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Yair Lapid’s divisive rhetoric threatens israel’s unity, national security - opinion

Opposition leader Yair Lapid’s inflammatory statements risk weakening Israeli society and undermining national unity during wartime.

Yesh Atid leader MK Yair Lapid is seen at a faction meeting, last week.
Supporters of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition Party celebrate, after election results were announced in Baghdad in November 2025.

Condemnations grow after attack on Kurdistan Regional President

Cardinals take part in the funeral of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square April 8, 2005 in Vatican City, Vatican.

The Israeli-Iranian handshake at Pope John Paul II's funeral

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media, as he heads to Marine One to travel to Ohio and Kentucky, from the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2026.

Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds


Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become country's first woman, Jewish president

Mexico elected it's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, in a landslide victory on Sunday defeating her opponent, Xochitl Galvez.

 Presidential candidate of the ruling Morena party Claudia Sheinbaum, gestures while addressing her supporters after winning the presidential election, at Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico June 3, 2024.

‘Unsilenced’, sheds light on dark chapter of Israel’s presidential history

Six-episode series starring ‘Fauda’ star Yaacov Zada Daniel and based on real events surrounding Moshe Katzav’s downfall now streaming on IZZY for English-speaking audiences.

 Unsilenced - The Presidential Secrets

Trump furious as he fails to knock out Haley before South Carolina

Despite Trump's win on Tuesday, exit polls hinted at his potential vulnerabilities in a general election campaign.

 Former US President Donald Trump gestures in Nashua, New Hampshire, January 23, 2024

Who is Mexico's Jewish presidential candidate: Profiling Claudia Sheinbaum

The Jewish community, they are closely following this historic moment and hope it won’t have negative side effects on their own lives. 

 CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM – the first woman elected governor of Mexico City – waves upon her arrival to be sworn in, Dec. 2018

The president of Israel: More than just a ceremonial figure - comment

Herzog has proved that Israel really does need a president.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog addresses last year’s annual memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem marking the anniversary of the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.

Lula admitted to Brasilia hospital for hip surgery

While the surgery is not risky, 77-year-old Lula will remain in the hospital until Tuesday and then spend three weeks at the presidential residence recovering.

 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil August 30, 2023.

Grapevine September 22, 2023: Happy Birthday, Mr. President

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog is seen receiving the new Irish ambassador, at the President's Residence, on September 19, 2023.

50 Influential Jews: Isaac Herzog - No. 7

Will Israel's president persuade the coalition and the opposition to reach a compromise on the judicial reform?

 Israel's President Isaac Herzog.

French Assembly President, files complaint over antisemitic letter

When the French National Assembly elected Braun-Pivet to be its president in 2022, it elevated the first-ever woman and first practicing Jew to the job.

 Yaël Braun-Pivet, newly-elected President of the National Assembly, reacts as she delivers a speech during the opening session of the National Assembly in Paris, France, June 28, 2022.

Netanyahu hits back at Ben-Gvir: No one can stop judicial reform deal

Ben-Gvir hits out at judicial reform compromise talks • Netanyahu: We are working to exhaust every possibility to reach a national agreement

 L: Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben Gvir. R: Likud leader, former-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.