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ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED: -- UMich grad says anti-Israel disruption at commencement was 'my biggest fear'

Antisemitism is the hatred or prejudice against Jewish people. Concern has been growing across the United States and abroad about rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel perpetrated by Hamas, a terrorist organization.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 minute ago

Israel launched more than 50 attacks on Al Jazeera journalists since start of Gaza war

Hamas has demanded guarantees from US that Rafah will not be invaded as Israeli air strikes kill at least 10 in city.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 12 minutes ago

Israel's war on Gaza live: World condemns Israel's Al Jazeera shutdown

UN, human rights and press freedom NGOs urge the Israeli cabinet to overturn its decision, after network offices raided.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 31 minutes ago

Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future' -- Yesterday

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of ‘a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah and other places across all of Gaza’

The Globe and Mail - World - 56 minutes ago

Israel shuts down Gaza border crossing after Hamas attack

Israel has closed the key crossing into Gaza on Sunday

Russia Today - World - 1 hour ago

Campus protests amid graduation -- Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continued on college campuses over the weekend, with some demonstrations spilling over into commencement ceremonies. Shanelle Kaul reports.

Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continued on college campuses over the weekend, with some demonstrations spilling over into commencement ceremonies. Shanelle Kaul reports.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Israel has briefed U.S. on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation -- May 4, 2024

Officials said that the plans did not change the U.S. administration’s view that an operation in Rafah would put too many innocent Palestinian civilians at risk

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

'Dark day for the media': Israel raids Al Jazeera after banning broadcaster

The idea of shutting down the news channel had been circulating within Netanyahu’s cabinet, comprised mostly of hard-right, nationalist and Jewish Orthodox parties, since the early days of war.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

After deadly Hamas rocket attack, Israeli strikes on Rafah said to kill 16

Bomb threats to NY synagogues * World Food Programme head says north Gaza in 'full-blown famine'; COGAT: 'Assertion is incorrect' * Protests, arrests at US universities as graduations held

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

UMich grad says anti-Israel disruption at commencement was 'my biggest fear'

Antisemitism is the hatred or prejudice against Jewish people. Concern has been growing across the United States and abroad about rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel perpetrated by Hamas, a terrorist organization.

Fox News - Business - 2 hours ago

Peace in Gaza looks as distant as ever after Israel refuses to accept ceasefire terms

Hamas wants any truce to lead to a permanent ceasefire. The Israeli government is committed to Hamas's total destruction. It is a contradiction that both sides, and all the intermediaries, and concerned world leaders, would be hard-pushed to solve.

Sky News - World - 2 hours ago

'Dark day for the media': Israel raids Al Jazeera's offices after banning broadcaster

The idea of shutting down the news channel had been circulating within Netanyahu’s cabinet, comprised mostly of hard-right, nationalist and Jewish Orthodox parties, since the early days of war.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 hours ago

Sen. Jon Bramnick: This is what Rutgers University should have told anti-Israel protesters

New Jersey state Sen. Jon Bramnick calls for an investigation into Rutgers school administrators after they agreed to some demands from anti-Israel protesters on 'Fox News Live.'

Fox News - US News - 3 hours ago

Israeli forces strike UN building in central Gaza, alleging military use by Hamas

ALBAWABA - Citing its alleged use as a "military command center" by Hamas, reports suggest that the Israeli military struck a United Nations Relief and

Albawaba - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Rubio wants anti-Israel campus protesters supporting Hamas to have visas revoked

Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-FL) suggestion mirrors a recent call made by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR).

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

What led up to Israel shuttering Al Jazeera

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his government had 'unanimously’ decided to shut down the Qatar-based news channel

Voice of America - World - 3 hours ago

Loved ones remember resolve of Gaza aid workers killed by Israel

Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers in Gaza reverberated around the world, as friends and relatives mourned the losses of those who were...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 hours ago

UN accuses Israel of denying aid access amid 'full-blown famine' in north Gaza

Israel closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza on Sunday after Hamas militants attacked it, while the defence minister claimed Hamas wasn't serious about a ceasefire deal and warned of "a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah and other places across all of Gaza."

CBC News - World - 4 hours ago

Israel shuts Kerem Shalom crossing after Hamas fires rockets

The crossing is one of the few routes to get humanitarian aid into Gaza

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Gaza cease-fire hopes dim as talks end and Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

Israel has closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza after it said Hamas militants attacked it.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Humanitarian aid shipments at risk as talks between Israel, Hamas collapse - Concerns about the fate of humanitarian assistance grow just as the director of the World Food Programme declared a 'full-blown famine' in the north of Gaza

Concerns about the fate of humanitarian assistance grow just as the director of the World Food Programme declared a ‘full-blown famine’ in the north of Gaza

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

CIA director will head to Israel for more cease-fire and hostage negotiations

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said the militant group was serious and positive about the negotiations and that stopping Israeli aggression in Gaza is the main priority.

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Israel says three soldiers killed by Hamas rockets at Gaza crossing

Three Israeli soldiers were killed and others injured as Hamas fired rockets near the Kerem Shalom crossing.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Israel says three soldiers killed by Hamas rockets at Gaza crossing - (BBC)

Israel has closed the Kerem Shalom crossing - one of few Gaza aid routes - after the rocket attack.

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks fizzle -- The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.

CBS News - World - 6 hours ago

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as Tel Aviv gears up for Rafah raid

Netanyahu vows to continue war until all objectives achieved Hamas prepares response to Gaza truce offer Texas police arrest 43 pro-Palestine student protesters ICJ to rule in Gaza genocide case against Germany

International The News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Israeli government shuts down Al Jazeera

Israel has shut down Al Jazeera, with the Qatar-based news channel calling the decision “dangerous” and politically motivated

Russia Today - US News - 6 hours ago

Sen. Mark Kelly calls conditions on aid 'appropriate' if Israel doesn't prevent more civilian deaths

The Democratic Senator warned that, "[Israeli leadership] have to do a better job," at limiting civilian deaths in Gaza.

NBC News - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

Hamas, Israel entrench Gaza truce positions as latest Cairo talks end

GAZA STRIP: A Hamas official said Sunday (May 5) the group's delegation for Gaza truce talks in Cairo was leaving for Qatar after a public disagreement with Israel intensified over demand

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

Israeli police raid Al Jazeera offices as broadcaster is ordered to close its local operation

Al Jazeera went off Israel’s main cable provider in the hours after the order. However, its website and streaming links across multiple online platforms still operated on Sunday

Irish Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Turkey halts all trade with Israel; Jerusalem denounces 'dictator' Erdogan

Turkish ports said already preventing export of goods to Haifa and Ashdod ports, while Israeli imports not being unloaded; FM Katz says Israel will find alternatives, emerge strong

Times of Israel - Business - 8 hours ago

Hamas says latest ceasefire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after "in-depth and serious discussions,"{ the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected.

