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A country that wants to lead the free world must first and foremost demonstrate its ability to confront its own problems.

The Temple's restoration begins with restoring unity, justice, and shared responsibility in society.

A kosher meal in a hospital should be boring, a footnote, one line on a dietary form swallowed up in the vast machinery of clinical care. Instead, it has become a test of nerve.

After 50 years in Israel, one immigrant explores the enduring ties between her American roots and her Israeli home.

In Alaska, one is reminded that the world neither revolves around Israel nor is obsessed with it.

The lesson is simple: calls for death fuel more killing. Once any society exposes itself to the Pandora’s Box of state-sponsored killings of prisoners, all bets on civilized humanity are off.

Iran has not only built a massive missile program; it has turned missiles into a standalone strategic language, using them as a deterrent, a means of pressure, and a message of influence.

The only practical foundation for any future arrangement will emerge only when a profound change in Palestinian consciousness takes place.

On a tour of the Negev, I learned that the threat is not just the smuggling of weapons over Israel’s borders via drones – some of which can carry 150 kilograms of arms – but the drones themselves. 

From artisan pizza to lemon-butter ravioli, Saporito lives up to its name: 'tasty and rich.'

When the Jerusalem heat kicks in, there’s only one thing to do: find a cool drink.

Comparing Azia 19 to the chain sushi restaurants that have sprung up all over Israel is like comparing a Porsche to a Honda.

The discovery helps “highlight the cultural diversity witnessed by the Egyptian oases throughout different historical periods," said Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy.

The lead curse tablet found in the Netherlands was discovered by a team of Dutch archaeologists in a pit beneath the town hall square of the Roman military settlement of Coriovallum.

A Colorado journalist arrived in Israel to pursue a dream; months later, she was among the first reporters inside Kfar Aza after October 7.

Teekaye sent the UCO a photo of himself in a black mask, armed with a large machete, captioned: “victory or shahada [martyrdom] … either you do it here or over there or both.”

Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice. Many Israelis, meanwhile, favor the team.

“I think there is a war machine that is insatiable,” said Avila Chevalier. “An American war machine, the Israeli war machine, that we fund with our tax dollars as Americans."

The allegations by the Republican lawmakers drew quick condemnation by Jewish New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, who called their behavior “outrageous” in a post on X.

Kurdistan does not need to copy Israel, but it can learn from its journey from a small and politically uncertain environment to a start-up and tech superpower.

Many associate him with Worms, Germany, where he studied as a young man. However, his hometown was Troyes, the capital of France’s Champagne region, where he served as a rabbi and dayan.

A large meta-analysis, studying five decades, has found a dramatic and sustained decline in testosterone levels among men, raising concerns that the male fertility crisis is deeply misunderstood.

Opponents propose turning it into a cultural or arts center, heritage campus, performance venue, cafes and community spaces, or a museum on Jerusalem medicine and preservation.

Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.

The researchers identified a unique biological mechanism that could enable the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear – a process previously thought to be impossible in humans.

The sanctions require any US-based involvement in the sanctioned companies to be reported to the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). 

A State Department official told City Journal that upon learning about the meeting, the State Department met with the Mamdani administration to clarify that the meeting was not acceptable.

The new Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which was donated by Qatar, lacked security features including advanced antimissile capabilities, the NYT reported on Thursday, citing multiple officials. 

Eleven people were wounded in the capital, Kyiv, by an attack that used ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones.

No official cause of death was released. "The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams.

The official tally of injured remained unchanged at 16,740, while 6,462 people have been rescued and about 17,000 have been left homeless.

Iran has told Washington that recent attacks on shipping in the strait were from "an errant part of their system," one senior official said.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Trump asserted.

While CNN reported that repair efforts were identified at sites in Iran's Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain, imagery of sites at Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz did not indicate any restoration efforts.

According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.

Banking assistance, transportation agreements, asset recovery, and corporate participation signal a shift from diplomatic outreach toward economic cooperation.

Syrian political analyst Abdul Karim told TML the notification “included a commitment to remove the obstacles preventing Syria’s reconstruction."

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran, Oman FMs discuss ‘appropriate mechanisms’ for Strait of Hormuz passage

Iran pledged to avenge the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a written statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday. 

Khanna said his delegation appealed to the US Embassy in Jerusalem after settlers allegedly blocked their vehicle, before Israeli security forces cleared the road.

The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains, and target initial cargo volumes of around 250,000 tons per month, one of the officials said.

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Rejecting reports of a dismissal, the Prime Minister's Office said Basad's departure was unrelated to any specific incident and stemmed from personal reasons.

The plan will include the construction of new roads and improvements to existing ones, the ministry stated, adding that any new settlements approved in the future will be included in the plan.

Troops from the Paratroopers Brigade, Givati Brigade, Golani Brigade, Nahal Brigade, Kfir Brigade, Lotar Unit, and Refaim Unit competed in multiple events, including running, shooting, and Krav Maga.

Police launched an investigation after a woman accused two fellow MDA volunteers of drugging her drinks and raping her following a social event in Beit Shemesh.

Authorities believe the overnight grenade blast at a north Tel Aviv luxury complex was criminally motivated, though the target remains unclear.

The movie, most of which is in Hebrew, takes a fly-on-the-wall approach, chronicling their lives and mixing different styles to create a portrait of the duo that will be entertaining and interesting

Hundreds of Jerusalem residents gathered in support of Cafe Basimta as police removed two protesters near the entrance.

Tourism in northern Israel is on the mend as the ceasefire with Hezbollah continues.

The CNN crew was in Sinjil covering the one-year anniversary of Saif Musallet's death, a Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in July 2025.

Prosecutors say Asaf Israel Arye prepared a knife and pepper spray, traveled to Raz’s home and later sought the address of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

In June, Illouz told the Post that the haredi parties "can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel," saying that the coalition should sever ties with them.

Earlier on Saturday, a man in his 30s was critically injured after a shooting on Jerusalem Boulevard in Jaffa, according to Ynet News. 

The Maine Secretary of State's office confirmed Platner's withdrawal and will have until July 27 to name a replacement.

From early skeptics to aliyah pioneers, American Jews have carried forward Theodor Herzl’s dream for more than a century.

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Built on a base of rough stones used by the members of the 66th Battalion to memorialize their fallen, the monument has evolved into a memorial for the all battalion's fallen.

The targets of the new survey include Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Terra Nova, Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s whaler and polar expedition vessel.