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The behind-the-scenes of how American diplomatic pressure forced French president to back down from Palestinian statehood in upcoming conference at UN headquarters.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar refused multiple attempts by Foreign Secretary David Lammy to arrange a phone call following London's controversial sanctions on Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Newly obtained data reveal a systematic mechanism by which the Hamas smuggled goods using UN aid trucks, enriching its coffers by millions of dollars during wartime. The documentation shows direct "under-the-table" cooperation between Hamas operatives and staff of the UN's World Food Programme.

Palestinian militia loyal to southern Gaza clans directly confronted Hamas operatives in a deadly shootout over civilian access to humanitarian aid, according to eyewitness testimony. Media was quick to blame Israel, adopting Hamas' narrative.

US Congressman Marlin Stutzman, who recently met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, told Israel Hayom that "he is open to peace with Israel" and stressed that the burden of proof lies with the Syrian leader.

In an exclusive interview with Israel Hayom, the European Union's coordinator for antisemitism and fostering Jewish life warns that threats to Jewish safety signal broader threat to European democracy, warns against attempts to rid Europe of Holocaust responsibility, and discusses new legislation to combat antisemitism on social media.

Professor Arthur Laffer, who shaped Reagan's economic policies and created the famous Laffer Curve offers tax reform plan to strengthen Israel after defending Trump tariffs.

Ofer Bronchtein, an Israeli aide to French President Emmanuel Macron, has been spearheading the efforts to convene a conference to accelerate Palestinian statehood, raising concerns in Jerusalem over unilateral moves that sideline the Jewish state.

A June UN-backed conference will establish binding timeline for Palestinian state with sanctions for non-compliance, while disregarding Israel's security concerns and not requiring Palestinian recognition of Israel.