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פעילים ממדינות שונות יצאו בשיירה לעבר רצועת עזה במטרה לתמוך בפלסטינים

Following Greta, Algerian 'relief convoy', Global March to Gaza aim to break Gaza ‘siege’

Activists set from Algeria through Libya and Tunisia to Egypt, aiming to cross into Rafah to deliver aid and pressure authorities to lift restrictions; Egyptian authorities have deported dozens of the foreign nationals who arrived in Egypt to take part in the march and dozens more face deportation

Lior Ben Ari | 19:13 | 06.12.25

מייסד פאראגון, אהוד ברק, ראש ממשלת איטליה, ג'ורג'ה מלוני

Paragon spyware scandal deepens as Italy faces cover-up allegations

Italian parliamentary report confirms use of Israeli-made spyware on activists but draws criticism for dismissing claims that journalists targeted; Israeli firm axes contracts with Italy, citing concerns over misuse and political cover-up

Tal Shahaf | 23:17 | 06.11.25

UK issues rare warning as US prepares Mideast embassy evacuations amid Iran tensions

UK warns of rising military threats in Gulf waters as US authorizes evacuation of embassy staff in Iraq, Bahrain and Kuwait amid fears of imminent escalation with Iran

Reuters | 21:21 | 06.11.25

Musk posts apology for 'going too far' in feud with Trump

The world's richest man says he regrets some of his posts about the US president after efforts to mend fences are already noticeable, including posting support for Trump's mobilization of the National Guard to deal with LA riots

ynet | 10:58 | 06.11.25

ישראלי הותקף על ידי פרו פלסטיניים באתונה: ״פאק ישראל, פאק ציוניסט״

'This will not end well': Israeli tourist attacked in Athens by pro-Palestinian activists

Israeli tourist Meidad Hozeh was attacked in Athens by pro-Palestinian activists after being heard speaking Hebrew; he was briefly detained by police following a false assault claim but was released after showing video evidence of the attack

Nina Fox | 10:20 | 06.11.25

ארה"ב קליפורניה לוס אנג'לס מהומות בעקבות מעצר מהגרים בלתי חוקיים

Los Angeles imposes curfew as Trump escalates immigration crackdown

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom asks a court to put an emergency stop to the National Guard troops and Marines helping federal immigration agents, with some guardsmen now standing in protection around agents as they carried out arrests

Associated Press | 08:45 | 06.11.25

Israeli hiker missing in northern India; family fears for his safety

Samuel Vengrinovich, 44, recent immigrant from U.S. living in Jaffa, was last seen Friday on Mount Triund, a popular but rugged hiking trail near Dharamsala

Itamar Eichner | 14:51 | 06.10.25

Austria: At least 8 dead in school shooting, shooter reportedly a student

Citing Graz police, local media says several people had been seriously injured, including students and teachers; perpetrator reportedly killed himself

Reuters | 12:10 | 06.10.25

ארה"ב קליפורניה לוס אנג'לס מפגינים שורפים כלי רכב אוטונומיים מהומות בעקבות מעצר מהגרים בלתי חוקיים

Los Angeles faces 3rd night of violent riots over immigrant deportation policy

A third and particularly violent night of clashes between protesters carrying Mexican flags and security forces; Rioters set fire to vehicles and threw concrete blocks, scooters and fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets

ynet, News Agencies | 10:55 | 06.09.25

Travelers pass an Arrivals board displays greetings in multiple languages at the Los Angeles International Airport

Trump travel ban against citizens from mainly African and Mideastern countries takes effect

Ban does not revoke visas previously issued to people from countries on the list, but new applicants will be rejected; Trump said nationals of countries included in the ban pose 'terrorism-related' and 'public-safety' risks

AP | 08:00 | 06.09.25

For first time in war, Russian troops reach Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk

Russian troops reach edge of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in first since 2022 invasion, marking strategic shift; advance follows gains in Sumy and mounts pressure on Kyiv as ceasefire talks remain stalled

Ynet, news agencies | 18:49 | 06.08.25

דונלד טראמפ בפסגה עם מנהיגי מדינות המפרץ בסעודיה

Trump’s support reinforces Saudi Crown Prince MbS’s hold on power as succession nears

