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4 Iranians Among 5 Arrested In UK For 'Terrorism Offences': Police

Arrests made in London, Swindon and the Greater Manchester area, the London Metropolitan Police says, adding that the investigation is in its early stages to establish whether there may be any further risk to the public

AFP | 07:45 | 05.04.25

סטיב וויטקוף עם נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין בקרמלין

'A bumbling f–king idiot': Trump envoy's 'unorthodox diplomatic approach' unnerving allies and insiders

Steve Witkoff steering talks on Ukraine and Iran, but critics say he’s in over his head—meeting Putin without an interpreter, parroting Kremlin talking points, issuing mixed signals on Iran and falling for Hamas tactics

Ynet | 22:16 | 05.03.25

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ צייץ תמונה שלו בבגדי האפיפיור

Trump sparks outrage with AI-generated image of himself as pope

US president ignites a firestorm of criticism after sharing photo of himself dressed as the pope shortly after death of previous pontiff

News Agencies | 13:53 | 05.03.25

U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

US approves $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump visit

Trump administration green lights massive sale of AIM-120C-8 missiles to Saudi Arabia, underscoring the kingdom’s strategic importance ahead of his high-profile visit to the region

News Agencies | 12:41 | 05.03.25

תקיפת ספינת הסיוע ההומניטרי לעזה ליד מלטה

Gaza-bound aid ship likely stranded at sea for months: ‘The crew is stuck’

A day after explosions rocked the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla, the ship remains stranded at sea with no flag, a damaged generator, and regional ports threatening seizure if it docks

Associated Press | 00:12 | 05.03.25

Trump to strip Harvard's tax-exempt status: 'It's what they deserve!'

Move latest in administration's campaign against anti-Israel and antisemitic elements within American higher education

Reuters | 15:06 | 05.02.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו פגישה עם מרקו רוביו מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב ב ירושלים

Rubio: American inspectors must be part of Iran nuclear deal, military sites must be open

U.S. Secretary of State warns Tehran is stalling to advance its nuclear program; says lack of access to nuclear and military facilities was biggest flaw of 2015 deal

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:29 | 05.02.25

Trump threatens additional sancations on any nation buying Iranian oil

Comments follow postponement of latest U.S. talks with Iran over its nuclear program, which had been due to take place in Rome

Reuters | 22:07 | 05.01.25

Trump ousts national security adviser Waltz, Rubio to serve as interim

Shake-up in the president's inner circle follows heavy criticism against Waltz when he was caught up in a March scandal involving a Signal chat among top Trump national security aides

Reuters | 21:45 | 05.01.25

אריק טראמפ מכריז על מועדון הגולף שיוקם בקטאר

Trump family business announces real-estate deal in Qatar

President's company to build beachside villas, an 18-hole golf course in Gulf state despite accusations of transactional approach to diplomacy; Trump to visit Doha, bypassing US allies such as Israel, Egypt and Turkey

Daniel Edelson, New York, Associated Press | 13:06 | 05.01.25

US warns Iran of consequences of supporting Houthis

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wans in a post 'You will pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing'; the United States carries out strikes against more than 1,000 Houthi rebel targets since March

Reuters | 09:37 | 05.01.25

Iran says next round of nuclear talks with US set for Saturday in Rome

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iranian officials would also meet on Friday with representatives from Britain, France and Germany

News Agencies | 12:09 | 04.30.25

Trump ousted Kamala Harris’s Jewish husband from Holocaust Memorial Council

The president removed several members appointed by Biden from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. Emhoff led the Biden administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism — and criticized Trump after the dismissal

Associated Press | 03:32 | 04.30.25

Harvard internal probes show widespread antisemitism and bigotry

Reports recommend review of admissions, appointments, curriculum and orientation and training programs, as well as change in disciplinary processes

Reuters | 00:14 | 04.30.25

ביתו של הישראלי שנמצא ללא רוח חיים בלוס אנג'לס

Second Israeli national murdered in Los Angeles within 24 hours, LAPD probes potential links

Authorities launch homicide investigation after Meni Khidra was found dead in Valley Village; his death—second killing of an Israeli national in L.A. within 24 hours following Alexander Modvadze’s slaying—has shaken the community

Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:55 | 04.29.25

מטוס קרב F-18 דגם F/A-18E של הצי האמריקני צבא ארה"ב על גבי נושאת המטוסים נושאת מטוסים הארי טרומן ב הים האדום בצילום מ-1 באפריל