CTV News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment

Israel has ordered the local offices of Qatar’s Al Jazeera satellite news network to close. The move Sunday escalates a long-running feud between the broadcaster and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s

Lancaster Online - World - 8 hours ago

Cotton: Biden Was 'Absolutely Too Late' Condemning Anti-Israel College Protests

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that President Joe Biden "was absolutely too late" condemning the college campus protest against Israel's war on Hamas. | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 8 hours ago

Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended, Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after “in-depth and serious discussions,” the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected.

Stars and Stripes - World - 8 hours ago

Israel orders Al Jazeera satellite news network to close local operation

The extraordinary order includes confiscating broadcast equipment and preventing the broadcast of the channel’s reports and blocking its websites.

Los Angeles Times - World - 9 hours ago

Israel Closes Main Humanitarian Aid Crossing Into Gaza After Hamas Attack

Israel's defense minister vowed the military would carry out a "powerful operation in the near future in Rafah," threatening the prospect of a cease-fire deal.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Al Jazeera office raided as Israel takes channel off air -- The network denies being a threat to security, and says Israel wants "to cover up its crimes". -- Middle East

Israel accuses Al Jazeera of bias, but the Qatar-based network says Israel wants "to cover up its crimes".

BBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some equipment from channel

Israel ordered the local offices of Qatar's Al Jazeera satellite news network to close Sunday, escalating a long-running feud between the broadcaster and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-line government as Doha-mediated cease-fire negotiations with Hamas hang in the balance.

CTV News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Police raid Al Jazeera after order to shut down TV station in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has shut down the network for as long as the war in Gaza continues

Evening Standard - World - 9 hours ago

Al Jazeera office raided as Israel takes channel off air

Israel accuses Al Jazeera of bias, but the Qatar-based network says Israel wants "to cover up its crimes".

BBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Israel orders Al Jazeera to close local operation

TEL AVIV, Israel: Israel ordered the local offices of Qatar's Al Jazeera satellite news network to close Sunday, escalating a long-running feud between the broadcaster and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-line government as Doha-mediated cease-fire negotiations with Hamas hang in the balance.

Manila Times - World - 10 hours ago

Cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera network in Israel

Ministers approve move in unanimous vote after National Unity party members avoid meeting; Communications Minister signs directive and requests military enforce decision in the West Bank

YNET News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Israel Orders Al Jazeera To Close Its Local Operation

“My government decided unanimously: the incitement channel Al Jazeera will close in Israel,” Netanyahu posted on X. Al Jazeera has vehemently denied that it incites against Israel.

Huffington Post - World - 10 hours ago

Al Jazeera condemns Israel's 'criminal' decision to close offices

Doha: Al Jazeera on Sunday condemned as criminal a move by the Israeli government to ban the broadcaster from operating over its coverage of the Gaz...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 10 hours ago

Queen Rania of Jordan says U.S. is seen as "enabler" of Israel -- The queen, who is of Palestinian descent, has criticized the reaction to the war by the U.S., saying it's caused a "loss of credibility."

The queen, who is of Palestinian descent, has criticized the reaction to the war by the U.S., saying it's caused a "loss of credibility."

CBS News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Turkey halts trade with Israel over the war in Gaza

Turkey will not resume trade with Israel, worth $7 billion US a year, until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid are secured in Gaza, it said on Friday, the first of Israel's key partners to halt trade over the conflict.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Israel downplays reported progress in Gaza talks with Hamas

Israel has downplayed reported progress made in Gaza cease-fire talks with the Palestinian resistance group Hamas with meditations set to resume in Cairo...

Daily Sabah - World - 11 hours ago

Israel to close Al Jazeera, confiscate news channel's broadcast equipment, block website

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his government will close the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera's operations inside Israel, confiscate the network's broadcast eq

Washington Times - Technology - 12 hours ago

Hamas chief accuses Israel PM of Gaza truce talks sabotage

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on Sunday accused Israel's prime minister of sabotaging efforts by mediators involved in ongoing talks aimed at a truce and hostage exchange in Gaza.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 12 hours ago

Growing pressure on Israel to agree on Gaza truce deal

Iran's foreign minister says mounting international pressure on Israel to end its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has increased the chance of a ceasefir

Albawaba - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Netanyahu: govt to 'close' Al Jazeera TV in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his government has decided to shut down the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera, with which his administration has had a long-running feud.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 12 hours ago

Europe -- Ukraine can't 'give up' Eurovision exposure despite Israel boycott calls, country's 2016 winner says

Former Eurovision winner Jamala has said Ukraine cannot afford to "give up" the opportunity to raise awareness of Russia's invasion by performing at the so...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

US student protests against Israel's brutal Gaza war go global

U.S. student protests against Israel's genocidal war on Gaza have spread to several countries around the globe after sweeping across American college...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 hours ago

Al Jazeera to Be Kicked Out of Israel, Deemed Agent of Hamas

‘Our orders will go into effect immediately,’ Israel’s Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi has said.

Epoch Times - World - 12 hours ago

Israel ready for temporary truce with Hamas – Netanyahu

Israel is ready to temporarily halt the fighting in Gaza for the release of hostages

Russia Today - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Middle East -- Israel to shut down Arab TV news station Al Jazeera; Gaza ceasefire talks continue as airstrikes hit Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his government has voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaste...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Israeli cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera's local operations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet decided on Sunday to shut down Al Jazeera's operations in Israel for as long as the war in Gaza continues, on the grounds the Qatari television network threatens national security.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Hezbollah responds to Israeli deadly attack with dozens of rockets

ALBAWABA - Following a deadly strike on southern Lebanon that killed a couple and their child, the Hezbollah group announced that it had launched "dozen

Albawaba - World - 13 hours ago

China, TikTok role in anti-Israel college protests is 'an act of war,' expert says

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang compares the 2020 riots to what's taking place on U.S. college campuses as a popular app plays a significant role.

Fox News - Business - 13 hours ago

Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel after rising tensions

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his government has voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera.

CNBC - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Ukraine can't 'give up' Eurovision exposure despite Israel boycott calls, country's 2016 winner says

Former Eurovision winner Jamala has said Ukraine cannot afford to "give up" the opportunity to raise awareness of Russia's invasion by performing at the so...

Independent.ie - World - 13 hours ago

Celebrity News -- Eurovision organisers say Israel exclusion would have been 'political decision'

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said excluding the Israeli broadcaster Kan from the competition would have been a “political decision”.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Netanyahu's far-right Cabinet to shut Al Jazeera offices in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right Cabinet voted Sunday to close down the local offices of Al Jazeera, a media company owned by...

Daily Sabah - World - 13 hours ago

Thousands of Israelis take to streets of Tel Aviv to demand cease-fire and Netanyahu's resignation

Protesters are demanding the government reach a deal to bring the hostages back from Gaza, for new elections and the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

AP News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Trinity College Dublin closed 'until further notice' as protest against Israel ties continues

Several dozen students who have set up camp on the university’s grounds, blockading entrance to Book of Kells, say they will remain ‘indefinitely’ until demands are met

Irish Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

The slogans coming out of the Israel-Hamas war do not tell the whole story -- Marsha Lederman -- May 3, 2024

The chants, signs and accusations that have emerged from pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests may be catchy, but they can also be chilling as they reject any sort of context or nuance

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Still no deal in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of ending war -- An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."

An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."

CBS News - World - 21 hours ago

Despite Cease-Fire Talks, Israeli Officials Cast Doubt on War's End: Reports

As representatives for Hamas arrived in Cairo to continue cease-fire talks on Saturday, Israeli officials cast doubt on the war's end, per reports.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 22 hours ago

'Noticeable Progress' In Cease-Fire Talks, But Israel Downplays Chances Of Ending War

A top U.N. official says there is now a full-blown famine in northern Gaza, while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Student Protests Against Israel's Offensive In Gaza Spread

Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel has spread to several countries.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

Israel will not end war through hostage deal – media

The IDF plans to enter Rafah and destroy Hamas battalions there regardless of hostage negotiations, according to an Israeli source

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Lives of majority of children in Rafah under threat due to Israeli op

The United Nations warned that Israel's planned invasion of Rafah, where over 1.5 million Palestinians are seeking refuge from months of incessant...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Anti-war protesters interrupt University of Michigan graduation -- Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.

Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.

CBS News - US News - 1 day ago

5 Palestinian gunmen killed, Israeli officer seriously hurt in 12-hour West Bank op

Troops raid town near Tulkarem to eliminate terror cell behind recent attacks; airstrikes, shoulder-launched missiles, bulldozers used against building where suspects were holed up

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 1 day ago

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Some U.S. universities that have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war have taken steps to contain disruptions during their commencement ceremonies.

AP News - US News - 1 day ago

Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship freed

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized the container ship MSC Aries, with a crew of 25, in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Leo Terrell flames alma mater UCLA as 'national embarrassment' in wake of anti-Israel chaos on campus

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell told 'Life, Liberty & Levin' he is disgusted with his postgraduate alma mater, the University of California-Los Angeles.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Cease-fire talks advance in Egypt even as Israel threatens to invade Rafah

Hamas officials said they were “positive” going into negotiations. Israel said it “will under no circumstances agree to the end of the war as part of an agreement to release our hostages.”

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

'Heroic' Palestinian surgeon dies in Israeli prison

Israel yet to release Adnan Al-Bursh’s body two weeks after his death

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says

The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Maher: Trump Was a More Pro-Israel President than Biden Is

On Friday's broadcast of HBO's "Real Time," host Bill Maher said that while President Joe Biden is pro-Israel and 2024 Republican presidential candidate | Clips

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

GOP lawmaker exposes higher education 'crisis' following anti-Israel riots

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., says House Republicans will lead in protecting Jewish students on 'Hannity.'

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

May 3: Israel said to give Hamas a week to choose between hostage deal, Rafah invasion

CIA chief in Cairo for hostage talks, Hamas delegation slated to arrive Saturday * Israel, Hezbollah said nearing deal to end northern border tensions, but it’ll still require hostage deal first

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israel briefed US on plan to evacuate Gazans from Rafah before offensive - officials

US officials say details shared by Israel didn't change administration's view that operation would put too many non-combatants at risk, add Israeli plan still not finalized

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Democrats remain divided over anti-Israel protests

Fox News congressional correspondent Aishah Hasnie has the latest on the 'Little Gaza' demonstrations on college campuses across the United States on 'Special Report.'

Fox News - Politics - 2 days ago

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.

AP News - Politics - 2 days ago

Newborn among 22 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah

Tel Aviv threatens to invade southern Rafah city where over a million Palestinians displaced by Israeli bombardment are sheltering

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Israel hasn't shown 'plan' to US for Rafah invasion amid UN warnings

The U.S. said Israel has not presented Washington with a 'comprehensive plan' for its invasion of Rafah, where over 1.5 million Palestinians displaced...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 days ago

American Jews and Israel: It's Complicated

The encampment on George Washington University's campus was loud and triumphant.

Newsweek - Opinion - 2 days ago

Turkey Announces Trade Embargo on Israel

Islamist Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed reports that Ankara will ban all imports from and exports to Israel.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

'Israel is too cowardly': Houthis speak to RT about war, Zionism and Palestine

Exclusive interview with Nasr al-Din Amer, an official representative of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Israel-Hamas war: Mounting international alarm over possible ground offensive into Rafah

There are mounting concerns over Israel's planned offensive into Gaza's southern city of Rafah. The United Nations is warning that such an incursion could amount to slaughter, jeopardising humanitarian operations across the entire Strip. The World Health Organization is also making clear that its contingency plans in t

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

The slogans coming out of the Israel-Hamas war do not tell the whole story -- Marsha Lederman

The chants, signs and accusations that have emerged from pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests may be catchy, but they can also be chilling as they reject any sort of context or nuance

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Israel sanctions: Who has imposed curbs over Gaza war?

Calls for sanctions on Israel over its offensive in Gaza are growing louder. While Turkey has just announced it won't resume trade until a permanent cease-fire is secured in Gaza, France has refused to rule out curbs.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

The grim reality of Holocaust survivors in Israel since start of war

Holocaust Remembrance Day, which will be observed next week, serves as a poignant reminder of the daily struggle many Holocaust survivors endure, and since October 7 the challenges have only become more complex

YNET News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Bath & Body Works opens in Israel: How are the prices?

