#israel
#israel

10 hours ago

World politics

CNN's Abby Phillip Clashes With Van Jones Over Israel's Nuclear Weapons: There's Only One Power in the Middle East That Has a Nuke'

fromThe Washington Post

Left-wing politics

Some House Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel's nuclear arsenal

51 minutes ago

Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Number of Nuclear Bombs Owned by Israel

Democrats demand transparency on Israel's nuclear capabilities amid U.S. support for the country in regional conflicts.

10 hours ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Clashes With Van Jones Over Israel's Nuclear Weapons: There's Only One Power in the Middle East That Has a Nuke'

Questions about Israel's nuclear capabilities and policies regarding Iran are critical in the current geopolitical context.

fromThe Washington Post

Some House Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel's nuclear arsenal

House Democrats urge the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons program amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Arts

Israeli Pavilion Artist Made Legal Threats Before Venice Biennale Jury Resigned

6 hours ago

Arts

Hundreds Protest Israel's "Genocide Pavilion" at Venice Biennale

Arts

Culture Workers Set to Strike Venice Biennale in Protest of Israeli Pavilion

Arts

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Arts

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns

Arts

Israel's foreign ministry accuses Venice Biennale's jury of 'politicising' exhibition

53 minutes ago

Arts

Israeli Pavilion Artist Made Legal Threats Before Venice Biennale Jury Resigned

6 hours ago

Arts

Hundreds Protest Israel's "Genocide Pavilion" at Venice Biennale

Arts

Culture Workers Set to Strike Venice Biennale in Protest of Israeli Pavilion

Arts

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Arts

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns

Arts

Israel's foreign ministry accuses Venice Biennale's jury of 'politicising' exhibition

France politics

Israel says Hezbollah commander targeted in Beirut strike

3 hours ago

France politics

Israel bombs Beirut's southern suburb as it targets Hezbollah commander

France politics

Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon's Black Wednesday'?

France politics

Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

France politics

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

France politics

Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon's border

23 hours ago

Israel says Hezbollah commander targeted in Beirut strike

Israel has conducted a strike in Beirut targeting Hezbollah's commander, marking a significant escalation since the ceasefire.

3 hours ago

France politics

Israel bombs Beirut's southern suburb as it targets Hezbollah commander

France politics

Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon's Black Wednesday'?

Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah's drone attacks on Israeli soldiers continue amid airstrikes and displacement orders, escalating tensions in the region.

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Hezbollah remains a significant force in Lebanon, influencing stability and US-Iran negotiations despite recent setbacks and ongoing conflict with Israel.

Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon's border

Hezbollah rejects peace talks with Israel, while Israel threatens severe consequences for continued defiance.

more#hezbollah

7 hours ago

UN demands Israel release Gaza flotilla activists, investigate abuse claims

UN calls for the immediate release of activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila, citing severe mistreatment and lack of charges.

#lebanon

7 hours ago

France politics

Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation?

11 hours ago

France politics

Israeli attacks on southern, eastern Lebanon kill at least six people

US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions

President Joseph Aoun faces pressure to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid rising tensions in Lebanon and U.S. expectations for a visible diplomatic outcome.

Winning peace in Lebanon is harder than winning war

Resolving Lebanon's conflict requires understanding its historical context and current geopolitical dynamics, especially regarding Israeli occupation and aspirations.

Israel issues new forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon

Israel's military has issued new evacuation orders for residents in southern Lebanon amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.

Israeli air strikes kill 10 people in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, resulting in civilian casualties and Hezbollah's commitment to ongoing attacks.

7 hours ago

France politics

Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation?

11 hours ago

France politics

Israeli attacks on southern, eastern Lebanon kill at least six people

US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions

President Joseph Aoun faces pressure to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid rising tensions in Lebanon and U.S. expectations for a visible diplomatic outcome.

Winning peace in Lebanon is harder than winning war

Resolving Lebanon's conflict requires understanding its historical context and current geopolitical dynamics, especially regarding Israeli occupation and aspirations.

Israel issues new forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon

Israel's military has issued new evacuation orders for residents in southern Lebanon amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.

Israeli air strikes kill 10 people in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, resulting in civilian casualties and Hezbollah's commitment to ongoing attacks.

more#lebanon

15 hours ago

What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America?

Israel's President Herzog's visit to Panama and Costa Rica aims to strengthen diplomatic ties amid growing international isolation.

False Premise': Pete Hegseth Shuts Down Question About Israel Defying Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized President Trump's leadership in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran, dismissing claims of Israeli influence over American actions.

Top Biden Official: Israel Committed Genocide, But US Must Still Support It

A U.S. official acknowledged Israel's genocide in Gaza, yet emphasized the importance of continued U.S. support for Israel.

