Israel Cannot Be Held Hostage to Conditional Peace

The Abraham Accords were rightly celebrated as a diplomatic breakthrough. After decades of stalemate, Arab states like the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalize ties with Israel without demanding endless concessions to the Palestinians. For...

Israeli jets launched ballistic missiles from Red Sea during Qatar strike: Official

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Jon Gambrell And Konstantin Toropin Published Sep 17, 2025 • 4 minute read Smoke rises from an explosion caused by an Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9,...

Israel’s Iron Beam vs. US, Russia, and China’s Laser Defence Projects: Who Leads the Race and What Exactly Is the Technology?

Israel has added a new defence system to its arsenal. A shield that could track and shoot down incoming missiles in a fraction of a second. This system, known as Iron Beam was jointly developed by Elbit Systems and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems....

Israel to launch ‘Israeli State Oscars’

According to the announcement, the new ceremony is meant to “provide a worthy stage for quality Israeli creation that represents the spirit and values of Israeli society, thereby strengthening the local film industry and encouraging excellence in...

Israel unveils ‘Or Eitan’ laser defense system

The Ministry of Defense’s Weapons Development Department and Rafael announced Wednesday evening that a series of tests conducted in recent weeks on the “Or Eitan” system — previously called “Magen Or” — concluded successfully. During the tests,...

Egypt strengthens Sinai security and mobilises forces as Israeli tension rises

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sounded like a man who has had enough of Israel's actions when he addressed the Arab-Islamic summit in Qatar this week. He called Israel an “enemy” – the first time an Egyptian leader has done so publicly in...

83% Of Israeli Jews Support Freedom of Religion, Including 71% of ‘National Religious’ Jews

JERUSALEM, Israel – September 11, 2025 A newly published survey has found that 83% of Israel’s Jewish adult public supports ensuring freedom of religion – namely, the freedom for both secular and religious citizens to live according to their own...

world Israeli anti-missile laser system 'Iron Beam' ready for military use this year

JERUSALEM — A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later this year, Israel's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday (Sept...

The Right’s Growing Animus Toward Israel

Surging opposition to Israel in the Democratic Party—especially among grassroots progressives on college campuses—is obscuring a growing hostility to the Jewish state on the populist right, particularly among younger conservative men. Democratic...

Gaza suffers telecom blackout as Israel expands ground assault

Gaza Strip: The Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced a disruption to fixed-line internet and landline services in Gaza City and the North Gaza Governorate, citing damage to key infrastructure caused by the ongoing...

US adversaries stoke Kirk conspiracy theories, researchers warn

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state media are exploiting conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to advance thousands of false claims aimed at undermining the United States and other adversaries, a research group warned Wednesday....

To undermine the US: US adversaries stoke Kirk conspiracy theories, researchers warn

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state media are exploiting conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to advance thousands of false claims aimed at undermining the United States and other adversaries, a research group warned Wednesday....

Saudi Arabia signs mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israeli attack...

But the timing of the pact appeared to be a signal to Israel, long suspected to be the Middle East's only nuclear-armed state, which has conducted a sprawling military offensive since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel stretching across Iran,...

Saudi Arabia signs pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan in signal to Israel

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Barak mediated between Orbán and a Russian oligarch

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak played a role in arranging a meeting between Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. According to leaked emails from Barak's mailbox, published online by the...

CommentHow Christian nationalism is becoming a prop for 'greater Israel' extremism

Following a decade of domination by Donald Trump, Republicans will need a coherent ideology when his second term expires, since he’s ineligible to run again. His appeal has never been ideological but personal. Alarmingly, the most influential...

An Interview with an Israeli Prisoner (II)

Study the Room “You got it?” I heard a voice and saw Zain staring at the screens and announcing: “A1 to A10, please, report to the dining hall.” I checked my smart watch and saw it was 1:30pm. I’d spent close to two hours yet. Zain removed his...

Israel’s Glilot Partners raises $500M to back young cyber and AI software startups

Israeli venture capital firm Glilot Capital Partners has raised $500 million to invest in local entrepreneurs and young, fast-growing startups focused on cybersecurity, enterprise software and AI tools, the company said Wednesday. The Israeli firm...

Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ laser defence system clears final trials, set for deployment this year

A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later this year, Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. Israel’s Defence...

China is seriously concerned about Netanyahu's China-related remarks, and firmly opposes them: spokesperson from Chinese Embassy in Israel

Screenshot from the notice issued by the Chinese Embassy in IsraelIn response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks that some countries, including China and Qatar, were investing in artificial intelligence technologies and using...