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Analysis: US trumpets Ukraine talks progress – but source reveals significant obstacles

Analysis: US trumpets Ukraine talks progress – but source reveals significant obstacles

Despite “a few remaining points of disagreement,” President Trump heralded his team’s “tremendous progress” made towards ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Earlier, his top diplomat,… Read More ›

Israel cannot set timeframe for creation of Gaza international force, Netanyahu tells cabinet

Israel cannot set timeframe for creation of Gaza international force, Netanyahu tells cabinet

In an exchange leaked from the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu told National Missions Minister Orit Strock that he “did not know” until when a ceasefire in… Read More ›

Body of IDF soldier Itay Chen, killed fighting Hamas on Oct. 7, returned to Israel

Body of IDF soldier Itay Chen, killed fighting Hamas on Oct. 7, returned to Israel

Chen, 19, was last remaining hostage with US citizenship; 7 slain captives remain in Strip; army said to believe all can be found; army chief… Read More ›

Israel braces for ‘propaganda war’ as global journalists prepare to enter Gaza

Israel braces for ‘propaganda war’ as global journalists prepare to enter Gaza

Israel is preparing a coordinated media strategy ahead of global journalists’ arrival in Gaza, including IDF-escorted tours and visual evidence to show how Hamas built… Read More ›

Remains of three hostages identified, fourth person returned Tuesday not a hostage

Remains of three hostages identified, fourth person returned Tuesday not a hostage

The remains of deceased hostages Uriel Baruch, Staff- Sergeant Tamir Nimrodi, and Eitan Levi were identified at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute early on Wednesday morning, Israeli media reported. It has… Read More ›

Trump considers massive bailout of at least $10 billion for American farmers hurt by his trade war

Trump considers massive bailout of at least $10 billion for American farmers hurt by his trade war

Washington — American farmers are having a tough year, in no small part because of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now, the White House is gearing up to… Read More ›

There is a New Tool Around the Corner That Allows us to See the Niflaos HaBorei Much Better

There is a New Tool Around the Corner That Allows us to See the Niflaos HaBorei Much Better

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman The Chovos HaLevavos, in Shaar HaBechina (the Gate of Reflection), teaches us that one of our most important obligations is to… Read More ›

Qatar’s PM says Israel doesn’t care about hostages but vows to continue seeking peace

Qatar’s PM says Israel doesn’t care about hostages but vows to continue seeking peace

Sheikh Mohammed accused Israel of ‘trying to rearrange the region by force’ after the airstrike in Doha, but vowed to continue diplomatic efforts to mediate… Read More ›

Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate

Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate

Shas put out a letter thanking Gafni, thanking him for stressing the need for Shas to remain strong and independent, as no other party properly… Read More ›

Kim Jong Un says his ‘heart aches’ over North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, in rare admission of losses

Kim Jong Un says his ‘heart aches’ over North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, in rare admission of losses

Seoul, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid an emotional tribute to soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine,… Read More ›

Delta Plane Wing Clips Empty Aircraft During Pushback From Gate in Atlanta

Delta Plane Wing Clips Empty Aircraft During Pushback From Gate in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — A Delta Air Lines plane clipped another aircraft while pushing back from the gate Sunday morning in Atlanta, the airline said. The… Read More ›

Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September

Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September

Carney says step ‘predicated on the PA’s commitment to much-needed reforms,’ including elections and a demilitarized state; Israel decries ‘reward for Hamas,’ says move harms… Read More ›

Following Iran campaign, Israel rethinks foreign reliance for refueling planes

Following Iran campaign, Israel rethinks foreign reliance for refueling planes

With the Air Force pushing for more U.S.-made KC-46 tankers, Israel Aerospace Industries is lobbying to convert Boeing 767s locally; debate pits operational independence and… Read More ›

Israeli cyber firms attract 40% of US investment rounds in 2024

Israeli cyber firms attract 40% of US investment rounds in 2024

Startup Nation Central report reveals although cyber firms make up just 7% of local tech scene, they drew 38% of investments this year, with US… Read More ›

CIA Chief Told Lawmakers Iran Nuclear Program Set Back Years With Strikes on Metal Conversion Site

CIA Chief Told Lawmakers Iran Nuclear Program Set Back Years With Strikes on Metal Conversion Site

WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA Director John Ratcliffe told skeptical U.S. lawmakers that American military strikes destroyed Iran’s lone metal conversion facility and in the process… Read More ›

Iran blames Israel for hacking state TV broadcast with calls for uprising

Iran blames Israel for hacking state TV broadcast with calls for uprising

Transmission interrupted with footage from 2022 women’s protests against the regime; state broadcaster later warns viewers that ‘Zionist enemy’ is disrupting satellite service TEHRAN, Iran… Read More ›

Trump: Iran is involved in Gaza hostage negotiations

Trump: Iran is involved in Gaza hostage negotiations

Trump’s comments came amid ongoing efforts to broker a deal that would secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and bring a potential pause… Read More ›

Trump confirms he told Netanyahu not to act against Iran in private talks

Trump confirms he told Netanyahu not to act against Iran in private talks

“I told him this would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close to a solution now,” Trump told reporters. US President Donald… Read More ›

Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office Sunday, and it has… Read More ›

Chabad Leaders From 40 Countries Across Africa, the Middle East and Europe Convene In Montenegro To Address Jewish Life In Post-Oct. 7th World

Chabad Leaders From 40 Countries Across Africa, the Middle East and Europe Convene In Montenegro To Address Jewish Life In Post-Oct. 7th World

BUDVA -(VINnews) For two days, the medieval ramparts of Budva, Montenegro, became a nerve center of global Jewish life. One hundred Chabad Shluchim—serving as the… Read More ›