A CNN analysis of satellite images reveals that the Islamic Republic has reopened at least 50 blocked access points at 18 underground missile sites. Contrary to statements by Trump, the arsenal was not destroyed but trapped, and is now being cleared with bulldozers. The Pentagon is concerned that Iran will rebuild its drone fleet within six months.
Hours after a stormy vote in which the required majority threshold was lowered, all Israeli products were removed from the shelves at Park Slope Food Coop. Jewish members of the food cooperative are threatening a counter-boycott and mass resignations.
The move announced by Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon comes after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres decided to include Israeli bodies on a blacklist dealing with sexual violence in conflict zones. "We are done with this UN secretary-general."
US President Donald Trump sent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other regional leaders a draft memorandum with Iran, while Tehran published a counterdocument demanding that the US Navy move away from the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says no deal will be signed that would allow Iran to hold nuclear weapons or control the Strait of Hormuz.
A new report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy claims that Qatar Foundation International invested more than $65 million in hundreds of education programs in the United States. According to the findings, the organization influenced teaching materials, teacher training and content about the Middle East, including cases in which Israel was replaced by “Palestine” on maps.
Aliyah carries an undeniable halo of excitement and fulfillment – but it has a less glamorous side: adjustment. The "Sabres" community is bringing olim together with native-born Israelis to build what it calls a "strong and equal" community that helps both at a time making connections is harder than ever.
Hamas confirmed Mohammed Odeh’s death after he had taken up the post only about a week and a half earlier. Six people were killed in the strike in an upscale Gaza neighborhood, including his wife, sons and daughter.
AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobby, was once the most powerful lobby in Washington, and has now become toxic, with candidates boasting that they reject its donations. The narrative that Israel "dragged" the US into war is gaining ground and young Evangelicals, historically a pillar of pro-Israel support, are also losing interest. "Another government with Ben Gvir and Smotrich will destroy the relationship," warns David Makovsky, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute.
11 days after his predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, was eliminated by the Israeli Air Force, his successor, Mohammed Odeh, has also been eliminated. Before succeeding al-Haddad, Odeh headed the military intelligence headquarters in Gaza, which was responsible for gathering information on IDF bases in the western Negev.
Despite the isolated incident, at this stage it is impossible to know whether the cluster munition, combined with the nets IDF soldiers are deploying over fortified positions and sites, will eliminate the emerging threat they face in southern Lebanon, or at least reduce it.