The US president’s public backing during his visit strengthens Mohammed bin Salman’s rule, silences rivals and signals American support amid shifting Saudi power dynamics

Ali Hussain/The Media Line | 08:50 | 06.08.25

Archival: IAEA inspector at an Iranian nuclear facility

Iran denies IAEA claims of undeclared nuclear activity, blames Israel for ‘sabotage’

Tehran accuses UN watchdog of political bias and says suspicious traces at nuclear sites were planted, as Western powers weigh sanctions push

Lior Ben Ari | 17:42 | 06.07.25

צו 9 חוסמים משאיות סיוע הומניטרי לעזה בנמל אשדוד

France opens criminal probe into dual citizens who blocked Gaza aid trucks for 'genocide'

Investigation, led by unit from French national anti-terror prosecutor’s office, follows a complaint filed in November by French Jewish Union for Peace (UFJP) and a French-Palestinian advocacy group

Itamar Eichner | 13:34 | 06.07.25

'Musk? I’m busy with Iran': Trump threatens Tehran with military action if deal rejected

Tehran has yet to respond to the U.S. nuclear deal proposal, which Khamenei criticized but did not reject; As Trump loses patience, he vows to block uranium enrichment; Iran condemned his travel ban as 'racist' and a violation of international law

Ynetnews, News Agencies | 08:58 | 06.07.25

Is bipartisan backing for Israel still possible in today's divided America?

Jerusalem Day event with more than 100 lawmakers and Christian and Jewish leaders from across the political spectrum offers rare moment of unity on Capitol Hill

Maayan Hoffman | 08:34 | 06.07.25

נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג שליט איראן עלי חמינאי

Powering Iran’s war machine: Chinese missile components fuel Islamic Republic’s ballistic arsenal

Tehran secures thousands of tons of Chinese-made ammonium perchlorate for ballistic missiles, fueling up to 800 short-range missiles and potential transfers to Houthis; US sanctions Chinese firms, citing security risks

Ynet | 11:47 | 06.06.25

עלי חמינאי, מנהיגה העליון של איראן, בפגישה עם מפקדים איראניים

‘It’s a house of cards’: Analysts warn Pakistan over Iran ties

As Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif embraces Iran’s nuclear program, experts caution that growing too close to Tehran may strain ties with the U.S. and Gulf partners

Arshad Mehmood/The Media Line | 09:28 | 06.06.25

Trump administration hits ICC judges with sanctions over probe into Israel

State Department says that it would freeze any assets that the ICC judges, who come from Benin, Peru, Slovenia and Uganda, have in U.S. jurisdictions

Associated Press | 23:00 | 06.05.25

פגישתם של שר החוץ גדעון סער ושר החוץ של גרמניה יוהאן ודפול

German chancellor to visit Israel as Berlin opposes France's push for Palestinian statehood

Alongside Israeli counterpart Sa'ar, Johann Wadephul says move to recognize Palestinian state would send the wrong message and undermine negotiations; he reaffirms support for Israel and urges EU not to suspend its agreement with Jerusalem

Itamar Eichner | 17:04 | 06.05.25

German antisemitism official targeted in road rage over Hebrew song

Police in Hamburg have opened an investigation into a Jordanian citizen after he allegedly attacked Stefan Hensel, the city's commissioner for combating antisemitism

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 16:37 | 06.05.25

Trump bans entry from 12 'high-risk' nations, targets Harvard over foreign students

New executive order bans entry from 12 majority-Muslim and African nations, citing terrorism concerns and visa abuses; partial restrictions apply to 7 others as Trump administration intensifies post-Boulder attack immigration crackdown

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:12 | 06.05.25

שר החוץ גדעון סער ושר החוץ של גרמניה יוהאן וודפול ביד ושם

Germany shifts tone on Israel: 'We stand by the Jewish state,' says foreign minister

Against the backdrop of growing tensions between Germany and Israel, and calls for an arms embargo from within Friedrich Merz's government, the German foreign minister emphasized: 'We have a special responsibility toward the Jewish state' and emphasized: 'Germany must know where it stands and say it clearly: alongside Israel'

