Israel

'Land for arms': Can Israel finally make a peace deal with Lebanon work?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: After decades of failed formulas, Israel is testing a new approach in Lebanon - one that seeks to change Beirut's behavior rather than Jerusalem's.

LEBANESE TROOPS deploy in the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in the Nabatieh region after the IDF withdrew from the area earlier this week.
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Parashat Va'ethanan: Behind the curtain

Ultra-Orthodox protesters outside of the Basimta cafe on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus

ISRAELI BORDER police operate near Betlehem.

Suspect shot in leg by Border Police at Shuafat crossing near Jerusalem


Did Carlson inadvertently encourage Iran to assassinate Trump, make Vance president? - opinion

Carlson is effectively telling Iran: The man who would replace Trump does not support this war and would not have taken these actions. What conclusion does he expect Iran to draw from that?

Political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025

'Enough with the blood libels': Danon decries Mamdani's labeling of Netanyahu as war criminal

Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot described NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement as dangerous, inflammatory, and “pure antisemitism, with no basis in fact.”

Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN Danny Danon speaks at a United Nations Security Council meeting, after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, at the UN headquarters in New York City, US on February 28, 2026.

Yakir Levy, star of Israeli reality show 'The Americans,' falls to death in Miami

Levy, originally from Ramla, gained public attention over the past year after appearing on Channel 13's The Americans, which follows the lives of Israelis who immigrated to the United States.

Yakir Levy

IDF still working to determine origin of drone intercepted near Syrian border

A military source familiar with the details of the incident said that, under standard procedure, before intercepting a drone, the military must verify that the aircraft is not of Israeli origin.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Israel charges 10 inmates accused of running gambling empire from prison

Prosecutors allege that over the course of nearly four years, the group operated a structured criminal enterprise involved in illegal gambling, debt collection through threats, and exploitation.

View of the Shita prison, located next to Gilboa,and intended for 800 primarily security convicts. February 28, 2013.

Israeli students earn 13 medals, including five gold, at global Science Olympiads

Israeli students earned 13 medals, including five golds, at international physics, biology, and chemistry Olympiads held worldwide in July.

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals.

Israeli officials need to stop demonizing JD Vance, in doing so they prove him right - comment

We heard a warning about our isolation. He was telling us the era of automatic sympathy retires with his boss. Burn every Vance effigy you can build; the shift stays.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance meet at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem last month. US politics has transformed Israel into a volatile symbol of domestic partisan identity, the writer asserts.

FIFA World Cup 2026 final sets KAN network record as most watched since 1998

Over the last 28 years, the only match to surpass this figure was the 1998 final between France and Brazil, which commanded a 43.8% viewership share.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match as Spain's Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal celebrate winning the World Cup

Use of force at a crossroads: The Strait of Hormuz is not negotiable - opinion

As Washington intensifies its campaign against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ maritime capabilities, the familiar, defeatist chorus in the West is already demanding immediate de-escalation.

 A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis

The crisis could strengthen the case for regional defense cooperation, including quiet coordination with Israel, without necessarily bringing the kingdom closer to formal diplomatic relations.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a conference in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.