Delta, the Israeli franchise, opens five Bath & Body Works stores with most of the familiar products and scents; The prices are high compared to the US and Italy but are similar to those in Britain

YNET News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Israel's Increasing Worries About the International Criminal Court, AP Explains

Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war. (May 1) AP

Military.com - US News - 3 days ago

Gazans thank U.S. campus protesters. Israel condemns what it sees as 'Nazi-like behavior'

People across Gaza sent thanks to students protesting on U.S. campuses against Israel; Israeli leaders characterized the demonstrators as 'pro-Palestinian mobs.'

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Iran-Israel clashes show tricky dynamics of deterrence

Speaking at the George W. Bush Presidential Center last month, CIA Director William Burns declared that Iran's recent unprecedented attack on Israel had "turned out to be a spectacular failu

Washington Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Campus calls to divest from Israel hinge on a tough question: Where's the money exactly?

Pro-Palestinian activists are demanding more transparency around universities’ investments, which experts say can be difficult to trace in all forms.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Police Make Dozens of Arrests at UCLA in Tense Clashes With Israel-Hamas War Protesters

Police removed barricades and began dismantling demonstrators’ fortified encampment at UCLA after hundreds of protesters defied orders to leave.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 3 days ago

The AI Tech Field in Israel: Shining a Flashlight on the Future

From the blog of Darko Horvat at The Times of Israel

Times of Israel - Business - 3 days ago

Israeli military 'preparing for offensive' in Lebanon

It comes after both sides exchanged fire across the border

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Nvidia confirms it will acquire Israeli AI firm Deci

Estimates value deal at $300 million after chip giant had already purchased the Israeli AI company Run:ai for $700 million in recent weeks

YNET News - Business - 3 days ago

Former Google Workers File NLRB Complaint After Being Fired for Israel Contract Protests

More than 50 former Google employees who were fired in connection with protests against the company's $1.2 billion contract with the government of Israel have filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), alleging unlawful retaliation.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

US and Saudi close to agreeing 'plan B' defence pact without Israel deal

Washington appears determined to reassert influence in the Middle East after recent disengagement

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

California police tear down anti-Israel protest camp at UCLA

Action by hundreds of helmeted police comes a day after violent clashes between protesters and supporters of Israel; campus remains closed until at least Friday

YNET News - World - 3 days ago

Israel-Hamas war: Australian university students camping out in support of Gaza

Pro-Palestinian encampments are spreading at Australian universities, adding to global protests over the war in Gaza. Tensions are running high, as the movement there enters its second week. Some campuses have seen standoffs between protesters from both sides and there are growing worries that this could escalate. Mean

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 days ago

Colombia To Break Diplomatic Relations With Israel Over Gaza War

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel, describing the siege of Gaza as “genocide.”

Huffington Post - World - 3 days ago

Flagship Jewish university sees record enrollment as anti-Israel protests rock elite US campuses

Yeshiva University, an elite Jewish college in New York, is being flooded with applications from students and faculty fleeing "rampant antisemitism" from other schools.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

US House passes antisemitism bill amid anti-Israel protests

Lawmakers vote to expand definition of antisemitism, aiming to address discrimination against Jewish students as pro-Hamas protests sweep through US college campuses

YNET News - World - 3 days ago

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft: Campus Anti-Israel Protests 'Scaring a Lot of People'

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants Americans to stand together and oppose the anti-Israel hate swamping college campuses.

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

Pro-Palestinian Protesters and Israel Supporters Clash at UCLA

Pro-Palestinian protesters and their opponents engage in violent clashes at UCLA. Anger flared at the line of barricades that were set up at the pro-Palestinian encampment on the campus.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 days ago

W.H.O. Chief Tedros Demands Israel Stop Pursuing Hamas

W.H.O. director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Israel’s proposed “full-scale invasion on Rafah” would be a “humanitarian catastrophe.”

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in Gaza

As tensions escalate between Colombia and Israel over the Israel-Hamas war, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over Gaza war

Bogota, Colombia: Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday announced his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursd...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

How the Israeli Way Can Elevate American Defense Tech

From the blog of JJ Ben-Joseph at The Times of Israel

Times of Israel - Business - 4 days ago

Saudi Arabia urges US to exclude Israel from Mideast deal, report

Riyadh seeks a more modest agreement with the US amid expectation that the cease-fire talks would fail and the fighting would continue, preventing normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel

YNET News - World - 4 days ago

As Blinken Visits Israel, World Awaits Hamas Answer on 'Very Generous' Hostage Deal

Blinken visited Israel on Wednesday as the world awaited an answer from Hamas on whether it would accept an Israeli offer on a hostage deal.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Left-wing university leaders helped create anti-Israel campus chaos. We don't need to bail them out

The spectacle of masked Antifa-style protesters occupying campuses over a foreign conflict and supporting Hamas-style 'decolonization' does not offer a clear and significant upside.

Fox News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Ex-Google workers say firings over Israel contract protest illegal

Workers at Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., have submitted a complaint to a U.S. labor board alleging that the company unlawfully terminated...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

Trump says violence on college campuses 'has to stop immediately' amid violent anti-Israel protests

Former President Trump condemned violent anti-Israel protests erupting on college campuses, saying “weak and ineffective leadership" must be “replaced."

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

NYPD storm Columbia U building occupied by anti-Israel protesters

Watch: Police use stun grenades to clear seized building, dozens of protesters arrested; police set to remain on campus for the coming days

YNET News - World - 4 days ago

No photo-ops or briefings: My personal mission to Israel

Opinion: I went to Israel to be involved in supporting, loving, helping and standing with our Israeli brothers and sisters, the nation, its leaders, and its various defense and security forces

YNET News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Why the Right Loves the Anti-Israel Encampments

Three reasons Trump and Bibi want the protests to continue.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Houthis attack Israel-linked ship in Indian Ocean, 2 US warships in Red Sea

Latest attacks on international shipping by Yemen's Iran-backed rebels also target a second commercial vessel

Times of Israel - Business - 5 days ago

Opinion: Israel faces a Nazi enemy in Hamas, but the aggressor celebrates while the defender fears arrest warrants; this absurdity is not only a threat to Israel but the Free World at large

Opinion: Israel faces a Nazi enemy in Hamas, but the aggressor celebrates while the defender fears arrest warrants; this absurdity is not only a threat to Israel but the Free World at large

YNET News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Democratic nations must challenge ICC's legal distortions for Israel's and their own sake

Opinion: ICC's planned legal actions against Israeli officials could pressure Jewish state, possibly with Biden playing double agent, risking regional peace, strengthening Hamas and potentially harming global views on justice

