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Eight killed as Israel forces attack Gaza school; more hospitals under fire

Israeli forces launch more attacks on the besieged hospital after ordering people inside and near the facility to flee.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 minute ago

These are the options we face in Syria, and what is good for us

Damascus faces three strategic alternatives: deepen ties with Turkey, fall into Iran's honey trap, or return to the fold of the Arab states; The big question is how its choice will align with Israeli interests

YNET News - Opinion - 12 minutes ago

Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli minister's criticism

Francis opened his annual Christmas address to the Catholic cardinals who lead the Vatican’s various departments with what appeared to be a reference to Israeli airstrikes.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 hours ago

Israel demands of release of 34 hostages in the first phase of ceasefire deal: Report

Israel has demanded the release of 34 hostages in the first phase of their ceasefire deal with Hamas. In the list, 11 hostages are touted by Hamas as Israeli soldiers, who do not meet the criteria to be released in the first phase

First Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Biden's top hostage envoy travels to Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice -- Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice. -- Dec 20

Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.

CBS News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Live: Israel shelling besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital

Hospital director says ongoing attack is "fierce" and "without any warning"

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Gaza: Five killed in Israeli air strike on house in Nuseirat refugee camp

Enclave’s health ministry reports heavy bombing of Kamal Adwan Hospital in its north that hit without prior warning

Irish Times - World - 11 hours ago

Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers

Asaad Hassan al-Shibani appointed foreign minister, and Murhaf Abu Qasra named defence minister.

Aljazeera - World - 11 hours ago

US drops reward for Syrian rebel leader as search for missing American continues

The US is no longer offering a $10 million reward for the capture of a Syrian rebel leader whose forces toppled President Bashar Assad's regime earlier this month.

New York Post - World - 11 hours ago

30 injured after Houthis fire rocket on Tel Aviv as clashes with Israel escalate

The Israeli military said it failed to intercept a missile from Yemen early on Saturday that fell in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area, where the ambulance service said 14 people received mild injuries.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

How Iran recruits minors in Europe for attacks on Israeli targets: report

Bloomberg reveals growing concern in Europe, especially Scandinavia, over Iranian operatives recruiting teens via social media to target Israeli sites; officials hope Iran’s setbacks may shift its focus to rebuilding internally instead of spreading terror

YNET News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

GCC welcomes UNGA passing resolution on Israeli obligations regarding UN activities and states support for Palestinians in Occupied Territories

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the United Nations General Assembly s (UNGA) adoption of a resolution put forth by Norway, request...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 13 hours ago

Israel bolsters air defenses after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv, drone downed

IDF helicopter intercepts suspected Houthi-launched drone over southern Israel, hours after ballistic missile struck following failed interception attempts; military says lessons from incident being implemented but declines to provide details

YNET News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Three civilians killed by Turkish air strike in northeastern Syria

Kurdish-led forces say three killed in Turkish strike in Hasakeh province

Middle East Eye - World - 15 hours ago

Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people -- Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.

Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.

CBS News - World - 16 hours ago

US takes down $10-million bounty for new Syrian leader

Washington’s envoy said it would be “incoherent” to negotiate with someone on a US wanted-terrorist list after meeting with HTS in Damascus

Russia Today - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Inside Madaya, the Syrian town Assad starved to death

Dozens died of hunger during a 21-month siege imposed on Madaya by the Syrian army in 2015

Middle East Eye - World - 17 hours ago

Houthi missile strike injures more than a dozen in Tel Aviv -- The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park. -- Middle East

The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park.

BBC News - World - 17 hours ago

Houthis fire a missile at Tel Aviv; Israeli strikes kill several children in Gaza

The missile landed in Tel Aviv’s southern Jaffa district after interception attempts failed, according to the IDF.

NBC News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Gaza rescuers say Israeli air strike kills 7 children from one family

GazaStrip, Palestinian Territories: Gaza s civil defence rescue agency reported that an Israeli air strike killed 10 members of a family on Friday in...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 18 hours ago

The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria's upheaval

Iran’s leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Syria's general command appoints Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani as interim foreign minister

ALBAWABA – The General Command for Military Operations in Syria announced the appointment of Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani as the Foreign Minister in the int

Albawaba - World - 19 hours ago

Pope Francis condemns Israeli airstrike that killed children in Gaza: "This is cruelty, not war"

ALBAWABA - An Israeli bombing in Gaza that killed seven children from the same family has drawn harsh criticism from Pope Francis, who described it as a

Albawaba - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Syria's mass grave: What do you expect when you ignore REAL evil and bash Israel instead?

How did Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad get away with murdering hundreds of thousands and dumping them in mass graves? Easy: The world let him and bashed Israel instead.

New York Post - Opinion - 20 hours ago

Two journalists killed in northern Syria -- A journalists' association says two journalists working for Kurdish media outlets were killed in Syria while covering fighting between Turkish-backed fighters and Syrian Kurdish militia. -- Dec 20

A journalists' association says two journalists working for Kurdish media outlets were killed in Syria while covering fighting between Turkish-backed fighters and Syrian Kurdish militia.

CBS News - World - 20 hours ago

Central Israel residents recount Houthi missile attack

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to threaten Israel after failed interception leads to ballistic missile landing near Jaffa playground and injuring 16; 'The sirens started but we didn't make it to shelter'

YNET News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Syria Civil War's New Frontlines Emerge Post-Assad

"I believe there will be violent fighting, the end of which we do not know," a top Syrian Democratic Council official told Newsweek.

Newsweek - World - 21 hours ago

Yemen missile hits central Israel: six injured

Two days after missile strike on central Israel and air raid on Houthi stronghold Sanaa, missile strikes playground between residential buildings in southern Tel Aviv, causing heavy damage

YNET News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Fourteen injured in Tel Aviv after Israel fails to intercept missile from Yemen

Paramedics treating people for minor injuries with some taken to hospital, says ambulance service

Irish Times - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Israel has a bargaining chip with Golan Heights

Does Israel's seizure of Syrian territory serve temporary security goals? Or is it a permanent land grab that might thwart future friendly ties with Syria's new rulers and diplomatic relations with other Arab countries?

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

How Pakistan's ballistic missile programme is a headache for US, Israel and India

India should be concerned, and so should the US—for Islamabad’s nuclear ambitions seem to be growing—that if Pakistan succeeds in developing sea-launched ballistic missile systems, the Chinese may lease nuclear submarines to it

First Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

16 injured after Israel hit by Yemen-launched 'projectile'

TEL AVIV: Israel's military said on Saturday (Dec 21) that it had failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed in Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 16 people were lightly wounded. Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have repeatedly launched mi

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

George Mason University student accused of plotting terror attack on Israeli consulate in NYC

Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan believed he was hatching a plot to open fire on Israel's consulate, but was really talking to an FBI informant, officials said.

