US/Israel vs Iran War
Qatari PM says Netanyahu is ‘biggest obstacle’ to fulfilling Gaza peace plan
In interview with CNN, al-Thani says Israel acting in opposition to US-brokered plan 'for the gain of the prime minister,' and again denies Doha was funding Hamas's military wing …
Germany selects Munich for Olympics bid; would be first in country since disastrous 1972 Games
City chosen over Cologne/Rhine region, Berlin and Hamburg as bid for 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games; 2036 games would mark 100 years since Nazi-hosted 1936 Games The post Germany…
Final election results in Morocco: Center-right party wins, but falls short of majority
Authenticity and Modernity Party takes 97 of 395 seats, will need to negotiate coalition with current ruling party; election shaped by mounting youth frustration, high unemploymen…
Report: PM’s aide Urich built AI tool to monitor media, causing security breach
Haaretz says program sent summaries of reports on Netanyahus to WhatsApp groups; it was left in public view online, exposing top officials' phone numbers and other vulnerabilities…
Belgian official says attacks on Jews in country a coordinated effort ‘inspired’ by Iran
Head of nation's Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis says synagogue bomb blast and torching of car were not isolated incidents, followed Iranian call to harm Jews and Israelis T…
Irish player said refusing to take part in Israel soccer game, with squad in turmoil
Team does not show up for press conference ahead of Nation's League game at neutral venue in Hungary amid growing calls to boycott the match The post Irish player said refusing to…
Canals full, roads underwater as Bangkok declares flood disaster amid torrential rains
Authorities say they will focus on draining floodwaters and keeping roads and drainage systems clear, tell public not to panic about food shortages The post Canals full, roads und…
Settlers divert West Bank spring waters as Israel pushes heritage site takeovers
Palestinians say moves are leaving them without water for farmlands in latest effort promoted by Israel's hardline government to expand Israeli control over the territory The post…
‘The Jazz Singer’: How the world’s first ‘talkie’ could not be more Jewy
ToI's movie maven and deputy editor delve into the 1927 Al Jolson tale of a cantor's son who just had to put on black face to make it to Broadway The post ‘The Jazz Singer’: How t…
Ro Khanna calls to release Marwan Barghouti, in apparent first for US lawmaker
US Democrat who represents California makes remarks on prominent imprisoned Fatah figure and terror convict Marwan Barghouti since acknowledging a possible presidential run The po…
Iran awaits US response as Trump said to reject ceasefire proposal, plot new strikes
Iran official says plan would halt all hostilities and reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days but WSJ reports Trump sees a likelihood of renewing bombing campaign post midterms…
Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi drones headed for Riyadh
Missiles aimed at Saudi city of Khamis Mushait also intercepted; top member of Iran-backed rebel group threatens a much larger escalation The post Saudi coalition says intercepted…
Golem and Jinni bid bittersweet goodbye in final book of gripping fantasy trilogy
In long-awaited 'The Gates of Midnight,' author Helene Wecker moves mystical action ahead to eventful 1930 and explores legacy of Jewish immigration and assimilation in America Th…
Report: Armenian Christian boy maced in Jerusalem while riding bike with headphones during Yom Kippur
Israeli TV says cops have reopened case after initially closing it despite assault being caught on video; boy's mother says he is now scared of outwardly Jewish-looking people The…
‘Not helpful’: NY Jewish Dems slam Netanyahu for saying Hamas and Mamdani are ‘buddies’
City Council speaker, who has opposed NYC mayor over Israel and antisemitism, suggests 'what the PM said can really incite violence' and calls 'to turn the temperature down' The p…
US Congress received intel Saudis haven’t ruled out nuclear weapons program — report
Group of Democratic senators tell Rubio that terms of agreement are 'all but certain to allow Riyadh to acquire the means to enrich uranium' and in turn potentially develop a nuke…
Days before Oct. 7, Egypt’s spymaster visited Israel to warn of Hamas attack preparations — report
Iran has offered US seven-day plan for Hormuz reopening, says its FM * Pakistani, Saudi and Turkish military chiefs vow to actualize defense deal during meeting in Riyadh The post…
‘Deterred’ by protests, IDF said to halt proactive arrests of Haredi draft dodgers
Police sources tell newspaper that arrest operations were suspended at the initiative of the military, which maintains that it's continuing to seek detention of draft evaders The …
Man arrested for throwing salt shakers at Bennett during campaign stop in Bnei Brak
Court orders resident of the Haredi city remain in custody until Sunday; female staff member of ex-PM's B'Yachad party hurt in incident, is treated on site The post Man arrested f…
Despite pre-Oct. 7 warning, PM reportedly feared Gaza strikes would undermine Saudi talks
NYT says Netanyahu pushed back on security chiefs' proposals to target Hamas officials, and stressed need for calm in Gaza, without mentioning heads-up he received from UAE leader…
UN blacklists 61 more firms operating in West Bank settlements
Israeli pesticide maker ADAMA, real estate investment holding company Alony Hetz and Spain's Salvat Logistica among companies added to database that could be used for boycotts The…
Alarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal court
Group calls for proper enforcement of ICC rulings as Trump administration widens attacks on courtThe US threat to impose sanctions on the international criminal court (ICC) as an …
What Netanyahu didn’t say at the UN was as telling as what he did
PM didn't present promised new Iran intel or issue additional threats against the regime, or talk about Saudi peace, or even lavish praise on Trump. Here's how to understand those…
Jewish group urges far-left vote winners in Berlin to take on antisemitism
Top German Jewish leader Josef Schuster says incoming mayor's stance against antisemitism is not even shared by 'large majority' in her Die Linke party The post Jewish group urges…