Israel-Hamas War

Venice Film Festival grapples with activist demands to exclude Israel-tied films

Venice4Palestine collective, an anti-Israel activist group, published a letter calling on the Venice International Film Festival and the rest of the film industry to condemn Israel.

A general view of the signage at the red carpet area ahead of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2026 in Venice, Italy.
An illustration of Israelis attending a memorial service for the October 7 massacre in Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv.

Former hostage Eli Sharabi, actress Shani Cohen to host October 7 remembrance ceremony

Israeli settler extremists throw stones at a dirt road at the Palestinian village of Kusra, in the West Bank, in an attempt to block the movement of Palestinians and Israeli forces, August 12, 2026

'Only a smokescreen': Hamas condemns rising settler violence, Ben-Gvir's treatment of prisoners

A VIEW OF a brush fire near Be’eri that was ignited by kites flown by Palestinians, near the border with the Gaza Strip, in 2020.

My Word: The 'fight or flight' kite dilemma - opinion


UN rights office says US terror designation of Palestine Action threatens free speech

Palestine Action has targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain, especially Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems, often blocking entrances or spraying red paint.

Protesters hold signs outside the Royal Courts of Justice, after High Court judges ruled the British government’s decision to designate pro‑Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation unlawful, in London, Britain, February 13, 2026.

Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war

The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement denying the publication, stating the report was based on "false briefings by political elements trying to harm the Prime Minister."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.

Montreal council passes amended Middle East motion after cutting call to break Israel ties

Opponents of the initial framework argued that global geopolitics falls entirely outside the jurisdiction of a municipal government and risks inflaming community tensions.

An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.

Jared Kushner is the latest victim of the Oslo Syndrome - opinion

Until the world understands that no simple solutions exist for the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Oslo Syndrome will continue to claim victims on both the Left and the Right.

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Drugs found in Gaza aid as IDF destroys Hamas weapons in mosques, arrests West Bank terrorists

"Hamas remains the main obstacle to further improving the situation in the Gaza Strip," a senior COGAT official said.

Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid wait at the Kerem Shalom crossing before entering the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, August 12, 2026.

Providence voters to decide Israel-linked divestment measure in November referendum

Supporters also note that Providence joined a 2006 divestment initiative against Sudan to protest ethnic cleansing in Darfur, a divestment campaign that was spearheaded by American Jewish groups.

Providence City Hall in Providence, Rhode Island on May 28, 2020

Hezbollah’s pledge of allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei - opinion

Hezbollah’s swift pledge of allegiance provides Mojtaba with a seal of approval from the Iranian regime’s most important strategic asset and assists him in projecting continuity.

Hezbollah supporters hold flags and posters during a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 10, 2026.

IDF kills Hamas commander, strikes weapons production site near Gaza aid center

Hamas-affiliated health officials claimed the strikes in Khan Yunis killed two people, including a four-year-old boy.

Weapons manufacturing facility established near an aid distribution point.

My Word: Still bringing them home - opinion

The remains and personal effects of IDF Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz had been located and would be buried in Israel – 44 years after he disappeared in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub.

Yehuda Katz.

AIPAC-backed Democrat loses California House special election to Aisha Wahab

Wahab and Hernandez will again face each other in November. The winner of that election will hold the congressional seat for a full two-year term.

U.S. House candidate, California state Sen. Aisha Wahab speaks to the media during an election-night watch party at Firefighters Local 1909 on August 18, 2026 in Hayward, California