NBC News - US News - 1 day ago

explainer - Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points - December 19, 2024

People involved in the talks say key sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages for prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Biden Admin Lifts $10 Million Bounty on Syrian Warlord Who Overthrew Assad

The U.S. stopped offering a reward for the capture of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

U.S. to lift $10M bounty on de facto Syrian leader's head

Rebel group leader commits to preventing terrorist threat to U.S. and its allies

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

FBI arrests university student over alleged plot to attack Israeli consulate

George Mason University deploys Swat teams on campus as US schools use counterterror tactics against students involved in pro-Palestine demonstrations

Middle East Eye - US News - 1 day ago

US says it killed ISIS leader in Syria in 'targeted' airstrike

The U.S. military killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif and another member in an airstrike conducted in Syria on Thursday, U.S. Central Command said.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria

Washington officially regards the Syrian rebels as terrorists; they are hoping to polish their image.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Biden missing in action as Turkey inches closer to full-blown war against US-allied Kurds in Syria

Amid the end of the nearly 14 years of civil war in Syria, Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to rekindle a new war in northern Syria against America’s main ally, the Syrian Kurds.

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

Egyptian national planned attack on NYC Israeli consulate, FBI says

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 day ago

Potential consequences of Assad regime's fall in Syria for Israel

Israel's relentless bombing of Syria highlights the Netanyahu government's desire to take advantage of shifting regional power dynamics

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 1 day ago

The strategic significance of the IDF's actions in Syria

Analysis: Israel’s new preemptive defense doctrine, unveiled by its actions in Syria, marks a pivot from deterrence to proactive strikes, dismantling Syria’s strategic arms and signaling warnings to Hezbollah and Iran; the approach aims to shorten conflicts and enhance security

YNET News - Opinion - 1 day ago

In Damascus meeting, US drops reward for arrest of Syria's new leader

DAMASCUS: A senior US diplomat told Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday (Dec 20) that Washington was scrapping a reward for his arrest, and welcomed "positive messages" from their

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

US will not pursue $10m bounty on HTS leader after diplomats visit Syria

US diplomat Barbara Leaf describes HTS' Ahmed al-Sharaa as 'pragmatic' and says she had a positive, productive meeting with the Syrian group

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Jaw-dropping moment Syrian translator finds anguished message written by his missing relative on wall of Damascus prison

Syrian producer Mohammad al-Shebli was helping to translate the anguished messages scrawled on cell walls by prisoners of the brutal Assad regime made a heart-wrenching discovery.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

There are 'clear signs' of ethnic cleansing by Israel in Gaza, Doctors Without Borders says

In a separate report, Human Rights Watch accused Israel of intentionally depriving Palestinians in Gaza of access to safe water for drinking and sanitation.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. drops $10-million terrorism bounty offered for capture of Syrian rebel leader who ousted Assad

The announcement followed a meeting in Damascus between the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Ahmad al-Sharaa and the top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, Barbara Leafr

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

US diplomats and hostage envoy in Syria on first visit since Assad ouster

The team is also the first group of American diplomats to formally visit Syria in more than a decade since the US shuttered its embassy in Damascus in 2012.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

Israeli man charged with spying for Hezbollah during war

An indictment was filed on Thursday against a 19-year-old resident of Nazareth.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

US scraps bounty for HTS leader al-Golani after talks in Syria

A senior U.S. diplomat told Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday that Washington was scrapping a reward for his arrest as she welcomed...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

An Israeli airstrike on a residential tower in Gaza killed at least seven people, Palestinian health officials say. Also, Israeli settlers attack West Bank mosque.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

PKK/YPG in Syria must lay down arms, dissolve: FM Fidan to German FM

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock that the PKK terrorist group's Syrian offshoot YPG does not represent...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Assad dynasty: How one family brutally ruled Syria for 54 years | Joshua Landis

How did Hafez al-Assad rise from an army officer to establish a dynasty that brutally ruled Syria for 54 years? From seizing power in 1970 to the Hama massacre, and Bashar inheriting power, Professor Joshua Landis joined us for an in-depth conversation on the Assad family’s rise to power. Landis, chair and director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, has spent nearly 15 years living in the Middle East, including Syria, up until the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Facebook hosted adverts fundraising for Israeli army and lawmakers

Meta says it is investigating claims it promoted campaign groups seeking donations for military equipment and calling for resettlement of Gaza

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Biden Admin Sends Diplomats to Meet Syria's New Jihadist Overlords

A group of U.S. diplomatic officials meets with the rebels who toppled Bashar Assad, awkwardly seeking dialogue with a terrorist group.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Syrians Fear Jihadi Regime Will Ban Alcohol

Bar owners in Syria fear that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing power will lead to a nationwide ban on the consumption of alcohol.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Israel is up to its old 'divide and rule' tricks. Syria's Druze must resist them

Israel sees Assad's fall as a chance to revive the idea of a Druze state, stoke sectarianism in Syria and seize more land. If Syria stands united, these plans are doomed to fail

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 1 day ago

Top Syrian Druze leader condemns Israeli invasion

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri says contact between his community and new authorities in Damascus has been positive so far, 'but we are waiting for accomplishments'

Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago

Germany denies citizenship to Syrian migrant over refusal to acknowledge Israel's right to exist

Palestinian who lived in Syria until 2016 denied German citizenship after saying in interview, 'Israel is not a state'; court upholds decision, citing requirement to recognize Israel’s right to exist for citizenship approval

YNET News - World - 1 day ago

US strike kills Daesh terrorist leader in Syria

U.S. forces in Syria killed a leading Daesh terrorist and another terrorist member in a strike, the U.S. military said Friday. Washington has stepped up...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

US sends top diplomats to Syria to discuss transition

This marks the first time the United States has sent a delegation to Syria in several years.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

How Israel's war on Gaza exposed the West's hatred of Palestinians

The recent contempt shown for Palestinians reveals that the West hasn't become less hostile towards them and that any sympathy is confined to their being passive victims

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 1 day ago

Year of war weakens Israel's global passport ranking

Dubai-based Arton Capital passport Index ranks Israel 50th, down from 25th in 2023; US also sees drop; 'Trump’s incoming administration has all the motivations to make the US passport great again,' consulting company says

YNET News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Turkey and Russia Engage in Delicate Maneuvers over Syria After Assad's Downfall

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Turkey and Russia Engage in Delicate Maneuvers over Syria After Assad's Downfall -- The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between...

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israeli Tech CEO, Shot in Chest in Gaza, Sells Company for $100M

Itamar ben Hemo survived being shot in the chest while in combat in Gaza earlier this year and signed a $100 million deal this week.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Mystery Surrounding Abducted Marine Veteran Austin Tice Enters New Chapter with Syrian Manhunt -- The search for missing Marine Corps veteran Austin Tice that stumped the U.S. government for 12 years has entered a new...

The search for missing Marine Corps veteran Austin Tice that stumped the U.S. government for 12 years has entered a new, hopeful stage -- but 12 days on since Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled the country, U.S. officials remain without answers on America's longest-held hostage.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

Pentagon Reveals 2,000 US Troops Are in Syria – More than Double What Was Previously Reported -- In a surprise announcement, the Pentagon revealed that it has not been offering an accurate count of how many U.S. troops it...

