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U.S. will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within a matter of days,' Rubio says

European diplomatic officials say American top diplomat's comments reflected growing frustration in the White House over Russian intransigence to end the war

Reuters | 15:25 | 04.18.25

New details on fatal Italy cable-car crash emerge: 'Suddenly they heard breathing'

Italian authorities open inquiry into Naples area crash that killed four—including Israeli tourist Jenan Sliman—and injured one after support cable snapped, sending car tumbling hundreds of meters

Hassan Shalaan, Yuval Karni | 14:38 | 04.18.25

Brown University cuts ties with education program amid Qatari funding scrutiny

'Choices' program, which served roughly one million students and 8,000 schools annually, faces criticism from various U.S. organizations for promoting educational diplomacy that some argue advances anti-Israel agenda

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:24 | 04.18.25

Ron Dermer, Mossad director Barnea to meet Witkoff ahead of Iran talks

Israeli officials to meet U.S. envoy as second round of negotiations is set to take place in Rome on Saturday amid reports of Washington having blocked plan by Jerusalem to attack nuclear sites

News Agencies | 10:16 | 04.18.25

סניף של רשת המזון המהיר KFC הושחת ב בגדד עיראק על רקע המלחמה בעזה

Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests

Police confirmed at least 11 incidents in which fast-food outlets were attacked by protesters and vandalised, which started after religious clerics called for boycott of products or brands they say support Israel or American economy

Reuters | 09:53 | 04.18.25

Israeli tourist among 4 killed in cable car crash near Naples

Italian media says cabin was 'almost at station' when cable gave way, causing it to descend rapidly for several metres before crashing into support pillar

News Agencies | 08:52 | 04.18.25

Former Trump adviser slams Netanyahu for 'arrogance' in pushing U.S. on Iran strike

On his podcast, Steve Bannon says PM 'forced his way' into two White House meetings, where 'tried to force the issue' by allegedly presenting prepared military plans

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:41 | 04.18.25

ראש סבא"א רפאל גרוסי ומתקן ה גרעין של איראן בנתנז

Iran's Khamenei briefs Putin in letter ahead of next round of talks with US

Iranian foreign minister delivers a letter from the Supreme Leader addressing regional and bilateral issues as Moscow and Tehran strengthen ties despite Western pressure

Reuters | 19:05 | 04.17.25

Trump administration escalates war on Harvard, threatens to revoke tax exemption

US president launches an unprecedented moves on Harvard — slashing funding, threatening tax-exempt status and demanding ideological compliance from 'pro-Hamas' bastions; university has until month's end to submit information on foreign students suspected of 'illegal and violent activities'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:01 | 04.17.25

Israeli man faces 40 years in US prison for COVID relief fraud

Daniel Dadon admits to forging documents to steal millions from Paycheck Protection Program, with prosecutors saying he laundered funds through multiple companies and accounts abroad; sentencing set for August 13 in New Jersey federal court

Daniel Edelson, New York | 00:41 | 04.17.25

ארה"ב החדר השרוף ב מעון מושל פנסילבניה ג'וש שפירו אחרי ה הצתה, קודי בלמר חשוד בהצתת המעון הרשמי של המושל היהודי של פנסילבניה ג'וש שפירו

Arson attack on Pennsylvania governor's residence linked to Gaza war criticism

Cody Balmer, the suspected arsonist who torched a part of Governor Josh Shapiro's residence, has said he did it due to Shapiro's supposed pro-Israel stance; 'My people have suffered too much because of this monster'

Ynet, Gilad Meiri | 22:17 | 04.16.25

פעילות מארגון "נשות סקוטלנד" חוגגות את הפסיקה ב בריטניה שבה נקבע כי נשים טרנסג'נדריות טרנסיות לא נכללות בהגדרה המשפטית של אישה בחוק נגד אפליה

UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex

Ruling overturns Scottish court decision appealed by advocacy group; 'we counsel against reading this judgment as a triumph for one or more groups in our society at the expense of another,' judge says

