Middle East
The third Temple cannot be built until we are kind to one another - opinion
Striving for social justice in both Jewish communities and society as a whole should be an integral part of our endeavor to rebuild the Temple and our future in general.
Israel will not allow Europe to divide it again - opinion
What are Israel’s choices in Gaza? The insanity of double standards and ignorance - opinion
The Middle East could become great again should it accept Trump's 'grand bargain' - opinion
Iraqi official denies mice and rats ate country’s cash reserves
62 trillion dinars had reportedly been eaten, which is the equivalent of $47 billion, with the dinar trading at around 1,300 to one US dollar.
Arab states' call on Hamas to disarm may finally enable endgame in Gaza - opinion
This opens the door to an endgame in Gaza, where Hamas is finally gone, the Palestinian Authority reenters with regional international backing, and war gives way to rebuilding and diplomacy.
Syria pledges to form committee to investigate clashes in Sweida
The committee would investigate reported attacks and abuses against civilians and refer anyone proven to have participated in such attacks to the judiciary.
National Security Council tightens travel warning for Israelis, Jews in the UAE
This advisory follows escalating concerns over terrorist organizations— including Iranian groups, Hamas, Hezbollah, and global jihadist groups— intensifying their efforts to target Israel.
In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm
A range of voices, including France, the Israeli Hostages and Missing Families Forum and liberal pro-Israel pundits, heralded the Arab League’s participation as a remarkable breakthrough.
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
Gun control, border regulation: Lebanon's Aoun inches toward Hezbollah confrontation - analysis
Aoun spoke about the need for a “comprehensive approach to restricting the possession of weapons to the army and security forces."
Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis
Ahmed al-Sharaa's government faces many hurdles and having Russia playing a stabilizing role in Syria is important for Damascus. It is not clear how Russia-Syrian relations will develop these days.
Iran hiring criminal networks in Europe to attack Jews, US religious freedom report finds
According to the report, Iranian authorities have actively recruited gangs throughout Europe "to carry out attacks on Israeli embassies and Jewish sites."
Slovenia announces arms embargo on Israel, PIJ publishes video of hostage Rom Brasklavski
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets • Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' • IDF soldiers thwart abduction attempt in Khan Yunis • Witkoff meets Netanyahu in Israel
Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September, PM Carney says
Following the announcement, Trump threatened Canada, saying that the decision would make it "hard" to reach a trade deal, which the two countries are negotiating.