In a surprise announcement, the Pentagon revealed that it has not been offering an accurate count of how many U.S. troops it has had in Syria, with the actual figure more than double the official count.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

A spokesperson for the Israeli army delivers a message to Hassan Nasrallah's daughter

ALBAWABA - Zainab Hassan Nasrallah, the daughter of the previous Hezbollah Secretary-General who was murdered in an Israeli attack on the southern subur

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Revealed: How Israel's plan to carve up Syria was thwarted by Assad's downfall

Security sources tell MEE Israel wanted to keep Assad in power under Emirati tutelage while establishing military and strategic ties with the Kurds in the northeast and the Druze in the south

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. diplomats and hostage envoy in Syria on first visit since Assad ouster

The first U.S. diplomats to visit Syria since President Bashar Assad's ouster earlier this month are now in Damascus to hold talks with the country's new leaders and seek information on the

Washington Times - World - 1 day ago

How Clarissa Ward's 'staged' Syria report exposes CNN's bias yet again

The latest fiasco further highlights the sensationalism, inaccuracy, and imbalance that have characterised CNN's coverage of Gaza and the Middle East more broadly

Middle East Eye - US News - 1 day ago

US diplomats engage Syria's new rulers amid post-Assad uncertainty

U.S. diplomats have returned to Syria to engage with its new rulers, marking a significant development in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. The...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Erdogan says Turkey will help Syria restructure state and draft constitution

Turkish leader says Ankara will provide energy and humanitarian aid to the fledgling administration in Damascus

Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago

For thousands of Jews, Israel still doesn't feel safe after the Oct. 7 attacks. So they're leaving

Israelis are increasingly moving out of the country since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack shattered any sense of safety. Government statistics estimate that 40,600 people departed long-term during the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Israel created one-state reality with force: expert

Israel, through launching a war on Gaza that killed tens of thousands and destroyed buildings and infrastructure in the strip, has forcefully created a...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Russian General Assassination, Turkey-SDF Tensions, Israel in Syria

On this episode of the American Prestige news roundup, headlines from around the globe.

The Nation - World - 1 day ago

Israeli military campaign in overdrive reducing Gaza to rubble

Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire struck multiple areas of the Gaza Strip early Friday, marking a significant escalation in Tel Aviv's military...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Why the prospect of democracy in Syria threatens Israel

As Syrians celebrated the fall of the Assad regime, Israel swiftly acted to undermine any democratic transition, fearing that it could result in greater pro-Palestine solidarity

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 1 day ago

Irish Government needs to stay resolute in the face of Israel's slanderous claims of anti-Semitism

Flinging the anti-Semitism slur around is an injustice to the many Israeli citizens who decry their government’s protracted killing spree in Gaza and the illegal settlements in the West Bank

Irish Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

U.S. delegation arrives in Syrian capital for first meetings since Assad's fall

The delegation is expected to meet with members of the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham rebel group, said a State Department spokesperson.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Israel denies fresh accusations of 'acts of genocide' and 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

Human Rights Watch accused Israel of "systemic" efforts to deprive Gazans of water, while Doctors Without Borders noted "signs of ethnic cleansing" in the north of the Palestinian territory.

SBS - World - 2 days ago

Israel accused of killing Palestinians by denying water, as Gaza bombing continues

Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens of people in Gaza overnight, as Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide and MSF said signs of ethnic cleansing “were undeniable”.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Is Israel's next target Türkiye?

Israel's actions in the Middle East risk igniting broader conflict, with Türkiye as a potential adversary

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 2 days ago

The Inside Story: Syria After Assad | 175

As the Assad regime swiftly falls, we bring you comprehensive coverage on how the U.S. and the world are grappling with this seismic shift. Our correspondent on the ground provides an unparalleled look into the unfolding events within Syria. This week on The Inside Story: Syria After Assad.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Visual Art -- The Moment Music Stood Still: Nova Exhibit Re-creates Massacre at Israeli Music Festival

The exhibit relives the celebration of peace and love abruptly cut short by horror and brutality at the hands of Hamas terrorists.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Miami Nova Exhibit Re-creates Terror Attack at Israeli Music Festival

The exhibit relives the celebration of peace and love abruptly cut short by horror and brutality at the hands of Hamas terrorists.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

51 martyrs, 94 wounded in 4 Israeli massacres in Gaza within 24 hours

ALBAWABA- The Gaza Strip continues to endure relentless Israeli aggression, with the past 24 hours witnessing four brutal massacres that claimed the liv

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

The rise of the 'woke right:' A new threat to Israel and the West?

Epoch Times Associate Producer Karys Rhea explores the growing influence of the “woke right"

YNET News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Maxim Khalil returns to Syria after 12 years amid historic political change

ALBAWABA - Maxim Khalil returns to Syria after 12 years, marking a historic moment following Bashar al-Assad's resignation.The return of Maxim Khalil to

Albawaba - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Only significant Israeli-American action would end Houthi threat

Analysis: Israel's strike on Hodeida and Sanaa can have no real effect on the rebel force motivated by extreme Muslim fervor and euphoria over military successes; without targeting their weapons production, their leaders and civilian control, they will persist

YNET News - Opinion - 2 days ago

Syrian swimmer dedicates world championship win to Türkiye

Syrian-born swimmer Muhammed Naim Mısıroğlu, who triumphed in the 30-39 age category at the Oceanman Open Water Swimming World Championship, dedicated...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

Opinion | Syria: Why Is The Middle East Always In Turmoil?

Why is the Arab world perpetually at war with itself? Why does it spawn so many extremist groups? Why has it been trapped in cycles of violence and instability for decades?

NDTV - Opinion - 2 days ago

Human Rights Watch says Israel's restriction of water supply in Gaza amounts to acts of genocide

Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of causing the deaths of thousands of Palestinians by systematically restricting and targeting Gaza's water supply in a campaign that amounted to 'acts of genocide.'

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Israeli hacker faces extradition to U.S. for role in global ransomware network

Rostislav Panev, accused of developing ransomware software for the notorious LockBit cybercrime group wanted in America for conspiracy, fraud, and cybercrime charges; group allegedly extorted $500 million globally; Panev denies wrongdoing

YNET News - Technology - 2 days ago

Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide: HRW

Israel has killed thousands of Palestinians in Gaza by denying them clean water which legally amounts to acts of genocide and extermination, New York-based...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Finally, a future of hope after 54 years of a tyrannical dynasty in Syria

We Syrians know this victory did not come easily. It is the result of years of sacrifices by martyrs, freedom fighters, and voices of activists who refused to be silenced.

Global Voices - World - 2 days ago

How Israel turned Gaza's 'safe zones' into graveyards

In these so-called places of refuge, more than 60 members of my extended family have been killed - but still the world maintains its silence

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 2 days ago

Israeli tech's top 10 funding rounds of 2024: Wiz sets another record - (Ctech)

Wiz continues to dominate, while companies like Cyera and Armis prove Israeli startups are thriving despite challenges. Local companies secured 20 "mega rounds" (over $100 million) in total.