YNET News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Hamas says 'no major issues' with Israeli peace proposals

After more than six months of devastating war, Israeli official says: ‘We hope they will understand that we are serious about a deal’

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss Israel normalization, post-war Gaza

Top US diplomat to discuss with Saudi authorities efforts for normalization deal between kingdom and Israel, a mega deal that includes Washington giving Riyadh agreements on bilateral defense and security commitments as well as nuclear cooperation

YNET News - World - 6 days ago

'Must eliminate Hamas at any cost': Israeli 'shark' voices opinion on Gaza war in post

Tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky shares post about his thoughts on the ongoing fighting, saying action in Gaza should intensify to eliminate and pressure Hamas

YNET News - Business - 7 days ago

These are the war-themed names Israelis are giving their dogs

Agriculture Ministry data reveals that the most popular name is Nova, associated with the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7; IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi also receives special place among Israeli dogs - 'It's a big name for a small dog,' says Hila, who named her dog Herzi

YNET News - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Neglect, abuse, torture: The West is ignoring the fate of Palestinians stuck in Israeli jails

Palestinian detainees tell of torture and of indefinite detention, but their cause is unlikely to gain much traction in the West

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

This is how the Gaza war has damaged nature in Israel

War has presented a myriad of complex environmental and ethical challenges, ranging from the destruction and alteration of natural habitats to the threat of wildfires and the presence of stray dogs from Gaza

YNET News - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Crystalized in amber: Israeli researchers uncover a type of bug from 99 million years ago

Researchers say ancient bug encased in amber from Myanmar exhibits unique features previously unseen in insects preserved in amber

YNET News - Science - 10 days ago

Israeli doctors warn hostages in danger of sexual assault, in Lancet article

Three medical experts write in medical journal, imploring action to release all captives from the clutches of Hamas, citing violence and sexual assault: 'Do not sit idly by'

YNET News - Science - 10 days ago

Jeff Bezos' climate fund pulls out $30 million investment from Israel

Despite interest in Israel's thriving alternative protein ecosystem, Bezos Earth fund decides against establishing excellence hub there due to uncertainties surrounding ongoing war

YNET News - Business - 11 days ago

After Hamas killed his mother, an Israeli man chooses peace over vengeance

At a rare bilingual school in Israel, students coexist and learn in Arabic and Hebrew together. Could parents follow their example?

Los Angeles Times - World - 11 days ago

U.S. Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine

Vote passes with overwhelming 80 to 19 majority to send $26 billion to Israel, $61 billion to Ukraine and $8.12 billion to Taiwan; Biden vows to sign bill into law

YNET News - World - 11 days ago

Google fires more staff protesting Israel contract

Staff fired after they staged protests against Google’s $1.2bn contract with Israel

Independent UK - Technology - 12 days ago

From friends to foes: how Israel and Iran were once close allies

Iran's attack on Israel marked another dangerous milestone in the rivalry between the two nations but historically, they had fruitful relations, including oil, infrastructure and defense collaboration, until the 1979 Islamic Revolution ended all ties

YNET News - Business - 12 days ago

Israeli artist Ruth Patir won't open her Venice Biennale show until a cease-fire and hostage release deal is reached.

Amid calls for boycott, Israeli artist Ruth Patir will only open the doors to her show at the Venice Biennale when a cease-fire and hostage release agreement in Gaza is reached.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 12 days ago

Until they become self aware: Israeli startup unveils AI robot capable of house chores

Founded by Prof. Amnon Shashua, Mentee Robotics is set to release a new AI robot that can understand human instructions in simple language and carry out multiple tasks around the house; It will be available for purchase in 2025

YNET News - Technology - 12 days ago

Why Anti-Israel Protesters Won't Stop Harassing Jews

The movement’s ideological character invites rage and violence.

New York Magazine - Politics - 13 days ago

Why doesn't Muslim world support Iran against Israel?

Iran's foreign policy objectives have resulted in regional instability, leading Muslims to view Shiite Iran, alongside Israel, as a destabilizing...

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 13 days ago

Dangerous sanctions: Has the special Israeli-American relationship come to an end?

Analysis: The Biden administration's intent to levy sanctions against the IDF's Netzah Yehuda Battalion could have far-reaching consequences that may expose Israel to international prosecution

YNET News - Opinion - 14 days ago

Iran redefines power balance with Israel

Analysis: For years, Israeli deterrence kept Iran from direct attacks until it faltered on October 7, emboldening Tehran and altering strategic balance; Israel may now hesitate before striking an Iranian general, wary of escalating tensions

YNET News - Opinion - 14 days ago

Opinion: Despite the Palestinians acting like the boy who cried 'wolf,' it seems the world will never cease to believe the fake news aimed at tarnishing Israel's image

Opinion: Despite the Palestinians acting like the boy who cried 'wolf,' it seems the world will never cease to believe the fake news aimed at tarnishing Israel's image

YNET News - Opinion - 14 days ago

Israel's canceled ski season reveals how war is wreaking economic hardship in the north

The only place in Israel to get regular snow, Mount Hermon had 400,000 visitors in winter 2022-23; under threat of Hezbollah rocket fire this year it saw the number plunge to zero

Times of Israel - Business - 14 days ago

Israeli defense industry sees impressive rise after Iranian attack

Tehran's unprecedented attack against Israel showed off the countries' impressive defensive capabilities, leading to hikes in stock prices and billions of dollars in new orders

YNET News - Business - 15 days ago

Iran's attack has ended Israel's isolation

As the world waits to see whether hostilities escalate, the unfolding disaster in Palestine moves off the front pages

Irish Times - Opinion - 15 days ago

Unlikely alliance clears way for House vote on Israel and Ukraine aid

A bipartisan House coalition took a key step toward moving to a vote on aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The full House will now vote on the legislation this weekend. A separate bill could pave the way for a ban on TikTok. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

NBC News - Technology - 16 days ago

Google staff ordered to leave politics at home after anti-Israel protests

Edict marks clear shift for company that once told employees to ‘bring whole selves to work’

Telegraph UK - Technology - 16 days ago

Iran flareup sealed fate of Israel's credit ranking, but it's not the only problem

Commentary: Iran's attack on Israel and government's firm response prompt S&P to downgrade Israel's credit rating; officials concerned absent economic reform and continued large-scale spending on non-growth sectors, more downgrades may soon follow

YNET News - Business - 16 days ago

Iranian dissidents and pro-Israel activists call to terminate German-Iranian twin city partnership