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 22:49 | 06.04.25

20,000 residents evacuated from Cologne after discovery of WWII bombs in city center

An entire hospital and 58 hotels also are being evacuated for an operation to neutralize the 3 old American-made bombs, dropped about 80 years ago by the Allies: 'Anyone who does not evacuate will be forcibly evacuated'

Ynet, News Agencies | 16:43 | 06.04.25

Norway set to reject sweeping boycott of wealth fund investment in West Bank firms

While sympathetic to concerns raised by rights advocates, Norwegian leaders say their existing ethical framework already addresses illegal activity without requiring a total pullout

Reuters | 13:17 | 06.04.25

Report: Mohammed Al-Fayed spied on women at Harrods fitting rooms

In new book, testimony from about 60 former employees and witnesses alleges that Al-Fayed operated a decades-long campaign of sexual misconduct, using hidden cameras and recording devices to monitor female staff and customers

Inbal Hananel | 13:09 | 06.04.25

עמנואל מקרון נפגש עם מוחמד בן סלמאן בפריז

Israeli sources: France sent reassuring messages that it would not unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state at UN summit

French official responds: 'We are determined to recognize the State of Palestine. Such decision shall be taken on a bilateral basis'; Israeli officials remain wary, fearing the move could empower Hamas and derail efforts to stabilize Gaza and resume peace talks

Itamar Eichner | 01:12 | 06.04.25

The Houthis are still holding UN staff members kidnaped a year ago

Dozens of UN and aid workers remain in Houthi custody and UN Secretary-General Guterres had demanded the terrorist organization release them 'immediately'; According to reports, the aid workers are 'isolated from the outside world'; The detentions have disrupted humanitarian operations, sparked global condemnation and raised concerns over worsening conditions in Houthi-controlled regions of the embattled gulf nation

Lior Ben Ari | 00:58 | 06.04.25

Dutch far-right leader, pro-Israel stalwart Geert Wilders quits government over immigration

Wilders, whose party topped 2023 vote but gave up the premiership, departs coalition due to frustration over inaction on Muslim immigration—a move likely to topple ruling bloc; he has previously criticized the government over its adversarial approach toward Israel

News agencies | 12:35 | 06.03.25

Trump declares zero uranium enrichment for Iran under potential nuclear deal

US president says 'WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM' in future Iran deal, countering reports that Washington might permit limited civilian use

Ynetnews | 02:28 | 06.03.25

Fragile diplomacy tested as Iran resists nuclear compromise with US

The US offered Iran a low-level enrichment deal, hoping to revive talks and avert conflict, but with Tehran holding firm and Jerusalem waiting from the shadows, tensions are rising; Intermediaries scramble to prevent collapse as pressure builds from allies and opponents alike

Itamar Eichner | 00:10 | 06.03.25

וויטקוף ו טראמפ על שער עיתון ב איראן לקראת סבב שיחות נוסף בשיחות גרעין מול ארה"ב

Washington's quiet pivot on Iran could reshape nuclear talks

A new US proposal makes room for civilian uranium enrichment in Iran under strict oversight; Tehran remains cautious, and Israel is alarmed, as regional powers brace for the implications of a potentially historic diplomatic shift

Ynetnews | 23:19 | 06.02.25

Iran poised to dismiss US nuclear proposal, says Iranian diplomat

A senior diplomat Iran rejects U.S. demand that Tehran commit to scrapping uranium enrichment, viewed as a potential pathway to developing nuclear bombs; earlier, Tehran demanded US guarantees that sanctions would be lifted

Reuters | 15:17 | 06.02.25

Iran demands 'guarantee' US will lift sanctions in nuclear talks

Tehran demands guarantees on sanctions relief after Washington fails to clarify terms in nuclear deal talks, says Iranian official

AFP | 12:15 | 06.02.25

Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki wins presidential vote, electoral commission says

Populist candidate edges out liberal Warsaw mayor in tight runoff, signaling nationalist shift and new challenge to PM Tusk’s centrist coalition