Times of Israel - Business - 2 days ago

Turkish intel eliminates a PKK ringleader in Syria

Security sources said on Thursday that Yayla Kızılkaya, who led a “women’s unit” within the PKK/YPG terrorist group, was eliminated in an operation...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 2 days ago

Israeli airstrikes target Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa, port city Hodeida

Israeli airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, and Red Sea port city Hodeida left energy facilities ablaze in response to missiles launched earlier by the Houthis.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Israel hits Yemen's rebel-held capital and port city with airstrikes

Strikes happened just after the Israeli military said its air force intercepted a missile launched from Yemen

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Israel blocked access to clean water in Gaza, says Human Rights Watch

The report states that deaths from dehydration, water-borne diseases, and a lack of clean water and sanitation are likely underreported.

Euractiv - Health - 3 days ago

Israel Hits Houthis in Yemen; Strikes Capital, Sana'a, for First Time

Israel conducted its third long-range airstrike on the Houthis in Yemen early Thursday, hours after the rebels fired a missile at Israel.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

China Says It Wants to 'Play Constructive Role' in Post-Assad Syria

China's envoy to the United Nations declared that Beijing is seeking to "play a constructive role" in the future of Syria.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?'

The gutted carcasses of millions of homes, the signature of horrific firepower, Russian air strikes and Assad's barrel bombs, flung at civilian life. Eleven million people fled their homes during Syria's 13-year civil war, leaving rubble and dust behind.

Sky News - World - 3 days ago

FM Fidan rejects Trump claim of 'Turkish takeover' of Syria

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's claim of a so-called Turkish 'takeover' in Syria, as he said it would...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 3 days ago

Israel-Hamas: Hope of ceasefire

There is increasing hope of a Gaza ceasefire over coming days, but what would a deal look like?

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Selective justice: The double standards of international criticism against Israel

Opinion: Where was Amnesty International, which accuses Israel of genocide, during Assad's slaughter of Syrians or Sudan’s Darfur genocide? Hopes human rights groups would avoid bias of global bodies have proven unfounded, highlighting persistent double standard

YNET News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Syria's Jihadi Overlord, Rebranded as a Suit-Wearing Statesman, Asks World for Money

The head of the al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria rebranded himself as a Western-friendly statesman in an interview.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Syrian opposition forces set sights on key town held by terrorists

Ain al-Arab in Syria’s north might be next in opposition forces’ advances against the terrorist group PKK/YPG, which nears collapse after the fall of...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 3 days ago

Tensions between Israel and Turkey escalate over Syria: 'It's time to pay attention'

Ankara's growing military presence in Syria has led to a diplomatic clash between former allies Israel and Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has supported Hamas, even hinting at some sort of armed intervention.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Assad will face justice for Syria regime horrors, says investigator

Lawyer Bill Wiley believes Russia will eventually hand over Assad as he has ‘no value’

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Houthis see 'little to lose' as missile threat persists and Israel considers retaliation, experts say

Israel intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen toward Tel Aviv, prompting discussions of a military response; Iran-backed group continues attacks amid Israel's multi-front war, posing a growing but manageable threat

YNET News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Will Syria's new rulers abandon resistance to Israel?

Israel has visited so much injustice and grief on Palestinians, Lebanese, and Syrians alike. So uniting with resistance forces in the region should remain high on Damascus's agenda

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia's Syria exit could help Ukraine-Israel relationship as analyst warns it 'offers little' to Jerusalem

With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive weapons and technology.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Syria's Damascus airport reopens with 1st flight leaving for Aleppo

The first flight since the ouster of Syria's Bashar Assad regime took off from Damascus to Aleppo in the country's north as the airport in the...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

'People fear they might be executed': Syrians come out for a frank talk with RT

As Syria gets accustomed to its new rulers, minorities share their feelings of hope, fear, and despair

Russia Today - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia says in touch with Türkiye on Syria's post-Assad future

Russia is maintaining a dialogue with Türkiye to discuss Syria’s future after the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime, Russia's consul general in...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 4 days ago

Concern in the US, Israel over Elon Musk's handling of sensitive and classified information

Three parallel investigations have been opened in the US regarding the billionaire, and the US Air Force has refused to grant him a high-level security clearance, the New York Times reports; Other countries, including in Europe, have expressed concern

YNET News - World - 4 days ago

They're still celebrating the miraculous fall of the Assad regime in Damascus, and the killing has stopped in Syria except for parts of th...

They’re still celebrating the miraculous fall of the Assad regime in Damascus, and the killing has stopped in Syria except for parts of the north, east and south. So what are the odds that the man whose fighters brought down the regime, Ahmed al-Sharaa, can bring peace, prosperity and even democracy to Syria?

Korea Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Telling Israel the killing must stop in Gaza is not antisemitic

Israel had every right respond to Hamas, but some of its supporters ignore a critical constraint under international law.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 4 days ago

Palestinians sue Blinken over continued US military aid to Israel despite rights abuses

Lawsuit says US created loopholes for Israel to continue violating Leahy Law and still receive American military aid

Middle East Eye - US News - 4 days ago

Lawsuit accuses State Department of creating loopholes for Israel on military aid and human rights

A lawsuit by a group of Palestinians in Gaza and American relatives accuses the State Department of giving Israel a pass when it comes to a U.S. law.

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Israeli judo bronze medal winner in Paris launches scholarship for young athletes

Judoka Peter Paltchik announces launch of a foundation to support athletes in judo, swimming, gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics; 'Financial pressure is a huge obstacle; this is the mission I've taken on'

YNET News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

After the fall of the Assad regime, the German government wants Syrian doctors like Alaa Aldarf to stay.

Syrians make up the largest group of foreign doctors in Germany. Around 6,000 now live and work here after fleeing the civil war in their homeland. Now, after the fall of the Assad regime, the German government wants Syrian doctors to stay, saying their work has become indispensable for the health care system.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 4 days ago

Why did Israel kill the last orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza?

Such actions are part of a broader strategy to physically destroy Palestinians in Gaza as a collective and ensure that Gaza's population remains unable to recover or rebuild

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 4 days ago

EU to reopen embassy in Damascus to liaise with Syria's new leadership

"We can't leave a vacuum in Syria," said the EU's top diplomat.

Euractiv - World - 4 days ago

Israel Bombs Syria, Triggers Earthquake-like Seismic Activity: Reports | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Israel Bombs Syria, Triggers Earthquake-like Seismic Activity: Reports | Vantage with Palki Sharma Israel launched its heaviest bomb strikes in Syria in over a decade on Sunday (December 15). The Israeli explosion took place near Syria’s coastal region, Tartus and its impact was reportedly registered on the Richter scale. The explosion was measured as a 3.1 magnitude earthquake on the seismic sensor.

