar realities inside Gaza, Huckabee said renewed Jewish settlement there is not part of the American outline. January 22, 2026
US Deal with Hamas trades ‘disarmament’ for political recognition, lets terror leaders off the hook The proposal draws a distinction between categories of weaponry, separating heavy and offensive arms from light personal and defensive weapons. January 22, 2026
In Davos speech, Argentinian President Milei compares Western leadership to Biblical exodus He described the United States as 'the beacon of light that reignites the whole of the West' January 22, 2026
Iranian security forces fired on bystanders, not just protesters – report Iranian security forces were seen firing live ammunition and metal pellets from streets and rooftops, often at unarmed individuals. January 21, 2026
‘That’s our stuff’: Trump tells Bibi not to take credit for Iron Dome During the 2024 campaign, Trump repeatedly asked why the United States did not already have an Iron Dome-style system, citing Israel as a model. January 21, 2026
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine after France rejects Gaza Board of Peace The threat against France echoed a similar episode last year, when Trump warned of 200% tariffs on European wine during a trade dispute with the European Union. January 20, 2026
Canada tests military readiness for potential US attack – report US media have reported that President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st US state and has raised concerns about Canadian vulnerabilities in the Arctic. January 20, 2026
Miami Beach mayor apologizes after online influencers sing Kanye West’s ‘Heil Hitler’ at club The Tate brothers, Fuentes and Sneako also publicly stood by their actions. January 19, 2026
Canada-based anti-Israel group calls for arrest of Israeli comedian The organization did not specify the legal grounds for the complaint or what charges it intends to pursue. January 19, 2026
Netanyahu says Turkey, Qatar will have no presence in Gaza, raises objections with Secretary of State Rubio The White House said over the weekend that Turkey and Qatar would be members of the Gaza Executive Board, a body expected to play a central role in overseeing postwar arrangements in the enclave. January 19, 2026
Uncertainty surrounded the fate of Iranian detainee Erfan Soltani, who was slated for execution The execution did not take place, and officials later said Soltani had not been sentenced to death. January 18, 2026