Reuters | 14:47 | 04.16.25

Trump administration proposes scrapping of UN peacekeepers

U.S. seeks to eliminate funding for missions — including operations in Mali, Lebanon and DRC — while redirecting resources to a new 'America First' fund

Reuters | 11:43 | 04.16.25

Li Chenggang, China's Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)

China appoints new top trade negotiator amid US tariff war

Appointment of Li Chenggang, former assistant commerce minister, comes as Beijing pursues a hardline stance in an intensifying trade war with Washington

Reuters | 08:46 | 04.16.25

‘This is a before and after’: Argentina seeks Khamenei’s arrest over 1994 bombing

Request includes 10 other fugitives, such as former Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati, former Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi and the late Mohsen Rabbani, long accused of coordinating Iran’s intelligence activities in Buenos Aires

Gabriel Colodro / The Media Line | 07:47 | 04.16.25

Trump demands Harvard apologize for antisemitism

The Trump administration froze $2 billion in grants to Harvard over its refusal to enact reforms amid pro-Palestinian protests; Trump warned the school could lose tax-exempt status, calling it a 'political body spreading ideological poison'

Ynetnews, Reuters | 00:30 | 04.16.25

אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית

Trump envoy calls on Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

She was kidnapped in Baghdad while conducting field work; Adam Boehler accuses Iraqi PM of being 'either incapable or complicit in her abduction'

Ynet | 21:03 | 04.15.25

White House envoy says Iran deal hinges on verification of uranium enrichment and weapons

Steve Witkoff stops short of calling for a complete dismantling of Tehran's nuclear program, says there is 'not need to enrich past 3.67 percent'

AFP | 08:06 | 04.15.25

Trump warns Iran of 'harsh' response if nuclear talks stall

US president says Iran 'fairly close' to developing nuclear weapon and accuses Tehran of dragging out talks, warns 'very harsh' action, including military strikes, on the table

Ynet, news agencies | 08:05 | 04.15.25

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over antisemitism policy

Federal funding freeze comes after university refuses broad government and leadership reforms among faculty, as well as changes to its admissions policies

Associated Press | 07:15 | 04.15.25

Harvard rejects Trump administration demands over antisemitism policy

With $9 billion in federal funds at stake, university president says government violates Harvard's First Amendment rights, demands audit of students' views; 'No government should dictate what private universities can teach'

Ynet | 23:25 | 04.14.25

ארה"ב פנסילבניה קודי בלמר הצית את מעון המושל ג'וש שפירו

Arson at home of Jewish Pennsylvania governor: Suspect planned to beat Shapiro with a hammer

Cody Balmer also charged with terrorism, tells police he 'harbored hate' toward governor and planned to beat him with a hammer if he encountered him

Reuters | 16:18 | 04.14.25

30 לוחמי צה"ל משוחררים מתנדבים בקולומביה

Former IDF soldiers teach, renovate schools in Bogotá’s poorest neighborhoods

Discharged IDF troops volunteer in Bogotá’s impoverished neighborhoods, teaching children and renovating schools; Initiative aimed to foster ties and highlight Israel’s positive contributions despite strained relations with Colombia, especially President Petro's heated rhetoric toward Israel due to Gaza war

Itamar Eichner | 10:21 | 04.14.25

ארה"ב ניקיטה קאסאפ בן 17 רצח את הוריו כדי לממן את רצח טראמפ

Wisconsin teen charged in parents’ deaths is accused of neo-Nazi plot to kill Trump

Authorities say Nikita Casap, 17, wrote a three-page antisemitic manifesto praising Adolf Hitler and hoping to 'save the white race from Jewish-controlled politicians'

Associated Press | 10:00 | 04.14.25

Police suspect arson attack on Jewish Pennsylvania governor's home

Authorities say Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated during Passover night after someone set fire to the building in the state capital of Harrisburg