First Post - Top Stories - 4 days ago

UK confirms contact with HTS and donates £50m in aid to Syrians

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for 'a representative government, an inclusive government'

Middle East Eye - US News - 5 days ago

Who controls Syria after Assad?

Rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government has left both Syrians and foreign observers wondering who will fill the vacuum and what comes next

Voice of America - World - 5 days ago

Trump highlights Türkiye's role as 'key player' in Syria's future

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hailed Türkiye's regional role as a major power and his personal ties with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as he...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 5 days ago

Fears grow over 'Syria effect' spreading to Jordan, West Bank

Analysis: Shin Bet and military intelligence chiefs, burned by the failures of October 7, visit kingdom next door amid growing concerns for stability of the regime from local groups that could be inspired by the successful removal of Assad

YNET News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Assad paints himself as 'custodian' to Syria as picture unfolds on collapse of Damascus

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad broke his silence since fleeing the nation following the Islamist rebel takeover and looked to portray himself only ever as a "custodian" of Syria.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Hezbollah chief says group lost critical arms supply route from Iran with Syrian ouster of Assad

Hezbollah lost its most important supply route from Iran through Syria with the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, the group’s chief admitted Sunday.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Mother of American Found in Syria: 'We All Want You Home'

An American citizen who disappeared seven months ago into former Syrian President Bashar Assad’s notorious prison system said he was released by the “liberators” who arrived in Damascus a day after the longtime ruler fled the capital. (Dec. 13) AP

Military.com - Opinion - 5 days ago

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Ousted Syria president Assad makes first statement since regime's fall

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has made his first comments since his regime was defeated by rebels in a lightning quick military advance – claiming he was evacuated to Russia as the base he was at came under drone attack.

Independent UK - World - 5 days ago

Revisiting Syrian massacre site

With the fall of Assad’s government, people are finally breaking their silence, uncovering evidence of war crimes and demanding justice for the atrocities that haunted their communities for years.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Israel drops massive 'earthquake bomb' on Syria

Video shared online showed the massive explosion as Israel bombarded northwestern Syria near the city of Tartus

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria

Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the latest developments in Syria increased the threat to Israel, "despite the moderate image that the rebel leaders claim to present".

Euractiv - World - 6 days ago

Children dig up bones where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre

Dozens of people were killed in April 2013 when Assad henchmen filmed themselves pushing people into a pit and shooting them. More than a decade on, there are hopes some of those responsible may finally be brought to justice.

Sky News - World - 6 days ago

UK opens diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels who ousted Assad

Foreign Office announces £50m in humanitarian aid for Syrians after fall of regime

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Mother of an American journalist imprisoned in Syria sees hope following news of Travis Timmerman's release

The mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist captured in Syria, said the news of Travis Timmerman's recent prison release has sparked new hope that her son will soon walk free.

Fox News - World - 6 days ago

For Palestinians, Syria is a closing door and an opening window

Analysis: The crimes attributed to the Assad regime against Syrians, Palestinians, and Lebanese make it very hard for anyone to shed a tear on a tyrant regime that controlled its people with steel and fire

YNET News - Opinion - 6 days ago

UK opens diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels

Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) remain a proscribed terrorist group, Lammy said

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

Israel accuses Ireland of 'crossing red line' as it closes embassy

Irish premier Simon Harris said he ‘utterly rejected’ the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel.

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Türkiye launches diplomatic blitz for future of Syria after Assad

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria dominates the agenda in its northern neighbor, Türkiye. A primary actor in the region, the country's leaders...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 6 days ago

The families whose loved ones vanished without a trace in Bashar al-Assad's Syria

More than 100,000 people have disappeared since Syria's civil war began. That's roughly four times the number of Syrians living in Australia — vanished without a trace. SBS Dateline meets the people still searching for their loved ones and demanding accountability.

SBS - World - 7 days ago

Syrian commander on Israeli frontline says invasion will go no further

Rebel commander in Qatana, a Syrian town just 8km from Israeli troops, says 'we refuse to let anyone enter Syria'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Syria's path to stability remains deeply uncertain

The group that brought down the Assad regime might be in the process of reinventing itself but it would be foolish to imagine that the Islamists of HTS have converted to the cause of liberal democracy

Irish Times - Opinion - 8 days ago

What it's like for people in Syria

Sky News has been in Syria in the days since Assad was ousted. We've seen the chaos of joyful crowds as well as the horror of the regime's torture prisons.

Sky News - Top Stories - 8 days ago

The Syrian dream rises from the ashes of Assad's nightmare

Two years after our conversation with Waad al-Kateab about the desperate plight of Syrian refugees, we return to have a very different conversation. Less than a week after the dramatic and unexpected collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal reign, Syrians are beginning to dream once again of a future they believed had died.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

'Russia to completely leave bases in Syria after Assad's ouster'

Russia is preparing to completely withdraw its forces from military bases in Syria, a memo by Germany's Defense Ministry claimed...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 days ago

Syria after Assad: Europe must play a constructive role or risk irrelevance

Celebrations are giving way to uncertainty over the country's fragile future, which will be shaped by internal divisions and regional rivalries

Middle East Eye - US News - 8 days ago

Opinion: The U.S. should not yet trust Syria's new regime

The fall of the dictator is good news for Syrians, for their neighbors and for the U.S. But that doesn't necessarily mean the governing rebels are anyone's allies.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 8 days ago

Palestinian resistance can always survive without outside support. Can Israel?

Despite the jubilation in Israel over its recent achievements, its Palestinian victims will continue the struggle until its genocidal Jewish supremacist regime is fully dismantled

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 8 days ago

Amid the joy after Assad's ouster, Syrians search for their missing

Loved ones are now searching for the estimated 150,000 people who were detained and disappeared in Bashar Assad's Syrian government gulags.

Los Angeles Times - World - 9 days ago

Syria's New Rulers Are Former Al-Qaeda Terrorists. Why Is D.C. Celebrating Them? | Opinion

A former Al Qaeda commander has seized power in Damascus, bringing great jubilation and relief to Washington, DC regime-changers who pined for this day.

Newsweek - Opinion - 9 days ago

From Trump, to Russia and Iran — Syria's crisis has huge global consequences

The dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.

CNBC - World - 9 days ago

Experts highlight Türkiye-EU cooperation for Syria's stability

Experts underscored the importance of the European Union in taking an active role in ending the ongoing crisis in Syria and bolstering relations with...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 9 days ago

Syria after Assad: As a new era dawns, could there be hope for Palestine?

The dream of seeing all Arab peoples living in dignity has become possible once again

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 9 days ago

Inside Assad's escape: How Russian agents smuggled him out of Syria

Deposed Syrian dictator instructed to board private jet, disable transponder and land at Russian air base near Latakia before continuing to Moscow; while Putin approved operation, he reportedly has no plans to meet with Assad

YNET News - World - 10 days ago

UN condemns Israeli occupation of Syrian buffer zone in wake of Assad ouster

The IDF has crossed into the buffer zone dividing Israel and Syria and occupied the area that, by international law, should be kept free from military presence.

