Qatari PM: Odds of forging Israel-Hamas deal ‘low’ The Israel Defense Forces is expected to increase pressure in the Strip in the 'coming days' if there is no progress in negotiations.
Americans strongly support US-Israel ties, see Iran proxies as direct threat: Poll Fifty-seven percent of Americans agreed with the statement that 'Iran’s proxies in the Middle East, such as Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, pose a direct threat on the United States and our Western allies.'
WATCH: The aftermath of the explosion at Iran’s port A massive explosion tore through Iran’s Bandar Abbas port, killing 40 and injuring over 1,000, after mishandled missile fuel ignited, sparking huge fires that destroyed much of the port.
Wildfire traps 100 Israeli teens in Judean Desert The group of some 100 Orthodox teenagers is hiking in the area as part of a school trip.
Qatar’s quiet campaign: How Doha is buying America Data show Qatari funding of U.S. universities over 10 years exceeds $6.25 billion, and during 2024 alone, Qatar contributed over $500 million to American educational institutions.
WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah missile facility in Beirut The IDF issued an unusual warning to residents of Dahieh, Beirut, ahead of a strike that targeted and destroyed a Hezbollah weapons facility hidden within civilian infrastructure.
Israeli scientists find bacteria’s ‘switchboard’ — and a new way to stop infections By targeting the formation of these compartments, future treatments could prevent bacteria from switching into their virulent mode, stopping infections before they take hold.
Tomb of revered 16th century Kabbalist desecrated in Syria Born in Tzefat in 1542, Rabbi Chaim Vital became the principal student of Rabbi Isaac Luria, known as the Arizal, the father of modern Kabbalah.
WATCH: IDF uncovers bullets stored in UNRWA bags IDF forces near former school and hospital buildings in Rafah uncovered Hamas weapons hidden in UNRWA aid bags, wiped out dozens of terrorists, and demolished booby-trapped houses.
‘Like the KKK’ – Columbia U janitors sue anti-Israel rioters for assault during campus takeover Two janitors at Columbia University sue pro-Hamas rioters who seized control of school building last year, accusing them of assault and battery, holding them hostage, and hurling antisemitic epithets.
Qatar sabotaged hostage deal, encouraged Hamas to wait for better terms – report Multiple Israeli media reports claim that Qatari mediators encouraged Hamas to reject an Egyptian compromise proposal, suggesting a better deal could be reached if they held out despite Israeli military pressure.
Accusing Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ Iceland demands barring Israel from Eurovision Iceland joins Spain and Slovenia in demanding the Jewish state be expelled from the Eurovision song contest, accusing Israel of war crimes in the Gaza Strip and ethnic cleansing.
Soldiers’ courage on Oct. 7 prevented over 100 deaths at Zikim base The IDF report on the battle noted that the few Home Front Command junior officers on duty fought with limited weapons to save their comrades.
WATCH: Iran’s nuclear energy scam is a ticking bomb says Gen. Keane General Jack Keane warns that Iran’s so-called 'civilian' nuclear program is nothing more than a cover, designed to quickly shift into full-scale weapons production — a dangerous game that could explode into a global crisis if left unchecked.
Swiss fencers turn backs on Israeli team after championship defeat Ranked seventh at the start, Israel stormed through the tournament, defeating host nation Estonia 45-38, stunning second-seeded Sweden 45-33, dominating Italy by the same score, and ultimately claiming gold with a win over Switzerland.
Israel eyes military ‘escalation’ in Gaza after Hamas rebuffs fresh ceasefire deal A more intense period of fighting in Gaza, Israel says, could spur a change in negotiations.
Escalate or concede defeat? US faces Houthi dilemma – analysis While the U.S. air campaign has dealt heavy blows to the Houthis, it remains unclear whether the damage so far will be enough to force the Yemeni Shia Islamist group to halt its attacks on Western shipping and Israel.
WATCH: Severely wounded IDF soldier beats the odds and walks down the aisle Ziv, a 30-year-old Israeli engineer, overcame a Hezbollah missile attack that cost him his arm and spinal cord damage, defying odds to walk down the aisle and marry Nitzan after intensive rehab.
PA leader Abbas names deputy in bid to reassure world powers Born in 1960, Sheikh is a veteran of Fatah — the main PLO faction founded by Arafat and now led by Abbas — and is widely seen as a pragmatist with strong ties to Israel.
US discusses removing sanctions on Iran in 3rd round of nuclear talks According to media reports, one of the key issues in the expert-level negotiations will be whether Washington will allow Iran to continue uranium enrichment within the framework of its nuclear program.