Associated Press | 23:52 | 04.13.25

נתניהו, טראמפ, חמינאי, נתנז איראן תקיפה באזור ביטחוני בסוריה

Iran demands U.S. sanctions relief for nuclear program limits in talks

Tehran insists on lifting U.S. sanctions in return for nuclear program restrictions, avoiding dismantlement, as Oman-mediated talks could shift into a European stage

Lior Ben Ari | 11:02 | 04.13.25

קריקטורות עם המילה "מדרי" - "אני לא יודע" - שמתפרסמות בתימן

Houthis’ directive becomes joke as Yemenis mock absurd gag order

Iranian terror proxy demands 'I don’t know' responses to U.S. airstrikes discussions, but Yemenis turn the order into viral satire, exposing the group's desperation to hide the truth

Lior Ben Ari | 10:09 | 04.13.25

טראמפ, חמינאי, B-2 מפציץ אסטרטגי, מערכת THAAD בישראל ארכיון 2019, נושאת מטוסים קארל וינסון

US-Iran nuclear talks end on positive note, set to resume next week, report says

Iranian and American officials hold brief face-to-face conversation after more than two and a half hours of indirect negotiations in Oman, marking rare moment of direct diplomacy between the two longtime adversaries

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 17:59 | 04.12.25

מחמוד חליל, מפגין פרו-פלסטיני בוגר אוניברסיטת קולומביה

US immigration judge rules Palestinian Columbia student can be deported

Louisiana court allows deportation case against activist Mahmoud Khalil to proceed under 1952 law; Khalil’s lawyers decry targeting of protected speech

Reuters | 11:26 | 04.12.25

EU frustrated by Turkish warnings over Greece-Cyprus-Israel power cable, Cyprus says

EU irked over Turkish threats to block Greece-Cyprus-Israel power cable; Cyprus vows to defend project under international law

Associated Press | 22:51 | 04.11.25

Aircraft carriers, stealth bombers: US power on display ahead of Iran talks

With 90 aircraft and 6,000 crew, the USS Carl Vinson nears the Mideast, joining the USS Harry S. Truman; Six B-2 bombers deployed to Diego Garcia, THAAD system sent to Israel, all while Iran moves missiles, ahead of talks to begin on Saturday in Oman: 'Giving diplomacy a chance'

Lior Ben Ari, Iskandar Habibulin | 21:48 | 04.11.25

Back to Muscat: Oman is the venue for last-chance US-Iran talks

With Iran’s regional alliances crumbling and looming threats of US military action, Oman offers a discreet and neutral setting for what could be a final attempt to resolve the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | 17:07 | 04.11.25

A clear US message to Iran: Agree to negotiations—or risk regime collapse

In a closed-door meeting last month, Iranian officials warned of a serious risk of war with the US and Israel and urged Khamenei to allow talks, saying strikes on Natanz and Fordow were nearly inevitable

Ynetnews | 16:25 | 04.11.25

Tunisian teen who slipped to his death flying a Palestinian flag declared a martyr

Arab social media has been praising the 'martyr of the flag,' who climbed onto a rooftop in Tunisia, fell to his death — and whose reckless act has been widely lauded; 'I’m proud of him,' his father said, 'he chose to be the first to raise the flag'

Lior Ben Ari | 21:47 | 04.10.25

Hamas asks British government to remove it from terror list

The terrorist organization submitted an official request saying it is a “Palestinian Islamic liberation and resistance movement' and said the British definition of "terrorism" also covers the kingdom's army; Senior Hamas political bureau member accuses Britain of being complicit in 'ethnic cleansing' and says the group poses no threat to Britain

Ynet | 07:54 | 04.10.25

Russia says bombing Iran will fail after Trump issues threats

Moscow warns against military action on Iran, saying global patience wearing thin and bombing won’t bring peace, as Tehran approaches nuclear talks with US with deep mistrust and low expectations

Reuters | 17:41 | 04.09.25

הפיגוע בבניין הקהילה היהודית בארגנטינה, 1994

Argentinian prosecutor targets Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei for 1994 terror attack

