Israel extends Venezuela aid mission after request from Interim President RodríguezIn addition to the dozens of personnel already on the ground, about 20 specialists are assisting remotely from Israel, analyzing field data and helping refine long-term recommendations for rebuilding. July 8, 2026
Azerbaijan rabbi slams Israel’s Armenia genocide recognitionThe chief rabbi said he understood Israel’s desire to respond to Erdoğan but argued that recognizing the Armenian Genocide was ineffective. July 8, 2026
WATCH: Turkish kids pummel inflatable punching bag covered in Stars of David and Netanyahu’s faceIn another shocking anti-Semitic incident in Turkey, several children were filmed punching an inflatable punching bag featuring a picture of Prime Minister Netanyahu surrounded by Stars of David. July 8, 2026
Far-left teacher ‘will be charged’ for fraudulent marriage to GazanAfter bragging about marrying a Gazan to commit immigration fraud, a California teacher is now claiming she is 'wildly in love' with her spouse. July 8, 2026
Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after renewed US-Iran strikes'They're liars. I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum,' Trump said. July 8, 2026
Iranian regime is fracturing; open conflict could be next – opinionNot only is it clear that the new supreme leader no longer holds the same authority as his father, but Mojtaba’s complete public absence has only deepened the power vacuum. July 8, 2026
WATCH: Egypt’s soccer coach loses it on Argentine fans waving Israeli flag following embarrassing lossAfter squandering a 2-0 lead to Argentina, eventually losing the game 3-2, Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan was seen spitting and cursing at an Argentine fan waving an Israeli flag after the game. July 8, 2026
Ireland approves bill banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and SamariaThe legislation carries broader diplomatic significance, as Ireland becomes the first European Union member state to enact a comprehensive import ban specifically targeting Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. July 8, 2026
Iran: MoU ‘invalid’ after US strikes, reversal of sanctions waiverTehran threatened to take decisive measures after accusing Washington of breaching the memorandum of understanding. July 8, 2026
US war chief Hegseth cancels trip to Israel after Iran strikesIsrael fears a Turkish acquisition of F-35 fighters could undermine its military superiority. July 8, 2026
Potential Platner exit opens new opportunity for pro-Israel Maine votersPlatner built a national profile through sharp criticism of Israel—launching his campaign with digital ads accusing the Jewish state of committing a 'genocide' in Gaza. July 8, 2026
WATCH: Trump angrily cancels MOU with Iran, calls regime ‘lying cheats’President Trump, speaking to reporters at the 2026 NATO Summit, called the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran 'over' after the 'sick' regime struck several ships in the Strait of Hormuz. July 8, 2026
Ireland moves to outlaw trade with Judea and Samaria, eastern JerusalemIreland is on the verge of becoming the first European country to formally outlaw imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem after lawmakers advanced legislation that would turn... July 8, 2026
Lebanese president invited to White House after historic Jerusalem-Beirut dealA dramatic diplomatic shift is unfolding in the Middle East as Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has been invited to the White House on July 21, just weeks after Jerusalem and Beirut signed a US-brokered framework... July 8, 2026
Iran vows defiance as US war chief heads to IsraelIran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, vowed Tehran "won't fold" after the United States launched a massive wave of strikes against more than 80 targets across Iran, sharply escalat... July 8, 2026
US launches strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial shipping'The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz,' CENTCOM said. July 8, 2026
US reimposes sanctions on Iran after IRGC attack on ships in Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration said the sanctions relief was always contingent on Iranian conduct. July 7, 2026
Netanyahu says Turkey is not a US ally as F-35 sale consideredNetanyahu said approving the transfer would 'destroy the power balance in the Middle East.' July 7, 2026
Trump touts warm relationship with ‘loyal’ TurkeyThe president also suggested he had helped prevent military confrontation between Turkey and Israel. July 7, 2026
WATCH: Netanyahu – ‘Turkish regime is infected with the Muslim Brotherhood’Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that despite President Erdogan's friendship with President Trump, Turkey still opposes the United States and threatens various NATO countries, along with calling for Israel's destruction. July 7, 2026
