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US embassies in Middle East brace for prolonged reduced operations amid Iran conflict
'Unacceptable activity': IDF condemns Israelis taking over Palestinian homes, land in West Bank
West Bank nationalist crime jumped 63% in first half of 2026, Israeli security data shows - report
NYPD says Mamdani’s rhetoric fuels ‘security nightmare’ for Netanyahu visit - report
As Netanyahu prepares to address the UN in New York, NYPD officials are warning that protests and political rhetoric could create additional risks for officers and the public.
Palestinian homes set ablaze in West Bank village attack, suspects flee scene
The IDF and police are investigating a suspected arson attack on Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Tuba. Several people were reportedly injured, and suspects fled the scene.
Trump says renewed US-Iran talks are Tehran's last chance to sign deal 'before decapitation'
He added that “nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a deal, or total surrender, is accomplished.”
IDF kills PIJ commander involved in Oct. 7, holding Rom Braslavski hostage
Mahmoud Fatair, a PIJ commander accused of participating in the October 7 attack and holding Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, was killed in an IDF strike in Deir al-Balah, the IDF said.
Cypriot lawmaker slams Eisenkot billboards ahead of Israeli election
Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot defended his Cyprus billboards, saying they aim to send a positive message to Israelis ahead of October's vote.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest ahead of UN General Assembly visit
The New York mayor said Netanyahu "belongs in the Hague" and aims to act in accordance with the International Criminal Court, though he's not sure he has the authority to issue the order to the NYPD.
IDF chief Zamir clashes with Netanyahu, Katz over bill exempting haredi draft dodgers from arrests
In a sharply worded letter, Zamir said the haredi exemption law would harm recruitment and create serious security risks for the IDF.
Egypt follows Turkey in denying LGBTQ+ cruise access to port over ‘misaligned moral values’
“It’s pretty stunning, to be honest. I mean, and the reasoning behind it is that it’s a gay group,” said Rich Campbell, the CEO of Atlantis Events chartering the cruise.
Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran, air defense systems activated - report
US officials told The Jerusalem Post that America was not responsible for the explosions. However, a Bushehr official told IRNA that a military site in the region was hit by a US-Israeli projectile.
White House preparing for prolonged Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz - report
US officials believe the conflict could last from several days to weeks, depending on whether Iran continues attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported.