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Trump to receive Israel’s top civic honor for support of Jewish state

Education Minister Yoav Kisch has informed United States President Donald Trump that he will be awarded the Israel Prize next year in recognition of what officials describe as his sustained and far reaching support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. During a phone call held while Trump met......

Immigration to Israel declines sharply in 2025 despite rise in arrivals from Western countries

Immigration to Israel saw a significant decline in 2025, with official figures showing a 24 percent drop compared to the previous year. The Jewish Agency, responsible for promoting and facilitating aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel), reported that around 34,530 new immigrants arrived during the year,......

Israel approves creation of 19 new settlements in the West Bank

Israeli authorities have approved the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision that is likely to further heighten tensions in the region and draw international criticism. According to official statements, the approval brings the total number of settlements authorized......

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

Iranian authorities have announced the execution of a man convicted of spying for Israel, in a case that highlights growing tensions between the two longtime adversaries. The announcement was made by media affiliated with Iran’s judiciary, which said the sentence had been carried out following......

Israeli strike targets Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut, one dead and 21 injured

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a military strike Sunday targeting the chief of staff of Hezbollah in Beirut, resulting in one death and 21 injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attack hit a nine-story building in a densely populated area considered a stronghold......

Gaza Conflict: Seven killed in Israeli airstrikes

Tensions in Gaza and southern Lebanon escalated over the weekend as Israeli airstrikes claimed multiple lives in both regions. In Gaza, the Civil Defense reported that seven people were killed in new Israeli strikes targeting central and northern areas of the territory, amid renewed accusations between......

Singapore imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

Singapore has announced financial sanctions and entry bans against four Israeli settlers accused of committing severe acts of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The city-state's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that these actions violated international law and undermined the prospects......

Netanyahu and Israeli officials tour Southern Syria amid security talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and senior government and defense officials toured southern Syria on Wednesday amid ongoing reports of potential security agreement negotiations with Damascus. The delegation also included Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, IDF......

Israel calls for evacuations in two Southern Lebanese villages ahead of imminent strikes

Tensions resurfaced on Wednesday in southern Lebanon as the Israeli army urged civilians to leave areas surrounding two buildings it identified as Hezbollah military sites. The warning, issued in Arabic by army spokesperson Colonel Avichay Adraee on the platform X, signaled that Israeli forces intend......