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Romanian far right AUR leader George Simion

Back to the roots: The revival of Romanian antisemitism

Opinion: Israel’s ambassador to Romania met with the head of far-right AUR, sparking backlash over the party’s antisemitic record; despite public overtures, AUR leaders continue to glorify fascists and deny the Holocaust, fueling concern over rising extremism

Andrei Muraru, Radu Ioanid | 04.12.25

'Bennett 2026': Former PM Naftali Bennett registers new political party

Sources close to Bennett say hopes to tap into growing pool of undecided voters post-October 7, 40% of whom leaning right

Moran Azulay | 04.01.25

Berlin’s Jewish community welcomes Merz's election victory

City's chief rabbi Yehuda Teichtal sends personal letter to conservative party chief thanking him for his staunch support of Israel and local Jewish life; Jewish community believes new chancellor will combat antisemitism

Itamar Eichner | 02.25.25

German conservatives win election but far-right AfD set for best ever result, exit polls show

Vote dominated by worries about years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with U.S.

Reuters | 02.23.25

500 יום ללחימה בחמש גזרות - מלחמת חרבות ברזל

With Lebanon withdrawl - Israel's real test begins

Opinion: IDF forces complete their withdrawal from Lebanon amid lingering security concerns; while military operations have dealt significant blows to Hezbollah, doubts about long-term deterrence leave residents uneasy about the future

Yossi Yehoshua | 02.18.25

Mike Evans puts up billboards in support of Donald Trump ahead of the inauguration.

Exclusive: Mike Evans reveals Trump's expected vision for Israel and the Palestinians

'Donald Trump will present a new model for the Palestinians based on peace for peace, not land for peace'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 01.15.25

גרמניה אליס ויידל כינוס מפלגת אלטרנטיבה לגרמניה

Germany's far-right heads for elections with support from Musk

Tech billionaire says AfD is Germany's only chance for survival; Alice Weidel, elected party candidate for chancellor, calls for deportation of immigrants

Zeev Avrahami, News Agencies | 01.12.25

Lebanon to choose its president two years after Aoun resignation

After Hezbollah suffers defeats in the war against Israel and is weakened politically, the path to electing a president appears clear ending years of political stalemate

Lior Ben Ari | 12.31.24

אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני ששמו האמיתי אחמד א-שרע השליט בפועל של סוריה ומנהיג המורדים הג'יהאדיסטים מ הייאת תחריר א-שאם במפגש עם בכיר מקטאר ב דמשק 23 בדצמבר

Syria's de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years

New Syria leader says in the first interview dealing with elections in Syria that drafting of new constitution could take up to three years

Reuters | 12.29.24

'The current administration tied the hands of Israel being able to make a decisive response'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer says there are growing concerns of antisemitism and decisive action is needed from the incoming Trump administration

Sharon Kidon | 11.17.24

Jared Kushner poised to steer Trump’s Middle East agenda behind the scenes

Trump’s son-in-law will act as a key advisor on Middle East policy despite holding no official role; known for close ties with leaders like Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Kushner’s influence sparks both praise and criticism

Ynet | 11.15.24

'At a dance party with Beyonce': Donald Trump's brand strategy for the presidency is simply genius

Opinion: There’s no other way to put it - Trump is a marketing genius and his brand strategy is an impressive mix of innovation and entertainment; Trump deeply understands how to market his brand in the new media age, This is Trump's brand strategy that brought him his victory

Nitzan Fux | 11.12.24

וולודימיר זלנסקי, דונלד טראמפ, ולדימיר פוטין

'Pure fiction': Kremlin denies Trump-Putin post-election call

Following report alleging a phone conversation between President-Elect Trump and President Putin, the Kremlin issued a firm denial, saying no conversation took place, nor is one scheduled; Ukraine is apprehensive about the prospect of Trump pressuring it to accept Russian cease-fire proposal without returning territory

Ynet, News Agencies | 11.11.24

George Clooney steps back from politics after Harris loses race

Hollywood actor facing social media backlash, with critics blaming him for Kamala Harris’ presidential loss; 'He is going to take a step back for now, he feels very disheartened,' source says

Inbal Hananel | 11.10.24

Donald Trump in a campaign rally on Friday

Trump's win may be a rejection of 'woke' ideology - here's why

Analysis: Some Trump voters were seeking a president who will let them 'unapologetically worship God'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 11.10.24