Smotrich criticizes Kushner-Hamas talks, encourages continued assassinations of terror leaders Smotrich has repeatedly advocated Israeli sovereignty over Gaza and the establishment of new Jewish settlements in the territory. August 17, 2026
Israel-US agreement on Gaza plan spells out conditions for IDF withdrawal Israeli officials said the key test will be whether Hamas actually gives up its weapons, as the American representatives told Netanyahu it would. August 17, 2026
Iran announces $30,000 reward for killing or capturing American soldiers Hatami did not specify where or when Iranians were expected to encounter US military personnel who could be targeted under the offer. August 16, 2026
8 Muslim countries blame Israel for ‘obstructing’ Gaza framework Israel has objected to provisions that would allow Hamas to surrender its weapons gradually while requiring the Israeli military to withdraw from Gaza. August 16, 2026
Former Mossad chief warns Britain unsafe for Jews, faults UK stance on Israel Cohen said Israeli intelligence had helped disrupt terrorist activity in Britain during his tenure and recalled a former MI5 director praising those efforts. August 16, 2026
DHS reportedly probes Palestine Freedom Fund and Democratic donor’s anti-Israel funding Sources identified Bassema Yousef, a New York-born Democratic donor living in London, as a central figure in the fund’s fundraising. August 15, 2026
Ghalibaf maintains Hezbollah contacts as Lebanon denounces Iranian interference Iranian leaders have continued to describe Hezbollah as a central component of the 'Axis of Resistance.' August 15, 2026
US loses at least 45 reaper drones, 25% of fleet, in Iran war The Reaper’s relatively slow speed and tendency to operate at lower altitudes made the aircraft “relatively easy targets” during missions in the region. August 14, 2026
Hamas commander who abducted, held Israeli hostages on Oct. 7 killed in Gaza Mushtaha participated in holding numerous hostages, including Tsachi Idan, Corporal Noa Marciano, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Ori Megidish, Naama Levy and Matan Angrest. August 14, 2026
US prioritizes low oil prices over preventing Iranian nuclear weapons Vance identified preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon as the administration’s second priority. August 14, 2026
Judea and Samaria police force could double under Katz’s civilian enforcement plan The proposal would not extend to Areas A and B, where officials said during discussions that only the IDF and Palestinian Authority may operate. August 14, 2026
IDF lookouts warn of suspicious Hamas activity similar to October 6th The lookouts said they are identifying suspicious activity daily and compared the situation to the period immediately before the Oct. 7 attack. August 14, 2026
Hegseth says US can maintain Iran naval blockade ‘indefinitely’ as talks stall Trump said Wednesday on Truth Social that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and described the blockade as a “wall of steel.” August 13, 2026
Israeli defense officials ‘shocked’ by speed of Iran’s military recovery Israel and the US attacked more than 2,600 missile and military-industrial targets during the roughly 40-day war, carrying out about 30,000 attacks. August 13, 2026
Israeli warning led Trump to secretly switch planes, putting Rubio, top US officials at risk Air Force One departed separately with aides and journalists still aboard, effectively serving as a decoy while Trump traveled on the other aircraft August 12, 2026
Mamdani wanted NYPD security for wife’s risky trip despite campaign pledge to ‘defund’ police The NYPD rejected the request, saying it does not deploy officers to countries under the State Department’s highest-level travel warning for personal trips. August 12, 2026
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ responds to stunning claim of $400 million Hamas payout Mladenov said financial safeguards would prevent Hamas from receiving or controlling the money. August 12, 2026
Iran refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions Iran also wants Washington to permanently end military threats and actions against Iran and its regional allies. August 12, 2026
IDF kills Hamas sniper who posed immediate threat to troops in northern Gaza Channel 12 News reported earlier Tuesday that the multinational force is not expected to begin entering Gaza before October. August 11, 2026
Israel and Venezuela reopen official channels after 17 years Formal relations ended in January 2009, when then-President Hugo Chávez broke ties with Israel over Israeli military operations in Gaza. August 11, 2026
Trump rejects Iran reparations demand, says Tehran should compensate US instead Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the US must pay reparations to secure the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. August 11, 2026
IDF Chief Zamir presents CENTCOM commander with shofar ahead of Jewish New Year The shofar is a ram's horn that is blown on the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, and the preceding month. August 11, 2026
Venezuela’s chief rabbi seeks renewal of Israel ties after 17-year hiatus The request follows Israel's dispatch of humanitarian and disaster-response specialists to Venezuela following the deadly earthquake. August 10, 2026
Syria dismantles ISIS cell near Golan Heights, arrests 9 suspects Security forces in Syria’s southern governorates have remained on heightened alert to prevent additional terrorist activity. August 9, 2026
Pentagon gives defense contractors 21 days to accelerate weapons production The effort to rebuild U.S. weapons inventories comes as a $1.15 trillion defense spending bill remains stalled in Congress. August 9, 2026
Netanyahu tells US it rejects ’15-point plan’ including Gaza withdrawal Netanyahu stressed that Israel was demanding an actual dismantling of Hamas’ weapons rather than what he described as a fictitious disarmament process. August 9, 2026
Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters to overthrow regime Cruz also sharply criticized the June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, calling it a 'disaster' and a 'terrible deal.' August 9, 2026
Pakistan calls for Islamic unity against Israel after signing defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the agreement provides for a collective response if any of the three countries comes under armed attack. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Pakistan’s defense minister urge... August 8, 2026
Intifada against Hezbollah: Lebanese lawmaker seeks to break terror group’s grip on Shi’ite community Lebanese Kataeb party leader Sami Gemayel said Hezbollah has effectively taken the Shi'ite population hostage. August 8, 2026
