WATCH: Israel secures Eurovision spot as other countries drop out At a fiercely tense meeting in Geneva, Israel secured its place in Eurovision 2026—sparking fresh rule changes, international backlash, and an unprecedented four-nation walkout that turned the contest into a full-blown European drama.
Rethinking navigation app’s walking options could boost commuter health, Israeli scientists say A brisk 20-minute daily walk has been associated with reducing the risk of early death by up to 25%, making integrated movement a practical option for people with demanding schedules.
Columbia University opens $21 million compensation fund for harassed Jewish employees Columbia says the claims program is intended not only to provide compensation but also to signal that the university is committed to ensuring Jewish and Israeli members of its community are protected going forward.
WATCH: IDF destroys Hezbollah shaft, weapons depot in southern Lebanon Israeli forces in southern Lebanon demolished an old Hezbollah attack shaft and a weapons depot—both once part of the group’s military infrastructure.
Pretoria halts visa waiver for Palestinians after Gaza flights The incident underscored the gap between South Africa’s fierce anti-Israel diplomacy and its treatment of Palestinians seeking refuge from war-torn Gaza.
Paul Simon sides with a killer—again It’s a shame that Simon has never taken an interest in the environment that has shaped young Palestinian Arabs, including Marwan Barghouti.
WATCH: Hamas leader Khaled Mashal – ‘Weapons are our honor and glory; the battle is not over’ Hamas leader Khaled Mashal declared that the fight against Israel is far from over, reaffirmed the group’s refusal to disarm, and urged Palestinians in Gaza to join Hamas in confronting Israel and driving it off the international stage.
Netanyahu: I won’t quit politics for presidential pardon Israeli prime minister tells reporters he will not accept a conditional presidential pardon requiring him to drop out of politics in exchange for an end to his ongoing corruption trial.
Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state but wavers on annexation During joint press conference with German chancellor, Israel's prime minister responds to pressure not to annex Judea and Samaria, says Israel will not accept establishment of a Palestinian state.
Tucker Carlson, Qatari PM suggest Israel should rebuild Gaza Right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson joins summit in Doha, interviews Qatar's prime minister while calling US aid to Israel and Gaza 'grotesque.'
Hamas likely knows location of last hostage’s body – report Hamas and Red Cross resume searches for the remains of the last hostage in Gaza amid reports that Israel believes Hamas has information regarding the body's location.
Jewish model booted by Uber driver after mentioning Israel 33-year-old Canadian model says her Uber driver in Toronto kicked her out of his car after he heard her mention Israel over the phone.
Saudi Arabia: Israel isn’t a ‘partner for peace,’ needs to be reformed Senior Saudi official pushes back on calls for major reforms to the PA, claiming it is Israel that needs to be reformed.
WATCH: Syria’s al-Sharaa dismisses ‘terrorist’ claims, calls them ‘politicized’ Syria’s new ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa, dismissed questions about terrorism charges as politically motivated and ambiguous, asserting that after 25 years, people know who the real terrorists are.
Gaza militia commander says Hamas should fear him When asked directly whether he worries Hamas might target him next, al-Astal replied, 'I am not afraid. Hamas needs to be afraid of me.'
Students for Justice in Palestine’s hunger strikes wear thin As they rest over the holiday break, SJP students at the University of Rochester and elsewhere are likely planning their next escapades for the Spring 2026 semester.
German Chancellor Merz arrives for first visit to Israel While affirming support, Merz also called for a Palestinian state, which a majority in Israel reject.
Holocaust survivors demand answers from UK Reform leader over Nazi salutes, antisemitic abuse Additional accusations have since emerged from former students of Asian and minority backgrounds.
Anti-Hamas militias vow to continue fight after leader’s killing Rafah-based leader Yasser Abu Shabab was shot in a clan dispute, not by Hamas operatives.
WATCH: Tucker Carlson disavows Qatari bribes—then reveals he’s buying a house in Doha Notorious antisemite Tucker Carlson visited Qatar, where he dismissed claims that he was being paid by the Qatari government—only to promptly confirm that he was buying a new house in Doha.
