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What the new Middle East chessboard means for Israel

The collapse of Assad’s regime marks the start of a new and volatile chapter.

By CATHERINE PEREZ-SHAKDAM , STEPAN STEPANENKO
12/12/2024

Trump's Middle East envoy warns of consequences if Gaza hostages not released soon

More than 100 hostages have been freed through negotiations or IDF rescue operations. Of the 101 still held in Gaza, roughly half are believed to be alive.

By REUTERS
09/12/2024

Drone drops paint over Russian embassy in Sweden

A Swedish foreign ministry spokesperson said Sweden's embassy in Moscow was in contact with Russian authorities over Friday's incident in the Swedish capital.

By REUTERS
29/11/2024

NASA accidentally discovers hidden Cold War base beneath Greenland ice

Camp Century, the “city under the ice,” is a notable Cold War site.

Iran-Russia cooperation reaches new levels

Russia is now focused on the region of the Middle East. Iran is backing proxies to attack Israel.

Bank of Israel holds rates as war fuels inflation but weighs on growth

The central bank noted that the inflation rate looks to rise in the coming months before easing again in the next year.

By REUTERS
25/11/2024

Iran plays down importance of US election, voices readiness for confrontation

Tehran does not rule out a potential US-Israel pre-emptive strike to prevent it from retaliating against Israel.

By REUTERS
06/11/2024

Zelensky: Ukrainian forces have engaged in combat with North Korean soldiers in Russia

US authorities previously reported the presence of around 10,000 North Korean soldiers in western Russia's Kursk region, but Zelensky confirmed combat involvement.

Global reactions pour in as Trump wins 2024 US presidential election

Presidents, prime ministers, and other key diplomatic leaders from across the globe have extended congratulatory remarks to Trump.

06/11/2024

'Never Trump' Project Shomer urges battleground Jews to vote values, not fears

Organizers started Project Shomer about eight weeks ago to bring more visibility and narrative to the table that re-emphasized all the different reasons why they feel Trump is not safe for Israel.

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