Turkey claims new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact is not aimed at any country During the Gaza war, Turkey threatened military action against Israel to enforce a ceasefire. August 7, 2026
Hamas Nukhba terrorist who invaded Israel on Oct. 7 caught driving Gaza aid truck The arrest took place before the driver had collected the humanitarian aid shipment he had been assigned to transport. August 7, 2026
New framework would divide Strait of Hormuz traffic control between Iran, Oman The United States has said all vessels must be guaranteed free passage through the Strait of Hormuz August 7, 2026
Teva seeks order barring references to Israel in antitrust trial Teva requested that no mention be made that Teva is headquartered in Tel Aviv, listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange or is one of Israel's largest companies. August 6, 2026
WZO says suspected bot accounts amplified Mamdani posts from City Hall IPs The WZO said findings came from cyber experts who analyzed IP addresses, activity patterns, and distribution networks linked to the suspected accounts. August 6, 2026
Trump tells donors ‘We need to elect JD,’ backs Vance for 2028 Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues to perform strongly in early polling. August 6, 2026
Fetterman says anti-Israel litmus test, communist ideas, are changing Democratic Party He also said Piker goes beyond democratic socialism by praising authoritarian communist leaders and thinkers, including Mao Zedong. August 5, 2026
Extreme anti-Israel Muslim progressive wins Michigan senate primary El-Sayed described the war in Gaza as a 'genocide' and called for ending U.S. military aid to Israel. August 5, 2026
Israel weighs stronger Lebanon response after Hezbollah ceasefire breach The IDF said it launched targeted strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah violated the ceasefire. August 5, 2026
Iran, Oman expected to announce Strait of Hormuz deal within hours Iran and Oman are expected to jointly announce the arrangement, which would allow maritime traffic to resume through the strait. August 4, 2026
IDF chief limits Gaza strikes as military sets conditions for ceasefire proposal Targeted operations against specific individuals, including those carried out in recent weeks against October 7 terrorists, will now require Zamir's prior approval. August 4, 2026
Trump calls Iran ‘duplicitous’ over denying talks, says it is ‘last chance’ for deal Earlier Monday, Iran's state media reported that no negotiations with the United States were taking place. August 3, 2026
Labour to spend 50% more on Palestine aid than on protecting British Jews The report comes as the Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents across the United Kingdom in 2025, a 4% increase from the 3,556 cases documented in 2024. August 3, 2026
Hamas must disarm before IDF withdrawal, Board of Peace demands Previously, Hamas said it would not disarm until Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza. August 3, 2026
‘They look like bloodthirsty savages’: US officials criticize Israel for targeted Hamas killings The American sources said they were surprised the strikes continued despite what they described as Israel's acceptance of ceasefire terms. August 2, 2026
Israeli officials say Trump’s reversal on Iran strike harms military preparedness An Israeli official told the broadcaster that 'it is difficult to prepare and seriously plan ahead given President Trump's conduct.' August 2, 2026
Oct. 7 naval attack could have caused far greater disaster, investigator says Solomon said the Israeli Navy later intercepted an unmanned explosive-laden submersible launched toward Israel that afternoon. August 2, 2026
Iran threatens preemptive strikes, mocks Trump for canceling attack People involved in the discussions also said Israeli officials believe Trump is seeking a negotiated settlement instead of a renewed military campaign. August 2, 2026
Rubio blasts ICC as illegitimate, says U.S. will ‘bring them to heel’ Rubio's comments came several weeks after he announced the administration's effort to 'dismantle' the ICC. August 2, 2026
Ben-Gvir rejects Gaza deal, says assassinations of Hamas leaders ‘must continue’ 'A commitment to stop the assassinations of the terrorist organization’s murderers is tantamount to agreeing to Hamas organizing for the next massacre.' August 2, 2026
Suspected arson destroys Montreal kosher restaurant as police investigate Police said someone was reportedly seen leaving the premises shortly after the fire began. August 1, 2026
FBI probes suspected Iranian cyberattack on Minnesota water systems Officials said there had been no disruption to water delivery and no reports of water contamination. July 31, 2026
Trump, Netanyahu consider land blockade to increase pressure on Iran Analysts have identified several obstacles to implementing such a plan, including the difficulty of securing cooperation from countries that border Iran. July 31, 2026
IRGC pressed Hamas to delay Gaza disarmament deal, report says A senior U.S. official said Hamas chose not to follow Iran's recommendation and continued discussions on the American-backed proposal. July 31, 2026
Trump mulls expanded Iran campaign as Israel readies for escalation Netanyahu presented a different approach, advocating increased economic pressure by striking Iran's overland supply routes. July 30, 2026
Hamas May Agree to Gradual Disarmament Under U.S.-Backed Gaza Plan A technocratic Palestinian government would gradually assume control of different parts of the Gaza Strip to verify they had been cleared of weapons. July 30, 2026
Campaign seeks Mamdani’s removal for failing to protect Jewish New Yorkers Mamdani eliminated the city's International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism immediately after taking office without replacing it with another framework. July 30, 2026
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill about 20 Iranian ‘advisers’, report says Saudi Arabia participated alongside the United States in the strikes, which targeted militia positions in Iraq. July 30, 2026
Netanyahu jokes Israeli special forces could rescue him if arrested abroad Netanyahu argued that the court’s reach could extend beyond Israeli officials to senior American leaders and troops serving alongside Israel. July 29, 2026
‘The decision on whether to act militarily is up to the American president,’ Israeli official says The proposal also calls for expanding Israel’s domestic defense industry and increasing local weapons production. July 29, 2026
Survey finds many Iranians support Netanyahu and oppose Islamic Republic According to the findings, more than half of those surveyed expressed a favorable opinion of Netanyahu. July 28, 2026
