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Iran war risks becoming America’s next Vietnam - opinion

Four months into the Iran campaign, the US risks repeating Vietnam by relying on gradual pressure over decisive victory.

 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)
President Isaac Herzog spoke with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on July 26, 2026.

Herzog calls Bahrain 'important partner in shaping Middle East future' during phone call with king

Judit Polgár attends the "Queen Of Chess" Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 27, 2026 in Park City, Utah.

Jewish Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 10: Judit Polgar attends 2016 Gala Opening for World Chess Championship at The Plaza Hotel on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Jewish chess trailblazer Judit Polgár tapped for Hungary's presidency


Jewish Democratic group endorses Kamala Harris, commends Biden for ‘passing the torch’

The group said it’s proud if endorse Harris’s “historic candidacy for president” and remains deeply committed to ensuring Democrats hold the White House.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event to mark the 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary, in Selma, Alabama, U.S., March 3, 2024.

French PM Attal to resign following left-wing alliance triumph at elections

Marine Le Pen's National Rally party underperformed in the French parliamentary elections, while the left-wing alliance became the largest faction, leading to the Prime Minister's resignation.

 Gabriel Attal, French Prime Minister and French presidential majority group "Ensemble pour la Republique" candidate, arrives to deliver a speech after partial results in the second round of the early French parliamentary elections, at Hotel Matignon in Paris in Paris, France, July 7, 2024.

Grapevine July 5, 2024: Getting the green light

Movers and shakers in Israeli Society.

 AT HEBREW Book Week, poet Yehuda Amichai (pictured in 1986) was meant to be the focus.

It's time for Israel to have an Arab co-president - opinion

Polls by the Israel Democracy Institute reveal that about two-thirds of Israel’s Arab citizens, who make up 21% of the population, express record levels of solidarity with Israel.

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett shakes hands with Ra’am Party leader Mansour Abbas in the Knesset plenum, in 2021.

Biden's first debate self-destruction proves Trump is the only candidate for Israel - opinion

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman reflects on the ups and downs of the latest presidential debate between two candidates - both of whom believe they are the best candidates for Israel.

 Democratic Party presidential candidate US President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former US President Donald Trump speak during a presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 27, 2024 in a combination photo.

'Very bad Palestinian': Trump slams Biden's Israel performance at presidential debate

The two candidates used the war in Gaza as the centerpiece of their debate, with Biden adding that only Hamas wants to be at war, and Trump placing partial blame on Israel.

Democratic candidate, US President Joe Biden, speaks during a presidential debate with Republican candidate, former US President Donald Trump, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 27, 2024.

Michal Herzog, wife of President Herzog, addresses absence of women at hostage negotiation table

Michal Herzog at the Herzliya Conference advocated for female representation in hostage negotiations amid concern over Hamas's brutal assaults detailed in a recent report.

 MICHAL HERZOG

Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become country's first woman, Jewish president

Mexico elected it's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, in a landslide victory on Sunday defeating her opponent, Xochitl Galvez.

 Presidential candidate of the ruling Morena party Claudia Sheinbaum, gestures while addressing her supporters after winning the presidential election, at Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico June 3, 2024.

‘Unsilenced’, sheds light on dark chapter of Israel’s presidential history

Six-episode series starring ‘Fauda’ star Yaacov Zada Daniel and based on real events surrounding Moshe Katzav’s downfall now streaming on IZZY for English-speaking audiences.

 Unsilenced - The Presidential Secrets

Trump furious as he fails to knock out Haley before South Carolina

Despite Trump's win on Tuesday, exit polls hinted at his potential vulnerabilities in a general election campaign.

 Former US President Donald Trump gestures in Nashua, New Hampshire, January 23, 2024