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“I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side,” the U.S. president said.
The slain man was identified as Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, 19, from Eilat.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind at least two antisemitic attacks, Australia’s national security agency found.
The Committee to Protect Journalists removed six names between March 29 and May 7. All six were actually “terror combatants.”
The Palestinian Authority pays a one-time grant to incarcerated terrorists and to slain terrorists’ families.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind at least two antisemitic attacks, Australia’s national security agency found.
“The era in which a terrorist group held an entire nation hostage is coming to an end,” said the U.S. secretary of state.
The Israeli premier reiterates that he and the U.S. president have pledged to never allow the Islamic Republic to get the bomb.
Louay Hisham Mahmoud Basal was eliminated in a targeted strike after being identified as an immediate threat to Israeli troops.
“Our mission is to thwart every enemy, dismantle terrorist infrastructure, and serve as a front-line defense for the communities of the north,” said Zamir.
The Israeli military also targeted observation assets used against troops.
Tehran would rather send its funds to terrorist groups across the world than caring for its own people, the U.S. Secretary of State said.
Relations with Jerusalem may thaw under the new right-wing prime minister, but he may lack the political capital for a full reversal.
Among this year’s recipients was Brit HaNegev VeHa’ar, an initiative that brings together residents of the Western Negev and Gush Etzion.
Kids near the border are still routinely forced to take shelter during Hezbollah attacks.
An agreement with Tehran will not affect Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah in Lebanon, said the secretary of state.
Tamar Steinberg and Shahar Tibi in a dual podium finish at the event in Portugal.
The Committee to Protect Journalists removed six names between March 29 and May 7. All six were actually “terror combatants.”
Jerusalem summoned the chargé d’affaires after videos showed Spanish police using force against participants returning home.
The U.N. rapporteur for the Palestinian territories had been sanctioned by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Janez Janša’s election marks a positive shift in Slovenia’s foreign policy toward Israel.
Emmanuel Grégoire said he would present a proposal to grant honorary Paris citizenship to Palestinian civilians and journalists as an act of peace.
Digital platforms increasingly allow descendants to shape memory from below through personal testimony and collective participation.
The slain man was identified as Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, 19, from Eilat.
“I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side,” the U.S. president said.
The president condemned violence “by a lawless mob in Judea and Samaria,” prompting criticism from the national security minister.
Days earlier, a Jewish security group warned police about a heightened security risk at the Chanukah event.
The prominent Jewish Democrat says she will use her “seniority and clout” in a district that has long elected Black representatives.
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“The era in which a terrorist group held an entire nation hostage is coming to an end,” said the U.S. secretary of state.
“Our mission is to thwart every enemy, dismantle terrorist infrastructure, and serve as a front-line defense for the communities of the north,” said Zamir.
Tehran would rather send its funds to terrorist groups across the world than caring for its own people, the U.S. Secretary of State said.
An agreement with Tehran will not affect Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah in Lebanon, said the secretary of state.
Jerusalem summoned the chargé d’affaires after videos showed Spanish police using force against participants returning home.
Netanyahu says operational freedom includes in Lebanon, as the American president vows no Tehran deal without dismantling its nuclear program and removing enriched uranium.
Construction of the West-East Pipeline is about half complete and being pushed toward 2027, according to the head of state oil giant ADNOC.
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The deputy foreign minister talks with JNS about Lebanon, Iran, surging antisemitism and the importance of Africa.
The nation must protect its periphery, agricultural sector, environment, shape Gaza’s future, the Yesh Atid lawmaker tells JNS.
Schuster advocates for Gaza demilitarization, national unity and strengthening the periphery.
“It will be hard—wars are no fun—but we need to do this so that our children will not experience what we experience, so that they will have greater quiet,” the lawmaker told JNS.
Right-wing voters must understand they are voting for legal advisers to assume an actual advisory role, for the Supreme Court’s authority to be capped and for the communications market to open to competition, says Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.
The Likud lawmaker spoke with JNS about the lack of a right-wing fiscal approach in Israel, the importance of sovereignty and the urgency of dealing with the Iran threat.
The opposition lawmaker says Israelis agree on 80% of key issues.
Enabling ride-sharing services, limiting the state’s right to appeal citizens’ acquittals are among the initiatives driven by the Blue and White lawmaker.
While a Knesset lawmaker’s work includes legislation, committee activity and media appearances, Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi said the media is often the most effective tool for driving change.
Israel should not press ahead with the U.S.-mediated Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas returns the body of the last hostage, the Yesh Atid lawmaker told JNS.
We need to address shortages of teachers and overcrowded classrooms, the new head of the Knesset Education Committee tells JNS.
The Likud legislator calls on all Knesset members to unite for the good of the nation.
Protecting children from social media, Israel’s high cost of living and strengthening the periphery rank high on the Yesh Atid lawmaker’s agenda.
No troops from Turkey or Qatar will enter the Gaza Strip, the Likud lawmaker tells JNS.
Noam Party wants state recognition of Jewish identity, and eligibility under the Law of Return, to be determined by “halachah.”
The Religious Zionism lawmaker seeks the replacement of the Palestinian Authority, which she says continues to fund and support terrorism.
“It is possible to hold the book in one hand and a weapon in the other,” said Moshe Solomon on the haredi draft.
“The cost of living is one of the two key issues that will be decisive in the next elections, along with national security,” says MK Simon Davidson.
Religious Zionism lawmaker Ohad Tal tells JNS that peace can be achieved only by applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and Gaza.
“The IDF withdrew from Lebanon in 20o0, and Hezbollah ended up becoming the largest terror army in the world,” Otzma Yehudit lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer tells JNS.
MK Shelly Tal Meron of Yesh Atid’s work centers on the hostage issue and Hamas’s sexual violence.
Religious Zionism’s Simcha Rothman talks with JNS about his key achievements in the Knesset, and the challenges the country still faces.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza “has a lot of potential,” Likud lawmaker Dan Illouz told JNS at the Knesset.
What the possible US-Iran agreement could mean for Israel
JLMinute with hosts Alex Traiman and Josh Hasten

Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman unpack the shocking reports of a possible U.S.-Iran agreement and what it could mean for Israel and the future of the war. You’ll learn how President Trump’s strategy differs from Obama’s Iran deal, why Israeli officials are deeply divided over the negotiations and whether military action against Iran is truly over, or only paused. The episode also explores the latest flotilla controversy shaking Israel’s diplomacy and the fierce political battles already igniting ahead of Israel’s next elections. If you want to understand the hidden power plays and geopolitical risks shaping the Middle East right now, this episode connects all the dots.
IDF soldiers operating in Southern Lebanon against the Iranian-backed proxy group Hezbollah, April 2026. Credit: IDF.
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“Today, together with the fragmentation, we rejoice with you from the depths of our hearts,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
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“Many institutions speak broadly about antisemitism, but far fewer are willing to directly examine it as a distinct ideological phenomenon,” said Naya Lekht, co-founder of the group Stop Antizionism.
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