Right-wing politics

False Premise': Pete Hegseth Shuts Down Question About Israel Defying Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized President Trump's leadership in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran, dismissing claims of Israeli influence over American actions.

Top Biden Official: Israel Committed Genocide, But US Must Still Support It

A U.S. official acknowledged Israel's genocide in Gaza, yet emphasized the importance of continued U.S. support for Israel.

more#us-foreign-policy

Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists, lawyers say

Israeli court extended detention of Gaza-bound activists, prompting an appeal citing state lawlessness and lack of legal grounds for accusations.

fromThe Nation

Can Viktor Orban's Defeat in Hungary Be a Role Model for Israel?

On April 25, Israeli protesters marched to the Hungarian Embassy in Tel Aviv, carrying Hungarian flags and chanting slogans against the extreme right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

Europe politics

#gaza

Europe news

Is Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?

World news

Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?

Europe news

Gaza flotilla activists from Spain and Brazil appear in Israeli court

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Quebec City student and Ontario nurse held by Israeli forces after aid boats intercepted | CBC News

RSF condemns kidnapping' of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla

Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla, detaining journalists and activists, prompting condemnation from Reporters without Borders and Al Jazeera.

Act of piracy': World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

World leaders condemn Israel's interception of aid ships to Gaza, citing violations of international law and calling for the release of detained activists.

Europe news

Is Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?

Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?

Israel continues to expand military control in Gaza post-ceasefire, raising concerns about permanent occupation and implications for Palestinians.

Europe news

Gaza flotilla activists from Spain and Brazil appear in Israeli court

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Quebec City student and Ontario nurse held by Israeli forces after aid boats intercepted | CBC News

Two Canadians were detained by Israel while attempting to break the Gaza naval blockade during the Global Sumud Flotilla mission.

RSF condemns kidnapping' of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla

Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla, detaining journalists and activists, prompting condemnation from Reporters without Borders and Al Jazeera.

Act of piracy': World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

World leaders condemn Israel's interception of aid ships to Gaza, citing violations of international law and calling for the release of detained activists.

World news

'Heartbreaking': Iranian scientists on losing labs, libraries and liberty

Bombing by the US and Israel has damaged 30 Iranian universities, prompting condemnation from international scholars.

World politics

Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon

Ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran are influenced by the US, causing unease in Israel regarding control over regional conflicts.

fromNature

'Heartbreaking': Iranian scientists on losing labs, libraries and liberty

Bombing by the US and Israel has damaged 30 Iranian universities, prompting condemnation from international scholars.

Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon

Ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran are influenced by the US, causing unease in Israel regarding control over regional conflicts.

more#iran

Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction

Israeli court extends detention of two activists from Gaza-bound flotilla for further interrogation amid accusations of terrorism and foreign contact.

Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member

Spain demands the immediate release of Saif Abukeshek, asserting his illegal detention and calling it a kidnapping by Israeli forces.

#ukraine

Russo-Ukrainian War

Why Ukraine and Israel are arguing over grain

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain stolen' by Russia

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it claims is carrying grain stolen by Russia

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

fromFortune

Zelenskyy accuses Israel of 'purchasing stolen goods' when it imported Russian grain, and threatens sanctions | Fortune

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain stolen by Russia, prompting potential sanctions and diplomatic tensions.

Ukraine rebukes Israel for buying grain 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine's president criticized Israel for buying grain allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied Ukrainian territory.

Why Ukraine and Israel are arguing over grain

Cargo ships in Haifa carry grain from Russian-occupied Ukraine, leading to tensions between Israel and Ukraine over allegations of stolen goods.

Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain stolen' by Russia

Ukraine requested Israel to seize a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from occupied regions by Russia.

Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it claims is carrying grain stolen by Russia

Ukraine requests Israel to seize a vessel allegedly carrying looted grain from Russian-occupied territories, leading to diplomatic tensions.

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain stolen by Russia, warning of sanctions against those involved in the trade.

fromFortune

Zelenskyy accuses Israel of 'purchasing stolen goods' when it imported Russian grain, and threatens sanctions | Fortune

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain stolen by Russia, prompting potential sanctions and diplomatic tensions.

Ukraine rebukes Israel for buying grain 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine's president criticized Israel for buying grain allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied Ukrainian territory.

more#ukraine

Israel's two-tier' policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns

Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas have surged, raising allegations of state complicity and neglect in addressing violence against these communities.

China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates

UNIFIL faces increasing casualties amid ongoing conflict in Lebanon, prompting calls to reconsider its withdrawal amid a lack of genuine ceasefire.

