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
Iran’s president says attacking Khamenei would be an ‘act of war’ Pezeshkian’s remarks came a day after Trump sharply escalated his criticism of Khamenei, calling him “a sick man” and saying, “It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran." By Vered Weiss, World Israel News... January 18, 2026
Netanyahu asked Trump to delay Iran strike after Israel caught off guard: report The pace of those movements added to Israeli concerns about timing and preparedness. January 18, 2026
Nick Fuentes says his problem with Trump ‘is that he is not Hitler’ Fuentes, the streamer and avowed antisemite, has been gaining more traction as a voice on the right. January 17, 2026
Trump calls Khamenei a ‘sick man,’ says his rule over Iran must end After reviewing what he described as hostile social media posts by the supreme leader, Trump accused Khamenei personally of destroying the country. January 17, 2026
‘We consider the US president a criminal’: Khamenei blames America for murdered protesters The supreme leader warned that prosecutions would continue and that neither domestic nor foreign actors would be spared. January 17, 2026
Trump says ‘nobody convinced me’ to hold off on Iran strikes Earlier this month, Trump warned that the United States would strike Iran if protesters were executed, placing the prospect of military action squarely on the table. January 17, 2026
US officials told Trump military action wouldn’t unseat Iranian regime – WSJ Military officials expect Trump to reposition the USS Abraham Lincoln toward the Middle East. January 16, 2026
Iranian authorities demand bereaved families pay for murdered protesters’ bodies 'We couldn’t afford to pay that amount, so we left the hospital without our son’s body,' said parents of one Iranian killed in demonstrations. January 16, 2026
Iran stifles protests after US backs off immediate military action However, the US president still warned that a military response to the killing of demonstrators remained possible. January 16, 2026
Qatar and Saudi Arabia urged Trump to de-escalate tensions with Iran Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X that headlines describing President Trump as retreating were 'beyond inaccurate.' January 15, 2026
Trump tells Iran that US does not intend to strike – report Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan said that Trump informed Tehran he was not seeking a war and urged Iranian leaders to avoid hitting US assets in the Gulf. January 15, 2026
US Senator Lindsey Graham says reports Trump backed down from Iran attack ‘are beyond inaccurate’ Senator Graham added that the situation was moving toward 'necessary, decisive action' against what he called the 'evil Iranian regime' and urged the public to 'stay tuned.' January 15, 2026
Iranian doctors report forces deliberately aiming at heads, eyes, vital organs of protesters One doctor said the hospital resembled a battlefield and that supplies had run out. January 15, 2026
Saudi officials warn Washington to use only limited strikes against Iran Riyadh fears a broad assault would reinforce Tehran’s narrative that foreign powers are scheming against the country. January 14, 2026
Trump says ‘killing has stopped’ in Iran, regime has canceled executions Trump delivered the comments as international pressure intensifies over rising death toll and Tehran's threats to execute prisoners. January 14, 2026
US may strike Iran in the next day, European and Israeli officials report A senior Iranian figure told regional governments that American bases would be struck if the United States acted first. January 14, 2026
Despite denials, Israel says terror group knows the location of Ran Gvili’s remains An Israeli official said the PIJ’s knowledge has been conveyed repeatedly to mediators. January 13, 2026
Israel fast-tracks immigration from countries facing antisemitism spike The decision, titled 'Nevertheless – Aliyah of Renewal,' focuses on four countries reporting dramatic increases in antisemitism: France, Britain, Canada and Australia. January 13, 2026
Syrian Druze man says ‘95% of residents’ want Israel to secure area He described the area as being under the domination of al-Qaeda-linked groups and cited a major attack on July 15, 2025, saying that children were killed, women were raped, and there had been an effort 'to harm the entire district.' January 13, 2026
US hostages in Iran face danger during protests, more held than previously suspected Information reviewed by sources familiar with Iran’s detention practices indicates Tehran may be holding more than eight American citizens and residents, exceeding the commonly cited figure of five. By Ver... January 12, 2026
US indicates potential Iran strike plans are ‘in advanced stages’ – report The official said the Pentagon is shaping its options 'to circumstances and developments,' adding that personnel in the Middle East are positioned 'for any contingency, any mission, and to defend themselves and our interests.' January 12, 2026
Ex-hostages recount learning IDF killed Sinwar The two women replied with what they described as a flat, 'Oh, cool.' January 12, 2026
Belgian citizen denied passport for living beyond Israel’s ‘Green Line’ Ralph Pais, deputy president of the Jewish Center for Information and Documentation (JID), said the decision amounted to political punishment of a Belgian national. January 11, 2026
US military cautions Trump on readiness as he weighs strike options against Iran Their warnings followed briefings describing potential targets linked to Tehran’s security forces, which have led the violent suppression of nationwide demonstrations. January 11, 2026
