World News

World news is all reports on stories involving politicians, conflict and revolutions outside of the United States and Israel that affect the world and the Jewish state. 'World news' helps the global environment set the political agenda through journalists situated in conflict regions reporting on the important facts.

US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking in WhatsApp lawsuit

The head of WhatsApp said the ruling is a win for privacy, since 'spyware companies could not hide behind immunity.'

By REUTERS
21/12/2024

‘Only the AfD can save Germany’: Elon Musk endorses far-right German party

Since Musk bought the social network X, formerly Twitter, in 2022, his statements and associations with ideas and figures promoting antisemitic rhetoric have rattled Jewish communal watchdogs.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
20/12/2024

Saudi Arabia warned Germany ahead of Christmas market ramming, source claims

German reports claim that the driver was a man from Saudi Arabia and is approximately 50 years old.

20/12/2024

Holocaust denier with weapons stash sentenced in Scotland after planning attack on LGBT community

Alan Edward was handed a 15-year extended sentence, with 10 years in jail and five years on license once released. 

UK sentences 'idiot' Hamas supporter who sent threatening message to 'Zionist' British PM Starmer

Mohammed Nafees Ahmed, 32, celebrated the deaths of IDF soldiers, police said.

Sweden cuts UNRWA funds, directs aid to Gaza via alternative channels

Sweden cuts off UNRWA but pledges 400 million kronor in additional aid to Gaza.

By BEN EDIDIN , JERUSALEM POST STAFF , REUTERS
20/12/2024
A stone tablet thought to be about 1,500 years old with a, worn-down chiseled inscription of the Ten

Ancient Ten Commandments tablet sells for $5 million at Sotheby's auction

Some experts question the tablet's authenticity and its purported dating between 300 and 800 CE.

Ireland’s ICJ bid to redefine genocide suggests it knows accusations can't hold ground

LEGAL AFFAIRS: The definition of genocide is firmly established in the Genocide Convention and explicitly requires clear evidence of an intent to destroy a protected group.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
20/12/2024

US officials had 'good' meeting with Syria's de-facto new ruler, remove $10 billion bounty

The visit comes as Western governments are gradually opening channels to HTS and its leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, and start debating whether or not to remove the terrorist designation on the group.

By REUTERS
20/12/2024
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