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IDF strikes across Lebanon amid Hezbollah ceasefire violations, exchanges of fire • Merz: Tehran humiliating US • Lebanese gov't yet to take any action against Hezbollah, Israeli officials say

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to IDF generals on April 27, 2026
A person is wrapped in a flag with an image of Israeli soldier Sergeant Idan Fooks, who, according to the Israeli army, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, during his funeral in Petah Tikva, Israel April 27, 2026
A woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026

As Israel becomes a dominant force in the Middle East, where does Turkey stand?

ANALYSIS

Ankara is realizing that in a Middle East dominated by Israeli technological and intelligence prowess, traditional power might no longer be enough.

Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes a statement on the situation in the Middle East, at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2026

Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says

Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.

A ship is docked at Haifa Port, Israel, July 24, 2022

Ukraine summons Israeli envoy in protest of Russian vessel's arrival in Haifa

Brooklyn hassidic Jew found dead in remote area of Colombia, ZAKA working to repatriate body

Mourners carry coffins during a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in the village of Maaroub, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026

Lebanese gov't yet to take any action against Hezbollah, Israeli officials tell 'Post'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, April 27, 2026.

'We won't stand for this': IDF chief condemns soldiers who stole property in Lebanon

PEOPLE HOLD signs and Palestinian flags as they protest the arrest of former Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil and show support for Palestinians during a "Fight for Our Rights" demonstration at the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington, on March 15, 2025.

Seattle cultural festival applauds Palestinian terrorist speaker released in October 7 deal

ARCHBISHOP LUC Terlinden and Brussels Chief Rabbi Albert Guigui.

Brussels church apologizes for 1370 blood libel, removes antisemitic stained glass window

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.

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

REPORT
Russian conscripts called up for military service line up during a ceremony marking their departure for garrisons, in Bataysk in the Rostov region, Russia April 10, 2026.

Russian troops resort to cannibalism on front lines as supplies dwindle, Ukrainian intel claims

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Bahrain revokes citizenship of dozens for supporting Iran

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IDF chief condemns soldiers who stole property in Lebanon

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US offers $10 million for three Iraqi militia leaders

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A-G: Levin’s partial plan to convene judge selection panel does not end High Court case

The filing, submitted on behalf of the legal advisory system and the Courts Administration, comes ahead of a hearing scheduled for Sunday on Levin’s refusal to convene the committee.

Rabbinate accused of defying court as Israeli women left waiting for exams

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Ben-Gvir appoints former Netanyahu adviser as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist

Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Isaac Herzog will visit Panama in May, Panamanian president confirms

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebration in Astana, Kazakhstan, April 27, 2026.

Five years after disaster, Israel limits Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Meron amid security fears

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World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

Ancient remains from Israel’s North show Neanderthal children grew faster than modern humans

STUDY
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa after a commanding performance in the Israeli Classico kept their Premier League championship hopes alive.

Yellow-and-blue top Maccabi Haifa to maintain title hopes

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid launch their 'Together' party, combining Knesset election lists, April 26, 2026.

New Bennett-Lapid party weakens compared to separate runs, Netanyahu maintains lead

POLL
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid seen at a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 19, 2022.

Israeli politics shaken as Bennett and Lapid join forces again

ANALYSIS

'You should have become soap': Pro-Palestine protesters kick Jews out of Milan Liberation march

Italy's April 25 celebrations (Festa della Liberazione) are a national holiday marking the end of Nazi-fascist rule and the victory of the Italian Resistance in 1945 during World War II.

Man with Iranian flag shirt charged in Brooklyn hate crime assaults on three Jews

The Jewish Brigade and members of the Milan Jewish community during a parade celebrating Italy's Liberation Day on April 25, 2026.

Five stand trial in Germany over attack on Israeli defense company office

Person holding mobile phone with logo of Israeli defense company Elbit Systems Ltd. on screen in front of business web page. Focus on phone display Stuttgart, Germany 6 June 2024.

Hamas organizing pro-Palestinian protests, raising funds in Netherlands, Dutch intelligence says

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on the Zuiderstrand beach, during a protest against the violence in Gaza, on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.

Canada sees almost 150% rise in antisemitic incidents since pre-October 7

The costs of Israel's mishandling of Hamas-linked Gaza hospital chiefs

ANALYSIS

Why aren't these doctors being indicted and being given regular criminal trial due process protections, as is standard after a period of days or weeks?

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

Israeli soldiers walk by the entrance to the European Hospital in Khan Younis at the Gaza Strip, where they found a tunnel underneath it, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against Palestinian Islamist terror group Hamas, June 8, 2025.
WATCH

Israel's Defense Ministry detonates 700 landmines near Syrian border

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

Negotiating with Israel 'not treason,' Lebanon's Aoun says, stressing goal is to end war

A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Hezbollah enhances drone capabilities by learning from Ukraine war tactics

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Alex Sinclair: Why I wear my kippah with Israeli and Palestinian flags

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We must hold multiple truths at the same time about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Why Trump’s sanctions strategy on Iran is different and working

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Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Matan Koch speaks at Ikar, his Los Angeles synagogue, on Disability Shabbat, Oct. 18, 2025.
ANALYSIS

Where is the counter-drone tech in Israel's North?

Israeli soldiers observe the border between Lebanon and Israel, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Israel, March 4, 2026.
OPINION

Why would an Israeli soldier use a sledgehammer to smash the face of Jesus?

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Israel sent Iron Dome system, dozens of IDF soldiers to UAE during Iran war

This is the first instance of the Iron Dome being used operationally outside the United States or Israel, though Singapore has reportedly previously purchased and received Iron Dome as well.

Preserving Israel’s military edge: Strategic steps for the Defense Ministry

OPINION
(Illustrative) Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, in Ashkelon on August 7, 2022.

Israeli counter-drone tech used in NATO drill close to Ukrainian border

Prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine hadn’t invested in drone technology, but now it is considered to be a master of drone warfare.

Middle East military expenditure holds steady as global defense budgets surge

Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.

Elbit Systems awarded $200 million in defense contracts during Iran war

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

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Top candidates grilled at UN in contention to replace Guterres as secretary general

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Iranian intel service attempts to recruit London-based journalist for anti-Israel display

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Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership

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Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with Araghchi in Russia, says he wants peace soon

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The network effect: Orly Carmon’s ORCA is rewriting power for women across borders

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Russian superyacht crosses Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic remains muted

The US Central Command has redirected 37 vessels since a blockade was imposed on Iran on April 13, the military said on April 25.

Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices

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Hacker. Autonomous AI Agents.

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Archaeology   

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