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Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says
The costs largely match US estimates of its own expenditures during the war, while Iran has estimated its war losses at $145 billion.
Israel will fight on ferociously: It will hunt down its enemies, not be hounded by them - opinion
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon
Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks
Why Trump’s Iran decision may hinge on voters at home - opinion
Trump has been bragging a lot about falling gasoline prices at home. He gets his facts wrong, but he’s right about the trend. War with Iran will quickly send them in the opposite direction.
US President Trump signs budget with $4 billion for Israel, ban on UNRWA funding
The measure includes provisions restricting US funding to several international institutions. It bars financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees,
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite US withdrawal from agency
The move makes Illinois the second US state to join the program in defiance of Republican President Donald Trump after California, also led by a Democratic governor, joined in January.
Lebanese army chief meets US counterparts to boost military support
Lebanon’s army chief, Gen. Rodolphe Haykal, met US officials this week to strengthen military support and discuss efforts to disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
Venezuela's interim president meets US envoy as diplomatic ties resume
US envoy Laura Dogu reiterated Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s three-phase roadmap for Venezuela, focusing on stabilization, economic recovery, and a political transition, the US embassy said.
The Netanyahu-Biden arms dispute, explained - analysis
Was it wise, or necessary, for Netanyahu to raise this issue now? To what end? For what purpose?
US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access, Saudi defense minister warns
“At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,” said Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.
After a staggering success in Israel: PITMASTER opens kosher branches in the U.S.
The Miami branch will open in April 2026 at Aventura’s Waterways Shoppes, while the New York branch is under construction, with its opening planned later this year.
A church was targeted in name of justice. Jews know where that leads - opinion
Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of White police touched off a national firestorm in 2020, Minneapolis-St. Paul has become the symbol of a larger culture war.
After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions
The 65-year-old Jewish resident of Los Angeles was also distressed that federal officials said the agents were justified in shooting Alex Pretti because they believed he was armed.