News agencies | 09:07 | 06.02.25

מתקפה אוקראינית על מפציצים אסטרטגיים ברוסיה

Ukraine strikes Russian long-range bombers in Siberia, official says

Security official says strikes were conducted by SBU domestic intelligence agency and that they had simultaneously hit four Russian military air bases

Reuters | 15:24 | 06.01.25

TACO becomes synonymous with market volatility, angering Trump

'Trump always chickens out' or TACO goes viral on social media, transcending into legacy outlets and even the White House, where its use angers the president who fears appearing weak

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 14:21 | 06.01.25

Gaza flotilla sets sail from Italy with Greta Thunberg, global celebrities aboard

Flotilla aiming to 'break siege' heads out of Sciliy with Greta Thunberg, actor Liam Cunningham and EU lawmaker Rima Hassan on board—weeks after a mysterious drone strike disabled a prior ship en route

Ynet | 10:12 | 06.01.25

UN nuclear watchdog: Iran conducted secret nuclear activity with undeclared material

IAEA says Iran used undeclared nuclear material at secret sites and failed to fully cooperate with inspections; Israel warns Tehran remains committed to developing nuclear weapons and urges global action to halt its atomic ambitions

News agencies | 15:03 | 05.31.25

Nuclear weapons ‘unacceptable,’ says Iranian FM

Abbas Araghchi reiterates his country's claim that Iran does not have a military nuclear plan amid disagreements over Iranian uranium enrichment in the negotiations with the United States

Lior Ben Ari, AFP | 10:15 | 05.31.25

מסיבת עיתונאים של דונלד טראמפ ואילון מאסק

Musk leaves WH with black eye and rumors of drug use

The billionaire standing next to the US president says his son punched him in the face during a game; Trump says Musk has done a fantastic job cutting federal costs

Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 09:30 | 05.31.25

גבריאל בוריץ' ה נשיא החדש של צ'ילה נאום הניצחון ב סנטיאגו

US mulls sanctions on Chile as Santiago signals possible break with Israel

Trump’s administration considering multiple punitive measures after Chile withdrew its military attachés from Tel Aviv over the Gaza war

Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 23:47 | 05.30.25

'Zionist Nazi': Pro-Palestinian protest disrupts graduation ceremony at Hunter College

Event, held in Manhattan, turned into a demonstration as students displayed Palestinian flags, chanted slogans and held signs calling for the school to divest from Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:18 | 05.30.25

Elon Musk exits Trump administration, but DOGE remains

Billionaire's announcement comes shortly after court blocked US president’s tariff plan and amid his criticism of Trump's 'big, beautiful' spending bill; tech magnate also reportedly tried to block a major OpenAI deal in Abu Dhabi

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07:28 | 05.29.25

Trump: I told Netanyahu ‘not appropriate’ to strike Iran

U.S. president says he advised strike as nuclear talks continue, while Israeli officials insist coordination between Jerusalem and Washington remains strong and no surprises are expected

Itamar Eichner | 19:58 | 05.28.25

נשיא אינדונזיה פרבואו סביאנטו במסיבת עיתונאים עם נשיא צרפת, עמנואל מקרון

Indonesia's president says ready for normalization with Israel if Palestinian state

Prabowo Subianto expressed readiness to normalize ties with Israel if it recognizes a Palestinian state; His statement, during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, highlights Indonesia's stance on the two-state solution and regional peace

Reuters | 11:49 | 05.28.25

בשארה בישארה בחבח עם דונלד טראמפ וג'יי די ואנס

'When I die, I want them to say I was Palestinian': This is Bishara Bahabah, the American mediator between Hamas and the US

Disillusioned by Biden and Harris, he backed Trump in the presidential election and helped PA President Mahmoud Abbas draft a congratulatory message while still publicly criticizing Trump’s Gaza plan; Bahbah, who came to the US as an immigrant in the 1970s, now serves as a backchannel between Hamas and Washington while bypassing Israel; 'My children were born in the U.S., but I registered them with UNRWA'

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 23:59 | 05.27.25

Trump administration severs all ties with Harvard due to antisemitism, policy violations