Washington Examiner - World - 10 days ago

Syrian refugees in Europe fear being forced home after Assad's fall

As European nations reassess asylum policies for Syrians following fall of Assad regime, many fear being forced to return despite rebuilding their lives abroad

YNET News - World - 10 days ago

Commentary: A rebel leader has done in Syria what world powers and the UN could not

Rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani's success or failure in transitioning from extremist to nation builder will be felt around the world, says CNA's Liling Tan, who covered the UN for a decade.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 10 days ago

Australian PM condemns anti-Israel graffiti as 'hate crime'

Prime minister calls attack on Jewish community a ‘hate crime’

Independent UK - World - 11 days ago

US military mission in Syria against ISIS continues after Assad's fall — for now

The fall of the Assad regime has threatened to give the Islamic State and other jihadi groups a chance to reconstitute.

Washington Examiner - World - 11 days ago

Social media users mourn Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada

A prominent activist who was tortured under the Assad government, Hamada was found in Syria's 'human slaughterhouse'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Israel's Protego fund fuels defense tech boom, raising $70M in 2 weeks

Israel’s Protego fund has raised $70 million in two weeks, targeting $200 million to invest in cutting-edge defense technologies; Spearheaded by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser, the fund is driving innovation in Israel’s booming defense tech ecosystem

YNET News - Technology - 11 days ago

West has nothing to fear from Syria, rebel leader whose group ousted Assad tells Sky News

Abu Mohammed al Jolani, the leader of rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), gives his first remarks to a Western news organisation since the fall of the Assad regime.

Sky News - World - 11 days ago

Syria after Assad: What's next for a nation scarred by barbarism?

Opinion: The collapse of Assad’s regime ended over 50 years of dictatorship, marking a historic shift for Syria; yet, questions remain over the swift withdrawal of allies, the rise of Islamist figures and the nation’s uncertain path after years of devastation

YNET News - Opinion - 12 days ago

Gabbard backs Trump's push against US involvement in Syria post-Assad

Gabbard's comments came after she was severely criticized for meeting with just-deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad in 2017.

Washington Examiner - World - 12 days ago

Syria after Assad: The winners for now are Turkey and the West

Russian and Iranian influence in the region is diminished. But without a clear road map, a Libya or Sudan outcome in Syria is possible

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Former Israeli president claims Queen Elizabeth 'saw Israelis as terrorists'

Reuven Rivlin exposes frosty ties with late monarch but praises King Charles as 'so friendly' in speech at Technion gala In London

YNET News - World - 12 days ago

Impact of Syria's fall on Israeli economy

Analysis: The absence of clear political relations and intentions between Israel and Syria creates a security risk which directly harms the country's economy

YNET News - Opinion - 12 days ago

Shekel rally could push Bank of Israel toward early 2025 rate cut

Dollar falls 0.5% against shekel, reaching 9-month low, while euro weakens similarly; analysts say the rally could prompt central bank rate cut by Q1 2024

YNET News - Business - 12 days ago

Syria: We need new ways of delivering aid following collapse of Assad regime

Engaging local groups in aid efforts and giving them the responsibility to assist populations could help end the state of humanitarian paralysis for civilians

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Israel hits several Damascus sites, opens '4th front' on Syria border

Israel struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria allegedly to prevent them from falling into the hands of 'hostile actors,'...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 days ago

'Cancer is like a bike ride': Israeli cyclist battling leukemia sets sights on Tour de France

Diagnosed with leukemia shortly after October 7, Roy Loewenberg endured grueling treatment in the hospital; now, he’s determined to become one of handful of Israelis to complete race

YNET News - Science - 13 days ago

Syria Is Finally Free | Opinion

I hope that Syrians can find a way out of this bloody, 14-year conflict which has destroyed such a beautiful, historical country.

Newsweek - Opinion - 13 days ago

In Syria and everywhere, the status quo is finished. The West will have to react

Opinion: The fall of Assad’s regime shattered the regional status quo, exposing Western passivity; Israel’s strikes weakened Iran and Hezbollah but lack strategic depth; with Iran advancing its nuclear program, Israel must act decisively before threats escalate further

YNET News - Opinion - 13 days ago

Outcome of Syrian rebel offensive surprises the world

Analysis: Intelligence in the world and in Israel was completely surprised by the successes of the Syrian rebels, who overthrew the brutal regime; Israel's government considers its response

YNET News - Opinion - 13 days ago

Developments in Syria favor Israel, but the tide could turn on a dime

Commentary: Rebels near Israel’s border are local villagers with past ties to Israel, while Kurdish militias disrupt Iran’s arms route to Lebanon; with US curbing Erdoğan’s ambitions, Israel readies for potential threats, including jihadists nearing Golan border

YNET News - Opinion - 14 days ago

The Syrian National Army: Rebels, thugs or Turkish proxies?

The umbrella group - closely tied with Ankara and accused of abuses against Kurds - has played a pivotal role in the rebel offensive

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Why Amnesty concluded Israel's actions in Gaza are calculated and deliberate genocide

USA, Germany and many other states actively transfer arms to Israel. They are violating their obligation to prevent genocide and are at risk of becoming complicit in the destruction of Palestine and its people

Irish Times - Opinion - 15 days ago

Analysis: The ongoing geopolitical developments in Syria and across the region threaten Jordan's stability, a scenario for which Israel must prepare

Analysis: The ongoing geopolitical developments in Syria and across the region threaten Jordan's stability, a scenario for which Israel must prepare

YNET News - Opinion - 15 days ago

Thousands of attacks a day: Inside Israel's cyber war against Iran and Hezbollah

As the cannons fall silent, a parallel covert war rages—sophisticated, relentless and equally perilous; welcome to the battlefield of cyberwarfare

YNET News - Technology - 15 days ago

Shifting balances and power lines in Syria

The opposition's military gains hold the power to reshape Syria’s status quo or push Damascus into the heart of a wider regional conflict

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 15 days ago

Syrians cannot afford another decade of violence and despair

Mediation efforts must prioritise a political resolution that protects civilians and provides a pathway to sustainable peace

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 15 days ago

Fears of Syria's collapse: Israel's dilemmas and Erdoğan's interests

Commentary: Rebels advance south and east, posing threats to Israel: from missiles and possible chemical weapons falling into jihadist hands to Iranian entrenchment in Syria and Assad's potential collapse; yet Erdoğan, like Israel, has a stake in keeping Assad afloat

YNET News - Opinion - 16 days ago

Israel forces thousands of Palestinians to flee Gaza's Beit Lahia

People seeking shelter in the northern Gaza town have been made to flee amid brutal months-long offensive accused of aiming to ethnically cleanse the area

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Significant discrimination against Israelis and Jews in US job market, study reveals

A California State University study, published by the ADL, found Israeli-Americans must submit 39% more job applications than Western Europeans to get similar positive responses, with the largest gap in Seattle at 6.8% versus 23.1%

