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Ben-Gvir demands urgent action to expel illegal immigrants in southern Tel Aviv and beyond

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for urgent action to expel illegal immigrants from southern Tel Aviv, citing rising crime and security issues.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 15, 2026.
Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, November 17, 2025; illustrative.

IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza

US President Donald Trump gestures while delivering remarks at the White House in Washington, May 11, 2026.

Trump: '100% confident' Iran will stop enriching uranium, will hand over remaining stockpiles

The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.

Israel slams NYT opinion article on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence


Supermajority of Israeli Arab students support non-security-linked national service, study finds

A new study reveals that 75% of Israeli Arab 12th-grade students support volunteering for non-security national service. There is also strong backing for Arab parties joining the next coalition.

Arab students at a school in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem, January 17, 2023; illustrative.

IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat - report

The Army Radio report of the new factory comes after the IDF has come under heavy attack by FPV drones operated by Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people who supported Iran's attacks during war

Bahrain strips 69 individuals of citizenship for supporting Iran’s attacks on the country during the escalation in March and April.

An illustrative image of Bahraini passports over a backdrop of the Bahraini flag.

Orban’s allies move assets abroad, seek US visas following Hungary election defeat - report

Following Hungary's election loss, Orban-linked figures have moved billions abroad and are exploring US visa options, sources told the Guardian.

US Vice President JD Vance and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appear on stage together during Day of Friendship event at MTK Sportpark in Budapest, Hungary, April 7, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Israel's Defense Ministry detonates 700 landmines near Syrian border

The Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) cleared 700 landmines near Syria, continuing efforts to reclaim mined areas for civilian and industrial purposes.

Smoke and fire rise from a controlled landmine explosion in northern Golan Heights, on the Syrian border, April 17, 2024; illustrative.

Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms

A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.

Iran's judiciary chief orders A-G to investigate SIM cards with unlimited internet access

Iran's judiciary responds to reports of illegal SIM card sales during the ongoing internet blackout, which has now reached 59 days of disruption.

Iran's Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i.

Hezbollah's Qassem rejects 'direct negotiations' with Israel, will respond to 'Israeli aggression'

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected direct negotiations with Israel, insisting Lebanon’s government must annul a decision "criminalizing" the terror group.

A young girl plays with a mobile phone as Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem appears on TV to address supporters on April 13, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Jordan joins Artemis Accords, int'l principles for exploring Moon, Mars, space, NASA says

NASA announced Jordan has joined the Artemis Accords, an international agreement covering peaceful and transparent exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

A handout image taken by the Artemis II crew captures craters dotting the surface of the Moon, revealing its rugged, ancient surface, photographed by the NASA Artemis II crew from the Orion spacecraft during the lunar flyby mission, April 6, 2026.

Iranian embassy posts AI-generated photo comparing Netanyahu with Hitler

In a separate instance, Iran's Embassy in Tajikistan shared an AI-generated video of Jesus hitting Trump and sending him to Hell.

A banner in Tehran's Palestine Square calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a Nazi, pictured August 11, 2025; illustrative.