Europe news

fromIrish Independent

Taoiseach condemns Israel for swoop on Gaza flotilla in international waters as all seven Irish citizens now freed

Seven Irish citizens detained by Israeli authorities during a Gaza-bound flotilla have been released in Crete, prompting condemnation of Israel's actions.

#global-sumud-flotilla

World politics

Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception

Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, marking a significant escalation.

World politics

Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception

more#global-sumud-flotilla

Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, marking a significant escalation.

fromwww.bbc.com

Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy

Abdullah Albadri, 34, had only arrived in the UK in a small boat from France 16 days before the attempted attack on 28 April 2025. He was arrested trying to scale the railings of the heavily-guarded embassy, and asked the armed diplomatic protection officers who detained him, 'Why are you stopping me from making crimes?'

UK news

Media industry

fromThe Walrus

If Killing Journalists Is a War Crime, Why Isn't Anyone Stopping It? | The Walrus

Amal Khalil, a journalist, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, marking the ninth journalist death in Lebanon this year amid escalating violence.

Palestine FA chief hits out at Israel federation VP at FIFA Congress

I cannot shake the hand of someone the Israelis have brought to whitewash their fascism and genocide! We are suffering. Israel has denied committing genocide in Gaza.

World news

Right-wing politics

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Tucker Carlson Is a Moron': House Republican Shreds Fox Alum for Blaming Jews for Open Borders'

Rep. Mike Lawler criticized Tucker Carlson's claims linking pro-Israel Republicans to open border policies.

London politics

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Starmer branded 'Jew harmer' and Israel demands he protects UK's Jewish community - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Israel demands urgent action from the UK to protect its Jewish community following a knife attack in London, citing rising antisemitism.

The art of politics: how global conflicts are playing out in this year's Venice Biennale

"I do not see art as a tool for confrontation or exclusion. I believe art is a medium of hope and openness. It is a place where humanity can meet itself, even in its complexity and contradictions."

Arts

#catherine-connolly

Left-wing politics

President Catherine Connolly hits out at University of Galway over controversial links to Israeli institute

Left-wing politics

President Catherine Connolly hits out at University of Galway over controversial links to Israeli institute

Left-wing politics

President Catherine Connolly hits out at University of Galway over controversial links to Israeli institute

Left-wing politics

President Catherine Connolly hits out at University of Galway over controversial links to Israeli institute

more#catherine-connolly

Politico Boss Reportedly Demands Allegiance to Israel From Editorial Staff

Mathias Döpfner stated, 'nobody should work for Axel Springer despite the essentials or in disagreement with one of the essentials.' He suggested that those who disagree should seek other opportunities.

Right-wing politics

Israel in Lebanon: Is the 'security buffer zone' legal?

The legality of Israel's buffer zone in Lebanon under international law is complex and uncertain.

#netanyahu

World politics

Netanyahu's Testimony in Criminal Trial Cancelled Again for "Security Concerns"

Donald Trump requested a pardon for Netanyahu amid ongoing corruption trial delays and security concerns.

Cancer

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he received treatment for prostate cancer

Netanyahu underwent successful radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer after a tumor was found during a routine checkup.

Netanyahu's Testimony in Criminal Trial Cancelled Again for "Security Concerns"

Donald Trump requested a pardon for Netanyahu amid ongoing corruption trial delays and security concerns.

Cancer

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he received treatment for prostate cancer

Netanyahu underwent successful radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer after a tumor was found during a routine checkup.

World politics

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US

UK politics

Backwards-Looking': UK's Ambassador to US Dismisses Idea of Special Relationship' in Newly Leaked Audio

Britain's ambassador to the U.S. criticized the special relationship, claiming it now belongs to Israel, and highlighted accountability issues in the U.S.

fromwww.bbc.com

World politics

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US

UK politics

Backwards-Looking': UK's Ambassador to US Dismisses Idea of Special Relationship' in Newly Leaked Audio

Britain's ambassador to the U.S. criticized the special relationship, claiming it now belongs to Israel, and highlighted accountability issues in the U.S.

more#uk-us-relations

Is Egypt threatening Israel through its military exercises on the border?

Egypt's live-fire drills in Sinai raise security concerns among Israeli residents near the border.

fromPOLITICO

How Bernie Sanders convinced Democrats against arming Israel

Sanders has garnered more support for blocking arms sales to Israel than Schumer has for continuing them.

Israel's direction poses existential threat' to Judaism, UK's leading progressive rabbis warn

Israel's political direction risks conflicting with Jewish values, prompting a call for critical dialogue as a Jewish obligation.

fromLGBTQ Nation

The government of Israel promoted a Pride Event, and the right flipped out. - LGBTQ Nation

The government of Israel's social media account promoted an event called Pride Land, 'the biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever in the Middle East.' As might be expected, the right flipped out.

NYC LGBT

fromAxios