The High Court rejected the appeal of residents of the unrecognized village of Ras Jrabah, ordering them off land they have lived on since before Israel's founding to make way for Dimona's expansion. The court also denied their request to relocate into the city, backing the state's position that Bedouin cannot receive plots in Jewish communities
Arab and Palestinian sources say political disagreements are blocking a multinational force, with no country willing to confront Hamas directly. A senior PA official said the authority remains largely sidelined from discussions over Gaza's governance and security
The arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue in July, which occurred alongside other attacks on Jewish and Israeli establishments over the same weekend, was broadly considered antisemitic and denounced by officials in Israel and Australia
Washington is making a massive effort to forge a new reality in Lebanon and perhaps it believes that an Israeli show of seriousness can lift negotiations out of the quagmire But Israeli attacks are also connected to other fronts - and appear to be aimed at deflecting fire from Netanyahu's failures
Sources in Lebanon opposing Hezbollah said the group maintains public support because Israel has not withdrawn from parts of southern Lebanon and the government lacks international backing, adding that IDF strikes bolster Hezbollah's narrative
Concerns have been raised by some X users about the presence of foreign actors involving themselves in political movements, either for manipulation or monetization.
The IDF chief, after penalizing the senior commanders – some of whom are retired – said that 'before my eyes is the obligation to set a clear standard of command responsibility' for the failure to defend southern Israel on October 7. The two most senior commanders dismissed from reserve duty are the IDF's Southern Command chief and the operations chief on October 7
Also this week: The International Music Showcase Festival gave a platform to promising local artists, and the Ninth Biennale for Drawing in Israel showcases works on a surprisingly apt theme
Ukraine's top presidential aide met Sunday with security advisers from the U.K., France and Germany as allies rally to counter Trump's proposed peace plan, which they argue favors Moscow
Levin will temporarily head the Religious Services, Labor, and Jerusalem Affairs ministries. Ultra-Orthodox parties are expected to support the move despite their boycott over the demand for an exemption bill for Haredi men, as the ongoing ministerial gaps continue to hamper government operations