Prosecutor Sebastián Basso demands arrest of Iran’s Supreme Leader, alleging his direct involvement in the bombing of a Jewish center that killed 85 people; The request challenges previous claims of diplomatic immunity and highlights Iran’s role in supporting Hezbollah’s operations

Itamar Eichner | 16:18 | 04.09.25

גרמניה פיגוע דריסה מינכן מעצר ה מחבל האפגני פהראז

Germany suspects Moscow behind Islamist terror attacks, report

Authorities probe whether migrants and asylum seekers recruited to carry out fatal stabbing, car ramming to increase voter support for far-right pro-Russian AfD, now strongest political party in Germany

Zeev Avrahami | 13:07 | 04.09.25

Indonesia says prepared to take in Gazans fleeing war

President Prabowo Subianto says there could be 1,000 Palestinians from the Strip in the first wave including wounded and traumatized civilias to be allowed into Indonesia temporarily until they fully recover

Reuters | 10:50 | 04.09.25

U.S. President Donald Trump at the National Republican Congressional Committee

Trump's latest tariffs kick in, deepening global trade war

Trump signals he may not be finished on tariffs, telling Republican lawmakers he would soon announce "major" tariffs on pharmaceutical imports

Reuters | 07:44 | 04.09.25

Iran is the place where everyone goes to get a nose job

Iran has become a cosmetic surgery powerhouse, with attractive prices drawing foreigners seeking plastic surgery; Rhinoplasty is the most popular procedure and has become a status symbol for women, enhancing their social standing: 'A worthwhile investment'

AFP | 01:45 | 04.09.25

Israel condemns African Union after envoy ousted from commemoration event

Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia is disgracefully expelled from ceremony commemorating victims of Rwanda genocide; ministry say unacceptable behavior reflects lack of understanding of history

Itamar Eichner, Gilad Meiri | 06:12 | 04.08.25

Sydney protesters slam IDF soldiers for 'apartheid'—not knowing they're not even Jewish

Druze, Christian, and Jewish soldiers — along with bereaved families — were met with angry, hate-filled protests on Australian campuses

Itamar Eichner | 23:57 | 04.07.25

Jewish US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge

Reason for Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield's sacking unclear, with official suggesting motive may be related to Pentagon's crackdown on DEI initiatives

Reuters | 21:24 | 04.07.25

Colombia appoints anti-Zionist ‘rabbi’ to direct country's religious affairs

After Colombia officially cut ties with Israel, the appointment of Richard Gamboa Ben-Eleazar as director of religious affairs at Colombia’s Ministry of the Interior has sparked significant controversy both nationally and internationally

Gabriel Colodro, The Media Line | 10:23 | 04.07.25

חיילים מצבא ניגריה, אחרי חטיפה וחילוץ של אזרח ישראלי במדינה

Israeli national rescued in Nigeria after kidnapping for ransom

Man kidnapped on Thursday and freed within 24 hours in military operation; police claim he was under army escort at the time, but military denies, crediting 'strategic pressure' on village leaders for critical intel

Itamar Eichner | 17:47 | 04.06.25

Iran threatens its neighbors: Any country involved in US strike is in line of fire

Tehran refuses to hold direct negotiations with the US after Trump's threats, but is ready for indirect talks mediated by Oman. As US transfers air defense batteries to Israel, an Iranian senior official warned its neighbors - including Qatar and Turkey: 'Any assistance to attack viewed as hostile act'

Reuters | 15:23 | 04.06.25

סגן נשיא איראן שהראם דאבירי הודח בגלל מסע ל אנטרקטיקה

Iran’s president fires deputy who took luxury cruise to Antarctica as country mired in currency crisis

Photo of Shahram Dabiri and his wife next to the MV Plancius ship, which can cost nearly $7,000 to sail on, sparked outrage online, and Pezeshkian was quick to dismiss him: 'Even if he paid out of pocket, luxury trips during an economic crisis are something that cannot be defended'; Iran's currency fell to an all-time low this weekend

