Huckabee meets with Jonathan Pollard – Washington left in the dark
The meeting did not appear on Huckabee's official schedule, and its very existence worried the CIA station chief in Israel.
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US officials: Saudi F-35s will be downgraded
The White House has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, but sources told Reuters that the aircraft Riyadh would receive will be inferior to those supplied to Israel. Before any sale goes through, a formal review will assess whether it could harm Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge.
Israeli dad drowns in Thailand attempting to rescue son
Shagai Mor's body recovered after hours-long search on Koh Phangan as extreme weather hampered rescue efforts.
Congress tells hostages: 'We will keep wearing the yellow ribbon and sharing your story'
During the meeting, lawmakers emphasized their support for the released hostages and their families, and their commitment to continued efforts to return the three remaining deceased hostages from Hamas.
Israeli officials say only a major operation can dismantle Hezbollah
A senior official said Hezbollah’s rate of rebuilding is outpacing Israeli efforts to thwart it. The IDF is also preparing for the possibility of several days of fighting during which Israeli civilians could come under rocket fire.
A fresh start? Trump and Mamdani to meet at the White House
US President Donald Trump announced that New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, will arrive in Washington, where the two are expected to meet in the Oval Office. During Mamdani’s campaign, tensions between them ran high, with Trump calling him a "100% communist lunatic."
Netanyahu, top security officials visit Syrian side of border
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and security chiefs visited Syria Wednesday as reports of emerging agreement with the new regime continue to circulate.
Iranians' secret Russia visit aimed at validating 'nuclear weapon design'
New documents reveal covert trips by Iranian scientists to Russia seeking laser tech, triggering snapback sanctions amid 2025 nuclear tensions. Financial Times reports.
Supreme Court to gov't: Crack down on Haredi draft-dodgers
Justices unanimously rule government must end Haredi draft waivers and benefits for yeshiva students who refuse to enlist, demanding prosecution and other measures in 45 days. Lack of action amounts to mass draft-dodging and discriminates against general public, they note, saying in unanimous ruling, "This is all the more painful since Oct. 7."
Peak paranoia: IRGC turn on each other after Mossad infiltration
"Many officials, including within the Sepah [IRGC], are doing everything they can to convince the system that they haven't done anything wrong, since it's obvious to everyone now that the Israelis have massively infiltrated several agencies."