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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

World AFP 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....

Spain threatens to BOYCOTT the World Cup next summer if Israel qualify - days after pro-Palestine protests halt final stage of La Vuelta in Madrid

Spanish government officials have suggested they could remove their national team from next year's World Cup if Israel qualify. Patxi Lopez, the spokesperson for the prominent Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, said they would 'assess' the...

Global Flotilla movement’s challenge to Israel, West

The Global Sumud Flotilla movement is significant because it represents collective action by ordinary people against Israel’s brutalisation of Palestinian people under occupation. It is a response to Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip which began...

Drone Cybersecurity Market Analysis Report 2025-2034: North America Leads with Defense Spending and Regulations, Asia-Pacific Accelerates Adoption Through Commercial Applications and Policy Support – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Drone Cybersecurity Market – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Components, Drone Type, Application, and Regional Analysis – Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2034” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s...

Scientists uncover neural mechanism governing infant-parent bonding

JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Israeli researchers have discovered that the protein oxytocin plays a key role in how young brains respond to parental separation, helping shape emotional development from a very early age, the Weizmann Institute of...

Israel completes development of high-power laser defense system: official

JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Israel has completed development of a new high-power laser interception system, dubbed Iron Beam, the defense ministry said on Wednesday. The system is expected to enter operational use later this year. It was...

Top general says Israel must prepare for next round with Iran

“Operation Rising Lion may have ended in a decisive Israeli victory, but there will be more rounds with Tehran.” That was the warning Monday from Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, director-general of Israel’s Defense Ministry, who said Iran is racing...

How Israeli ballistic missiles bypassed Gulf airspace and hit Qatar

Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles to target Hamas leaders in Qatar last week, a US defence official said, in what was a novel method likely designed to overcome the energy-rich country’s air defences and avoid...

Spain threatens to boycott World Cup next summer if 'Israel' qualify

The threat comes mere days after pro-Palestine protests halted the final stage of La Vuelta in Madrid Officials from the Spanish government have indicated that Spain may boycott the 2026 World Cup if "Israel" qualify for the tournament, citing...

EU proposes suspending trade relations with Israel

A convoy of Israeli tanks is deployed at Israel's border with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, as the military launches its ground assault on Gaza City, the territory's largest urban center. MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday...

Israel says it’s developed ‘Iron Beam’ laser weapon to stop missiles, drones

Israel’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that it had completed the development of a powerful laser weapon that will become operational by the end of the year to bolster the country’s multilevel air defences. The 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser,...