Ynet, News Agencies | 10:40 | 04.06.25

פתיחת הדיונים בנושא שינויי האקלים בבית הדין הבינלאומי לצדק בהאג

Nicaragua withdraws support from South Africa's genocide case against Israel in The Hague

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomes decision and calls on other countries to follow suit, saying, 'other states that have taken the wrong path should now follow Nicaragua’s example'

Itamar Eichner | 22:35 | 04.03.25

קארים חאן, התובע הראשי של בית הדין הבינלאומי הפלילי בהאג

ICC prosecutor Khan accused of retaliation for sexual misconduct allegation, sources say

Khan is suspected of retaliating against staff who reported allegations of sexual misconduct toward a female lawyer reporting to him or were critical of his handling of the matter

Reuters | 18:37 | 04.03.25

Four Haredi New York investors sentenced in multi-million real estate fraud

Investors sentenced to prison for defrauding banks and investors of millions through inflated property values and falsified documents, exposing systemic issues within community’s business practices

Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:26 | 04.02.25

'Can't negotiate with president who drinks Diet Coke': EU winemakers brace for Trump's 200% alcohol tariff

Wine sector in Europe has already been in decline for over a decade due to health-conscious consumer trends, rising energy costs, climate-related challenges and demographic shifts — particularly the growth of Muslim populations

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 09:14 | 04.02.25

Turkey slams Harvard over removal of Middle East scholars accused of anti-Israel bias

Turkish education minister calls move part of 'effort to surrender the independence of universities to the Zionist power mechanism' as officials decry 'attack on freedom of thought, conscience and the universal values of universities'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:38 | 04.01.25

US Supreme Court weighs law on suing Palestinian authorities over terror attacks

Nine justices hear arguments on whether 2019 law violates due process rights of Palestinian Authority and PLO; plaintiffs in case are American victims of terror, seeking to reinstate their right to sue

Reuters | 21:21 | 04.01.25

Mapped: These are the nuclear sites in Iran the US and Israel could hit if talks fail

Trump warned Iran that without a nuclear deal, 'there will be bombing,' echoing Israeli threats; since the 2015 deal collapsed, Iran has ramped up enrichment at key sites like Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan—now potential targets if talks fail

Reuters | 17:50 | 04.01.25

פעילות צוות המומחים המשותף של צה״ל ומשרד הביטחון בתאילנד

‘Every second counts’: Israeli rescue teams aid Bangkok earthquake victims

Multiple Israeli groups have dispatched to Thailand and Myanmar to support the search-and-rescue efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquakes

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12:31 | 04.01.25

Iran threatens preemptive strike on base housing US bombers, report says

Iranian military officials propose targeting the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia to deter an American attack on Iran

Ynet correspondents | 09:31 | 04.01.25

כוכב רשת אנטישמי ג'קסון הינקל ביקור ב תימן חות'ים

Inside the American influencer’s journey to the land of the Houthis

Since the Gaza war began, Jackson Hinkle has praised Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis to his millions of followers on X; at a pro-Houthi event in Yemen, he incited chants of 'Death to America, curse the Jews,' but even across the Arab world, some are questioning his true motives

Lior Ben Ari | 23:23 | 03.31.25

Israeli man arrested in Thailand for alleged sexual assault of Finnish tourist

Finnish woman, 19, files complaint in Koh Samui after alleged beach assault; Thai police identify 36-year-old Israeli suspect via CCTV and immigration records, arrest him at Phuket Airport as he tries to leave the country

Itamar Eichner | 21:04 | 03.31.25

מרין לה פן מגיעה ל בית משפט ב פריז צרפת לשמיעת פסק דינה במשפט מעילת כספים

French court convicts Marine Le Pen of embezzling EU funds, barred from public office

Far-right leader was found guilty of funneling €4.5 million in EU funds to her party, sparking debate over her political future for dramatic 2027 presidential race

Ynet, News Agencies | 13:34 | 03.31.25

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