Only 28% of Israelis say Trump prioritizes Israel’s security, survey findsAmong Jewish respondents, 54% viewed the US-Israel tensions as temporary, while 34% believed they marked a longer-term deterioration. July 7, 2026
Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against IsraelThere's little precedent for an American with presidential ambitions to travel to another country, much less one as fraught as Israel, to deliver such a stinging rebuke of its political leadership. July 7, 2026
Smotrich vows to keep fighting ‘terrible idea’ of Palestinian state ahead of electionThe government headed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led an unprecedented drive to expand Jerusalem's control of Judea and Samaria. July 7, 2026
WATCH: IDF soldiers vacationing in Vietnam harassed by antisemiteFootage shows a group of Israeli soldiers enjoying a night out in Vietnam when a woman begins screaming at them, calling them genocidal maniacs who bomb and kill children. July 7, 2026
Israel must start arming the PKK – opinionIsrael should provide the PKK with weaponry and cash and should recognize Diyarbakir as the capital of a future Kurdish state. July 7, 2026
Socialist poised to be DC’s next mayor says she regrets backing resolution condemning antisemitismIt represents the latest example of Lewis George appearing to adopt a hardline stance against Israel in an effort to court the DSA's support. July 7, 2026
WATCH: Trump promises Erdogan to remove sanctions on TurkeyDuring his visit to Turkey for the 2026 NATO summit, President Trump met with Turkish President Erdogan and promised to lift sanctions on the country in a major diplomatic shift. July 7, 2026
New York City Jews most targeted minority group in 2026, NYPD report saysAntisemitic incidents in New York have risen year over year since the war in Gaza began with the invasion of southern Israel by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. July 7, 2026
Israel prepares post-Hezbollah Lebanon peace pactAmbassador Leiter said Israeli and Lebanese teams are expected to meet in Rome on July 14–15 to begin discussions through working groups on key issues, including border disputes. July 7, 2026
WATCH: IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache hidden in Lebanese homeIDF troops operating in southern Lebanon's security zone uncovered Hezbollah weapons depots and explosive devices hidden inside a civilian home in the village of Talusa. July 7, 2026
Egyptian coach turns FIFA press conference into pro-Palestinian platformCalling the situation 'a shame for the entire world,' Hassan urged FIFA and the international community to advocate for thePalestinians. July 7, 2026
Jewish visitors to Spain chased by antisemitic mob for 90 minutesTwo visibly Jewish tourists were chased through Barcelona after attending Friday night synagogue services. July 7, 2026
Jewish Dems bemoan rising antisemitic hostility within partyMichigan State Rep. Noah Arbit said he is bearing witness to 'the unmasking of American antisemitism under the guise of criticism of Israel.' July 7, 2026
WATCH: A look back at one of Mossad’s most daring operationsIn 1966, Mossad agents convinced an Iraqi Air Force pilot to defect to Israel and fly one of the most advanced fighter jets, the MiG-21, directly into Israel. July 7, 2026
Iran fires missiles at ships in Strait of HormuzThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a tanker was hit by an 'unknown projectile.' July 7, 2026
The real reason the Palestinians are fighting to save UNRWA – analysisInstead of helping Palestinians move beyond a perpetual claim to refugee status, UNRWA appears committed to sustaining the conflict. July 7, 2026
IAF strike targets vehicle carrying four suspects near Lebanon borderOn Sunday, the IDF carried out an airstrike in the same area, targeting Hezbollah terrorists on motorcycles. July 7, 2026
WATCH: Twin explosions target hotel in Damascus where Macron was staying; 18 woundedTwo explosions—one from a car bomb and another hidden in a trash bin—tore through Damascus's Four Seasons Hotel. July 7, 2026
Israel’s diaspora minister calls Erdogan a ‘grotesque hybrid of Hitler and Sinwar’Erdogan, who has consistently voiced support for Hamas, has been one of Israel’s most outspoken international critics. July 7, 2026
Israeli High Court warns officials could face liability for defying court rulingsThe dispute centers on Israel’s 1990 law governing the Second Authority for Television and Radio, the public body responsible for regulating Israel’s commercial broadcasting sector. July 7, 2026