In its most severe action yet, Trump administration ordered federal agencies to end contracts worth $100M with Harvard, accusing the university of fostering antisemitism and violating equality policies; Harvard denies the accusations, says move is political interference that threatens academic freedom and international students’ futures

Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:38 | 05.27.25

The fire moves toward the cage, moments before it is entirely engulfed in flames

Swedish-Palestinian man charged with being ISIS terrorist who burned Jordanian pilot alive

Swedish prosecutors charged Osama Krayem with gross war crimes and terrorism for the incident that took place in Syria in 2014; His parents were Palestinians who immigrated from a Syrian refugee camp

Ynet, Reuters | 18:23 | 05.27.25

Mural of Netanyahu kissing Hitler sparks outrage in Italy

The well-known street artist, Laika, defends the provocative image as a critique of Israel’s actions in Gaza and Western hypocrisy regarding the conflict

Daniel Bettini | 15:33 | 05.27.25

In harshest rebuke yet, Germany's Merz calls Gaza war 'incomprehensible'

Reuters | 14:38 | 05.27.25

ארמון מיכאל וג'ורג' הקדושים, קורפו. במקום שוכן כיום מוזיאון האמנות האסייתית

5 British women arrested for dancing at UNESCO site in Greece, drawing local ire

Five women from the UK were arrested after dancing provocatively outside Corfu’s historic Palace of St. Michael and St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; The incident sparked outrage, with authorities accusing them of damaging the site and violating archaeological protection laws

ynet correspondents | 23:39 | 05.26.25

חירט וילדרס מנהיג הימין הניצי ב הולנד במסיבת עיתונאים שבה חשף תוכנית נגד הגירה

Netherlands' Geert Wilders unveils plan to ban asylum seekers, deport Syrians

Geert Wilders, a Dutch anti-Muslim politician, has introduced a 10-step immigration plan, including banning new asylum seekers, deploying the military to borders, and deporting 60,000 Syrians; He warns his party will leave the coalition if his demands are not met, risking new elections

AP, ynet | 23:21 | 05.26.25

Questions mount as organization overseeing Gaza aid shuts down

Before distributing any food in Gaza and amid growing media scrutiny and possible investigation in Switzerland, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is shutting down; Humanitarian aid will now be handled solely by a US-based entity

Uri Blau and Milan Czerny, Shomrim | 23:19 | 05.25.25

המארח מוחמד בן סלמאן מביט בלחיצת היד ההיסטורית בין אחמד א־שרע לדונלד טראמפ

Trump Tower project in Damascus is symbol of new Syria

On the Syrian street, some remain skeptical about the idea of a $200 million tower in Damascus emblazoned with the Trump name, while others believe the project could herald a new era of stability and economic development in Syria’s capital

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 18:12 | 05.25.25

Spain calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza: 'We must do everything to stop war'

Madrid is hosting 20 European and Arab nations as well as international organizations on Sunday with the aim of 'stopping this war'

AFP | 17:24 | 05.25.25

'Growing threat from terror groups': Israel issues unusual warning for citizens in Canada

Israel’s National Security Council raises the travel alert for Canada to Level 2, citing a surge in threats and attacks against Jewish institutions and individuals; Israelis are urged to avoid displaying visible Jewish symbols and follow local security guidance

Itamar Eichner | 16:49 | 05.25.25

Trump's war against Harvard University leaves Israeli students in limbo

Legal battle to restrict foreign student visas disrupting studies, work visas and futures as Israelis are among others becoming collateral damage in the administration’s political clash with academia

Daniel Edelson, New York, Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 09:22 | 05.25.25

הפגישה של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע ובן סלימאן

In bid to normalize ties with US, Syria moves to expel armed Palestinian groups

Before the war, more than 100,000 Palestinians lived in the Yarmouk refugee camp and numerous factions such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Fatah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad had offices there

Rizik Alabi, The Media Line | 09:17 | 05.25.25

Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariffs on iPhones not made in the US

U.S. President warns of high tariffs on Apple’s iPhones unless production shifts to the U.S., sparking stock market decline, legal questions and forced reevaluation of Apple’s manufacturing strategy

Calcalist | 14:19 | 05.24.25

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