"It has become increasingly common to drag the language of faith into political battles, to bless nationalism, and to justify violence and armed struggle in the name of religion," said the pope.
A 43-year-old man was shot dead in northern Israel, bringing the country's homicide count to 300, on track to match that of 2023, the deadliest year on record. Haaretz data shows that of the 242 homicides in the Arab community this year, only 15 percent of the investigations have been resolved
Though the statute of limitations may complicate the case, the woman behind the decade-old allegation insists her account is truthful. Golan calls the claims a 'criminal extortion attempt' he can fully disprove with recordings and messages
The centrist party leader was recorded in private remarks aired by Channel 12 News saying he was committed to ousting Benjamin Netanyahu from office but would not commit to the bloc opposing the prime minsiter declaring, 'I belong to Israel'
The government panel will determine the scope of authority granted to members of a committee appointed by politicians to probe the failures of October 7, instead of establishing an independent state commission of inquiry. October 7 victims' families say this is a 'declaration of war' on them
Eyewitnesses told Haaretz the riot began when police detained a young Haredi man in his car. After telling passersby he was an IDF draft evader and urging them to stop the officers, calls were made to extremist hotlines in Jerusalem and a crowd quickly gathered, throwing stones and garbage at police
Initially suspected of election interference, the Chinese network is now believed to be a covert missionary campaign using AI-generated sermons to target Israeli audiences on behalf of The Church of Almighty God
Under the deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron, Israeli companies will partner in supplying gas to Egypt. According to a diplomatic source, the Trump administration pressured Netanyahu to approve the agreement after he stalled
Matilda 'Bee,' remembered by her friends and family with 'her smile shining brighter than ever,' was shot in the deadly Hanukkah terror attack and died in her father's arms. Her father, a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, accused Prime Minister Albanese of 'betraying' Australian and world Jews
Thirty percent of sales from the 2026 away kit will fund a music studio in a West Bank refugee camp; Kneecap has drawn criticism for its outspoken pro-Palestinian messaging
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he could have done more to combat antisemitism as he unveiled a five-point plan following the Bondi Beach massacre. The plan includes new powers to reject visa applications, tougher hate speech penalties, and updated online safety guidance
Behind Turkey's exclusion lies a broader U.S. struggle to coordinate Israel, Arab states and Europe as disagreements persist over Gaza's postwar governance, the role of the Palestinian Authority and reconstruction funding
The hackers claimed they leaked his correspondence and contact list, including real phone numbers of numerous cabinet ministers as well as senior officials and international leaders. The group, known as Handala, is named after an illustrated Palestinian child who has become a national symbol
Despite surging antisemitism and hate crimes globally, the 16 officers of the federal police who protect the Jewish quarter in Antwerp will no longer be deployed after January first.