WATCH: At Khamenei’s funeral, American influencer leads Iranians in ‘Down with USA’ chantAnti-Israel and anti-American social media personality Jackson Hinkle was spotted at Ali Khamenei's funeral, where he led 'Down with the USA' chants and handed out beverages to mourners. July 7, 2026
Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed hails mosque opening alongside Holocaust-denying imamAl-Sahlani has also lauded Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, saying in a speech that 'our movement' made 'great change' in the Arab world and across the globe. July 7, 2026
Explosions rock Damascus near hotel hosting French presidentMacron had left the hotel about 15 minutes before the explosions. July 7, 2026
Message to Turkey: Israeli, Greek air forces hold joint exerciseAnkara has grown increasingly concerned by closer Israeli-Greek military ties, particularly cooperation between their air forces. July 7, 2026
WATCH: IDF Home Front Command continues operations in VenezuelaIsrael's Home Front Command traveled to Venezuela to assess structural damage and advise on rebuilding after two earthquakes slammed the country, killing over 3,508 people. July 7, 2026
Trump signals support for F-35s to Turkey despite Israeli objectionsErdogan said he had received assurances that Turkey would be able to purchase five F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States. July 7, 2026
Democrats turn on anti-Israel Platner after rape bombshell'I’m just here to tell my story to give a clearer picture of who he is and the type of past he has,' said an ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner. July 7, 2026
PA officials: ‘Hamas will still rule Gaza; don’t believe the lies’Palestinian Authority sources described Hamas' announcement as a tactical effort to satisfy ceasefire requirements without relinquishing power. July 7, 2026
Israel opens major offshore gas hunt to boost energy powerIsrael is opening a new chapter in its race to become an energy powerhouse, launching a major offshore natural gas exploration campaign that could unlock hundreds of billions of cubic meters of undiscovered res... July 7, 2026
70 million Christians to pray for Israel in historic Jerusalem gatheringJerusalem will become the spiritual heart of the Christian world on October 4 as more than 70 million people from 175 nations unite in what organizers say will be the largest global prayer gathering ever held i... July 7, 2026
‘Death to Israel’ banner displayed at running of the bulls festival in SpainThe anti-Israel displays come as Spain's government has adopted one of Europe's most critical positions toward Israel. July 6, 2026
Sa’ar says Hamas seeks ‘Hezbollah model’ to avoid disarmamentHamas has not indicated that it is prepared to surrender its weapons. July 6, 2026
WATCH: French students filmed performing Nazi salutes at partyViral footage from France shows high school students performing Nazi salutes, mimicking Hitler's mustache and forming a 'Nazi train' at a party. July 6, 2026
Senior US official: No rebuilding Gaza without disarming HamasThe US position has remained unchanged since the beginning of the war, describing the complete dismantlement of Hamas as a prerequisite for any reconstruction effort. July 6, 2026
Trump says he prefers a deal but warns Iran he can ‘finish the job’Trump said his objective remains preventing Tehran from retaining enriched uranium rather than trying to replace the government in Iran. July 6, 2026
Khamenei’s funeral shows it is ‘business as usual’ in TehranTehran has long demonstrated an ability to tailor its messaging for different audiences, projecting moderation abroad while employing harsher rhetoric domestically and to its allies. July 6, 2026
Israel, US see eye to eye ‘on just about everything,’ Netanyahu says ahead of White House visitThe premier also accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of calling for Israel’s destruction and cited Ankara’s hostility toward Cyprus and Greece. July 6, 2026
WATCH: Antisemite plasters Toronto with posters of Jewish ‘Zionists’A well-known antisemite in Toronto, David Perks, put up posters of members of the Toronto Jewish community, singling them out as the 'Jewish Zionists of Toronto,' in a shocking and outrageous antisemitic incident. July 6, 2026
GOP primary voters remain deeply supportive of Israel, poll findsAn April 2026 Pew Research poll found that 8 in 10 Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have an unfavorable view of Israel and that just 4 percent of Muslims view Israel in a positive light. July 6, 2026
Jews 525% likelier hate-crime targets in first half of 2026 than population share suggests, per FBI dataThe majority (55%) of anti-Jewish incidents involved destruction, damage, or vandalism of property, followed by intimidation (31%), simple assault (8%), and aggravated assault and all other larcenies (2% each). July 6, 2026
