Corinne Baum

Corinne Baum is a freelance writer and editor. She moved to Israel in August 2023 from Fort Worth, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri Reynolds Journalism Institute, where she specialized in cross-platform editing and production and minored in Russian. In her spare time, you can find her reading or at a yoga class. She currently lives in Jaffa.

Palestinian women walk past buildings damaged during the war at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza, March 31, 2026.

BoP head Mladenov publishes roadmap for Gaza peace plan

A Ukrainian serviceman from the special police unit Hyzhak prepares a Gara, a Ukrainian multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence elements, before flying it over positions of Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline in Donetsk.

How Ukraine is using home-grown tech to shield its skies from Russian drones - BBC

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs Joint Base Andrews for the United States Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, in Maryland, U.S., May 20, 2026.

'I speak to everybody': Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in diplomatic shift


Police seize thousands of grams of illicit drug, tens of thousands of shekels in Bat Yam

In a separate incident on Thursday, police investigated a shooting in Ramle that killed one person and seriously injured another.

Illicit drugs seized by Israel Police in Bat Yam on May 20, 2026.

'Bibi's hair was on fire': Inside the call between Trump, Netanyahu on Iran ceasefire talks - Axios

The 'Axios' report came as the US sent a new proposal to Iran through Pakistani mediators.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dealing with a US president who is personally, emotionally, and politically invested in his fate. Trump has never hidden his view that Netanyahu should be pardoned. Here, the two stand together in the Knesset, during Trump’s October visit.

WATCH: Ben-Gvir causes diplomatic storm after harassing detained flotilla activists in Ashdod

In response to Ben-Gvir's video, FM Sa'ar accused the far-right minister of damaging Israel's reputation, saying that he wasted "enormous professional and successful efforts."

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reacts as flotilla activists are detained by Israeli forces, in Ashdod Port, Israel, in this screen grab taken from a video released on May 20, 2026.

Cuba weighing attacks on US soil, Caribbean assets with drones from Russia, Iran - report

"When we think about those types of technologies being that close, and a range of bad actors from terror groups to drug cartels to Iranians to the Russians, it's concerning," one official told Axios.

Military personnel hold flags as they attend the March of Torches, which is held annually in celebration of the birth anniversary of Cuba's independence hero Jose Marti, in Havana, Cuba, January 27, 2026.

IDF would withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarmed as CIA plans to remove terror weapons - KAN

The continued talks come as the IDF carries out strikes in southern Lebanon, Army Radio reported on Friday. 

From Iran, Hezbollah received command, weapons, training, and deep integration into the Iranian apparatus. From Qatar, it was given something Iran could not provide: the ability to recover and consolidate politically.

Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues in Moscow, Russia, May 15, 2026.

Israel built secret base in Iraqi desert during war with Iran - report

IDF troops were stationed at the secret base in case IAF pilots were shot down over enemy territory. 

A view of the Iraqi Desert.

Iranian official says conflict with US 'likely' to restart after Trump rejects proposal

Trump said on Friday that he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest proposal, without detailing which elements he opposes, while the White House refused to comment on the state of the negotiations.

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 29, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb

On Tuesday, police received reports of a nun being attacked at King David's Tomb in Jerusalem. A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.

 PRESIDENT’S ROOM with Dormition Abbey in the background.

Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports

Trump reportedly believed that maintaining the blockade was less risky than walking away or restarting the conflict.

US President Donald Trump salutes during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.