The German city of Freiburg has maintained a municipal relationship with Isfahan, known as a nuclear and missile manufacturing hub in Iran, for over two decades

YNET News - World - 16 days ago

S&P cuts Israel's credit rating amid Iran tensions

Rating agency cuts long-term ratings to A-plus from AA-minus as geopolitical risk in Middle East grows

YNET News - Business - 16 days ago

Paris NGOs file complaint against Israeli-French national for alleged torturing of Palestinians

Pro-Palestinian organizations demand prosecution to look into a video in which the IDF soldier is allegedly taunting Palestinian detainees during his service in Gaza

YNET News - World - 17 days ago

Happy Aliyah Day! Here are some tips for a successful move to Israel

Opinion: Despite the uncertainty of the current war and because of rampant global antisemitism, there’s still time to say 'This year in Jerusalem'

YNET News - Opinion - 17 days ago

Google fires 28 employees who participated in anti-Israel protest

Some of the workers who barricaded themselves in Google offices in New York, Seattle and California this week were fired for 'blatant violation of company policy and preventing other employees from working'

YNET News - Technology - 17 days ago

Google fires 28 employees who protested Israel cloud contract

The protests, organized by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, raised concerns about Google and Amazon's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government and military called Project Nimbus.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 17 days ago

Google fires 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract

The Alphabet unit said a small number of protesting employees entered and disrupted work at a few unspecified office locations

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 17 days ago

Google sacks 28 employees over Israel protest

Dismissals follow ‘extremely disruptive’ sit-in at company’s US offices

Telegraph UK - Technology - 17 days ago

'We're more likely to be killed by the morality police than in an Israeli attack on Iran'

Azita writes of harsh reality in Iran leading up to and in the aftermath of the Iranian attack on Israel, says liberal Iranians hope the IDF launches a retaliatory attack that may re-ignite protests against the regime

YNET News - World - 17 days ago

House's Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

President Joe Biden says that he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 18 days ago

Google workers protest company's Israel contracts by occupying CEO's office

Employees barricaded themselves in the Google Cloud offices in California and New York, and demanded that the company cease 'business with the apartheid government and the Israeli military'

YNET News - Business - 18 days ago

Iran's attack on Israel means drone swarm attacks are something we have to think about

There is a reason people moved on from petrol engined propeller planes, though

Telegraph UK - Technology - 18 days ago

Israeli scientists find largest stellar black hole in our galaxy

Data from the European space mission Gaia reveals that the black hole is more than three times heavier than any known in our galaxy, and is 33 times the mass of the sun

YNET News - Science - 18 days ago

Google employees stage sit-ins to protest company's contract with Israel

Dozens of Google employees stage sit-ins in California and New York, calling for the company to end its cloud computing contract with Israel's military amid war with Hamas.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 18 days ago

After Iran's attack repelled, Zelensky demands same defense alliance as Israel

Israel's alliance with the U.S. helped it defeat missiles and UAVs from Iran, and now Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects to receive similar assistance against the Russians: 'Israel is not a NATO member, yet they helped save lives, Moscow, like Tehran, spreads terror'

YNET News - World - 19 days ago

Israel vows to 'exact a price' after Iran's attack. Here's what could happen next

While analysts who spoke to CNBC expect Israel to respond, the timing and extent of that retaliation remains in question.

CNBC - World - 19 days ago

Now Iran must sweat, Israel should take its time

Opinion: The decision when and how to retaliate after Iran's strike must take into account the strategic regional coalition that demonstrated its abilities as Israel came under attack, the need to avoid regional war and to preserve international support

YNET News - Opinion - 19 days ago

What it means to be an immigrant in Israel right now and 5 tips to survive

Opinion: A war tends to evoke a sense of unity, in this case, a cultural one; Lauren Gumport saw a shift within her when it came to her relationship with her own Judaism, which took on a new meaning after Hamas decided to unleash its onslaught

YNET News - Opinion - 20 days ago

Learning from Deaton: can Israeli economics break free from failed models?

Israel, which is under an economic, security and social crisis, has been making the same mistakes for twenty years, so what needs to be changed?

YNET News - Business - 20 days ago

Israel concerned international alliance may dilute response to Iran

Analysis: Israeli officials argue that despite prior intelligence on Iran's attack, assessment on response to Damascus assassination was lacking and doubt effectiveness of forming official coalition

YNET News - Opinion - 20 days ago

US House speaker Mike Johnson drumming up support to pass Israel aid

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the chamber's No.2 Republican, says the House will respond to Iran's attack with 'legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable'

YNET News - World - 20 days ago

Cool heads needed: Iran's assault becomes Israel's unexpected boon

Opinion: Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel has galvanized global support in its favor; Jerusalem can leverage this newfound support to cement a regional coalition against Iranian threat

YNET News - Opinion - 21 days ago

Israel reopens airspace as airlines cancel flights in wake of Iran attack

Israel Airports Authority says most flights of foreign carriers have been delayed, while flights by flag carrier El Al were able to take off to destinations in Europe

Times of Israel - Business - 21 days ago

'Don't mess with Israel': Middle East needs a paradigm shift

Opinion: Consider this: should Iran, not Israel, feel threatened? While underground nuclear sites pose targeting challenges, Israel could strike Iran's economy by targeting oil fields, potentially crippling their economic backbone

YNET News - Opinion - 21 days ago

Ankara urges Iran to avoid further escalation with Israel

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. Fidan told top...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 21 days ago

Iranians rally in support of Israeli strikes on regime sites

Iranians are spreading anti-regime graffiti in the streets of Iran and taking to social media to show support for the state of Israel after air strike in Damascus that killed IRGC commander

YNET News - World - 21 days ago

Iran failed, and Israel succeeded, but its response should be carefully considered

Analysis: Israel and its allies have thwarted Iran's unprecedented attack and regained some of its international standing in the process, but Jerusalem should wait before it hastily responds to Tehran's provocations

YNET News - Opinion - 21 days ago

Iran attack draws dark humor from captive Israeli audience

From politics to Passover, nothing is sacred as Israelis take to social media to ward off wartime jitters

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 21 days ago

The Trojan horse: How Israel allowed a massive Palestinian 'right of return' in the Oslo Accords

Analysis: Israel at the time knowingly imported tens of thousands of Palestinians onto its soil, many of whom were terrorists, without any headlines

