German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday dismissed calls for a no-confidence vote following the dismissal of his finance minister, a move signaling the imminent collapse of his coalition government. Scholz asserted that he would continue governing with a minority government until early next year. Friedrich Merz, leader of the largest opposition bloc in parliament, demanded […]
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Five Israeli officials arrested for alleged leaking of classified intelligence from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office about Hamas.
JERUSALEM — Israeli authorities apprehended five individuals, including four from a military intelligence unit, towards the end of last week for allegedly revealing state secrets to foreign media outlets. An Israeli military officer assigned to the Prime Minister’s office was among the five detained during an investigation into leaked classified documents. The officer, identified as […]
U.N. Removes Artwork Calling for Israel’s Destruction After Backlash
The United Nations has removed a controversial quilt panel artwork that called for the extermination of Israel. The provocative painting on the panel depicted a map of the Middle East, resembling a watermelon, without the West Bank or Gaza partition. In the top right-hand corner was the Palestinian flag. The left side of the map […]
China’s Official Response to Trump’s Win is Aloof, While Experts Say Beijing is Concerned
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — China’s official response to President-elect Trump’s victory was formulaic. “Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Wednesday afternoon. “We will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation.” National Taiwan University Department of […]
Netanyahu Spoke With President-Elect Trump, Discussed Israel’s Security and Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to call President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. “The conversation was warm and cordial. The Prime Minister congratulated Trump on his victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel’s security,” the statement said. […]
Climate Activists Target US Embassy in London with Orange Paint Following Trump’s Reelection
Climate activists in the United Kingdom immediately reacted to Trump’s re-election victory on Wednesday by spray-painting a section of the U.S. embassy in London in protest. Two members of the Just Stop Oil group covered the embassy’s compound wall with orange paint, according to a video the group posted on social media. The video showed […]
World Leaders Congratulate Trump on Election Victory
JERUSALEM—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his stunning political comeback victory on Wednesday. Netanyahu, who is leading a seven-front existential war against Iran’s regime and its proxies, wrote on X, “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return […]
Ukrainian and North Korean Forces Clash for First Time; Zelenskyy Warns of Escalation
In a late-night address on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces have engaged in their first military confrontation with North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in the ongoing war. While Zelenskyy did not provide specific details about the engagement, he warned of Russia’s alleged intentions to escalate the conflict, which has […]
Netanyahu Removes Defense Minister Amidst Policy Disagreements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, according to an announcement made by the Israeli leader on Tuesday. This decision stems from significant disagreements in their approaches to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, coupled with a perceived lack of trust between the two. Netanyahu’s office communicated Gallant’s removal via […]
U.S. Soldier Injured During Gaza Aid Mission Dies Months Later
The U.S. Army has confirmed the death of Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, 23, who was injured during a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza last summer. Stanley passed away on October 31, according to an online obituary. Stanley was one of three soldiers injured during the Gaza pier mission, which aimed to deliver aid to Gazans […]
UN Peace Exhibit Features Slogan Deemed Anti-Israel: ‘Shameful’
FIRST ON FOX – A Global Peace Flag exhibit at the New York City headquarters features a slogan that many Israelis regard as an explicit call to wipe Israel off the map. The picture shows a map of Israel, resembling a watermelon, without any partition. In the top right-hand corner is the Palestinian flag. The […]
Russia’s Initial Peace Proposal Demanded Ukraine’s Surrender: Report
Newly disclosed documents of Russia’s first proposal in 2022, purportedly aimed at ending its so-called “special military operation,” actually resembled an agreement for Ukraine to surrender, Radio Free Europe reported on Monday. The documents obtained by the Europe-based outlet revealed that on March 7, 2022, 11 days after Russia’s invasion began and one week into […]
Report: Russia Allegedly Plotted to Plant Explosives on US-Bound Planes
According to a report by the , intelligence officials believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives on commercial or passenger airplanes headed to the United States and Canada. In July, two incendiary devices were shipped using DHL, a German logistics company, and ignited at DHL logistics hubs in Leipzig, Germany, and Birmingham, England. The incidents […]
Experts: Biden-Harris Administration Approaches to Ukraine and Israel Wars Differ Significantly
JERUSALEM—The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel, sparked by Russia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks, respectively, are raising concerns about the Biden-Harris administration’s stance towards Israel’s struggle against Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Experts specializing in the Middle East and Russia have highlighted the contrasting approaches of the administration in these conflicts. David Wurmser, a […]
Iran Warns of More Powerful Warheads in Future Attacks on Israel: Report
Iran has reportedly warned that it is planning its next attack against Israel using more powerful warheads than those used in previous attacks, despite warnings from the U.S. against retaliating. Israel carried out airstrikes on Oct. 26, targeting critical military infrastructure in Iran. These strikes were in response to a wave of approximately 200 missiles […]
Iranian Student Protests Hijab Enforcement by Stripping Down
JERUSALEM—A female Iranian student on Sunday protested an assault on her by the IRGC’s paramilitary militia, known as the Basij, by stripping down to her underwear on the campus of Tehran’s Science and Research University. The Basij is a U.S.-designated terrorist organization as part of the IRGC. Video footage of the unidentified woman walking through […]
IDF Colonel Describes Challenges of Fighting Hamas in Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor
Cease-fire talks continued last week as looked to find a solution to free the hostages and stop the war, yet life in the trenches goes on. Digital spoke with an IDF colonel based in the explosive Netzarim corridor in Gaza. The Netzarim Corridor splits Gaza in half, and it’s here where IDF Col. Amir Ofri organizes […]
U.S. Journalist Detained in Iran as Supreme Leader Khamenei Issues Threats to U.S. and Israel
Reza Valizadeh, a journalist who worked for the U.S.-funded Radio Farda, has been detained in Iran for months, according to a report. State Department officials confirmed to the Associated Press that Valizadeh has been imprisoned by the Iranian regime. Radio Farda, the Iranian branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, broadcasts in Farsi from the Czech […]
US B-52 Bombers Deployed to Middle East Amid Fears of Iranian Attack on Israel
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing have arrived in the Middle East, amid rising tensions over the possibility of Iran launching another attack on Israel. CENTCOM did not provide further details about the deployment of the bombers. The U.S. previously […]
Two Warhol Prints Stolen, Two More Damaged in Dutch Gallery Heist
Thieves in the Netherlands used explosives to force entry into an art gallery on Friday, stealing two rare screen prints by American pop artist Andy Warhol. According to MPV Gallery owner Mark Peet Visser, the suspects also abandoned two more works which were significantly damaged in the street as they fled. Visser told the Associated […]