US Navy jet plunges into Red Sea amid evasion of Houthi attack

An F/A-18E fighter jet valued at $ 60 million falls from the hangar deck on the U.S.S. Harry Truman as the crew loses control in a sudden turn taken to avoid a Houthi missile strike; incident under review

Ynet | 10:27 | 04.29.25

Trump demand for free Suez Canal passage for US ships sparks outrage in Egypt

In a post Trump claims the canal would not exist without US involvement; an Egyptian official says the Suez Canal is an international waterway governed by the Convention of Constantinople and no country is entitled to use it for free

Lior Ben Ari | 09:30 | 04.29.25

Trump administration sets sights on Wikipedia for spreading 'propaganda'

US Justice Department accuses Wikimedia Foundation of allowing foreign influence on Wikipedia, threatening its nonprofit status as part of a broader campaign against independent information sources

Israel Wullman | 22:48 | 04.27.25

Slovenia-Israel Allies Caucus launches in April 2025

New Slovenia-Israel Allies Caucus pushes back after Palestinian state recognition

Leo van Doesburg, executive director of IAF Europe: 'It’s encouraging to see a strong opposition committed to revitalizing and deepening ties with Israel'

Maayan Hoffman | 06:20 | 04.27.25

'Progress made on getting a deal': Third round of US-Iran nuclear talks concludes in Oman

Iran FM voices optimism after nuclear talks with US envoy Witkoff, citing serious progress; US official calls talks positive but says more work needed; next round, with IAEA participation, set for next weekend

Niv Shaiovich | 19:00 | 04.26.25

Pope Francis' coffin brought into St. Peter's Square at start of funeral

Hundreds of thousands of church faithful and leaders from more than 150 countries gather in Rome for open-air ceremony, co-celebrated by 220 cardinals, 750 bishops and more than 4,000 other priests

Reuters | 12:00 | 04.26.25

הנפת דגלי ישראל והוותיקן מול תפילה של האפיפיור

Catholic leaders slam Israel for 'unacceptable' conduct after death of Pope Francis

Tensions between Jerusalem and Vatican intensifying just ahead of pontiff's funeral, after the former chose not to send senior representative to the event

Itamar Eichner | 15:06 | 04.25.25

Trump: 'Netanyahu might go to war with Iran. If no deal is reached — I’ll gladly join and lead'

In interview with Time magazine, U.S. president expressed confidence in a potential normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia

Ynet | 13:55 | 04.25.25

וולודימיר זלנסקי, דונלד טראמפ, ולדימיר פוטין

US 'final' ceasefire offer for Ukraine war: Recognition of Russian territorial gains

Ukrainian-European response differs significantly, demanding full and unconditional ceasefire across all domains — air, land, and sea — and enhanced international monitoring led by Washignton and third-party states

Reuters | 12:44 | 04.25.25

נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין ונשיא איראן מסעוד פזשקיאן

Iranian minister travels to Russia to bolster ties ahead of talks with U.S.

Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says Iran will sign a $4 billion agreement with Russian companies to develop seven Iranian oilfields

Reuters | 11:58 | 04.25.25

ICC to review Its jurisdiction over proceedings against Israel

Appeals chamber says court had not properly weighed challenges to its jurisdiction and legality of arrest warrant requests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-defense minister Yoav Gallant

Reuters | 21:55 | 04.24.25

Trump blames Zelensky for prolonging war in Ukraine over refusal to cede Crimea to Russia

US president has said that he has found dealing with Zelensky harder than dealing with the Russians; Zelensky ruled out ceding territory to Russia: 'There is nothing to talk about. It is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,"

AP | 07:55 | 04.24.25

Chechnya leader's 17-year-old son becomes head of country's security council

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of region and close ally of President Vladimir Putin, announces the adolescent's new role on Telegram

Reuters | 20:44 | 04.23.25

ביג מיוחד נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ו נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג

White House mulls lowering tariffs against China, source says

Wall Street Journal report says Trump administration considering move in a bid to de-escalate tensions with Beijing, with tariffs coming down to between 50% and 65%

Reuters | 17:56 | 04.23.25

Students and others demonstrate during a protest outside the gates to the Columbia University on Monday

Over 100 universities, colleges condemn Trump's 'political interferece'

After U.S. president claims to respond to antisemitism on campuses, academic institutions say unprecedented government overreach now endangers American higher education

AFP | 14:25 | 04.22.25

With 'expert level' talks set to begin, where do Iran-US nuclear negotiations stand?