YNET News - Opinion - 23 days ago

Israeli actress to star in a life of Jesus film alongside Anthony Hopkins

Noa Cohen will portray Mary, who is ostracized from her community after a natural conception and forced into hiding; 'It's an exciting achievement, choosing an Israeli actress for such a project' agent says

YNET News - Entertainment - 25 days ago

If Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal, what would Israel do

Analysis: Israeli officials say the proposal includes an unrestricted and extensive return of Gazans to the northern Gaza Strip in exchange for some 40 Israeli hostages

YNET News - Opinion - 25 days ago

Israel can have either a military victory or another election, but not both

Opinion: Elections, which will not solve any of the country’s myriad political problems absent thorough reforms of the political system, can and should wait until Hamas is destroyed and Hezbollah subdued

YNET News - Opinion - 25 days ago

Israeli cyber unicorn Cyera raises $300 million in funding

Founded just three years ago, company value now estimated at $1.4 billion; CEO Yotam Segev: 'We are considering acquisitions and wish to enter the competitive market with considerable force'

YNET News - Technology - 25 days ago

Cosgrave back at Web Summit after being forced out over anti-Israel posts

Paddy Cosgrave resumes role as CEO of international tech conference operator after stepping down due to loss of sponsorships triggered by anti-Israel social media posts following Hamas attack

YNET News - Business - 25 days ago

Israel unmasks Iranian hacker group Black Shadow

National Cyber Directorate head Gaby Portnoy to expose hackers responsible for large-scale cyberattack on Israeli organizations

YNET News - Technology - 26 days ago

Khan Younis mother gives birth, saves son in Israeli hospital

After arriving from Gaza to help son suffering from leukemia before October 7, doctors recommended mother have another child to provide bone marrow donation for ill son

YNET News - Science - 26 days ago

Israeli doctors remove 2.5-pound cancerous tumor from four-year-old girl

Toddler rushed to northern Israel hospital with severe abdominal pain; doctors find tumor weighing over 10% of her body weight

YNET News - Science - 28 days ago

Ireland divests millions from six Israeli companies, report says

Irish government's sovereign wealth fund says will unload holdings in 5 Israeli banks and supermarket chain due to operations in West Bank settlements

YNET News - Business - 29 days ago

Israeli doctors juggle battlefield bravery with hospital heroics

Combat medics have been dramatically needed both in the field and in Israeli hospitals to save lives since October 7; doctors enlisted without hesitating and each has their own story about their service

YNET News - Science - 29 days ago

Got an F in Algebra? Brazilian President says '12.3 million children were killed in Gaza and Israel'

In a nationwide conference on children's and youth rights, Brazilian President Da Silva said the number of children who died during the Israel-Gaza war eclipses 12 million, when the real number is around 30,000; In the past, Da Silva has equated Israel's actions to Hitler's genocide

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

After more than 30 years, McDonald's Israel to be sold to McDonald's Global

Global firm seeks new franchisee, affirming commitment to Israeli market; sale date unspecified; 225 branches and 5,000 jobs in Israel remain

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Israeli study finds link of high blood sugar levels to Dementia

After Israeli study, doctors urged to look out for signs of cognitive decline in diabetic patients and ensure they receive proper care including enlisting family, providing at home nursing and updating medications

YNET News - Science - 1 month ago

Exclusive: Israeli songs banned at Eurovision events in Malmo

Israeli DJs confirm instruction to refrain from playing songs at Eurovision Village, the contests' official party venue although Malmo municipality producing events

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

36 Israelis make the Forbes Billionaires list for 2024; Who is num. 1?

Five new Israelis make the list including the four founders of WIZ and the founder of Monday.com indicating the prominence of the tech industry in billionaire making; richest man on earth remains Bernard Arnault

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Northern Israel tourism collapsing: 'As of October 7, not a single tourist came'

Business owners in the northern tourism sector are despairing over the situation that has persisted for over half a year: 'Everything is at a standstill, and we don't see any hope or return to normalcy' guesthouse owner says

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Israel sees 43% surge in cyberattacks, many from Iran and Hezbollah

In the past year, some 3,380 cyber events were reported to the national cyber directorate, and about 800 had significant damage potential; This marks a substantial increase in digital attacks against Israel, a surge amplified by the war; since October 7 there has been a daily average of 500 reported incidents

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Israeli high-tech raises $3.1 billion since beginning of war

Startup Nation Central report highlights despite facing significant challenges, including 15% of workforce being called up for reserve duty and near total air blockade on Israel, local startups continue to thrive

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Israel ranks among top 20 countries with most billionaires

Israel adds nine new billionaires despite war, according to Hurun global wealth ranking; even the veterans on the list improved their positions

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Eurovision participants call for ceasefire, release of Israeli hostages

Statement by nine signatories says that 'in light of current situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in Gaza, and in Israel, we do not feel comfortable being silent'

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Embracing self-reliance, IDF orders 20,000 made-in-Israel M4 rifles

Following Canada's Israel arms embargo due to criticism of Gaza war, Defense Ministry issues tender for purchase of M16-style assault rifles, with 51% of their parts to be locally manufactured

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Israel Post seals system vulnerabilities, says no sensitive data leaked

White hat warns government services often fall short on cybersecurity after Israel's top mail service patched data breach affecting many Israelis

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Israel's new $1 billion reconnaissance aircraft fully operational

Israel's advanced Oron spy plane, capable of multifaceted military and espionage missions, now operational across several Israeli armed forces units

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Anonymous claims infiltrated Israel's nuclear plant in Dimona

Hacker group discloses 7GB of documents it claims to have stolen, though Israeli sources view this primarily as psychological warfare rather than an act of substantive harm

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

As defense dynamics shift, Israel Aerospace Industries on global upswing

Post-Ukraine conflict, security product demand surges, driving company to expand abroad; in India, a partnership forms to support sold electronic systems; in Germany and UK, new affiliates focus on marketing and sales

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

GWM showcases electric Aura 07 model heading to Israel

Drawing inspiration from Porsche, the model's lackluster engine leaves more to be desired out of a new competitor in the Israeli automobile market

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Iranian hackers swipe data of thousands of Israeli college students

Thousands of IDs, credit cards and other documents stolen through long-unaddressed breach in college IT systems; security company claims vulnerability patched up two years ago

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

US cyber giant Zscaler acquires Israeli startup Avalor for $350 million

The Israeli startup, which raised $25 million in Series A funding last April, will operate as an independent unit within Zscaler and continue the development of its data solutions to enhance Zscaler's cloud security platform