YNET News - Business - 17 days ago

UK 'reviewing F-35 fighter jet and Israel arms licences', say campaigners

Rights groups say clarification from UK government follows threat to seek court injunction banning all arms exports to Israel

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 17 days ago

2+2=5? Israeli student math, science scores plummet, study finds

International TIMSS results reveal a 32-point decline for Israeli students between 2019 and 2023, with significant gaps between Hebrew- and Arabic-speaking students; Education Ministry plans curriculum revisions to address the alarming trend

YNET News - Science - 17 days ago

Israel's climate bill is a joke and not how you deal with the climate crisis

Opinion: The Israeli government continues to ignore the climate risks and the climate bill to be submitted to the Knesset for approval next week is nothing more than a PR stunt

YNET News - Opinion - 17 days ago

Shifting power dynamics in Syria: Assad regime and allies face major setbacks

Syrian opposition strikes a blow to Assad regime and its allies, weakening their power in Syria by a decisive opposition offensive and taking Aleppo

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 17 days ago

Actor Kevin Spacey's visit to Israel triggers backlash for being 'in bad taste'

Social media users criticised the actor for visiting Israel during its war on Gaza, which has killed over 44,000 Palestinians

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 18 days ago

How the Lebanon ceasefire may show who now wields real power in Israel

Israel's new elites, the religious Zionists, are more interested in resettling Gaza than fighting Hezbollah, while Netanyahu will do anything to preserve his coalition and avoid the ICC

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Israel to ease defense export rules, opening local market to new international buyers

Defense Ministry plans to grant Israeli defense firms access to dozens of new markets by repealing laws that complicate export processes, aiming to remove red tape and boost global competitiveness of Israel’s defense industry

YNET News - Business - 18 days ago

Natural allies: Iranians reject regime's anti-Israel policies

Opinion: Once allies, Iran and Israel now face deep hostility due to the Islamic Republic’s anti-Israel stance; many Iranians, frustrated with the regime’s oppression and failed policies, view Israel as a natural ally, embracing shared interests and historic bonds

YNET News - Opinion - 19 days ago

Syrian president vows to retaliate for rebel offensive, with Russian help

Islamist extremists opposing Assad regime overpower Syrian military in key points in north of country

YNET News - World - 20 days ago

Opinion: Oxford Union debated the motion, 'Israel is an apartheid state committing genocide'; but as pro-Israel speakers tried to present their case, the event devolved into one of the most appalling and blatantly antisemitic scenes imaginable

Opinion: Oxford Union debated the motion, 'Israel is an apartheid state committing genocide'; but as pro-Israel speakers tried to present their case, the event devolved into one of the most appalling and blatantly antisemitic scenes imaginable

YNET News - Opinion - 21 days ago

Biden buys controversial book on Israeli-Palestinian conflict during Black Friday shopping

Historian Rashid Khalidi’s The Hundred Years' War on Palestine frames conflict as colonial campaign against indigenous Palestinian population; Khalidi regarded as one of most prominent critics of Israel, particularly following October 7 Hamas attack

YNET News - World - 21 days ago

Maintaining calm in Syria priority for Türkiye: Foreign Ministry

Maintaining calm in Idlib and the adjacent region, which is at the zero point of Türkiye's border, is a priority for Ankara, Foreign Ministry...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 22 days ago

Iron Dome maker becomes latest Israeli defense contractor to report historic gains amid war

Rafael announces record-breaking order backlog of $15.8 billion to be fulfilled over next 4 years; net Q3 profit soars to $50 million

YNET News - Business - 23 days ago

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Almost Derailed By Anti-Israel Protestors

The demonstrators were met by 'boos' from the crowd and shouts of 'USA, USA, USA.'

International Business Times - US News - 23 days ago

Hezbollah can only claim Pyrrhic victory, but the real one is Israel's

Analysis: While criticism of the cease-fire agreement is valid, it is equally true that Hezbollah was badly battered in this war, and Israel can claim a resounding victory; Now Israel needs to turn its attention to the Iranian nuclear threat that, if it materializes, will render Hezbollah irrelevant in terms of Middle East power dynamics

YNET News - Opinion - 24 days ago

Oil and gold prices decline after Israel agrees to ceasefire in Lebanon

ALBAWABA – Oil recorded a significant decline yesterday after Israel agreed to ceasefire in Lebanon, following recent high increases.

Albawaba - Business - 24 days ago

Even with cease-fire, Israel can't lower it's guard in Lebanon

Opinion: Hezbollah has suffered greatly over the last year, but it won't sit idle in Lebanon and will work to rearm under the Israeli radar should the country allow it

YNET News - Opinion - 25 days ago

Israel approves Rezin weight loss pill for indefinite use

Health Ministry lifts a 3-month limit previously imposed following a series of successful studies; 'The most important factor in our decision was the well-being of the patients' says Dr. Rakefet Bachrach

YNET News - Science - 25 days ago

Israel offers investment opportunities in tech, amid war

Few investors are visiting Israel, creating opportunity to invest in 9,000 startups at lower valuations; the third Israel Tech Mission brings 44 entrepreneurs and investors to connect with Israel's high-tech sector

YNET News - Technology - 25 days ago

Hezbollah's terror army will rebuild—Israel's test lies in first breach

Commentary: As Lebanon cease-fire nears, questions linger: Will Hezbollah bypass restrictions, and can the enforcement mechanism deliver? IDF braces for border test that could turn the deal into a real solution—or a repeat of failed Resolution 1701

YNET News - Opinion - 26 days ago

Israel retreat helps rescuers heal from October 7 terror attack

Visitors receive treatments such as ice baths and voice therapy to lower stress levels and resilience; 'I was in a very bad mental state, couldn't sleep at night, I was sleeping on the floor and had all kinds of strange symptoms' one ZAKA rescuer says

YNET News - Science - 27 days ago

Stalked on social media: Israelis accused of war crimes increasingly in danger‏

35,000 Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel have had their details leaked on Telegram as part of an effort to try individual Israelis for alleged war crimes

YNET News - Technology - 27 days ago

Rabbi who went missing in UAE was murdered, says Israel

Iran ‘immediately suspected of being behind’ the death of Zvi Kogan in Abu Dhabi, say security experts

Telegraph UK - World - 27 days ago

Battered by Israel, Iran and Hezbollah shift terror operations to southern Syria

Analysis: Hezbollah and pro-Iranian militias establish new bases and relocate forces to evade further strikes while maintaining strategic footholds near Golan Heights

YNET News - Opinion - 28 days ago

Israeli study uncovers secrets behind human brain's unique size and complexity

Hebrew University researchers develop method to study ancient brain epigenetics without preserved brain tissue, using algorithms to reconstruct DNA methylation patterns from bones, offering new insights into human brain evolution and its unique capabilities

YNET News - Science - 1 month ago

Israeli defense giant posts record $122 million Q3 profit amid war

Israel Aerospace Industries reports record-breaking financial performance for Q3, with $25 billion order backlog, 60% rise in net profit and 16% increase in revenue, driven by high demand for defense technologies

