Israel’s military confirmed Friday that its troops will remain in Lebanon as a 60-day ceasefire agreement nears its end on Sunday. The November ceasefire stipulated that Israel would withdraw its forces, deployed last fall to dismantle Hezbollah, within 60 days. However, Israeli officials contend that the withdrawal is contingent upon Lebanon fulfilling its obligations, including […]
TEL AVIV – Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli told Digital that the Trump administration will be more proactive than its predecessor in combating the surge in antisemitism following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack. Chikli noted that the incoming U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, upon confirmation, will assume a critical […]
A survivor of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival has used music as therapy and on Thursday won the right to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. Yuval Raphael, 24, is grappling with the trauma she experienced when she, four friends, and about 40 others sought […]
Authorities in Greece announced Wednesday the discovery of a headless marble statue of a woman, estimated to be over 2,000 years old, discarded in a trash bag near Thessaloniki. An 80-centimeter (31-inch) statue was found near a garbage bin in Neoi Epivates by a local resident, who subsequently reported it to the authorities. Archaeologists, contacted […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Elon Musk after several news outlets interpreted a gesture Musk made at President Trump’s inauguration rally as a Nazi salute. Netanyahu took to social media on Thursday to state that Musk is “being falsely smeared.” “Elon is a great friend of Israel,” the prime minister stated. “He visited […]
Press Trust of India reported that at least 12 passengers died on Wednesday after being hit by a train on an adjacent track. They had jumped from their train in a panic, believing a fire had broken out. Police officer Dattatraya Karale stated that at least six others sustained injuries. The incident happened near Pardhade […]
Reports suggest Russian President Vladimir Putin is apprehensive about Russia’s economic outlook, particularly given President Trump’s return to office. According to Reuters, citing five sources, Trump’s stated aim to end the Ukraine war is exacerbating Putin’s concerns. Trump’s campaign platform included ending global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, initiated by Putin’s 2022 invasion. “I really […]
A stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of two individuals—a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old German man—and injuries to three others. The assailant, a former asylum seeker slated for deportation, was apprehended. Chancellor Scholz demanded accountability, stating that authorities must investigate why the suspect remained in the country. He emphasized the […]
A Taiwanese Air Force master sergeant died after being pulled into the engine of a fighter jet during a pre-flight inspection at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base on Tuesday, according to officials. Authorities reported the officer was “inhaled by the engine” for reasons still under investigation. Despite life-saving attempts, she was pronounced dead. The Air […]
Debra Tice has been searching for her son, Austin, a Marine veteran and journalist abducted in Syria in August 2012, for over 12 years. Despite four presidential administrations, her hope for his safe return remains unwavering. She considers the Trump administration a significant improvement. “They’re proactive, offering suggestions, and showing initiative. The burden isn’t solely […]
The UN’s nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, issued a warning on Wednesday that Iran is significantly accelerating its nuclear program, prompting calls for diplomatic engagement just days after President Trump’s return to the White House. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi informed world leaders at the Davos World Economic Forum that Iran possesses enough low-enriched uranium to […]
Two NFL Hall of Famers and former Kansas City Chiefs teammates recently concluded a trip to Israel, advocating for the release of Hamas hostages. The five-day trip, sponsored by Athletes for Israel, saw Nick Lowery and Tony Richardson actively engaging in diplomatic efforts. Their visit coincided with a diplomatic breakthrough resulting in the release of […]
JOHANNESBURG – A specialized task force is being established in response to growing concerns about terrorism emanating from Iran and jihadist groups. The initiative, spearheaded by Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, follows a recent bomb attack on a Jewish community center in Cape Town. While an improvised explosive device thrown at the Samson Community Center […]
Following the collapse of peace negotiations, over 80 people died in northeastern Colombia this past weekend, according to a Colombian official. The violence also left 20 injured and displaced thousands, prompting the Colombian army to conduct Sunday evacuations, according to North Santander Governor William Villamizar, where the majority of the deaths occurred. Among the casualties […]
Russia’s foreign ministry urged upholding the existing international agreements governing the Panama Canal and maintaining Panama’s control. Alexander Shchetinin, head of the ministry’s Latin American department, told TASS he anticipates President Trump will respect the canal’s current international legal framework, established in two 1977 U.S.-Panama treaties. These treaties transferred canal control to Panama by 2000 […]
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi announced his resignation on Tuesday, accepting responsibility for the military’s shortcomings during the October 7th Hamas attacks. His departure, scheduled for March 2025, concludes a distinguished four-decade military career and has sparked political unrest, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents demanding his resignation as […]
Global leaders responded to President Trump’s return to the White House on Monday with well wishes and offers of diplomatic cooperation. While President Trump’s inaugural address prioritized “America first,” his specific mentions of Mexico, Panama, and China raised questions about upcoming U.S. policies under his administration. The governments of China, Mexico, and Panama did not […]
The three Israeli women freed in the initial phase of the Hamas ceasefire agreement were seen carrying brown paper bags bearing the terrorist group’s emblem. These bags reportedly contained a Gaza map, photographs of the women taken during their captivity, and certificates stating “release decision,” according to Hebrew media outlets. Emily Damari, Romi Goren, and […]
A fire at a hotel in a popular northwestern Turkish ski resort resulted in a tragic loss of life on Tuesday, according to Turkey’s Interior Minister. At least 51 additional individuals sustained injuries in the devastating incident, Ali Yerlikaya reported. Following an on-site assessment, Yerlikaya somberly announced, “We are deeply grieved. The fire at this […]
A large-scale counterterrorism operation was launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Jenin, West Bank, on Tuesday. The IDF, alongside the Israel Security Authority and Israel Border Police, issued a joint statement announcing the operation but provided no specifics. France 24, citing the Palestinian Health Ministry, reported that two individuals were reportedly killed in […]