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Hollywood's Ian Ziering: 'I am Jewish-American and proud to be in Israel'

Actor known to many from his role as Steve Sanders in the hit show Beverly Hills, 90210 says: 'I'm a Jewish American and these are my people. We are all in this together'

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Bad romance: GPS jamming has Israeli, Lebanese dating app users matching

Dating apps mistakenly matching Israeli and Lebanese users, a possible side effect of IDF GPS disruptions amid Hezbollah attacks

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Oscar's bolstering security amid Israeli war - and the protest of hostages' families

While pro-Palestine march planned aiming to disrupt ceremony, a video campaign dubbed 'Don’t Forget #HerToo,' to raise awareness of 19 women held captive by Hamas, is to be projected on nearby building

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Israeli cyber experts warn that Israel is not ready for a cyber Oct. 7

The founders of the 'Armis' company, Nadir Izrael and Yevgeny Dibrov share about their rise to greatness with a multi-billion worth company as well as the cybersecurity situation in the Middle East and the world due to hostile cyber threats from countries like Iran and Russia

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Israel to dispatch security team ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

Shin Bet team to travel to Malmo to assess necessary measures, including size and scope of security detail required to protect Eden Golan and Israeli delegation

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Nvidia becomes the 'Taylor Swift of investors', Israelis profit too

Chip manufacturer showcases phenomenal results, adding an unprecedented $277 billion to its market value in a single day and propelling Wall Street to new heights; after acquiring Israeli Mellanox local staff profits from stock options

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

Iranian cyber unit targets Israel's defense, aviation sectors, report says

Google study finds Revolutionary Guards-affiliated group gathered information that 'could be exploited for espionage purposes and potentially for offensive operations'

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

Israeli defense titan Elbit lands $600 million deal with Australian Armed Forces

Firm says will supply Australian army's Redback infantry fighting vehicles with advanced systems in 5-year deal

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

Smart glasses and phones slow reading and gait, Israeli research shows

Experts find walking and reading through smart glasses decreases walking speed by 20%, as well as walking stability and reading speed; participants reports higher mental load when reading with smart glasses

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

'Israel is our friend': Malawi crooners stand with Israel through song in wake of Hamas attack

A cappella group ACA-4 HIM performs cover of Israeli song to express solidarity with Israel following October 7 attack

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron asks Chinese FM Wang Yi to use influence on Iran to pressure Houthis -- Iran-backed Houthis' drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

Iran-backed Houthis’ drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

US plans to send arms to Israel amid Biden's push for ceasefire: Report

The US Embassy in Jerusalem drafted an assessment of arms to be transferred which said that the Israeli government requested 'rapid acquisition of these items for the defense of Israel against continued and emerging regional threats'

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international recognition of Palestinian state

'Israel will continue to oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state,' Netanyahu said in a post in Hebrew on social media platform X

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Israel delays picking song for Eurovision following EBU request to screen political songs

Israel delays choosing song following European Broadcasting Union's request to check lyrics for political content; EBU announces again its refusal to bar Israel from the Eurovision song contest

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Eurovision rejects proposal to ban Israel's participation

Noel Curran, chief executive of the European Broadcasting Union, says the EBU is 'aware' of the many voices being raised to exclude Israel, however, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political musical event and not a competition between governments

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Hollywood stars sign open letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision

The letter backs the European Broadcasting Union's decision to keep Israel in the contest, saying that excluding Israel would be an 'inversion of justice', as 'Israel is fighting a war against a European Union-designated terrorist group'

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Israel Rejects Hamas's Terms for Ceasefire in Gaza

The deal proposes prisoner swaps for the nearly 80 Israelis still being held by Hamas but features a number of elements that will almost certainly be rejected by Israel.

VICE News - Politics - 2 months ago

Life in Israel during war-time

Wake up in the morning; open my eyes; reach for the phone; log into the news website; go through the names of the casualties; pass eyes over the faces; heart pounds hard; a quick, initial read to make sure there's no one among the casualties that I know; But if there's anything inspiring hope in the last 100 days, it's the rekindled Israeli spirit

YNET News - Opinion - 3 months ago

The case against Israel in the Hague is the ultimate blood libel

Opinion: The only difference between the pogroms that preceded the Holocaust and the October 7 massacre is that now we have a state, we have an army and we have the ability, the right and the obligation to protect ourselves and our children

YNET News - Opinion - 3 months ago

Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war

Stories of civilians and soldiers killed since Hamas’s onslaught on Israel on October 7, 2023

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war -- Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.

Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.

CBS News - Business - 3 months ago

World champion gymnast Artem Dolgopyat to auction gold medal won on Oct. 7 to support southern Israel

'It's a medal dear to my heart, a medal that held all my dreams but I know that, above all, Israeli society is most important,' says Israel's top gymnast

YNET News - Sports - 4 months ago

Biden points to Gaza hostages when asked about Israeli tunnel flooding reports

The Israeli military has begun pumping seawater into Hamas' tunnel complex in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing unnamed U.S. officials, adding that the process would likely take weeks.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Stock Traders May Have Known Hamas Attack on Israel Was Coming: Study

A new study suggests millions could have been made by stock traders with advance knowledge of Hamas attack.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 months ago

Despite Gaza death toll soaring, U.S. unlikely to rethink weapons supplies to Israel

Facing a soaring death toll from Israel's renewed offensive in southern Gaza, the Biden administration is trying to pressure its ally to minimize civilian deaths while stopping well short of the kind of measures that might force it to listen, such as threatening to restrict military aid.

Reuters - Top Stories - 5 months ago

US announces visa bans after warning Israel over West Bank violence

The U.S. State Department will impose visa bans against individuals involved in undermining peace, security or stability in the occupied West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Tuesday announcing a new visa restriction policy.

Reuters - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Shadows of children: Israeli youngsters who returned from Hamas' tunnels

Opinion: Our wildest imagination could not have prepared the care providers and the hospitals to receive 39 children who were who were torn from their cribs and beds and taken to hell, barefoot and half asleep, some alone, some with only one of their parents.

YNET News - Opinion - 5 months ago

US commandos in Israel to rescue hostages held by Hamas in Gaza -- Dozens of US Special Operations forces have been sent to Israel for the purpose in addition to the team that was already in the country

Dozens of US Special Operations forces have been sent to Israel for the purpose in addition to the team that was already in the country

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

A Reflexive Act of Military Revenge Burdened the US − And May Do the Same for Israel

In the wake of the shocking invasion of southern Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas.

Military.com - Opinion - 6 months ago