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Students with mental health challenges volunteer for Israeli Navy commandos

'Special in Uniform' program allows students to contribute to military during these challenging times; Here are some of their stories

YNET News - Science - 1 month ago

Microsoft introduces 80 new AI features, including Israeli developments

At annual Ignite conference, Microsoft unveils dozens of new AI-powered features for its applications, including innovations developed by its R&D centers in Israel

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

'Water is more precious than gold here': Turkey's strikes on Syria's Kurds cut water supply to 1 million

Report sheds light on dire consequences of Ankara's bombing campaign against Kurdish forces in Syria, leaving residents relying on water deliveries; Kurdish leaders accuse Turkey of attempted 'genocide' while legal experts suggest strikes may constitute war crime

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Iran, Israel among rivals to showcase their arms at Vietnam defence expo

Nearly 200 companies from 27 countries have already reserved booths at Hani event next month with participation of Iran despite sanctions imposed by the West

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Salesforce completes $2 billion acquisition of Israeli unicorn Own

Israeli cloud backup firm, valued at $3.3 billion in 2021, sees decline in valuation with deal; primary beneficiaries include founders, Israel’s Vertex Ventures and US funds Insight, BlackRock and Tiger Global

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

'I've been used as an example': Susan Sarandon says is punished for anti-Israel statements

The actress, known for her anti-Israel stances since the start of the Gaza war, says in interview she has been blacklisted by the industry for her views

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

How would Trump's victory affect US economy and aid to Israel?

Analysis: Trump vows economic steps that could spark global trade war, though predictions remain uncertain; while Netanyahu has congratulated him, Israel's future support largely hinges on Trump’s commitment to maintaining aid in wartime

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

How Israel's largest investment house shifted focus to waste management

Psagot, once Israel’s top investment firm, will rebrand as R.G.A. after acquiring the long-standing waste management company in a multi-million deal

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Zara Israel's new policy costs customers more

Customers are surprised to learn they must pay for items exchanged and wait 14 days to be reimbursed; Zara Israel walks away from practice in most markets and by most retailers who allow the exchange of items at no cost to shoppers

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

From Silicon Valley to the sea: Can Amazon shake accusations of anti-Israel bias?

Amazon's recent Twitch registration block on Israelis is just one in a string of controversies, including silence on a kidnapped employee, a VP’s contentious 'Palestine' necklace, Jewish staff citing antisemitism on internal channels and defaced pro-Israel books

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Fortified underground: Where Israel's wealthiest keep their secrets

Vault rooms with reinforced walls and biometric security may sound like something out of a movie, but for a couple thousand dollars a year, private safes like these are accessible; it’s not just about valuables—many seek the privacy these vaults ensure

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Losing followers and friends, but still fighting: The influencers standing strong for Israel

Coming from fashion, TV and music, they’ve spent the past year using their influence to support Israel; despite losing followers, partnerships and facing threats, these international influencers stay steadfast in their advocacy

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Despite war-induced economic strain, Israeli tech sees surge in massive fundraising rounds

Ongoing war, economic pressures and budget cuts haven’t slowed Israeli high-tech; recent fundraising shows sector's resilience, with new and smaller investors stepping in as major funds pull back; experts project 2024 investments could reach $10 billion

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Ta-Nehisi Coates: Gaza genocide, witnessing Israel's apartheid & the US elections

“I can’t watch a guy plugged up to an IV burned alive.” Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of America’s most celebrated writers. His latest book, The Message, took him to Senegal, South Carolina and Israel-Palestine. The book has been both praised and slammed for calling out Israeli apartheid. Coates joined us to reflect on the backlash, but also takes his time to offer a deeper perspective on the Gaza genocide, the US elections, and his journey as a writer.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

London has become a top destination of choice for Israeli companies

There are now 22 Israeli-related companies listed on the London Stock Exchange with a combined market capitalization of over $11 billion

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Israeli model says actor David Schwimmer threatened for Israel support, hired security

Liya Noga, who is a die-hard 'Friends' fan, had dinner with Schwimmer arranged by her partner, Nathaniel Buzolic; 'He’s doing a lot of things for Israel behind the scenes, and he even received serious threats to his life and his children’s lives because of his support'

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Turkey tightens goods embargo on Israel, targeting Palestinian trade

Turkish exports to Palestinian Authority have surged tenfold since embargo, with some goods reaching Israel; Turkish exporters must now secure official declaration from PA's Economy Ministry to ensure goods are for Palestinians only

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Israeli actor spotted with Miley Cyrus in Los Angeles

Tom Baum releases short video of himself with the popular American singer after recreating her iconic look for a Purim dress-up party

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Israel is using surveillance technology to subjugate and target Palestinians

Data collection and technology can be harmful, especially when used to monitor and subjugate marginalized people. This can be seen most clearly in how Israel has used technology in its war against Palestinians.

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

Anti-Israel hacker group hacks 'Internet Archive', exposing 31 million users

Popular website confirms was hacked causing data breach exposing information of 31 million users; attackers say will go against all who serve the 'global Zionist regime'

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

Ynetnews launches new mobile app for instant access to Israeli news

Israel at your fingertips: Get instant access to breaking news, analysis and expert opinion on Israel; download the app for free from Google Play and Apple App Store

YNET News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Israel poised to attack Iran's oil fields, a move that will hurt China

Iran's oil minister Mohsen Paknejad visited country's key facilities amid regional tensions, raising global concerns about energy disruptions if Israel strikes Iran; Such an attack would not favor China, which heavily relies on discounted Iranian oil exports

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

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Times of Israel - Business - 2 months ago

FIFA will not ban Israel – media

The FIFA Council reportedly does not plan to suspend Israeli teams from its competitions, after previously delaying its decision

Russia Today - Sports - 2 months ago

How the war on Gaza exposed Israeli and western fascism

Material and rhetorical support for the genocide of the Palestinian people is everywhere. It's time to ask why

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 months ago

How Israeli genocide in Gaza exposed the West's liberal delusion

On a global scale, support for a violent settler colony is an anachronism. Western countries that would protect Israel over universal values are a shrinking enclave

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Israel, Iran and the tightrope of regional war

What is the price tag for convincing Iran to back down? The US is desperately trying to keep a lid on the heightened tensions in the Middle East, following Israel’s assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Hanieyeh in Iran’s capital, and the air strike on a Beirut suburb that killed senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. Benjamin Netanyahu seems determined to escalate tensions with Iran to the brink of war, largely to keep himself in power.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Israel is following Netanyahu 'blindly' into the abyss

Two assassinations. Two capital cities. Less than 24 hours. One struck an apartment in downtown Beirut, killing a woman and two children - targeting a Hezbollah senior commander. Then just hours later, a strike in the heart of Tehran, assassinating Hamas’s most high-profile figure, and its political chief - Ismail Haniyeh.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 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 - 10 months ago