Tehran and Washington shift in talks sparks cautious optimism over potential progress despite lingering challenges in uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief and technical verification

Associated Press | 12:09 | 04.22.25

כריסטי נואם ה מושלת ה רפובליקנית של דרום דקוטה ארה"ב

Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse stolen at DC restaurant, officials say

CNN report say bag had $3,000 in cash, as well as Kristi Noem's keys, driver's license, passport, checks, makeup bag, medication and Homeland Security badge

Ynet | 11:27 | 04.22.25

ותיקן הוותיקן גופת ה אפיפיור האפיפיור פרנציסקוס פרנסיסקוס

Pope Francis' funeral to take place in St. Peter's on Saturday

Pontiff's final will states that he wished to be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, which is outside the Vatican and home to his favorite icon of the Virgin Mary

Associated Press | 11:20 | 04.22.25

תמיכה בעולם הערבי ברשתות לאחר תקיפת הכריש בחדרה

'Al-Qassam shark': Arab social media explodes after northern Israel shark attack

Images of the shark wearing a keffiyeh or the green Hamas headband appeared with caption 'the warrior in the Abu-shark force,' with tragic incident used as tool in the online anti-Israel campaign

LIor Ben Ari | 10:47 | 04.22.25

מפגינים פרו פלסטינים תומכי חמאס מול שוטרים ליד אוניברסיטת קולומביה

U.S. moves to cut medical research funding for universities supporting BDS

NIH’s draft policy bars $48 billion in annual grants for schools boycotting Israeli entities or maintaining DEI programs—triggering funding freezes at Harvard, Columbia and others

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:29 | 04.22.25

Harvard University sues to block Trump from slashing billions in research funding

In lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston, the university alleges the Trump administration's actions were arbitrary and unlawful and violated the university's First Amendment rights to free speech

Reuters | 07:00 | 04.22.25

Harvard’s defiance sparks unlikely anti-Trump coalition: Universities, judges and CEOs

Alan Garber’s refusal to bow to Trump’s antisemitism task force demands has galvanized a fledgling coalition of university leaders, federal judges, corporate titans and protesters against president's actions

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 19:21 | 04.21.25

Pope Francis at the Western Wall during his 2014 visit

Pope Francis was outspoken critic of Israel's war in Gaza, called for release of hostages and aid

The pontiff, who was quick to condemn the Hamas massacre, was a vocal critic of the military campaign and the suffering of the civilian population in the Strip; a day before his death, Pope Francis appealed for a truce, the release of hostages and aid

ynetnews | 12:34 | 04.21.25

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, targeting health research

Threat first reported by the Wall Street Journal comes after the university rejected demands it said would cede control of the university to the government; government claims Harvard has failed to control antisemitism on campus

Reuters | 08:36 | 04.21.25

Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, report

U.S. Defense Secretary reportedly talks about attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that includes his wife, brother and personal lawyer

ynet, News Agencies | 07:14 | 04.21.25

Russia may play key role in revived Iran nuclear deal, US and Iranian officials say

Moscow positions itself as key intermediary in talks, possibly storing Tehran’s enriched uranium and acting as guarantor if US breaches agreement; major hurdles remain over uranium disposal and enforcement mechanisms, with further negotiations set for Geneva and Oman

Ynetnews | 23:26 | 04.20.25

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, center, transmits fire from candles to believers during the annual Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre church, a day before Orthodox Easter on April 19, 2025

Celebrating a united Easter, Christians struggle in the Middle East

This Easter, Orthodox and Western Christians find themselves united in a rare occurrence: celebrating the resurrection of Christ on the same day

Giorgia Valente / The Media Line | 10:37 | 04.20.25

The bizarre Israeli angle in unsealed FBI files on RFK assassination

American tourists visiting Israel before a Palestinian murdered the Democratic presidential candidate say their tour guide reported Kennedy was shot one week before the actual event

Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:55 | 04.19.25

Jewish, Israeli Harvard students warn Trump policy hurting them

Hillel issues letter claiming the administration's confrontational policy toward Harvard University in the name of fighting antisemitism does not protect Jewish students and is harming the preeminence of American research and industry

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:19 | 04.19.25

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

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